Winter Nautical

Friday, January 31, 2014

According to my blog postings, I've been wearing pants every day for the last month and a half (!) I don't own many winter skirts and dresses, so the ones I do own will be making repeated appearances when the mood strikes.

Have a good weekend, everyone!

navy peacoat, striped top, white wool skirt
navy peacoat, striped top, white wool skirt
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
coat: J.Crew Majesty peacoat (sold here)
top: Saint James three-quarter sleeve tee (similar; similar - both 40% off w/code TAKE40)
skirt: J.Crew Factory double serge mini (similar - extra 40% off w/code HAPPYSALE)
shoes: Tory Burch Ludlow driver (similar; similar)

Shift Into Neutrals

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Today's outfit features the same neutral color scheme using some of the same items as another outfit from warmer days. I wish I could say that I simply added some layers to transition the outfit from fall to winter, but nope, the outfit only came together after I stumbled across a J.Crew collage (bottom left outfit).

camel peacoat, white jeans, leopard pumps
camel peacoat, sweater, cardigan, turtleneck, white jeans
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
coat: American Eagle peacoat (similar)
sweater: Banana Republic piped open cardigan (similar - extra 50% off)
turtleneck: H&M (similar - $12.99)
jeans: Blank NYC spray-on (sold at Shopbop / NM / Cusp)
bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingdale's / NM)
shoes: Jones New York Harlem (similar; similar)

Plaid on Plaid

Monday, January 27, 2014

There is a silver lining to this frigid winter that we've been experiencing. All it took was a few days of "bone chilling cold" for me to acclimate to "normal" winter temperatures. Not that I wish for this weather pattern every year, but just trying to stay positive and look forward to spring.

Have a good Monday, everyone!

black infinity scarf, camel peacoat, plaid shirt, rain boots
black infinity scarf, camel peacoat, plaid shirt
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
scarf: Cuyana alpaca infinity (sold here) - thanks to ShopStyle
coat: American Eagle peacoat (similar - extra 50% off)
sweater: Gap cowlneck (sold here)
shirt: J.Crew (similar; similar)
gloves: Lord & Taylor (this season's sold here)
jeans: LOFT knit denim leggings (sold here - extra 50% off)
bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingdale's / NM)

Calm Before the Snowstorm

Thursday, January 23, 2014

I wore this outfit on a surprisingly (but much welcome) spring-like day earlier in the week. Temps were in the 50s (!) and I couldn't resist putting together an outfit with bright colors. The extra cheesy smile and spring in my step summed up my happy mood perfectly.

navy blazer, blue striped shirt, green striped belt, white jeans, yellow bow pumps
white jeans, yellow bow pumps
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
necklace: Forever 21 wishbone (similar; similar)
shirt: J.Crew Factory printed classic button-down (sold here)
belt: Old Navy (similar - $14.40)
clutch: H&M (similar)
jeans: Blank NYC spray-on (sold at Shopbop / NM)
shoes: Zara silk satin high heel court shoe (similar; similar; similar)

Blue / Gray / Leather

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

I was so confident that today's outfit is a head-to-toe copy of some photo I've run across in the past. Turns out, what I pulled from memory is an outfit created using various inspiration sources (one, two, three) -- leather pants here, gray sweater there, and finishing off with blue suede shoes. I'll take this as an early warning sign that I need to start eating more anti-aging food.

gray cowlneck sweater, chambray shirt, faux leather pants, blue suede pumps
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
sweater: Gap cowlneck (sold here - $13.99 w/code GAPHELLO)
shirt: Gap chambray tailored shirt (similar - 30% off w/code GAPHELLO)
rings: H&M (sold here)
pants: Blank NYC faux leather skinny (sold at Nordstrom / Zappos / Revolve Clothing / Piperlime)
bag: Balenciaga city (sold at NM / Barneys)
shoes: Sole Society Desirae almond toe pump (sold here)

Printed and Layered

Monday, January 20, 2014

A quick post on this holiday Monday (for some). Have a good one!

