Is there a trend out there that you still like to wear even if it has fallen off of the regnant-fashion-radar?
High-waisted pencil skirts with wide (corset-ish) waistbands were all the rage a few years ago, and while that ship has happily sailed out of most closets...I must confess that I'm still a bit of a sucker for them. The new ones, I mean--not the "Bebe And/Or Express Beasty Boudoir" skirts of yore. Cough.
High-waisted pencil skirts with wide (corset-ish) waistbands were all the rage a few years ago, and while that ship has happily sailed out of most closets...I must confess that I'm still a bit of a sucker for them. The new ones, I mean--not the "Bebe And/Or Express Beasty Boudoir" skirts of yore. Cough.
Why do I like them? Pencil skirts in general are not kind to my super short, apple/ruler shape; and so a skirt with a wider waistband helps pull eyes upward while also inventing a bit of a waist--a miracle of miracles that most standard pencil skirts simply cannot create for me. I found the skirt that I am wearing below at H&M recently and was happy with how wearable it was for its price ($36!)--the lacy tiers also help to conceal some of my lumps and bumps and the wider, ruched waistband holds my chiffon blouses prettily in place. Woohoo:
Blouse: Miss Selfridge (buy it here) (similar at J Crew) (similar on sale at ASOS) (similar at Shopbop + take 20% off with code "EXTRA20")
Skirt: H&M (similar here) (similar at Topshop) (similar under $100)
Ring: Banana Republic, last year (similar here) (similar at Kate Spade + take 25% off w/ code "EXTRA25")
Bracelet: c/o Kendra Scott (design your own here) (pretty option here for $60) (and at urban outfitters)
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Uliepe Pumps (similar here) (similar by Kate Spade)
Bag: Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Day Clutch (similar here) (similar by bcbgmaxazria, on sale) (and under $50 here)
♫: Atlantic - Givers
Jacket: Rory Beca (buy it here) (similar here, on sale) (similar here, under $100)
Top: Tibi, old (similar here) (similar at Target in "terra cotta") (similar at F21)
Pants: Madewell from last year (similar in "mustard") (similar here)
Belt: J Crew (similar at LOFT)
Shoes: J Crew Mona Oxford Glitter Pumps (buy them here) (similar here) (and a pointy-toe version here)
Bag: Marc Jacobs Cooper Bag in Nude (buy it here) (a smaller version here) (and at Topshop)
Bracelets: Seasonal Whispers Crystal & Metal Bracelets in Rosegold (buy them here) (similar by Vince Camuto) (similar under $20)
Lipstick: Rouge Dior Lipcolor -Blazing Red 638 (Sephora)
Nails: Butter London - Macbeth (Beauty.com)
♫: Atlantic - Givers
What resolutions did you set this year? Share in the comments! ♥
Skirt: H&M (similar here) (similar at Topshop) (similar under $100)
Ring: Banana Republic, last year (similar here) (similar at Kate Spade + take 25% off w/ code "EXTRA25")
Bracelet: c/o Kendra Scott (design your own here) (pretty option here for $60) (and at urban outfitters)
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Uliepe Pumps (similar here) (similar by Kate Spade)
Bag: Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Day Clutch (similar here) (similar by bcbgmaxazria, on sale) (and under $50 here)
♫: Atlantic - Givers
And it's officially that time of year again: New Year's Resolution Time! Have you made any yet? My #1 resolution this year is to take (more) pictures of myself posing like a 'toon.
(noooo idea.) (but not coincidentally, I walk around JUST like this in my fuzzy slippers for the first 90 minutes that I'm awake each day, arthritis-zombie-mode. so! just keeping it really rill here.)
...and my second resolution is to not properly clean my floors before taking pictures to post on the internets to thousands of people. I try to choose things that won't be too challenging, you know? And I'm happy to report that I'm doing splendid on both fronts. Is there anything I can't do? Yes. Cartwheels. Dark comedies Pie crusts. British accents. And my own taxes. Nope!
