WIW: Catching Up

I have been MIA lately because I have zero motivation to pull together anything remotely photo worthy these days!  Summertime is my worst dressing season, I'm definitely a cover up and hide type girl, and when I have to peel away all of my clothing layers, I just lose the motivation.

BUT, I did manage to snap a pic a few weeks ago when I wore the harem pants.  They received mixed reaction, but I don't care, they are SO comfy! I discovered that the stripe in this top was in fact black...not navy, making them the perfect companion.

Today, I pulled out my favorite flowy summer top and my white jeans. Comfy, but only because I haven't been outside, as both tops are silk and bound to stick in the weather we're having today.

Last week I took a casual trip to Nordstroms to browse (which never works out as a browsing only trip). I ended up with my first ever pair of Birks -- I couldn't go full on, these Gizeh's will have to satisfy my check mark beside the "bought trendy/not trendy sandals", I love the metallic brown, but am unsure of their fake leather-ness. We'll see how they hold up, but they're in summer rotation with my Chacos, which are winning by MILES in the comfort race so far.  I am still getting used to the Birk feel.

I also picked up a cute maxi that's thinner than I like AND racerback to boot.  I would love to style this for the office, but I am drawing a blank currently as to if it can even be dressed up (not with the Birks though!).  I do have a really cute vest I may try to pair it with later.  But this one may not be able transition to a good office piece. 

Anyway, good to be back, you all keep me motivated to dress decently and make conscious shopping decisions (most of the time!).

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13 Comments

  • replied 10 years ago

    Looking good, Von! The maxi looks excellent for summer. I have lots of friends with Gizehs and they swear by them.

  • Astrid replied 10 years ago

    #1 got mixed reactions? I love the first outfit. The second looks nice too. And the Gizehs look good - I like the look of the style in general, but I can't do the strap between the toes myself. The maxi looks nice for casual summer wear!

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    I love #1 too. What Astrid said ) :)

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Oh yes, I agree with Astrid also. I love #1. I am wearing bright white gizehs as I type!

  • Von replied 10 years ago

    Thanks Ladies!  The between the toes on the Gizeh isn't bad, it's the lump under my toes that's so strange!  It's like a speed bump or something and my toes aren't used to it yet.  I really like them in some of the fun colors that I'm seeing around, but I felt the metallic bronze was a nice neutral.

    The mixed reactions on #1 were because of the harem pants, and I know they aren't everyone's taste, so I told myself I was going to wear them and love them, even if I'm all alone on it. 

  • Peri replied 10 years ago

    I love 1 and 2...fab!

  • lyn67 replied 10 years ago

    Wow, I really love nr 1!   And great flares in the scond! YLF, Von, hang on here, for more dressing up motivation:-)

  • Lisa replied 10 years ago

    It looks like you have the same trend I do for summer dressing, prints!  You have some lovely prints here.  I find outfit photos are a must to keep me motivated to dress in the summer, even if I'm the only one who sees them.

  • neonginger replied 10 years ago

    I absolutely love #1! 

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    #1 is stunning!! I can't believe it got a mixed reaction!! 

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    The harem pants outfit is stunning on you. Simple, chic, and flattering. Love the colors in the top. Hooray for the new sandals! The dress is a fun find for summer; no ideas on styling it for work, but I'm sure someone will have some good suggestions.

  • shedev replied 10 years ago

    Von, you look great in the harems. I love the print of the maxi.

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    You are doing beautiful silhouettes, Von.  I think harem pants always attract comments --- both pro and con.  You're doing them very well, and your flares are fresh and perfect for summer!

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