navy peacoat, gray open cardigan, printed blouse, cargo pants
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
coat: J.Crew Majesty peacoat (sold here)
sweater: theory Ashtry F open cardigan (tag info; similar; similar - extra 60% off)
shirt: J.Crew Factory printed silk blouse (similar - 40% off w/code FORYOU)
rings: H&M (sold here)
bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingdale's / NM)
shoes: YSL Charlotte pumps in Millennium print (sold here; similar; similar)

Silk & Suede

Thursday, January 16, 2014

A few noteworthy sale alerts for this long holiday weekend:

1) Take 50% off everything at Ann Taylor with code WINTER50.

Recent buys/items seen on the blog include:
- Silk blouse - $49 (TTS - I'm wearing sz 00 / outfit: below)
- Pave cabochon stretch bracelet - $14.75 (outfits: here, here)
- Tweed clutch - $52.50 (outfit: here)

I recently placed an order for: park stripe side zip sweater ($40), pearlized stone statement necklace ($59 - loved Jean's long version), estate pave link necklace ($39.75 - loved Elle's shimmer version).

2) Take 40% off full-priced styles (excludes Lou & Grey) with code GET40 + extra 60% off sale styles at LOFT.

Closet and seasonal favorites include:
- Vaughn t-strap sandals - $17.70 (TTS, wearing sz 6 / outfits: here)
- Knit denim leggings - $35.70 (TTS, wearing sz 24 / outfits: here, here, here)
- Modern skinny jeans - $20 - $41.70 (old review here / outfit: here)
- Modern straight jeans - $24 - $41.70 (believe it used to be called the modern slim / outfits: below, here, here)

I went a little stripe crazy and ordered: inked stripe long sleeve cotton tee in dusty rose ($17.70), button shoulder cable sweater in winter blueberry ($22), Lou & Grey mariner stripe tunic ($49.50 - excluded from promo).

More stores listed on the right sidebar. Happy shopping!

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This is outfit #I've-lost-count of the same cowlneck sweater worn over a different top with pants. The slight variation in today's outfit is in the form of bold colors using a green silk blouse with blue suede shoes. I don't think I'll be satisfied until I try every shirt and shoe combination in my wardrobe with this sweater!
gray cowlneck sweater, green blouse, jeans, blue suede pumps
gray cowlneck sweater, green blouse, jeans
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
sweater: Gap cowlneck (sold here)
shirt: Ann Taylor silk blouse (sold here - 50% off w/code WINTER50)
bag: Balenciaga city (sold at NM / Barneys)

Gold Accents

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

I was second-guessing myself when choosing shoes for today's outfit. The bright colored pants were already eye-catching, so to add sparkly shoes to the mix gave me pause. Individually, each item could stand out on its own, but together, the shoes easily took the back seat to the pants. I might even say the gold buttons on my coat would draw eyes before the shoes.

navy peacoat, neutral blouse, fuchsia pants, tweed + glitter pumps
fuchsia pants, tweed + glitter pumps
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
necklace: Forever 21 (similar)
coat: J.Crew Majesty peacoat (sold here)
top: LOFT colorblocked collar blouse (similar; similar - 40% off w/code ENJOY)
bag: Sole Society Shay textured vegan satchel (sold here)

Nautical Navy

Monday, January 13, 2014

Sale alert: Through today 1/13, use code NEWSTYLE and take 35% off at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap + 25% off at Piperlime.

Some recent buys/old favorites include:
- Old Navy military-style jacket - $25.96 (I sized up to a S for a looser fit / outfits: here, here)
- Gap leather loafers - $32.47 (I sized up to 7 but really should have taken my normal sz 6, or at most 6.5 because the leather has stretched / outfits: here, here, here)
- Gap cowlneck sweater - $19.49 - $25.99 (TTS - I'm wearing XS in both gray and black / outfits: here, here, here)
- Gap printed poplin PJ set - $38.97 (TTS - I'm wearing XS / outfit: here)
- Gap broken-in straight khakis - $32.47 (TTS - I'm wearing sz 00 / outfits: here, here, here)
- Banana Republic animal print haircalf skinny belt - $49.50 (TTS - I'm wearing XS / outfit: here)

Also, take 40% off final sale at J.Crew through 1/21 with code FUNSALE.

