Outfits

Outfit: What’s in my Bag

by grechen on May 17, 2012 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

(you can click on the image for a larger version)

WEARING:
Elizabeth & James skirt (via LastCall.com a month or so ago. It’s not available anymore, but they are offering 30% off everything now)
James Perse casual tee
Jil Sander sandals (secondhand from MOSS)
Lizzie Fortunato necklace
Jas MB Bag (via Barney’s Co-Op – not available online)

I was looking through old posts this morning and thought it was time to do an ‘in my bag’ post; especially since I’m no longer carrying my big blue Comme des Garcons wallet. I know, *gasp*!! I subbed it out for a Jerome Dreyfuss pouch I got from Hampden with their Refinery29 Reserve and so far I’m happy. I needed to pare down a bit (my wallet was getting really heavy) and wanted to try something new. And honestly, even though it’s held up nicely, my large CdG wallet is really beginning to show it’s age – I thought I’d give it a rest for a while. Never fear, though, I still have my trusty butterfly pouch by CdG and a “very black” pouch coming today (also thanks to Refinery29 Reserve, this time via bird). I will always have a little CdG in my bag

Also in my bag:
small elephant print BAGGU bag with stuff to go back to Forever21 in it
Manimal recycled leather necklace turned into a business card case
iPhone
2 lip “things” from my side pocket: Laura Mercier SPF (not very moisturizing IMO) & YSL (I have a zillion others in my makeup pouch and in my wallet pouch)

Usually I also carry my iPad in my bag, but I was using it to take pictures (so I could use Diptic for the AWESOME photo collage). This bag holds A TON and never feels heavy. That’s only one of the trillion things I love about it.

And since I never do this, but I have had it done to me (miss sophie!), I’m tagging some of my blogger friends to show me what’s in THEIR bags. So Sharon, Sydney, Miss Sophie, Elissa, and Linda, you’re IT; show us what’s in your bags!!

And readers, what’s in your bag? How many lip glosses are you carrying RIGHT NOW? (me, just 5)

_{»crosslinked«}

{ 5 comments }

Outfit: in stripes

by grechen on May 15, 2012 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

WEARING:
Ella Moss dress
Splendid cardigan
Dannijo necklace
Prada sport sandals (secondhand)
Jas MB bag

I’ve had this dress for a while (got it with a Refinery29 Reserve several months ago – speaking of Refinery29 Reserves, did you guys get the Rachel Pally one that started yesterday?? I did!!! Can’t resist cheap(er) Rachel Pally…) but don’t wear it very often because it’s VERY snug in the hips. When I bought it, I was about 10 pounds smaller; thank goodness for long cardigans

Speaking of long cardigans, and weight, I’m 4 classes in to the living hell that is pure barre and I love it! It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done (that includes Bikram) and I have NEVER felt burn like that before, but that means it’s working, right? I’m also back to cutting out all the “white stuff” from my diet, which is what I did last year to lose 30 pounds, so at least I’m back on the right track. I feel good anyway, and that’s the most important thing.

Living hell aside, if you’re looking for a new workout, try pure barre – it’s pretty amazing. But sooooooo hard. You really feel like you did something when you’re finished though, and once I get to where I can complete all the repetitions for all the movements, I’ll REALLY feel like I’ve accomplished something

{ 10 comments }

Outfit: Cropped…

by grechen on May 11, 2012 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

WEARING:
Loup Bustier maxi dress – purchased with a Refinery29 Reserve deal
Demy Lee sweater – also purchased with a Refinery29 Reserve deal
Prada sport sandals (secondhand)
Jas M.B. Bag
Locket from Catbird

I’m always on the lookout for cropped jackets, sweaters or tops to go over dresses & wear with skirts. Ask Sharon. The problem is that NOTHING is ever cropped on me, even if the style is cropped, because I have such a short waist. So, I’m always disappointed. BUT Imagine my surprise & delight when this Demy Lee sweater arrived from Eaton Trading Company (the one that I got with the Refinery29 Reserve last week) and it is PERFECT.

Now, I have a dilemma. bird has the same sweater available in nude, and I did purchase the Refinery29 Reserve deal for them recently. Do I buy a second sweater using that reserve? #firstworldproblems

I always want to buy multiples of things I love, but never seem to. In this case, I may just do it…the sweater is just too good. And since it never gets REALLY cold here, I could wear it nearly all year around. Sold!

Do you buy multiples of things you love?

Have a great weekend!!!

