French Connection Banded Cap Sleeve Minidress in Grey Steel. I got it on sale at online at Nordstrom.
I don’t really have any fancy birthday plans, so I may end up just rocking it to the grocery store, LOL!
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Outfit of the Day, Vol. 11: Current/Elliott Crazy Pants
Full shot of the crazy pants! — a.k.a. the Skinny Ankle Jean in Canvas Boa.
They’re by Current/Elliott, and just like a real boa constrictor’s belly, they stretch.
That’s my favorite thing about ’em. They’re stretchy, and very forgiving when I’m feeling bloated…or when I’ve “accidentally” partaken of one too many free cheesecake samples at the Tuesday night farmers’ market, whoops!
But even though they’re stretchy, they don’t stretch out so much that they’re hanging off my butt by the end of the day.
Score! 🙂
I found this pair on sale last month at Hautelook. They’re not on sale there right now, but I did see them (unfortunately, full price) at Revolve Clothing and Bergdorf Goodman.
SINCE THE PATTERN IS KINDA LOUD, I usually try to keep the rest of the outfit simple, like with a loose-fitting white tee. This one’s by Caslon, the Nordstrom house brand, and here’s another one that’s similar.
Here I’m also wearing the shirt with a gray Band Oh underneath, and for accessories, a stack of silver bracelets/bangles and a pair of black platforms/sandals.
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Crazy Pants!
Jeans by Current/Elliott, shoes by Michael Kors and nail polish by NARS (Kutki, from the Thakoon for NARS Nail Collection).
Outfit of the Day, Vol. 10: Adding a Little Extra Something to Jeans and a White Tee
Just because you’re rockin’ jeans and a white t-shirt doesn’t mean your outfit has to be boring. 🙂
With some minor adjustments, an outfit of everyday basics can still look pretty polished and chic.
For brunch today, I started with a standard white tee (this one’s theme appropriate) and my favorite pair of jeans, but instead of just slipping on some flip-flops and calling it a day, I dressed it up a bit with some silver hoop earrings, a white bracelet, a big bag and a pair of neutral snakeskin print heels.
Then I went to town on a huge stack of mixed berry pancakes!
Outfit of the Day, Vol. 9: Romper Madness (Continued)
Got a couple new obsessions… 🙂
I caught the first one at Trader Joe’s, and I warn you — their Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic is highly infectious/addictive.
Oh, man. So good, and it’s only 15 calories per tablespoon! Tablespoon — those are the big ones.
I’ve been spreading it on almost everything edible, from flour tortilla wraps filled with hummus, avocado, shredded carrots, lettuce and diced tomatoes, to veggies and grilled fish. It also makes a great dip.
And then there are rompers…
No, wait — I don’t mean with the spread. I mean, I’ve also been obsessed with rompers. And the spread. Two different things. 🙂
Okay, why didn’t I start wearing these things years ago? I found this one here on zappos.com, the Becca Jumper by designer Alejandra Sky.
I’d never heard of the line before, but their stuff gets good reviews, and I liked the look of the piece, so I took the plunge.
And I’m so glad I did!
I brought it with me to Kauai and probably wore it more than anything else (except my red camp shirt). Even since I’ve been back, it’s all I’ve wanted to wear.
Ready to romp? If you are, here’s when/where my current romper crush/fashion romp began…
For me and my 5-foot-1-inch frame, it’s neither too long nor short, and I think it’s just loose enough. When I wear it, I don’t feel over-exposed.
Then there’s the print…which has been making me very hungry for pineapple, LOL! I’ve probably eaten five since last month.
As a matter of fact, maybe that’s what happened to the sleeves — I accidentally ate them! 🙂 But seriously, this has been my very first sleeveless romper, and it won’t be my last. Very comfortable, especially this time of year.
With rompers, you take care of your entire outfit with a single piece. I love that. No worrying about coordinating a top with pants.
Oh, and this one even has pockets. Two in the front and two in the back.
Best of all, the drawstring waist has a little bit of stretch to it, giving me breathing room around the middle.
Sometimes, like if there’s a cool breeze wherever I’m going (or strong air conditioning), I’ll wear it with a scarf, but usually not if it’s hot.
