*Blazer: Hinge (Nordstrom, from a few years ago) – I’m totally in love with this Hinge Waterfall leather jacket. I think it would look perfect with this outfit!
*Booties: Rag & Bone Lovell Platform Booties – on sale here! Also in brown and purple. After wearing these all winter, I adore them and totally recommend. Very comfy and keep my feet warm and stylish!
The mod podge/glitter clutch is still holding up! 🙂 Anyone else try out this DIY? It’s one of my favorites. I have a few other glitter projects I gotta show you!
*Seven for All Mankind “The Rachel” Bellbottom – I bought the petite sizing (shorter inseam) but I don’t see it available anymore. These are higher waisted than what I’m used to but in a good way. I stayed true to size for these. If you are pregnant (ahem, my sister 🙂 ) the maternity versions of these are on sale for $59.97!
*Chloe Marcie Small tote – my color is not available any longer but check it out in this gorgeous metallic silver! Also available in black in the Medium size (which is not much bigger than the small).
If you are on my facebook you may remember this adorable tweed jacket that I got from UniQueen all the way back in October. I have no idea why it hasn’t made the blog yet because I’ve been wearing it like crazy, I absolutely love it! You may have recognized it also as it’s been seen on a few other bloggers. Jean showed us how she wore the cream version and Wendy who has the same version of mine, wore it here. Khatu also rocks it in a few of her outfit posts! I’ve never owned a tweed jacket because when I think of tweed jackets, I think of Chanel and then I also think I’ll never be able to afford one so I’ve never really looked anywhere else to buy one. Well, Anna from UniQueen must have known that I was missing one from my life as she surprised me and sent this one over. I fell in love the instant I put it on. When I think of tweed jackets, I also think of Rachel Zoe because she has such an incredible collection and when I think of Rachel Zoe I also think of the really big bellbottom jeans that she wears all the time which was exactly my thought process in putting this outfit together. Silly but true! Especially because these are the bell bottoms that Rachel wore on her show. I will admit, they felt weird at first, I mean the bell bottom is HUGE and I felt like I had to walk all funny because they would swish around when I walked. But they’ve grown on me and I’ve been wearing them a lot more than I expected. Oh and I didn’t get these hemmed but I’m wearing my platform Rag & Bone booties(as seen on me here) with them so they work just fine.
Thanks for your patience with choosing the winner of the t+j Designs Style Challenge! We had such a hard time picking the winner because everyone did such an amazing job! Just a reminder, there were two fun prizes for the winners of the Style Challenge.
It was so close that I also had to include some “honorable mentions” which wereNatasha Fatah and reader Petite-ish!
The 2nd winner (chosen randomly from all participants) is AdamAlexMommy!
I will be emailing all the winners so that we can get the prizes over to you so make sure to check your inbox! 🙂
I want to thank all the participants again for being a part of the Style Challenge. It was such a nice way to get to “meet” new blog friends and help me find new ways to style jewelry as well. I hope you guys enjoyed being a part of it too!
P.S. You still have time to order if you need last minute gifts! You can order up until this Wednesday to make it on time for Christmas. I suggest any of our $20 specials 🙂
What I’m Wearing
*Cardigan: Forever 21 – similar cozy cardigan here or if you just want a solid gray that one is really cute. Also love this one in a cute leopard print! I have to say this is the perfect airplane cardigan, it keeps me super warm!
*Top: Patterson J. Kincaid – similar here on sale and 2% cashback, also on sale and love the print! And a pretty blue print here. Patterson J. Kincaid tops always are a bit baggy so I always stick with the smallest size. They are the perfect tops for Thanksgiving meals! 🙂
*Jeans: Vince – more like jeggings really, they are super thick and stretchy so I love wearing them in the fall with boots. In black here and this entire outfit is like a way cuter version of what I’m wearing. I want it all!
*Booties: Rag & Bone Lovell Booties (and 6% cashback at Saks!) See them closer up on me here. – Shopbop also has them in case Saks doesn’t have your size (+ 2.5% cashback). LOFT has a cute look for less bootie or these on sale at Shopbop in 3 colors!
*Bag: Balenciaga Classic City – here in silver, or in this gorgeous perforated leather. And um yeah, the Croc City which is so out of the question but fun to look at! 🙂 And of course, do not forget 2.5% cashback at Barney’s! It’s one of the few ways where you can even get the slightest discount on designer stuff.
*Sunglasses: Chloe (gifted from shadesdaddy) – Similar in burgundy or white on sale + 2.5% cashback.
The winner of the Julep Maven giveaway is Julie L.! Congrats, Julie! I sent you an email so check your inbox. 🙂
This lookbook has everything I love about fall, the changing leaves, cozy sweaters, still a bit of sun and boots! Too bad it’s definitely changed to winter overnight, it has been freezing and constantly rainy over here! I’m already ready for spring, this rain plus the fact that it gets dark super early is such a motivation killer! I haven’t been to the gym in 2 weeks (hangs head in shame) but I seriously can not motivate myself to walk to the gym when it’s all doom and gloom outside. I’m trying to make myself go before the gym is filled with “new year’s resolution” people. You know how in January, the gym is super packed with people that got new memberships. Not that I don’t think it’s great to have new years resolutions but it’s not so great working out in an overly packed gym! I relish my non crowded gym time! 🙂
*ASOS Classic Trench – for the price (under $100) it’s pretty nice quality. The fit in the shoulders are great but the sleeves are too long (as always) so I just roll them up.
*Rag and Bone Capri in Crimson – currently, my favorite jeans. However note the “capri” length is just regular length on me 🙂 But that’s why I like them, no hemming needed! (I did fold them under to wear with the booties though.)
*Rag & Bone Lovell Booties – I tried these on at Nordstrom with no intention of liking them at all but I ended up loving them. I went home and thought about it and then bought them online the next day. I had to have them! They’ve been perfect for this rainy fall weather that we’ve been having. I made sure to spray them with leather and suede protector!
*t+j Designs Gold Large Braided Cuff– I love this cuff for days I want to be a bit more minimalist with my jewelry. Super lightweight and adjustable so it can fit lots of different wrist sizes. Oh and did I mention it’s only $16? 🙂
This is a few years old but still funny nonetheless 🙂
I have shoes that are “no fail” every time I wear them I will get a compliment and these are one of them. I was out at lunch with a friend and while we were talking this lady interrupts us just to tell me how much she loves my shoes! Love those moments! It’s funny though because these yellow Loubies always get the compliments from women and when I wear my gray Louboutin Biancas I always get stopped by men. It seriously happens every single time. Too funny! I like wearing them when the rest of my outfit is kind of boring so it focuses the attention onto them. If I had just been wearing black pumps this outfit would have just been “meh” but the yellow brings in some fabulousity don’t you think? (click on the link, I love the Urban Dictionary definition of it – unbearable extreme LOL!)
I know we’re in the middle of winter and all but when shadesdaddy.com offered to send me a pair of sunglasses I couldn’t resist as I’m addicted to sunnies! I adore Chloe sunglasses but don’t yet own a pair so I picked out these Chloe Tilias and they promptly shipped them to me in the pretty Chloe case. I am SO in love with these and the slight cat eye shape! I usually wear big, round sunnies so these are a bit different but I’m glad that I picked them out as they fit to my face perfectly. I have a very flat bridge on my nose so finding sunglasses that actually fit are near to impossible so I’m so happy that these ones actually sit on my nose! Definitely check out shadesdaddy for designer sunglasses (the prices are a lot lower than buying them at the stores and they offer free shipping!)
And look, two of my favorite celebs own them too! Rachel Bilson and Leighton Meester wearing the same pair but mine are in the Plum color.
I am loving shoulder detailed tees. It’s just an easy way to dress up a plain ol’ tee shirt. Loving this lace detail tee. Or check out the gorgeous detailing on this Sass & Bide tee.
Mine have been long sold out but these orange-y ones are still available. If you’re not wanting to break the bank you can get these for under $60. (+ 8% cashback from ebates!)
MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Petal to the Metal – Natasha’ Flap Crossbody Bag
They were all sold out my bag last year so I’m glad to see it back as I’ve had so many people ask about it! It’s a great bag and I love wearing it cross body when I’m out walking my dogs (often times we walk them to the neighborhood coffee shop so I want my purse with me) but most of the time I’ve doubled the strap as you can see in the picture to make it into a shoulder bag.
I’ve been thinking about getting the mini version for walking the dogs, that way I can just carry some cash and my phone on me. (psst… don’t forget to use your ebates to get 5% cashback from Nordstrom and 3% from Bloomingdales!)
Chloe Tillia Sunglasses
They have them in other colors too but I love the plum ones that I have!
I bought this blazer I think over a year ago and finally got around to wearing it just now! I can’t believe it’s taken me so long, I love it! As I always say, fit is everything especially in a blazer and this one fits me so well in the shoulders and in the body. I just rolled up the sleeves as I always do for a more casual look.
What I’m Wearing
Blazer: Rag & Bone via Gilt
Top: Mystree – *Gift from PB&J Boutique
Jeans: Naked & Famous
Shoes: Christian Louboutin “Bianca”
Bangles: *Gift from gigishoponline.com
Bag: Vintage Gucci
Thank you to Erica from PB&J for the pretty top that I’m wearing! I love the soft ruffled embellishment. If you haven’t checked out PB&J Boutique yet, you have to go now! They carry the cutest pieces for very reasonable prices. They also just started carrying shoes! And just for my readers, take 20% off your entire order with the code ‘iamstyle‘!
Thank you also to Jennifer from gigishoponline.com for the pretty bangles! If you can believe it the set came with even more bangles than I am wearing! I love the color of these and they go with everything. The best part is that they are only $12.99! Love a good bargain on fun jewelry. (These are called the “Berman Stacked Bracelets” – I can’t direct link to them.)
I found this lovely bag while antique shopping. I have quite a few Gucci bags from the past few years but I think this vintage one is my favorite! I just love the colors and the structure of the bag. What a great find right? If you are wondering I found it at Pacific Galleries which is my favorite antique mall in Seattle. The place is huge and the vendors do such amazing things to their spaces. It’s not just an antique mall it’s more like a showroom! It’s so much fun going there but I usually have to commit to spending a few hours in there as I can never leave without looking at every single stall.
Shop the Lookbook
Rag & Bone The Knit Blazer – 8% cashback from ebates!
Rag & Bone is pricey but well worth it. The quality is always amazing and they pay great attention to details on all their pieces. If you are going to splurge, I highly recommend Rag & Bone. This blazer is gorgeous or how about this much more budget friendly version (and 5% cashback!)
Embellished Halter Top
Use code ‘iamstyle‘ for 20% off your order! Expires 12/31/2011
And don’t forget to check out their new shoe section! I love these and would totally get them if they had them in my size!
A great
Not vintage but the same shape as my bag. Maybe that shape is vintage so they named it vintage? Who knows?
