Showing posts with label David Yurman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David Yurman. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 4, 2013
Business Meeting OOTD 5.5.13 featuring Stuart Weitzman Blog
Business Meeting OOTD 5.5.13 featuring Stuart Weitzman Blog by tarheelmom featuring a brahmin satchel
J.Crew j crew / J.Crew herringbone blazer / J.Crew j crew / Stuart Weitzman patent shoes / Stuart Weitzman patent shoes / Brahmin satchel / Ebel steel jewelry, $2,800 / David Yurman sterling silver pearl earrings / J.Crew necklace / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics lip makeup / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics lipstick
Here's what I'm wearing to an important fundraising "ask" meeting tomorrow for a big charity event I'm co-chairing later this year. All items are exactly as in my closet, except my handbag which is similar in a high-gloss leather.
The goal is to look elegant and professional, but because I'll be presenting myself as a community service volunteer I don't think I have to toe the conservative line quite like I would if I were, say, going to try a case in court. In this situation, I think I'm actually better served by adding in an unexpected touch like the wonderful J. Crew engineered-stripe top in subtle gold metallic. I want to project a subtle message to my audience: "Hmmm, this gal has imagination and creativity; 'll bet she'll spend my money well to promote this event!" :-)
I highly recommend these Stuart Weitzman pumps in the perfect neutral spring nude patent, a color called "Adobe Aniline". If you follow me on Polyvore, you know I don't wear heels much and when I do they're not high. These pumps are the worthwhile exception; very comfortable and stunning on the foot. I have worn them for an evening of dancing and I'm your witness, my feet and legs felt great the whole time.
Labels:
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics,
Brahmin,
David Yurman,
Ebel,
fashion,
J. Crew,
J.Crew,
polyvore,
Stuart Weitzman,
style
Friday, May 3, 2013
Mini-Review: Lightweight Boy Shirt in Stripe + CAbi Jacket
Mini-Review: Lightweight Boy Shirt in Stripe + CAbi Jacket by tarheelmom featuring ag adriano goldschmied
J.Crew j crew / J.Crew j crew / AG Adriano Goldschmied / J.Crew leather shoulder bag / David Yurman sterling silver hoop earrings / Girls
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Crewlet Indigo Floral Skinny Jean: Prepster Classic
Boat neck top / Stretch skinny jeans / Stuart Weitzman / J.Crew real leather handbag / John Hardy necklace / David Yurman yellow gold earrings / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics lip gloss / Bobbi's Browns Eye Collection
Labels:
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics,
David Yurman,
fashion,
J.Crew,
John Hardy,
polyvore,
Stuart Weitzman,
style
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Laura Petrie, Meet J. Crew Houndstooth
J.Crew j crew sweater / J.Crew j. crew pants / J.Crew j crew / Handbag / David Yurman yellow gold earrings / Leopard scarve, $140 / Estée Lauder , $31
Labels:
ballet flats,
cropped pants,
David Yurman,
Estée Lauder,
fashion,
J. Crew,
J.Crew,
polyvore,
style,
tory burch
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Where Cats & Hens Co-exist Peacefully
J.Crew long sleeve knit top / J.Crew long sleeve button down shirt / J.Crew summer pants / J.Crew ballet flat shoes / David Yurman sterling silver hoop earrings
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Cutie Pie Tie: Borrowing from the Boys
J.Crew tailored shirt / J.Crew high waisted skinny jeans / Cole Haan arch support shoes / Ebel white watch, $5,485 / David Yurman gold earrings / Antique gold jewelry / Nautical jewelry / Boys' neon sailboat chambray tie
I spotted this Crewcuts tie for next to $0 on FS -- nice chambray linen with neon sailboats. Adorable!
Wearing today with a white shirt (mine's a summerweight J. Crew Perfect Shirt) and the new Midrise Toothpick Jeans in Carbon (LOVE them, fit is TTS to slightly small for your J. Crew toothpick size).
Also wearing (socklessly preppy of course) my Cole Haan Air Penny suede driver loafers in 'India Ink', quite possibly the most comfortable shoe I have ever put on my foot. This is a color from 2011, but if you see it somewhere on clearance grab it. The color isn't navy; it's more like a cross between navy and cobalt and it's fantastic!