A few recent buys/old favorites included in the sale:
- Majesty peacoat - $131.99 for colors vintage berry and heather mineral (wearing 00 / outfits: below, here, here)
- Tissue turtleneck tee in heather stripe - $11.99 (wearing XS / outfits: here, here)
- Tissue turtleneck tee - $17.99 (wearing XS in yellow, XXS in red - prefer XS / outfits: here, here, here)
- Etta pumps - $107.99 - $192 (wearing sz 6.5 / review + outfit here)

Happy Monday!

lilac scarf, navy peacoat, striped top, white jeans, brown loafers
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lipcolor in soft nude 070 (similar)
coat: J.Crew Majesty peacoat (sold here)
shirts: Saint James three-quarter sleeve tee (similar; similar);
Gap Pure longline tunic (similar - 35% off w/code NEWSTYLE)
jeans: Blank NYC spray-on (sold at Shopbop / NM)
shoes: Tory Burch Ludlow driver (similar; similar)

Aftermath

Friday, January 10, 2014

lilac scarf, chambray shirt, trench coat
morning after the polar vortex
[photo above and below]: Taken the morning after the polar vortex of a bay that feeds into the Potomac River. At first glance it just looks like foamy waves, right? The entire bay (as far as I could see) was actually frozen over with waves in mid-ripple. Sorry for the low quality photos (wasn't expecting to see this, so only had a prime lens on me), but I swear it was so cool to see in person. Though not as impressive as the frozen pier up in Lake Michigan.
morning after the polar vortex
lilac scarf, chambray shirt, trench coat, black riding boots
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lipcolor in soft nude 070 (similar)
top: Gap chambray tailored shirt (similar)
gloves: Old Navy fleece (this season's sold here; similar)
jeans: LOFT knit denim leggings (sold here)
bag: Balenciaga city (sold at NM / Barneys)

Fresh Snow

Wednesday, January 08, 2014

The color inspiration for today's outfit comes from the gorgeous Pierrepont Hicks Gadwall Parka in navy, white/gray stripes, and burnt orange. After looking at these photos, there are a couple things I'd change for next time. I would've much preferred a top in a shade closer to burnt orange rather than the tomato red. Also, I think a pair of light blue skinny jeans would've suited the casual vibe of the outfit better than black jeans. Both items have now been mentally wish-listed!

striped scarf, navy peacoat, coral cardigan
striped scarf, navy peacoat, coral cardigan
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
scarf: Forever 21 nautical striped (similar; similar; similar)
coat: J.Crew Majesty peacoat (sold here - 40% off w/code TAKENOTE)
cardigan: Old Navy open-front hoodie (similar)
top: Gap Pure longline tunic (similar)
jeans: LOFT knit denim leggings (sold here)
bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingdale's / NM)
socks: Forever 21 (similar)
boots: Burberry exploded check rainboots (similar; similar)

Plaid & Yellow

Monday, January 06, 2014

2014 has only begun and I'm already at a loss for an accompanying outfit description. Nevertheless, a work appropriate outfit to start off a new work week. Have a good one!

trench coat, open cardigan, plaid shirt, yellow belt, gray trousers
trench coat, open cardigan, plaid shirt, yellow belt, gray trousers
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lipcolor in soft nude 070 (similar)
necklace: gift from aunt (similar)
sweater: theory Ashtry F open cardigan (tag info; similar)
shirt: Gap fitted boyfriend flannel ruffle shirt (similar)
belt: J.Crew Factory patent buckle (sold here - $8.39 w/code SALE40; similar)
bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingdale's / NM)