Top: Tibi, old (similar here) (similar at Target in "terra cotta") (similar at F21)
Pants: Madewell from last year (similar in "mustard") (similar here)
Belt: J Crew (similar at LOFT)
Shoes: J Crew Mona Oxford Glitter Pumps (buy them here) (similar here) (and a pointy-toe version here)
Bag: Marc Jacobs Cooper Bag in Nude (buy it here) (a smaller version here) (and at Topshop)
Bracelets: Seasonal Whispers Crystal & Metal Bracelets in Rosegold (buy them here) (similar by Vince Camuto) (similar under $20)
Lipstick: Rouge Dior Lipcolor -Blazing Red 638 (Sephora)
Nails: Butter London - Macbeth (Beauty.com)
♫: Atlantic - Givers
What resolutions did you set this year? Share in the comments! ♥
Chloe, Colorful Colorado. 5'8" (only) when teetering in her highest 6 inch Miu Miu platform heels. Likes fashion, broccoli, ice cream, clarifying that she does not eat ice cream with her broccoli as to not cause worldwide panic, hoarding beauty products & pretty shoes, tickle fights with her husband (he would like to clarify that he does not like them back, OKAY?), anything covered in sprinkles, any alcoholic beverage made with Tang, live music, clicking the camera, sarcasm fonts, vases stuffed full of pretty flowers, and laughing hard until her belly hurts. Wants an adventurous life, lots of puppies, to never obtusely wander around with her fly down, and to be an iconic Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress with a bright, festive print when she grows up. This is where she bravely documents it all. (
AHHH!! You got the pretty glitter oxford pumps. So jealous!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally resolving to get my style on without breaking the bank. You can bet your bottom dollar I'll be stalking See Chloe Shop deals ;).
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I loooove your lipstick in the second look! So fresh and fun!
ReplyDeleteummm...my resolution is to be able to see the floor of my closet. it's not good people, not good at all.
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love those black and cream shoes so much :) you have the BEST taste in shoes. You are like a show guru!
ReplyDelete*shoe guru
ReplyDeleteI love both these looks and am fairly certain you have no lumps/bumps to worry about dear! :)
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Oh love the second look!
ReplyDeleteI'm with BeautyGirl - the red lipstick is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the J Crew glitter pumps!!
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Awwww DAMN you got the J crew glitter pumps I wanted! So jealous right now! I will live vicariously through you because that's what bloggers do, right?
ReplyDeleteLOVE the jacket. And I too have been eyeing up those J. Crew pumps. Supercute.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolutions include being more fiscally responsible, which I suspect will conflict with my looking fabulous in 2012. I totally agree on hanging onto trends that work for you, though. I think it's more important to be stylish than fashionable, if that makes sense. I pick up structured pieces and good draping when they're in style and keep wearing them, and I'm definitely hanging onto my snappy oxfords, because they work for my lifestyle.
Awesome second look. The red lipstick really makes it.
ReplyDeleteI have no resolutions! I've only ever made one NY resolution and that was last year, to only buy second hand clothing. I failed miserably. Figured I might as well not try again!
Chloe, while I coveted your red hair, I have to say that your platinum blonde hair + super red lips + leopard print jacket = AMAZING. It's so incredibly retro, but without being too on-the-nose. I love it! And I can't help but to hang on to the wide-belt-with-pencil-skirt look too! Plus, it really works on you. Never let it go!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great comments, guys! <3
ReplyDeleteThessa - thank you (so much!) for reading & supporting See Chloe Shop--hopefully you'll get some great deals!
Beautygirl24 - ooh, thank you! It's a little weird wearing such a bright lip color, since I almost always wear nothing on my lips, but it's fun too. Glad you like it since you're a cosmetics queen! *bows down*
Hi. I'm Julie. The Stalker - hahaha, your name cracks me up. And I hear ya on the clothes-on-the-closet-floor thing--gravity always drags them down, I swear! I'm the worst at hanging things back up sometimes...
Veronika - ooh, thanks girlie! ♥
Kimberly - hahaha, *thank* you. But you'd be surprised! I definitely have a little buddha belly that likes to pop out every once in awhile to say 'hi'--I just try to mostly keep those pictures off this blog. ;)
RosalovesDC - thank you Rosa! ♥
Mary Ann - ooh, *thank* you. Two thumbs up from two beauty queens, I think this shade is a keeper?
Stacey - thank you!
My Dressy Ways - they were on back-order *forever* and I definitely didn't expect them to show up when they did. It was like a little Christmas shoe miracle, heh. (kidding)
Annabelle - great resolution! It might conflict a little, but there are definitely ways to look great on almost any budget--and there's no better feeling than conquering a good challenge. I hope you do some blog updates on it, too, so we can all follow along!
Contrary Kiwi - thank you! And hey, nothing wrong with being resolution-less. I've worked at a gym for the past 9 years now so I almost never make serious ones to follow (because unfortunately, I...well, I see a lot of people fail), but it is interesting how January 1st always seems "fresher" than December 31st, like a clean slate. It's a total mental thing, but funny nonetheless and I can see why others always try to do it!
Grogeous looks, darling! The DVF bag is divine...
ReplyDeleteWarmest regards and HAPPY New Year!!!
xx
CrashingRED
Can you provide a review of the j crew glitter oxfords? I love them but hesitate as I am worried the glitter rubs off easily. Please share about the fit and how you may protect the glitter on the shoes. Thanks - love your blog!
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