Vest Options (part 2)

Back in 2008, I did a post on my Antonio Melan vest and some various ways I’ve worn it.  It is clearly time for an update!

1 easy way to wear a vest for work and/or happy hour dining with friends, is to layer it over a pretty blouse or dress.  Adding bright color accents is also a great way to add interest and “that special something” to a look.

If you’re looking for something a little different, try a trendy fur or zip up vest.  Another option is to search for a vintage “old man” vest.

Basic black and white is always classic and chic.

For a funky mix to weekend looks, add a vest with leggings or jeans and a tee.

 

Color love!  Professional or going out, a colored vest is a great layering option and also adds some good warmth.

  

Wild Child

Pants: Younique.  Boyfriend Beater Tank: Target ??  Heech Wedges: Nine West.

Not the normal look for me, but it felt so fabulous!  This is more of what I wear around the house – tank tops and comfy pants or shorts (minus the heels…)

Nope, I did not do my hair – unless you call flipping my head upside down for 20 seconds with a blow-dryer hairstyling…  And nope, the make-up was hardly there either. 

I was meeting a friend of mine for Sunday brunch and final-day-of-the-weekend sales shopping, and just went natural – with the addition of fabulous shoes of course.

What a difference shoes make!  Sometimes they’re all you need to pull an outfit together.

Tread Carefully

 

Cropped Jacket: INC.  Jeans: Tommy Hilfiger.  Silk Blouse: George.  Shoes: Unisa. 

   

My latest casual Friday look.  I love light silky tops during the summer – they just feel so good and also look fresh and summer-y.  Add a cropped jacket for a little edge (and too keep me warm!) and I’m set for the day.

As training for the upcoming 5K, I’ve been running during my lunch hour and in the evenings.  This hour becomes a great escape from the daily routine and I’m actually enjoying it.  I have to remember to be careful with my heels though… these wedges actually hurt my right ankle, and I’ve had to walk really light on it these last few days.  Ah, the things we do for fashion.

2010 fashions – are you into it?

Whether a fashionista or not, there will always be fashion trends that pass through our wardrobes.  However, loving fashion doesn’t require loving trends, so I ask the question – are you into it?

Here are some of msn's most fashionable trends as well as a few of my own -

Trend 1: the glitzy tank

Londyn’s Verdict: into it!  I have a couple glitzy tunics and would lurve a glitzy dress.

Trend 2: dark & neon nail polish

Londyn’s Verdict: kind of into it…  I tend to like this more on other people than myself.  I tried black and bright blue once… never again!  I do, however, love dark plum, gray, and bright pinks at the moment.

Trend 3: wavy natural hair

 

Londyn’s Verdict: very into it!!! 

Trend 4: chunky jewelry

Londyn’s Verdict: into it!  I just purchased the above necklace  :)

Trend 5: print jersey dress

Londyn’s Verdict: Always have loved it; always will love it.

Trend 6: the easy blazer

 

Londyn’s Verdict: not in love with it.  It’s not that I don’t like the concept, I actually really like the easy blazer if and when you have to wear a blazer – but honestly I’d just rather do without a blazer the majority of the time and opt for a cute cardigan instead.

Trend 7: the utility jacket

 

Londyn’s Verdict: I dig it – as long as it’s not too slouchy.

Trend 8: one shoulder

Londyn’s Verdict: into it.

Trend 9: the spicy palette

Londyn’s Verdict: not into it; just does not work for me.

Trend 10: flat gladiator sandal

Londyn’s Verdict: comfy cuteness, yep, I’m into it.

Trend 11: the wedge

Londyn’s Verdict: painful cuteness, yep, I’m into that too…

Trend 12: boyfriend jeans

Londyn’s Verdict: not into it.

Trend 13: underwear as outerwear

Londyn’s Verdict: not into it; I’ll leave that trend to the stars.

Tie it!

I love tie tops!  I think they remind me of ruffles… or something… Tie tops are just fun to me and always seem to add that special little touch of interest.  Plus they’re great for layering!

Dress: Worthington.  Tie Top: Forever XXI.  Shoes: Nine West.  Bracelet: Lia Sophia.

  

Some other tie tops of mine:

 

 

Picnic in the heat

Oh the blessed Cincinnati heat and humidity…  did I also mention the sporadic rain?  Well, the weather may not have been perfect, but I’ll never complain about a day I get to spend off work and eating food!

I actually contemplated the night before on what I would wear (a rare thing!) for this occasion.  Since it was a work outing and I still had to be in the office in the morning, I didn’t want to be too overly casual (shorts & tee…) – but I also wanted to be in something more casual and comfortable than my normal business attire.  With the exception of my dress not being conducive to rain (then again not many fabrics are…), the summer dress and bejeweled flats ended up being a perfect choice.

Dress: BCBG.  Necklace: Macy’s.  Ring: Forever XXI.  Shoes: Steve Madden.  Purse: Payless.

Turquoise Whimsy

Olive Blazer: DKNY.  Red Ruffle Tee: INC.  Jeans: Express.  Shoes: Baby Phat.  Necklace: Vintage Flea Market.

The red, olive, leopard was a natural mix for me, so I stretched myself a bit and added the turquoise!  Yes, a very small stretch, but even a little extra piece of whimsy a day is a good thing  :)