23 April 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Navy Blazer – F21
- Green Faux-Wrap Dress – BR
- Brown Cami- Gap
- Skinny Belt – Anne Taylor
- Brown Pumps- Nine West
- Necklace – Earring turned necklace (I lost the other one)
- Earrings – Gift
Endnotes:
I don’t know that this necessarily fits any current spring trends (although this blazer is perhaps a bit safari). This wee we are also thinking about how we adapt shapes and styles we a see on each other and on our w_r muses. It’s funny, S. E. and I all own variations on many of the same items – our essentials lists overlap in serious ways. But, because we do all have such different body types, when we own the exact same piece of clothing we each tend to wear it a bit differently. More often than not, we like similar looks but have to create them with pieces that work for us, that make us feel comfortable and confidant.
E. and S. both have cropped navy blazers but they are rather different in shape. Today’s outfit is very similar to S.’s Monday outfit but while she wore an empire-waist dress and empire-waist jacket that faltered her body beautifully, I have gone with a faux-wrap and a cinched waist jacket to play up my hourglass tendencies.
Detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
I’m inspired! Been meaning to try a belted blazer for ages, but postponing the experiment … now I’ve GOT to give it a whirl.
Great necklace idea. Looks beautiful. I used to make and sell jewelry and often went thrifting for such items. I love the color of the dress as well!
I love the look! I’ve been itching to get a short sleeve blazer, but I haven’t found the perfect one yet. Love how you re-cycled your earring into a necklace too.
This is a beautiful look on you and the color combo is great on you. Your figure is super hourglass in this, so amazing.
Love the earring – very funky.
Love this paired with the dress!
Love this look on you and the color combination. You look great!
[...] today I am basically inverting A.’s outfit from yesterday (by pairing a green jacket over a navy dress) which itself was inspired by S.’s adorable [...]
Great idea with the earring-turned-necklace, I have made a mental note of this for next time I loose an earring.
And you look great! :-)
[...] I grabbed one of my favorite large earrings and put it on a chain from another necklace (a trick I have used before). This was a much easier and faster DIY than fixing that skirt and I think [...]