Showing posts with label jeans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jeans. Show all posts

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Bam!

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Buy it now: Cardigan (similar), red skinny jeans (similar), heels (similar)


Red pants. Enough said.


I had to take this pair in at the waist to make them fit (my usual deal with Forever21+ pants) but for the price, it's worth the tweak. These pants make such a statement, and they're surprisingly versatile for such a bold piece. You'll be seeing more of them for sure!

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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Bare

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Oh la la, a day at the theater! It may have only been the black box theater at Rutgers, but I was very excited to go see "Bare: A Pop Opera" last Saturday with my friend Ashley. It may not have been Broadway, but anytime I go see a performance of any type I like to look nice! Seems a little silly doesn't it, being that you're sitting in the dark, but it must be the theater geek in me that wants to "respect the art." And hey, I had plans to get drinks after, so I needed to do double duty! Thankfully, Kiyonna had sent me this great top just a few days prior and it was just what I was looking for.

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This is the Trina top in green, and I must say, it's another hit in my book. It's made of a thick, luscious stretch jersey, and is cut perfectly to accommodate a larger chest, even with the V-neckline. No pins needed, and I'm able to wear my everyday, lock-and-load 'em bra with nothing peeking out. The three-quarter sleeves are fitted and hit at the perfect spot just below my elbows - I hate loose sleeves on shirts and will push them up most of the time anyway, so this cut is right up my alley.  I also love how the shirt skims my body around the midsection; it doesn't cling one bit and is so, so flattering to my figure.

The Trina is simple and elegant, but so well constructed that it doesn't need any bells and whistles to look great. A pair of skinnies, a pretty necklace, and a pair of wedges and off I went!

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Top: Kiyonna
Jeans: Forever21+
Heels: Target
Necklace: Thrifted

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Burgundy Blossom

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Just a quick one today.  Got these awesome burgundy skinnies from Macy's last week with a leftover gift card from Christmas. Can you tell it's my new favorite color of the moment considering my last two posts?

Skinnies: American Rag via Macy's (same jeans, different color, and they're on sale!)
Wedges: Bandolino
Top: Syms
Blazer: Gap circa 2005

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

You're an animal tonight

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Oh, sunshine. Between shorter days and lots of rain, it's a rare sight these days (and getting rarer).

So, I decided to keep my Evans booties after all. They're cute no? They are a bit roomy but with a pair of thick socks they fit well enough, and I love them with skinnies - these skinnies in particular, the Zip Me Skinny Jean from City Chic. On sale and with a credit I snagged these babies for just over a dollar! They fit so well through the leg and butt, but of course are roomy in the waist - it's my usual problem with all this junk in my trunk. I had to hold 'em up with a belt this time, but they'll be making their way down to my sewing room for a quick darting soon enough. But if you're straight through the waist and hips I can't recommend these jeans enough! They're super stretchy and comfortable, and I just love the rich, dark wash.

Oh, and do you like my new bag?? Finally, a purse big enough to hold all the crap I lug around. I scored it off ideeli; the price was so good that I just had to get the black version for my sister for Christmas as well! I just might have to borrow it - that's allowed right?

Sweater, button down: Old Navy
Skinnies: City Chic
Booties: Evans
Necklace: H&M
Coat: New York & Co. outlet
Bag: ideeli

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Quick and comfy

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Please excuse the fuzzy pictures, night photography is a skill I'm still working on! But I wanted  to share photos of this comfy little outfit I threw together over the weekend. Stretchy jeans, a silky, blousey tank, a cardigan to ward off the chill, and a kitten heel - perfection!

By the way, what do you think of my hair straightened like this? I haven't worn it this way in ages, but I wanted to give my HANA flat iron from the peeps over at Misikko.com a try! I love how smooth it got my hair without losing all the volume - a difficult feat considering how fine my hair is! Have you ever visited Misikko? It's great, they have tons of different hair tools and flat irons from name brands like Chi, HANA, BioSilk, even Paul Mitchell!

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Cardigan: Mom's
Tank: ASOS Curve
Jeans: Forever21
Pumps: Nordstrom Rack
Belt: Old Navy
Watch: Syms

Monday, October 17, 2011

Autumn leaves are falling

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As fall finally starts making itself know around here, I find myself gravitating towards deeper, richer colors and earthy neutral tones. This open cardigan from Forever21+ was the perfect topper to my neutral party and goes beautifully with the gold jewelry I keep going back to - this leaf pendant I added to my F21 crystal necklace, amber statement ring, and a stack of various gold bracelets. I've noticed that when I find a combo of jewelry I like I'll stick to it for a while rather than mix it up. So sue me!

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Cardigan: Forever21+
Top: Old Navy
Jeans: Forever21
Pumps: Bandolino via Lord & Taylor
Leaf pendant: thrifted ($.99!)
Crystal necklace: Forever21 (similar)
Amber ring: Fairfax, VA street fair
Bracelets: Brooklyn Flea
Watch: Syms

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Throwback - Light Denim

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I've been a devout wearer of dark demin for as long as I care to remember; the last time I wore a pair of jeans this light was probably in middle school. But every since my last foray into Talbots, where I tried on a pair of fabulous but pricey wide leg light denim trousers (with the rest of my purchases that day the pants were out of the question), I've been looking for a pair that are a little easier on the wallet - and found them at Forever 21+!

I love how long wide leg trousers/jeans make my legs look, and for the wallet friendly price (I can't remember the exact amount, but they're F21+ - aka around $27 at most), I especially love how great this light pair looks!

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Oh, and if you're looking for a pair of comfy nude pumps, may I recommend this pair from Bandolino? I picked them up to go with the Adrianna Papell dress I wore to a recent wedding, but have been wearing them a lot since. They are SO easy to walk in, and mucho comfortable considering the heel!

Cardigan, tank, ring: Nordstrom Rack
Wide leg jeans, necklace: Forver21+
Heels: Bandolino via Lord & Taylor
Bracelet: Stella & Dot
Sunnies: Cole Haan via Syms

Do you rock the wide leg trousers, or do you stick with straight leg or skinnies? What's your favorite style of bottoms?

Friday, September 2, 2011

Originally unoriginal


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Holy wind! I'd like to thank mother nature for the wind machine she provided for photo number two, though I really wish she would have brought it down a notch.

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If you've been around here for a while, you've seen this outfit's siblings before. This ruffled, polka dotted top has made appearances on the blog before, and somehow I just always want to pair it with denim and a bright cardi.

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See? But hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?

WRONG. I vow the next time you see this top, it will be in a very different way. I'm thinking red pencil skirt and a blazer perhaps...

Cardigan: H&M
Top: Old Navy
Tank: Forever21+
Jeans: Calvin Klein via Macy's
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
Belt: Nordstrom Rack
Bangles: Syms
Ring: NY&Co

Are you a repeat outfit offender like I am?