Saturday, May 4, 2013

Business Meeting OOTD 5.5.13 featuring Stuart Weitzman Blog

Business Meeting OOTD 5.5.13 featuring Stuart Weitzman Blog



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.



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Friday, May 3, 2013

Mini-Review: Lightweight Boy Shirt in Stripe + CAbi Jacket


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60's Fun: Factory Clamdiggers (& a Toms Rave)


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Friday, April 26, 2013

Monarch Tippi Yellow Colorway #1


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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Monarch Tippi #1


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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Crewlet Indigo Floral Skinny Jean: Prepster Classic


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Crewlet Skinny Jeans: Floral as a Neutral


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Crewlet Indigo Tile Vines Skinny Jean: Sherbet Edition


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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Hearts & Flowers for Boston


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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Christmas Day Open House


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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Lady Heartbreaker

Lady Heartbreaker


J.Crew printed shirt / J.Crew military jacket / J.Crew knit top / J.Crew j crew / AK Anne Klein penny loafer shoes / J.Crew leather handbag / Catherine Weitzman

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Preppy - Lady Jacket in Berry Pink


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Timeless - Lady Jacket in Berry Pink

Timeless - Lady Jacket in Berry Pink


J.Crew tie shirt / J.Crew j crew / J.Crew long pencil skirt / L.K.Bennett patent leather pumps, $175 / L.K.Bennett cross body shoulder bag, $550 / Ippolita clear jewelry

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Spots, Squares & Sparkles


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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

What's (Really) Old is New Again

What's (Really) Old is New Again



Madewell / J.Crew super skinny jeans / Konstantino jewelry / Ray-Ban ray ban / Belt / Fossil Maddox Crossbody / Madewell MADEWELL Silk Boyshirt In Checker / Sebago Plaza Sebago

Bit the bullet and ordered this sweater jacket from Madewell late last night, after much internal waffling but even more reminiscing. I am -- shall we say -- a tomboy of a certain age, and I actually HAD a letter jacket when I was in high school, courtesy of my hunky varsity soccer player boyfriend. (I had his silver ID bracelet too -- a treasure that will mean something only if you're my age. :-)) The jacket was enormous on me -- he was nearly a foot taller and easily 75 or 80 lbs heavier -- but hey, that was the way it was supposed to look.

Madewell Online Chat Customer Service Girl says that this sweater jacket runs slightly on the small side of TTS (although the measurements don't bear that statement out -- 38 chest for a small), and that the "look" is intended to be as it appears on their website's model:


Well, to my sentimental eye the model's looks skimpy. I sized up for a nostalgic (and TRUE, if you ask me) fit.

I have a very similar shirt to what's shown here and plan to try this combo, but the sweater jacket SCREAMS for a classic white shirt.

I love, and have owned, many pairs of loafers like these. I prefer the fit and instant comfort on the Sebago Plaza (shown here), but of course there are your Bass Weejuns die-hards out there. Nothin' but love for ya, girls, it's just that Bass Weejuns hurt my feet.

And yes, I do own and use and love a men's belt almost exactly like this one!

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Talbots: Red Rose Audrey Sweater + "Riding Red" Flannel Ankle Pants


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Sunday, October 28, 2012

An Excursion to Costco


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Georgia vs. Florida: Woof!


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Simplicity

Simplicity


J.Crew tailored shirt / J.Crew skinny capri pants / J.Crew j crew / Kate Spade red crystal necklace / Giles & Brother , $85

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Laura Petrie, Meet J. Crew Houndstooth


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