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Easy Breezy

June 29, 2015 by jessica

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To be honest, I didn’t expect to love this Banana Republic blouse as much as I do, given my penchant for bright colors and patterns, but it’s already one of my favorite pieces of the season–and an example of where I see my closet headed in the coming months. I feel most like myself in outfits with an easy silhouette, a short hemline, a blank canvas for jewelry, and a pair of flat shoes. I could never shirk brights completely, but there’s something to be said for the simplicity of a monochromatic ensemble perked up by large pieces of jewelry. I’m tempted to pick up the blouse in “dark saffron” too. It looks like a pretty transitional color for fall. It’s on sale for $40 through the end of the day, but be sure to size down. I went with a small, which has plenty of room for my not-so-small hips.

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Top: Banana Republic (on sale for $40 today) | Shorts: Old Navy | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop | Necklace: Lulu Frost (also love this one) | Cuff: c/o Julie Vos (similar) | Ring: c/o Julie Vos (similar) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Sandals: Birkenstock | Lips: Stila “Fiore”

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Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: banana republic shirred blouse, birkenstock madrid, crutch style, julie vos jewelry, karen walker number one sunglasses, lulu frost jewelry, rebecca minkoff mini affair

Comments

  1. Whitney says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:19 am

    I’ve been eying this top but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Good to knowthat it runs big and to size down. It looks adorable in you.

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

  2. Rachelle says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:22 am

    love this blouse and the all black look. You have the best jewelry.

    xo
    PinkSole

  3. Made in Mauve says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:30 am

    Cute bag!

    Made in Mauve ☆ Bloglovin

  4. Tara says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:51 am

    Such a pretty top, love it on you!

  5. Kimberley Pavao says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:09 am

    Yay necklace twins!!! I also love this top, it kind of makes it look like a romper!!

    Eleventh & Sixteenth

  6. Closet Fashionista says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I love this look paired with the big accessories! It’s fun to see you in a darker color (although I love you in your brights too)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

  7. Michelle Orsi says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Love the bold, gold accessories, especially that necklace!

    michellespaige.com

  8. ADA says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Love that chic, classy romper. The necklace is bold and beautiful. When is the cast coming off, Jessica?

  9. Abby says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I love this top! You rocked it 🙂

    xo,
    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

  10. Chrystin Aponte says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I’m loving anything and everything off-the-shoulder this season! This top is gorgeous, and what a great price too!

    xx Chrystin
    http://amateandarottweiler.blogspot.com.ar/

  11. racheldinh says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Beautiful, This dress is so on trend! You look great.

    http://www.racheldinh.com

  12. Nicole Layne says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    That top is so cute and is the perfect backdrop for that necklace! You look great!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

  13. Shea Sayers says

    June 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I like that you bought the black version–it looks both effortless and elegant at the same time. And it is the perfect blank canvas for pretty jewelry!
    So are you crutch-free now? Yay for that! 🙂

    • Jessica says

      June 29, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      Don’t worry, the crutches were leaning on a nearby tree! Three weeks to go! 🙂

      • Shea Sayers says

        June 29, 2015 at 7:29 pm

        Oh no 🙁 Well at least there’s a light at the end of the tunnel I guess!

  14. Lorena Lorena says

    June 29, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    You almost had me, I thought you had the cast removed 😉

    • Jessica says

      June 29, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      I wish! And I’m actually still on crutches for a few weeks. I’m just able to lean them against a tree and keep them out of the photo. Baby steps. 😉

  15. Charnele Michel says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    that top is so lovely and perfect for summer!

  16. Daily Sports USA says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:45 am

    Great outfit, that off-shoulder top is a perfect piece for the summer, I really love it.

  17. jillian says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:04 am

    you’re making me think about this whole off-the shoulder trend 🙂 love that top! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  18. Lyddiegal says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    I do agree, it’s great to have a nice blank canvas for whatever jewels you want, and there is no reason you can’t pair that top with a bright bottom!

    Chic on the Cheap

  19. Color Me Courtney says

    July 3, 2015 at 2:28 am

    Loving that top, and your jewelry is perfect!

    Courtney of Color Me Courtney
    http://www.ColorMeCourtney.com

  20. Merritt Beck says

    July 3, 2015 at 8:45 am

    You should wear off-the-shoulder looks more! They look stunning on you!

    The Style Scribe

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