Craving Boyfriend Jeans

I have officially one week(!!!) left for my year-of-no-shopping and I have been salivating over boyfriend jeans. This trend really took off last fall and I've been seeing all sorts of style "guides" and "how-to's" for this up and coming jean silhouette. I have my eye on a few options.

Zara

This pair seems like a good basic starter pair for the boyfriend trend.

J.Crew

This distressed version feels more edgy/sexy, and I haven't had a pair of ripped up jeans since like 1999! The surge of 90's nostalgia is pulling at me a bit with this pair. Plus I'd love to glam them up with killer heels and a ultra fem-top and blazer. You know I love my blazers.

Anthropologie

I really like the wash of these, it's a good shade to head into fall, which I can't believe is upon us. The end of July can be so depressing because there's only one month left and all those grand plans discussed in June, like hikes, picnics, renting bikes haven't really happened... sigh... Back to the jeans, these are a more sophisticated take on the distressed pair, and may be a bit more age-appropriate for me. Gosh, it sucks being a grownup.

7 for all mankind

I'm wondering if ending my fast is the right time to try out a more premium brand like these 7 for all mankind boyfriends. I've never owned a pair of higher-end jeans, or even tried them on. Is Madewell considered high-end? I do have a pair of crops from them, but I'm wondering if an exploratory mission of a designer label is in order...

Don't worry I'm not going to go crazy next week. I am definitely getting a pair of boyfriend jeans, unless of course they totally don't suit me (fingers crossed). I'm also in the market for a new bathing suit for an upcoming beach trip (summer I'm not letting go yet!). And I think it's time for a new dress, but I'm not sure what I'm really looking for. Check back next week for a dress post as I try to figure out what will go on my back to shopping list.

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Annie Lennox Realness!

Love the tuxedo detail of these cropped pants. coat/pants-Jcrew(similar here and here ), blazer-Zara(similar here ), shirt-Asos(sort of similar here ), shoes-DSW(really cool here ), gloves-Brian Atwood for Neiman Marcus/Target(more gloves here ), sunglasses-Banana Republic(similar here ) I'm feeling very Annie Lennox circa Eurythmics in this outfit, eh? Most times wearing a coat is a necessity, not necessarily an intricate part of the outfit, but here it really makes the look. And even though the blazer is covered up the hints of it, almost like a lining, work break up an all grey/white look. And now for your viewing pleasure Sweet Dreams: Have a great weekend!

Hamptons-Poolside-Chic meets Sue Ellen Ewing Early '80's Realness

Okay, this post title is ridiculous I know, BUT come on, it's accurate am I right? blouse- JOA via Le Tote , necklace/bracelet- Le Tote , trousers- Zara , belt-J.Crew,(similar here ) wedges- Sole Society These pleated drapey pants scream early 80's glamour. Paired with this sailor-suit-esque blouse I was definitely ready for a seaside cocktail party, right? This outfit also called to mind the elegance of early 80's Dallas . It has been my experience that as a child of the 80's one's house was either in the Dallas camp or the Dynasty camp. We were a Dallas household for sures. So, one of my earliest style influences was Sue Ellen Ewing . Despite the pills, the booze, the philandering husband, and lost potential of a life on her own terms Miss Sue Ellen kept it quite fierce especially in the early years of the show. Here she is serving up sternum-baring chic! I tried to watch the reboot of the series on TNT, but I just couldn...

Cowboy Boots & Floral Skirts

Western wear has seen a resurgence here with the Cowboy Carter of it all, among other influences. I'm not one for cowgirl cosplay, but I do enjoy a good boot. Here I've styled by western boots with a mixed print autumnal outfit. Blazer-- Luciano Barbera via Threadflip(now defunct), henley-Gap(similar here ), shirt-Uniqlo(similar here ), skirt- Amazon , boots-Coconuts via DSW(similar here ), necklace/bracelet- Slide Jewelry , ring/necklace-Ana Luisa(similar here and here ) I last featured these boots in a spring/summer look here . And I styled them with this same skirt back in April here . While this top is part of a "matching set" featured here I'm doing the classic styling hack of "breaking it up" and the olive green coordinates with the skirt. You can watch my reel of the cinching drawstring features of this shirt here . Again I'm wearing the promotional Slide Jewelry set. Here's a referral link to also become an ambassador for discounts ...

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