My smocked black top is from Loft, purchased last year. It's one of those things I bought, wore a few times and then totally forgot about. It's cute though, right? It's still available in plus sizes and this one from H&M is similar and very inexpensive. For an upgrade, I'd go with this pretty Frye version (on sale in black) or hell, this one from Johnny Was if you're feeling fancy. It looks okay all hanging out but I also really like it tucked in:
Oh hi! There are those fucking Madewell jeans I never stop talking about or wearing. I can't help it, they are consistently the best and I should probably just get another pair, like these which have a great wash and a curvy fit and dammit, I want them.
Okay, this is something I saw a lot in Paris (though usually the bag was Chanel or YSL or something amazing) - the boxy crossbody bag worn high and tight. I assume it's to make it harder to be pick-pocketed but it is also kind of a fashion thing. I was into it and halfway through the trip I quietly notched my strap up a few holes. Here are the details:
This is my J.Crew signet bag which is your perfect little weekend or vacation crossbody. It comes and goes from the website but the Harper crossbody is available as a more structured option. My shoes are Madewell sidewalk skimmers from a few years back and they are a favorite of mine! This spring they have a really cute suede ballet flat that I especially love in red. If you desperately desire blue suede flats like mine, check out these from Banana Republic!
Okay, y'all. This is my new labradorite tassel necklace and it is my absolute favorite thing right now. I get so many compliments and it's just one of those things that makes an outfit. There are matching earrings and NR has a whole lot of other beautiful Dean Davidson jewelry as well. Sigh.
You used to love your Fidelity jeans. Just curious - have you now switched your allegiance over completely to Madewell?
ReplyDeleteMy Fidelity jeans wore out and Madewell denim costs less. I can also try them on in person, which helps!
DeleteHigh and tight crossbody=look of hip bag without l'odeur du sac fanny.
ReplyDeleteHahaha. SO TRUE.
DeleteI'm curious because you seem to keep your flats for several seasons. How do you do it?! Mine always smell unbearable after the first few wears and have to be trashed annually. I put the charcoal things in there, I never wear them multiple days in a row, I do everything but wear those silly slipper socks and they just always wind up funky. What am I doing wrong?
ReplyDeleteGirl, I don't know! My Madewell flats don't stink but I also don't wear them more than once a week, so maybe it's that? I really don't know but I haven't had that issue with these flats.
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