My young-adult son tells me that going sockless with loafers or driving mocs is a hot new craze for Fall 2012 for guys his age, and that this is called the "mankles" fad. Too funny!
I spotted this Crewcuts tie for next to $0 on FS -- nice chambray linen with neon sailboats. Adorable!
Wearing today with a white shirt (mine's a summerweight J. Crew Perfect Shirt) and the new Midrise Toothpick Jeans in Carbon (LOVE them, fit is TTS to slightly small for your J. Crew toothpick size).
Also wearing (socklessly preppy of course) my Cole Haan Air Penny suede driver loafers in 'India Ink', quite possibly the most comfortable shoe I have ever put on my foot. This is a color from 2011, but if you see it somewhere on clearance grab it. The color isn't navy; it's more like a cross between navy and cobalt and it's fantastic!
My young-adult son tells me that going sockless with loafers or driving mocs is a hot new craze for Fall 2012 for guys his age, and that this is called the "mankles" fad. Too funny!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Wardrobing 101: Great accessories...
J.Crew striped shirt / J.Crew paisley skirt / L.K.Bennett patent leather shoes, $170 / David Yurman gold jewelry / Konstantino long strand necklace / David Yurman sterling silver necklace / David Yurman gold bangle / Belt, $93 / Dahlia matte lipstick / NARS Cosmetics sheer lipstick, $27 / Hexden Bag, $535
Back in the day when I was a rag trader myself (in the expensive ready-to-wear price point), I told my clients this was my #1 rule of wardrobing: Invest in a couple of super-great basic jackets and skirts (this one doesn't quite hit that mark, but it's very cute and on trend) -- and spend most of your wardrobe money on great accessories. If you wear really well-made shoes, carry a good bag, and wear simple fine-quality jewelry, you can add a $10 Hanes Beefy Tee (ironed, mind you) and what people will see -- and remember -- is that you were elegantly and expensively dressed. Great accessories elevate everything!
So here we have a new skirt, the adorable Feather Paisley No. 2 Pencil Skirt (now sold out but popping back), my ancient and favorite and nearly worn-out Vintage Bateau Top (it has even developed the patented J. Crew Tee Shirt Hole, fortunately below waistband-level if I tuck it in), and a perfect example of my #1 rule.
Jewelry is mine; David Yurman is real, Konstantino is a killer knockoff that, when combined with the Yurman, sure looks real. I have similar and pretty decent navy patent accessories, but boy, am I jonesing for these spectacular LK Bennett classics!
Back in the day when I was a rag trader myself (in the expensive ready-to-wear price point), I told my clients this was my #1 rule of wardrobing: Invest in a couple of super-great basic jackets and skirts (this one doesn't quite hit that mark, but it's very cute and on trend) -- and spend most of your wardrobe money on great accessories. If you wear really well-made shoes, carry a good bag, and wear simple fine-quality jewelry, you can add a $10 Hanes Beefy Tee (ironed, mind you) and what people will see -- and remember -- is that you were elegantly and expensively dressed. Great accessories elevate everything!
So here we have a new skirt, the adorable Feather Paisley No. 2 Pencil Skirt (now sold out but popping back), my ancient and favorite and nearly worn-out Vintage Bateau Top (it has even developed the patented J. Crew Tee Shirt Hole, fortunately below waistband-level if I tuck it in), and a perfect example of my #1 rule.
Jewelry is mine; David Yurman is real, Konstantino is a killer knockoff that, when combined with the Yurman, sure looks real. I have similar and pretty decent navy patent accessories, but boy, am I jonesing for these spectacular LK Bennett classics!
Labels:
Dahlia,
David Yurman,
fashion,
J. Crew,
J.Crew,
Konstantino,
L.K.Bennett,
lk bennett,
NARS Cosmetics,
polyvore,
style
Friday, July 6, 2012
Soothing Classics for a Sad, Sad Day
J.Crew cami top / J.Crew wool skirt / Pumps / Liz Claiborne high heel pumps / Aspinal of London chain handbag / David Yurman south sea pearl necklace / David Yurman gold hoop earrings / David Yurman bangle / J.Crew patent leather belt
Hi everyone!
