Tag: style

Who Wears the Pants

colorblock pants, pastel sweater, windowpane trench, silver satchel, pink suede pumps

colorblock pants, pastel sweater, windowpane trench, silver satchel, pink suede pumps

colorblock pants, pastel sweater, windowpane trench, silver satchel, pink suede pumps

colorblock pants, pastel sweater, windowpane trench, silver satchel, pink suede pumps

colorblock pants, pastel sweater, windowpane trench, silver satchel, pink suede pumps

colorblock pants, pastel sweater, windowpane trench, silver satchel, pink suede pumps

I had to go pants shopping this month. Like…real pants. I made it through the past 3 winters with jeans because I was in school, but now I have a few months of cold weather business casual ahead of me. I have no problem with tights and skirts/dresses, but I have to have a break sometimes. But ugh…pants shopping. If you’re under the impression that finding flattering pants would be easy if only you were a size 2: go ahead and have another brownie. Being a small size doesn’t help.

And even when I do find a pair of pants that looks great in the dressing room, I sometimes find they lose their shape by the end of 8 hours at a desk. So that’s why I started my pants shopping with these from Target – at $28 they’ll let me experiment a little bit. As you can see, the knees did look a little baggy by the end of the day. I think I’ll probably have to wash them after every wear to get them back into shape. Still, the fit and length are pretty great, and I like the colorblock thing they have going on. Kinda like racing stripes! Which of course are so appropriate for my lifestyle. I think I’ll get a Corvette too. Who even cares about your pants when you’re driving a Corvette, right? A new car may be the answer to all my pants problems.

Pants // similar Coat // similar Sweater // similar Shoes // similar Bag // similar Necklace // Lips “Please Me” (with a gloss on top)

Shamone

yellow military jacket, tunic, faux leather leggings, citrine eternity band, birthstone ring

yellow military jacket, tunic, faux leather leggings, citrine eternity band, birthstone ring

yellow military jacket, tunic, faux leather leggings, citrine eternity band, birthstone ring

yellow military jacket, tunic, faux leather leggings, citrine eternity band, birthstone ring

yellow military jacket, tunic, faux leather leggings, citrine eternity band, birthstone ring

yellow military jacket, tunic, faux leather leggings, citrine eternity band, birthstone ring

yellow military jacket, tunic, faux leather leggings, citrine eternity band, birthstone ring

I’ve been backlogged on outfit photos for a couple weeks now, and for the most part I’ve been posting them in order of when I wore them. But today I’m going to skip a work outfit and show you a look from last weekend instead. Something tells me your Wednesday needs some leather leggings and bright colors in it. Am I right? Of course I am.

Mustard yellow is one of my favorite colors and I haven’t been wearing it as often as I used to. I’ve had this jacket for a few years, and I got it because (1) it’s mustard yellow, and (2) it reminds me of something Michael Jackson would wear. And clearly MJ should be the driving force behind all important life choices. For example, I decided to be born in August because Michael was too. I might not have been born in Indiana like he was, but I made my way here eventually. #twinsies

Speaking of birthdays, Michael and I lost the birthstone lottery. Peridot? Yuck. But personally (and I think I speak for Mr. Jackson as well), I don’t care what my birthstone is supposed to be. I’ll wear whatever gemstone I like. It just so happens that this month’s birthstone (one of them, anyway) is citrine, a lovely orange stone that screams fall.

So when Anjolee offered to make me a gemstone eternity band, I went with citrine! I’ve already worn it 3 times. It’s so light and comfortable and adds a little sparkle without being too glitzy and fancy. Of course, if glitzy and fancy is what you’re after, Anjolee can make you a diamond eternity band, too. A single sequin glove would do the trick as well.

similar Top* (on sale) // similar Jacket // similar Leggings (on sale) // similar Shoes (under $30) // similar Bag* // Ring* // Nails

*Top and bag purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M; ring provided courtesy of Anjolee.