Lilac & Gray

Sunday, January 05, 2014

I wanted to wear the scarf messily wrapped around my neck, but the jersey material wasn't the best choice. The material is too slinky, so I couldn't maintain the structured look that I envisioned in my head. I went with the next best thing, and just draped the scarf with the ends hanging. I wasn't looking for any extra warmth from the scarf, but for added color interest? Sure!

lilac scarf, gray cowlneck sweater, brown loafers
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
sweater: Gap cowlneck (sold here)
top: LOFT colorblocked collar blouse (similar)
bag: Sole Society Shay textured vegan satchel (sold here)
shoes: Tory Burch Ludlow driver (similar; similar)

Everlane Silk Blouse

Friday, January 03, 2014

I first heard of Everlane from either Caroline or Kimmie (or maybe both). I think they were talking about tees at the time, but since I wasn't in the market for one, I filed the name away to check out later. When I eventually got around to window browse, I ended up really liking their items. They offer closet basics such as tees, sweaters, and blouses in clean, simple lines -- reminds me of Vince at a lower price point.

My uniform as of late has been loose tops with form-fitting bottoms, so I decided to give their silk blouse a try. It also helps that I've discovered a $2/item dry cleaners nearby so my lazy self no longer dreads washing items by hand. I chose the nude color, which is a pretty peachy-pink in person. Sheerness is not an issue with this color, but may be with a lighter color like white. Regardless, I wear a nude cami underneath. I don't own many 100% silk items in my closet, so the slight sheen of the fabric took a little getting used to (not visible in photos, more apparent in person). The fabric feels substantial so hopefully it can withstand random snags. But most of all, I love the way it drapes.

nude blouse, fur vest, white jeans

The cut of the blouse is straight through the torso, so it already has the loose-fitting look I was looking for. When deciding on sizing, I stumbled across a forum thread where one person shared that Everlane blouses fit similar to Equipment Brett blouses and are much slimmer than Equipment Signature blouses. Can anyone who's familiar with both share their thoughts?

Everlane silk blouse measurements:
- in XS (by me): 15.25" shoulder-to-shoulder / 27.5" length / 23.13" sleeve length
- in XS (from thread): 15.13" shoulder-to-shoulder
- in S (from thread): 15.63" shoulder-to-shoulder

Also see the silk blouse on Kileen, Elle, and Kelly.
Everlane silk blouse in nude

Everlane offers free shipping and free returns on your first order, which is great if you're unsure of sizing or just want to try out their items. I had actually placed an order with a typo in my shipping address, so I quickly canceled my order. When I resubmitted my order, the system didn't reapply the first time free shipping offer, but an email to customer service rectified that. I've also read through other forum threads that customer service is prompt and helpful with sizing inquiries.
nude blouse, fur vest, white jeans, studded heels
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in blushing mauve (sold here)
necklace: Forever 21 (similar)
fur vest: Zara Girl (this season's sold here; similar)
rings: H&M (sold here)
jeans: Blank NYC spray-on (sold at Shopbop / NM)
bag: Sole Society Shay textured vegan satchel (sold here)
shoes: Valentino Rockstud (sold at Nordstrom / NM / BG / Saks; similar)

In With The New

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

The last of my Black Friday purchase is this black sleeveless vest. I've loved how Elle wore both her black and white theory vests and was seriously contemplating the same purchase... until I saw Express' version for a fraction of the price. I learned my lesson with my last vest purchase (now donated) because the fabric was too stiff to drape nicely. For reference, I'm wearing a size 0 in the Express vest, but could've probably went with a 00 as well.

Happy 2014, everyone!

black turtleneck, black sleeveless vest, camel pants
I'm not sure what's up with my smirk below, so please excuse that. Unfortunately this was the best photo of the batch with the vest buttoned.
black turtleneck, black sleeveless vest, camel pants
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon ColorBurst Lipcolor in soft nude 070 (similar)
necklace: H&M (similar)
vest: Express sleeveless one-button jacket (sold here)
turtleneck: H&M (similar - $14.50)
rings: H&M (sold here)

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