Love these Rosalind Ankle Wrap sandals from Madewell:
Check out the metallic details:
The block heel is also so walkable.
Love these Rosalind Ankle Wrap sandals from Madewell:
Check out the metallic details:
The block heel is also so walkable.
Madewell just released a capsule collection in partnership with indie label Sezane, and it is oh-so-French-y.
Here are some screen shots of the merchandise:
My favorites are this striped “Moi avec Toi” tee:
A blouse with gold buttons at the shoulders:
This collection makes me want to book a flight to Paris.
Yesterday I posted about my disappointment with Stitch Fix #7, where I’d specifically asked for clothes for an upcoming trip to Alaska.
The Fix just really missed the mark, and ultimately everything got sent back before I could chicken out, change my mind and buy something I didn’t really need/want/like.
To be fair I already have more than my share of winter-y clothes that would be right at home in Alaska, with the possible exception of things to wear to dinner, especially on the more formal nights.
Yesterday I also opined that I would have loved to have received a cold weather dress in the Fix.
The one that I had in mind was this striped number from Hanna Andersson:
Check out the cute back zipper:
I envision this styled exactly as above: funky glasses, boots, dress.
The main thing I worry about with this brand – known mostly for its kids’ clothing – is that the dress is just too mom-ish (read: frumpy) in real life.
Boden has a cute contender, also featuring exposed zippers:
It comes in a few striped choices, but I like the solid black the best:
Again, the Frump Factor is hard to discern online.
This Maison Jules dress is currently on super sale, but it’s probably not realistic for cold nights given the sleeveless style:
While not striped, this Madewell dark blue dress seems to get what I’m going for:
Here’s what it looks like on the model:
Oh, these Black Friday deals are making me crazy!
Must resist. Must. Resist.
One quick note: Madewell’s deals start now with 25% off using code GIFTON.
The shoes alone are making me swoon.
But there’s a ton of other stuff to love:
The main problem is that I want most of these gifts for myself.
(sigh)
The oversized white shirt is showing up a lot lately.
J. Crew styled it four ways for the transition from summer to fall.
This is the “Endless” shirt.
J. Crew Factory is doing an popover chambray version:
Two from Madewell:
A wrinkle-free one:
This look totally channels “Pulp Fiction” to me.
And that’s not a bad thing.
Indigo prints are everywhere right now.
This is what I’m talking about:
Left to right: Madewell, Madewell, and Splendid.
These ‘Leila’ sandals from J. Crew are my favorite, by far:
One of my favorite sweatshirts now comes in white!
This would be perfect for after sunset on the beach.
Buy it here.
While I want to be stylish, I have to admit it’s also time to look age-appropriate.
The good thing about being 41: I can actually buy the real designer stuff that 20-somethings can only dream about via knockoffs from Uniqlo or Forever 21.
The bad part of being 41: Do I even have to say it?
This should be self-explanatory. I. Am. 41.
Don’t rub it in.
I recently ran across some good tips on what to wear to look young, and they are worth repeating.
Never, ever these:
Or these:
This is what you want:
The reason these Madewell jeans are perfect is that they are dark, understated, and look great while not detracting from the whole outfit.
This is hideous. If you are old enough to have graduated from college, this brand is not for you.
These rainbow Alain Mikli frames are mine. Never fail, they inspire compliments.
Most of the time, I am unsure if I am cool enough to wear them.
P.S. Here’s another take on what’s age appropriate.
Last week I posted about striped shirts and included these two with writing on them:
And this sweatshirt from Madewell:
But now it’s official: Shirts with foreign phrases seem to be ubiquitous for spring.
Some from Piperlime:
Kate Spade’s new additions:
Even socks are getting into the act:
Ooh la la.
I mentioned in my last post that I was shopping at Madewell last weekend.
If you recall, one of my numerous New Year’s Resolutions was to stop online shopping.
So, one month in, how am I doing?
Swimmingly!
I haven’t clicked “Buy Now” once. My front doorstep is lonely. Fed Ex stock is at an all-time low.
From the start, I gave myself permission to still buy things, but I needed to try them on and purchase them at real retail outlets, not virtual ones.
Besides the striped shirt I posted, I scored another huge bonus at Madewell, this sweatshirt I’ve been coveting but has been sold out online in my size for months: