Hey Lovelies!
Honestly,
in Miami there really is only one season - summer. But, since a lot of
you ladies are psyched about the first day of spring, I thought I'd join
in the celebration with another homage to pastels. :)
Shirt: J.Crew (get my shirt/another cross-over blouse here)
Skirt: J.Crew
Trench: Forever 21 (here)
Shoes: Aldo (similar -LO, similar HI)
Belt: Macy's
Purse: Anne Klein (similar - LO, similar -HI)
Sunglasses: Gucci (similar LO, similar-HI)
Watch: Rolex
Bracelets: Bijoux Jewelry (Miami)
Earrings: Vintage
Don't you guys love this Anne Klein bag? It's such a fun spin on the classic Chanel bag. Don't know why, but I love the quilted feline pattern (maybe it has something to do with me being a proud LEO) :).
Since I have a tremendous amount of work clothes, I always try to rework them into cute outfits that I can wear after hours. That's why I always look for cross-over appeal when I shop for work clothes. What is cross-over appeal you ask? Well, it's a clothing item's ability to be worn at work as well as in various other non-work settings. This gingham shirt and paisley skirt both have tremendous cross-over appeal.
For work, I pair the paisley skirt with a solid purple sweater, and the gingham shirt with slacks. After work... well, the options are pretty much unlimited. Pair the gingham shirt with ripped jeans and your ready for a play date (can you tell that I have babies on the brain lol), pair it with gingham shorts and your ready for a casual stroll, or pair it with a asymmetrical skirt and head to dinner. The possibilities go on and on. Pair the paisley skirt with a sexy silk top for a hot date, a peplum shirt for an art show, or a denim shirt and flats to run errands.
Above all, you can pair your gingham shirt with your paisley skirt and have a pattern mixing ball! LOL. The possibilities are endless. Although it may seem like it, you don't spend all of your time at work, so make sure your clothes can transition with you.
Thank you so much for reading,
Jillian
I looooove the print mixing, and your hair looks fantastic like that! I straightened my hair this morning, so when it gets to oily to wear down, I am going to do a top knot!
ReplyDelete*sigh* I really want that shirt, but I am looking for an inexpensive version...you'd think it would be easier to find a basic gingham plaid shirt. Not so...
Hey Eboni,
DeleteI love print mixing too!!! Thank you so much for the compliment. My hair is the bane of my existence right now. I'm transitioning and it's sooo difficult to deal with.
If you stalk j crew enough, their perfect shirts always go on sale. At the end of the season you can get them for as low as 20 bucks. :)
This is a really cute, updated take on the preppy look. Love it! Button-downs are SO versatile: they work with everything, can be dressed up or down, and worn in so many different ways. IMHO, J Crew ones are some of the best, and they go on sale/clearance pretty often.
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I definitely share your opinion Missy. I'll probably have this J.Crew shirt when I send my kids to college lol. They are so sturdy.
DeleteNice pattern mixing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Missy!
DeleteHey fellow Leo! Love the mixed patterns!
ReplyDeleteHey LEO!!!!! *insert roar here* I'm glad you loved it! :)
DeleteCute look Jillian. Love the mixture of prints :) It's SPRING TIME!!!
ReplyDeleteXoXo,
Ashley
ASassyWoman.Com
Yay for Spring Missy. Always great to see you!
Deletelove the mix of prints and yes! spring is here.
ReplyDeleteyou look so lovely
have a nice day!
Thank you missy!!!Yay for spring!
DeleteLove this look! I want pastel gingham shirts for spring too!
ReplyDeleteThank you missy! I am a gingham nut! I love the pattern on everything from clothes to furniture. J. Crew has tons of them.
DeleteLove the purple colors andmixed prints.. and the sleeveless trench.. Another great look :)
ReplyDeleteToni
Thank you so much Missy! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Florida?
DeleteJust Gorgeous...Love the Coat my dear...Amazing LOVELY OUTFIT =)
ReplyDeleteYou can check my FRENCH OUTFIT with MARNI for H&M Bracelet in:
http://laviequo.blogspot.com/2012/03/sweet-memories.html
XOXO from MUNICH
La Vie Quotidienne
www.laviequo.com
Thank you! I definitely will!
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Jillian
You've inspired me - literally writing down the product code for this vest as we speak! I am so in love with your style
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krystin
Suburban Faux Pas
Thanks for such a sweet comment Krystin!! It's always great to see you.
DeleteJillian you look fab! I love the pattern mixing and how you pulled it all together with the vest and shoes. From one Leo to another -- 2 thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much fellow LEO! :)
Deletecross-over appeal huh... I like, I wish I had more of that sense to remix my wardrobe like you did here. Love the pastel look for you.
ReplyDeleteLOL....I'm glad you're feeling it Missy!
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Jillian
Love this, the mixed prints go great together!!!
ReplyDeleteCarsedra of:
http://www.embracingtherealme.com/
http://sweets4yourtooth.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much Missy!
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Jillian
You look so chic and elegant! I love the mix of patterns and the skirt...I want that skirt! The clutch is amazing and the vest with the shoes is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the compliments.
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Jillian
Simply put, this is just lovely. I have not felt that pastels work well on me...but I'm rethinking that...~Serene
ReplyDeleteThank you so much missy!
Deletexoxo
Jillian
Ohhh, I love the patterns and the touch of colors that your threw in the mix. Definitely an amazing look on you, doll! ;)
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amazing look!!!! reminds me of something blogger "Atlantic Pacific" would wear
ReplyDeleteGreat mixing of prints and the trench actually binds it all together! Very chic!
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Very pretty and well styled! I've got babies on my mind as well! All the best with that! *Sprinkles baby dust* lol
ReplyDeleteThis blog is fast becoming my favourite. As a professional, I am pretty much always in work clothes but I shy away from colour for the most part and never wear my work clothes after hours. You are helping get over both issues, thanks. Love the colours on this outfit by the way.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the pattern mixing!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did the pattern mixing well doll!
ReplyDeleteLove this look! And from one leo to another that bag is hot!!;)
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Hey lovie!! I love this outfit!! On point. Do you know if that skirt is still available for purchase at jcrew.
ReplyDeleteHey Missy! The skirt is definitely still for sale at J. Crew. It's on sale for $79.99. Follow my link above for the shirt and search "paisley medallion skirt" and you should be able to find it. Email me if you can't.
DeleteThis entire combo is perfection!
ReplyDeleteI love this look! Chic, clean and sexy!
ReplyDeleteHi Jillian,
ReplyDeleteI love this look of yours!! It is so creatively and chicly styled. I found you through Pinterest this morning when I was writing a post about gingham button downs and how to style them for this spring. I hope you don't mind me using your photo as reference for a great way to style the look. I linked back to this page. Thanks for the great inspiration and you can see my post at www.focusonflair.blogspot.com. If you want me to take down the image, please let me know.
Thanks!!