Tuesday, July 7, 2009
What I wore to work today!
I'm really leaning towards Fall colors now. There's just some reverse psychology that goes on in my brain when everything Spring/Summer pastel is on sale/clearance/final sale/no returns...etc. I guess I'm not a fan of dressing like my favorite Easter egg. As the clothing creators dictate, lighter colors in the Spring/Summer, and darker in the Fall/Winter. I'm more of a year 'round darker clothing type of gal.
I do like the style of this tank, because of the intricate details along the neckline. I wrapped the cardigan at times around my neck, like a shawl, because of how pretty the origami flowers were. Really, this tank is fabulous. This bag also doubles as my file cabinet. It's huge, stiff, and I would definitely clock a burglar over the noggin if I were given an opportunity. (Oh, I just found out, online carries this in the slate color...good to know)
I loved the color combos, and can't wait for actual Fall to set in...according to J.Crew, that's like early August, when So Cali should hit the high 90's...I'm just thinking about how ridiculous it will look when I wear a merino wool turtleneck on the way to work...haha.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
What I Wore Today!
Gotta find new uses for my long merino cardigans! So even though the weather is nice and warm, the nights tend to cool off a little bit, and that's when the trusty merino cardigans fit right back in! This is the Merino Portland Cardigan in Golden Cypress, which is like a light, yet, rich green color (think the inside of an avocado). The t-shirt is from the factory store, and I only managed to get a large in it, so if you're interested, please check it out here
(ebay id: jcrewround2 is used when I want to clean out my once, twice, three times used clothing, since I have so much, or if I manage to pick up some cool things at the outlet. Same great clothing, just a different ebay id so we don't confuse it w/the stuff I get at the retail stores that are brand new w/tags):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=250458942031
The shirt is pretty much of the same quality as the J.Crew Chiffon Rose tee, which came in the black and ivory colors. Seeing that they were so cool, I kept both for myself, and allowed the bf to wash it in the machine. Bad, bad, bad decision on my part. The chiffon rose miserably shrunk, and it just looks meagerly lined at this point. But it's just a shirt and there will be more wonderful shirts, so I'm not that upset- they still make for a great layering piece. This shirt brings back the same love we all have for the chiffon tape, and it's in a fun mum flower, purple color. How's that for a little wardrobe flava?
What I wore to work today!
Navy and Gold. I just love this combination. I got the J.Crew Mallorca Dress in Navy a few years back and have loved it ever since. (Thanks to Slastena's Blog, who wore it, which gave me the a-ha! moment to pull it from my closet). The dress has a built in shelf bra, and hits at the calves, which was perfect for a warm day. Because I'm demure with my bustline (don't want to give away the farm), I wore the J.Crew Ikat Cardigan, in Maize. It's a linen/silk blend, so it won't keep you totally warm, but it's a nice cover up piece. The outfit gave me the perfect flow for the wonderful weekend weather we were having this July 4th.
I have one more J.Crew Ikat Cardigan in xs, NWT, so if you'd like it, come visit my ebay store:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230354496804
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
What I Wore Today!
There's something that is very calming about the color orange for me. When I think back to my childhood, all my favorite stuffed animals were orange. Freddie, my Fisher Price Teddy Bear, circa 1978, a orange stuffed dog...Perhaps it's because it's an autumn color, and I was born in September. Whatever the reason, I'm naturally happier when I get the chance to wear this color.
This J.Crew tee is very, very soft. It's got this washed out, henna/paisley print that goes beautifully with the J.Crew 4 Pocket Merino Cardigan in copper. What a totally fantastic sweater this is- there are just so many notable things you can wear with it, and I'm sure I'll be tempted to use this cardi as my mix/match piece.
Loved this tee. It's really purty...
What I Wore Today!
What I wore today! by Natedac on Ebay on Polyvore.com
So I scooped up this fabulous tee at J.crew, and just went about gaga when I saw the beautiful neckline. Lace, sequins, more sequins, irridescent beading across the top and looks like it's a tied on necklace, as there is a silk ribbon that ties on the back side. I paired it with my traditional J.Crew Jackie Cardigan in Navy, and some white jeans and I was off to work. Compliments on my outfit? You betcha. The best part? No necklace necessary. I love built-ins!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
What I wore to work today!
Totally channeling my inner desire to go to a private school. I remember back in the late 80's/early 90's, when I would get so sick of "wearing what everyone else was wearing"; Guess jeans (make sure you showed the triangular tag!), Guess button up shirts, Esprit everything, you get the drift. My mommy made sure her daughter went to school in clothes that didn't embarrass her. She was the local realtor...haha. So one day, I discovered Gap Kids. Turns out I would never ever fill out a size 14, let alone a size 16. I was THAT tiny. (Eventually my bf would introduce me to sushi and I became a size 0/2.) OMG. You would have thought I'd died and gone to private school uniform heaven. What did I buy? Funny you should ask. Khakis, a white button up and of course, a navy cardigan. It seemed so simple, yet timeless. So, here's to my youth, my first Gap Kids outfit...and to those who yearn for something basic, simple and pretty. My private school outfit, all grown up!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Testing colors, testing colors, 1, 2, 3...
Just throwing some color combo's out there to see if I can recycle some of my old stuff to wear with some of the new. I think it's a go. Let me know your thoughts...would YOU roll in this?
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