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Dark Floral

October 3, 2016 by jessica 9 Comments

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As you’ve probably gathered, I’m not much of an Old Navy shopper. By in large, I think the quality of the garments is too low even for the price and the thought put into designs is lacking. However, there are times when Old Navy does it right: insanely affordable denim, basic t-shirts, and this dress. Prints are a hard thing for a discounted retailer to pull off, which is why I typically go with solid colors if I’m shopping for inexpensive duds, but Old Navy nails it with this multi-colored floral dress. The variety of flowers and colors in the pattern make it look more expensive than it is, unlike the other two-color prints for this dress that look cheap.

As with any low-cost apparel, pairing it with luxe accessories elevates the look. I went with my go-to Ferragamo flats and a DVF clutch. Both of these have high price tags, but the cost per wear makes it worthwhile. I normally wore out a pair of black flats in the $100-150 range within a year. The Ferragamo pair still looks brand new. I’ll have them resoled when they start to look worn. The clutch is one of my absolute favorite accessories. I splurged on it a couple of years ago and haven’t had a desire to buy another black clutch since. The classic shape won’t go out of style and it’s large enough for all of your essentials.

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Dress: Old Navy
Shoes: Ferragamo
Clutch: Diane von Furstenberg (hands down my favorite clutch)
Sunglasses: Prada
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos (similar), Melanie Auld (love this)
Lips: Stila “Bella”

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: dark floral, Diane Von Furstenberg, diane von furstenberg 440 clutch, dvf, fall, fall fashion, fall floral, fall outfit, Ferragamo, ferragamo varina, floral, old navy, old navy pintuck swing dress

Caped

October 19, 2015 by jessica 34 Comments

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My shopping M.O. usually comes down to “if Blair wore it, I probably won’t look good in it,” but I couldn’t resist at least trying DKNY’s “Blythe” hooded cape that made a reappearance this season after quickly selling out last winter. As you may recall, I struck out with J.Crew’s cape in September. I hated the color in person and I couldn’t really justify outerwear that restricted my ability to drive. This cape, on the other hand, is perfect. It’s kind of a stadium blanket-coat hybrid that’s amazingly cozy with a thick wool-blend fabric. Openings on each side allow for ample movement, while snaps give the illusion of sleeves. I wore it out for the day on Sunday (more house hunting!) and was actually a little too warm when the temperature reached the mid-50s, which is reassuring since I plan to get as much use out of it as possible until the first snowfall. Prices on the cape vary wildly. 6pm.com has the black version available for $90, while Nordstrom has both black and grey available for $158. Zappos and Bloomingdale’s are significantly more expensive at $240 and $354, respectively.

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Cape: DKNY | Sweater: J.Crew Factory (old, similar) | Pants: Banana Republic | Clutch: DVF | Rings: c/o Julie Vos | Shoes: Kate Spade (love the metallic pink version) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Lips: Clinique “Peony” | Nails: Zoya “Dove”

 

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Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style Tagged With: diane von furstenberg 440 clutch, dkny blythe cape, dvf 440 clutch, julie vos jewelry, julie vos rings, karen walker number one sunglasses, Kate Spade Carima Loafers

The Coveted

September 29, 2015 by jessica 14 Comments

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This week, I’m coveting:

  • The flirty silhouette of this neoprene top.
  • An ultra chic happy hour with these pink stone coasters. A brass accent lends the right amount of shine. (These would make a wonderful hostess gift this holiday season.)
  • An unexpected cocktail ring.
  • Floral trousers in a luxe blend of silk and wool. The pretty print also comes in a top, dress, and pencil skirt.
  • Strappy flats. (I just placed an order for these. I’m itching to wear them with mod mini skirts and my new plaid coat.)
  • A blush envelope clutch. I have it in black and it’s one of the my most sophisticated pieces.

 

Filed Under: The Coveted Tagged With: diane von furstenberg 440 clutch, j.crew painterly floral, lulu frost oleander, milly neoprene top, pink stone coasters, zara strappy flats

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Jessica Hamm
Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry. Follow along for personal style, travel, and lifestyle content.

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