Showing posts with label j crew. Show all posts
Showing posts with label j crew. Show all posts

Thursday, November 29, 2012

The PERFECT sweater


Even though Anthropologie technically only goes up to a size 16 in some clothes I still try things on that look like they might fit.
Every now and again they do ( approximately 1 in 20 times would be my guess).




I am so glad I tried this sweater on.
 It is thin enough to not add a whole lot of extra weight to my frame, but snuggly enough to  keep me warm. 
I adore the little button on the neckline that attaches the drape; It's such a cool design element.
I honestly think it's the PERFECT sweater.


Sweater- Anthropologie
Leggings- Old Navy
Boots- Ross
Necklace- J Crew
Earrings- Anthropologie

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Spot the comeback

On Friday I made my debut back at work since having baby Ted.
As an owner of a coffee shop/art gallery I can pretty much wear whatever I fancy as long as I don't care if it gets coffee stains on it.
 It was hard to be away from my baby (I thought about him constantly), but it was nice to see everyone and drink awesome coffee!
I got a little bit of work done too.

This is what I wore


Blouse- GAP
Jeans- GAP
Shoes- Old Navy
Necklace- JCrew
Coffee- Hazelnut latte




Sunglasses- Target


I REALLY like polka dots.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Channeling Kendi

It seems almost comical that during my pregnancy my style icon has been the svelte Kendi Skeen of "KendiEveryday" and not someone, well, rounder.
I thought I'd be one of those ladies channeling Stevie Knicks; wearing caftans, chiffon and boho skirts; but this has not been the case for the past 9 months.
I think I've been so drawn to Kendi because I like the simplicity of her style. She chooses well fitting garments and adds thoughtful accessories to her ensembles to create outfits that are edited perfectly.

Examples you say? Here you go:

7.31.12c
Simple blouse, simple hair, clean make up and unconventional trousers. Balanced with chunky jewellery so no piece is the "star". The color palette is blue, white and green accented with a delicate warm gold.
A  red lip would make it look like she tried too hard, a colored bag would throw off the balance, take away the necklace and it would look like expensive pajamas. The girl got it right.


11.21.11c
Tough leather jacket with sweet pretty dress, unfussy accessories in the same hues and a perfect blow out. This outfit is perfection, it makes me itch for Autumn.
8.14.12b
Her oversize necklace could take away from the leopard print skirt, but because it's such a delicate color and is echoed in the skirt they do not compete for attention. This picture taught me how to wear the huge intimidating necklaces that I have seen in magazines and been afraid that I couldn't wear them myself.

Here are a few pictures of me biting Kendis style from the past week

I found this JCrew inspired necklace at "Rag-O-Rama" It's chartreuse and slime green and I love it. I paired it with my "put a bird on it" top from Forever 21 for balance.


Jeans- Destination Maternity
Top- Forever 21+
Necklace- Rag-O-Rama
Shoes- Ebay (Of course if I was wearing a 100% Kendi outfit these would be pretty green heels)


Thanks for the inspiration Kendi!