July 2010

Outfit: To Belt, or Not To Belt

by grechen on July 30, 2010 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

This time it’s for real; I decided to keep the skirt, but I also ordered the black version of the other Anthropologie skirt I love My question is, do I belt it? or not belt it?

I’m torn…the belt plays up my smaller waist, but I think it also accentuates how big my hips are…what do you think?

What I’m Wearing:

Skirt from Anthropologie
James Perse casual tee
Swedish Hasbeens clogs
Alexander Wang darcy hobo

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Outfit: Another Anthropologie Skirt

by grechen on July 28, 2010 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

I just got this skirt today on a shopping outing with Sharon & Sydney, so I haven’t actually worn it yet, well, except for this picture

I think it was better in the Anthropologie dressing room…what do you think? It’s really not THIS bright in person, although it is bright. But that’s what I like about it, and what I don’t like about it. The skirt is a little snug in the waist, although not unbearably so – but I’m a little concerned about eating in it. Wow. I’m thinking it should go back and I’ll get the black version of the other Anthroplogie skirt I love so much…I’m having all kinds of shopping second-thoughts lately!!

But I did go ahead and order another pair of No6 clogs (to go with the pr. I’m wearing) yesterday because I sold my Diego bag on ebay

I’m carrying my Darcy bag, also wearing a Velvet X Calypso t-shirt and my new Oliver Peoples sunglasses found at Neiman Marcus last call yesterday for $50.

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Sale & Coupon Code at Inhabit NY

by grechen on July 28, 2010 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

This has been going on for a little while now, and the coupon is valid through 8/17: use code 40JULY for $40 off your order of $200 or more at Inhabit NY. The awesome thing about this is that most items are already marked down up to 60% off, so you’re REALLY getting a lot for your money…

I have these three things in my cart:

For a total before the code of $234…not bad for three pieces. I probably should stock up on cardigans/cashmere also, but I’m having a very hard time even looking at stuff like that now. It’s too HOT!! But the prices are amazing…

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Outfit: James Perse Cami Dress

by grechen on July 26, 2010 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

So, after deciding on doing a “30 days of James Perse” challenge on Friday, I’ve decided not to do it right now for a few reasons:

I’m too attached to my new Anthropologie skirt to NOT wear it for 30 days
After segmenting out all the James Perse in my closet, I realized about half of the 55 items I have are long-sleeve or sweaters/cardigans I wouldn’t be caught DEAD in right now. Yes, I know this is supposed to be a challenge, but I think it would be more fun in the Fall/Winter when I can actually wear more of my James Perse pieces

But, in homage to my closet-full of James Perse I decided to grace you all with a picture of my FAVORITE item in my closet – that includes my ENTIRE closet. Really. It’s my cami dress, and I think it’s at least 7 years old? It’s one of my older James Perse pieces, but it has held up remarkably well (I wash in cold water and always dry on low heat). I don’t hang it anymore because I noticed the straps stretching a little, but on most days I’m wearing this dress for at least a few hours. I don’t wear it out much anymore because it’s a bit shorter than I like (you can see my knees!!! ack!!!) for normal wear, but I wear it constantly to walk the dog, and lounge around the house. This is the ONE thing I’d love to see James Perse do again – I’d buy one in every color. The fit is absolutely perfect, and the waistband hits exactly at my waist, it’s wide, and the skirt is only slightly a-line. PERFECTION. So, James Perse, if you’re reading, please bring back the cami dress. I know I’m not the only one who would stock up…

What I’m wearing:

James Perse cami dress
James Perse white tee
No6 Clogs
Alexander Wang Darcy bag

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Outfit: Stuart Weitzman Clogs + Alexander Wang Darcy Hobo

July 23, 2010

So, I had already made up my mind to return these Stuart Weitzman clogs I got two days ago at Nordstrom Rack for $129 (cheaper than I’ve found them for sale online) and now that I look at these pictures, I’m not so sure They’re pretty comfortable, at least just from walking around the house [...]

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Outfit: Alexander Wang Darcy Hobo (!!!!)

July 22, 2010

SHE’S HERE!!! I told you the Darcy would be my new Fall bag My bag arrived yesterday literally as I was walking out the door, so I ripped open the package as fast as I could and hurridly shifted everything from my straw tote to Darcy and ran out the door. First thing I noticed [...]

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Shoe Sales to Shop RIGHT NOW

July 21, 2010

Piperlime is offering 20% off sale items until tomorrow with code EXTRA20 – I’m kind of feeling this Bettye Mueller wedge/espadrille; it’s marked down to $129: Gimme shoes has all their sale shoes marked down 50%, and there are several Repetto BB’s on sale for $114, in addition to Rachel Comey, Coclico, Chie Mihara, and [...]

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Collecting Repetto

July 20, 2010

If I am going to collect anything, well, besides James Perse tees, Inhabit NY cashmere and Alexander Wang handbags , it would be Repetto BB flats. My goal is to have a Repetto savings account I can dip into whenever I find a pair in my size on sale. Or not on sale. Whatever. Repettos [...]

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New Alternative Apparel for Fall 2010

July 20, 2010

I know. I’m so predictable. My style life is an open book here on Grechen’s Closet and you probably get tired of my posting the SAME THINGS over and over again…but I can’t help what I love. And I secretly suspect that many of you love the same things, else why are you here? So [...]

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Alexander Wang Darcy Hobos

July 16, 2010

I don’t think the demand will get as high (it certainly hasn’t so far) for the studded darcy hobo as it did for Alexander Wang’s Rocco/Coco duffel, but I still think it’s a great bag. In fact…my Darcy hobo in Luggage will be arriving from Satine next week!!!! SQUEE!!!!!! So stay tuned for a complete [...]

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Outfit: Traveling Again

July 16, 2010

So, I’m off again – this time to Florida for the weekend to visit my dad (he had surgery this week – but he’s doing fine ) and this is my airplane outfit. I don’t know why, but I don’t like to wear short skirts/dresses on the plane; I like to keep my legs covered. [...]

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Outfit: Lady who Lunches

July 15, 2010

I’m officially a Lady who Lunches I’ve had lunch out with lovely friends the last couple of days and today is the “official” ATX Ladies who Lunch meeting with local fashion bloggers. And since I’m waiting for the Splendid sale on Gilt, I have time to post my picture BEFORE I go this time Wearing: [...]

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Outfit: Progress

July 13, 2010

I don’t know why I called this “progress” besides the fact that I’m sitting at Progress Coffee here in Austin What I’m wearing: James Perse long racerback dress Vince tee on top – this is on sale now and available with 20% off using code EXTRA20 at Shopbop through tomorrow, 7/14. I love it, but [...]

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Madewell Denim Jacket/Shirt

July 13, 2010

I feel kind of lame that I don’t own a denim jacket; I want one, but I’ve never found THE PERFECT DENIM JACKET. For me, they’re not that easy to find, I had a white denim jacket by Theory that I really loved, but didn’t wear much. And I have other jackets, like this sweatshirt [...]

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