Why, hello there! How was your weekend? Mine was nice, thanks. Having family in town means doing lots and lots (and lots) of running around, so I'll be back here in a bit with a more lengthy update!
On to the outfit--one of my favorite recent trends has been the silk-blouse-phenom. They are incredibly easy to dress up (and dress down) and look elegant while still being very comfortable to wear. I love the trench flaps on this grayish-greenish-brownish one by Ann Taylor; it gives the blouse a bit more of a structured shape. If you like it for yourself, however, consider sizing up as it does run really small through the chest--I actually sized up two whole sizes and I probably could have gone up two more, as I can see that the buttons are still pulling a teensy bit in these pictures. This also has a lot to do with me eating a lot of REALLY, REALLY GOOD cupcakes at the 230328743290 weddings I've attended in the past 2 weeks not wearing the right bra here, either. This blouse is definitely for the non-cupcake loving flat chested.
(Fashion bloggers: they have jiggly-puff-cupcake-boob problems just like you do.)
But all in all I do really love the blouse; especially paired with a bright skirt, smart blazer, and fun necklace, even if I do have to wear it buttoned down until I de-puff from all of the recent, tasty celebrations:
Skirt: Zara (buy it here) (& a pencil skirt style here) (and here + take )
Belt: J Crew (similar style here) (and here for $21)
Jacket: J Crew Library Blazer (buy it here) (similar style here) (and here at ASOS) (and here on sale for $49.95!)
Bag: Lanvin Happy Mini Pop Python Bag (buy it here) (similar style here) (and here by Tory Burch) (and here, on sale for $35!)
Shoes: Alexander Wang (similar style here by Giuseppe Zanotti) (and here by Nine West) (and a pretty pump version here)
Necklace: Topshop Chain and Tube Necklace (buy it here)
Sunglasses: Prada Baroque Round Sunglasses (buy them here)
(Currently listening...)
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. (
Very chic - and that necklace is really interesting. The hardwood floors are looking so nice; can't wait to see it with the furniture back in place. Didn't you get your new sofa set at Z Gallerie? I was there last weekend and I think I saw it. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLinda! Amazing outfit. I love your blog. Kisses from Brazil ~.~
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@MissJota
That necklace is crazy cool. You look chic and gorgeous, as always!
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So cute! I am loving the silk blouse trend, too. I looked in my closet the other day and I realized I had seriously just bought like ten of them! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combo you put together here!
I've been meaning to add a decent blouse into my wardrobe for a while. I absolutely love that skirt! The color is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the blazer and the necklace! Stunning : ) xx
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Lookin' classy :) I too love the silk blouse trend, and am going to be wearing them even when it's no longer so trendy. Yours looks awesome paired with that bright skirt and neutral blazer!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love those sunglasses!
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! You have the best collection of interesting necklaces!
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Stacey
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The necklace is crazy!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love all the fun you're having with jewelry lately! Does the necklace stay in place pretty well through the day?
ReplyDeleteChloe, I love the lipstick color, can you please share which it is?
ReplyDeleteI have this same top in both leopard and the squash color...love them!
ReplyDeletelove that skirt on you! I tried it on as well and it was a little short on me but it's great on your petite frame :) lucky gal! loving your hair lately too...just had to mention that!
ReplyDelete-Veronika
Just discovered your blog, and I LOVE it! Will definitely be back again for more peaks of your fabulous shoe and handbag collection, for sure!
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