I wore this simple outfit yesterday (another 95 degree-plus melting day here in Atlanta) for the very sad but breathtakingly moving funeral of a dear friend's husband, a healthy and super-fit guy who lost a heroic battle (after only six months!) with esophageal cancer. What a vicious and unrelenting disease. All spring, as he fought with every available weapon and NOTHING worked or even seemed to slow down the juggernaut, I often thought of our blogger pal DrBabyMamaDrama, who lost a good friend to the same cancer a year or so ago. If you're looking for a place to put your cancer research dollars, folks, you can't do better than to help with funding the fight against esophageal cancer.
Now, I know y'all are thinking that this seems an odd set to come out of my longtime busy-life lurkdom with, but I wanted to share this outfit as an example of truly classic, well-made J. Crew items from my closet that have stood the quality test of time -- as opposed to, say, 50% of my 2011-2012 JC purchases and nearly all of my 2010 and later JC tees. Shame on J. Crew.
This skirt -- the 2010 Fallyn in whisper-light wool flannel -- was only $98 at original price and ended up marked down at my B&M to $59.99 plus extra 30 off. I remember thinking it was a "find", but wow, what an understatement. It's worth stalking on eBay, ladies. Gorgeously made, exquisite fabric, true to your JC pencil skirt size, super flattering (love the small knife-edge pockets on the rear), and zero wrinkling even after you sit in it on a hot day. I wish they'd bring this fabric and style back.
The cami is, of course, the incomparable silk Victoria, from 2009. I have this in three colors and wish I had it in 30. The Frances (from 2010, I think?) was similar and also lovely.
Shoes are a highly-recommended recent DSW find -- just plain little Liz Claibornes, but ridiculously comfy, very pretty on the foot, breathe well, and look way more expensive than the $55 I paid for them.
Accessories -- Belt is identical to mine. Re: David Yurman jewelry - my bracelet and earrings are real, my necklace is a great knockoff (not cheap, but not the REAL price!) from a local "source". My bag is an old and beloved similar Brahmin chain clutch in patent croc.
I'll be back soon with cheerier stuff to say and cute things to review!
P.S. I have nooooo idea why this post looks like an old Western Union telegram, y'all. Sorry! :-)
Hi everyone!
I wore this simple outfit yesterday (another 95 degree-plus melting day here in Atlanta) for the very sad but breathtakingly moving funeral of a dear friend's husband, a healthy and super-fit guy who lost a heroic battle (after only six months!) with esophageal cancer. What a vicious and unrelenting disease. All spring, as he fought with every available weapon and NOTHING worked or even seemed to slow down the juggernaut, I often thought of our blogger pal DrBabyMamaDrama, who lost a good friend to the same cancer a year or so ago. If you're looking for a place to put your cancer research dollars, folks, you can't do better than to help with funding the fight against esophageal cancer.
Now, I know y'all are thinking that this seems an odd set to come out of my longtime busy-life lurkdom with, but I wanted to share this outfit as an example of truly classic, well-made J. Crew items from my closet that have stood the quality test of time -- as opposed to, say, 50% of my 2011-2012 JC purchases and nearly all of my 2010 and later JC tees. Shame on J. Crew.
This skirt -- the 2010 Fallyn in whisper-light wool flannel -- was only $98 at original price and ended up marked down at my B&M to $59.99 plus extra 30 off. I remember thinking it was a "find", but wow, what an understatement. It's worth stalking on eBay, ladies. Gorgeously made, exquisite fabric, true to your JC pencil skirt size, super flattering (love the small knife-edge pockets on the rear), and zero wrinkling even after you sit in it on a hot day. I wish they'd bring this fabric and style back.
The cami is, of course, the incomparable silk Victoria, from 2009. I have this in three colors and wish I had it in 30. The Frances (from 2010, I think?) was similar and also lovely.
Shoes are a highly-recommended recent DSW find -- just plain little Liz Claibornes, but ridiculously comfy, very pretty on the foot, breathe well, and look way more expensive than the $55 I paid for them.
Accessories -- Belt is identical to mine. Re: David Yurman jewelry - my bracelet and earrings are real, my necklace is a great knockoff (not cheap, but not the REAL price!) from a local "source". My bag is an old and beloved similar Brahmin chain clutch in patent croc.
I'll be back soon with cheerier stuff to say and cute things to review!
P.S. I have nooooo idea why this post looks like an old Western Union telegram, y'all. Sorry! :-)
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