{ 8 comments }

Outfit: Even shorter

by grechen on May 9, 2012 | SUBSCRIBE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK |

WEARING:
Lanston dress
Splendid Cardigan
Jas M.B bag
Lizzie Fortunato necklace
Prada sport sandals (secondhand)

So…I got my haircut again yesterday. Obviously. I went in wanting it shorter because it’s getting hot here, and the cut is nearly exactly what I wanted (similar to this model’s cut on Rebecca Minkoff), but my bangs aren’t long enough yet to really achieve the look. AND, I’m not sure it’s a great cut for me. I like it, but I think I’ll like it more in about two weeks, when it’s grown out a bit. It will also take some getting used to; I’m still kind of shocked when I walk by a mirror. This cut definitely requires me to do more with my makeup, since my face is “out there” as it were – nothing to hide behind!! So I played up my eyes today, and used some blush. Anyway, hair grows. I’m generally pretty adventurous with my hair, but haven’t been the past couple of years, so I’m making up for it now

{ 26 comments }

Outfit: So much better

May 7, 2012

WEARING: James Perse strapless dress (SOO old – wish he’d do this one again!) Forever21 jacket (not online, in the plus-size department) Prada sport sandals (secondhand from MOSS) Jas MB bag Candace Ang necklace First, I want everyone to know how much your comments/support/etc. meant to me on last week’s “weight” post. I feel so [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: on keeping weight off (and orange sandals)

May 3, 2012

WEARING: Current Elliot boyfriend jeans Joie linen top Dannijo necklace Jil Sander sandals (secondhand via MOSS) Jas M.B. bag (not available) I’ll warn you, this is a heavy post. Or a ridiculous post, depending on how you see it. But I’ll start by being really shallow and telling you how crazy I am about my [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: Love at first sight

April 30, 2012

WEARING: James Perse skirt LnA tank T by Alexander Wang cardigan Prada sport sandals (second hand) Jas M.B. perforated Hobo So, here are a couple of new things for your viewing pleasure…I got the James Perse skirt (on sale) after I originally bought the striped one with the Shopbop coupon code (not on sale) and [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: Heels or flats?

April 26, 2012

WEARING: T by Alexander Wang asymmetrical hem dress (sold out) ORGANIC by John Patrick cardigan (made of surplus cloth, purchased via Gilt) Tibi sandals (via Gilt) Jas M.B. bag (here’s a different color on sale at the Outnet) I know I should have worn heels with this outfit, but I really didn’t want to. Heels [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: In Neutral

April 23, 2012

WEARING: Etoile Isabel Marant skirt James Perse tee Inhabit Cotton cardigan Tibi sandals (via Gilt) Jas M.B. bag (links to a similar, but larger version) I love this outfit. I really have nothing else to say about it. Other than, if you haven’t seen the Net-a-Porter magazine this week, you should take a look. It’s [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: Mint Green

April 20, 2012

WEARING: Skirt, thrifted by Sydney Zara sweater Boots from Italy Jas MB bag (larger version I’m coveting at Co-Op) Candace Ang necklace Obviously I am much more edgy in my head than I am in real-life But with a skirt (and sweater) like this, I really thought I needed to add a “harder” element like [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: Powerless

April 18, 2012

WEARING: James Perse skirt James Perse tank – via Gilt Splendid cardigan Melissa sandals Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag – different color I’m powerless against the pull of James Perse & Splendid for the perfect casual look. Or everyday look, as it were. Since my LIFE is casual. I succumbed just today to a couple more [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: Cold Shoulder

April 6, 2012

WEARING: Stylemint tee (sold out) Madewell Skirt (from last year) Prada Sport Sandals (secondhand) Vintage straw tote Lizzie Fortunato necklace If you read my post yesterday on cold-shoulder tops, you’ll remember that I said I had this one by Stylemint; I got mine a week or so ago, before they sold out, with a referral [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: the color

April 3, 2012

WEARING: Bailey44 Dress via Anthropologie (similar) T by Alexander Wang cardigan Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag Prada Sport sandals (5 years old) Madewell Necklace My husband bought me this dress from Anthropologie several months ago, and while I’ve worn it several times, this is the first time I was able to get an outfit picture. Sadly, [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: The shortest

March 30, 2012

WEARING James Perse tee Elizabeth & James skirt Prada Sport sandals (secondhand) Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag Candace Ang necklace So…this is my new haircut. And I think it will be my last. By that I don’t mean the last time I ever cut my hair, but it may be the last “style” I ever have. [...]

Read the full article →

Outfit: More Espadrilles

March 28, 2012

WEARING Splendid dress Splendid cardigan Prada Sport sandals (secondhand) Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag So…On my weekly trip to MOSS Designer Consignment, I stumbled across these nearly new Prada Sport espadrilles. They’re perfect, and I had some store credit to use, so I got them. A couple of days ago I didn’t have any espadrilles, today [...]