Another outfit built around my new silver bag... Was slated to be warm today so started with this lightweight sweater and aimed for more or less a low contrast for the undershirt and jeans. Finished off with DIY bronzed calfair booties - still need to add more shine to the boots but I have been wearing them anyhow.
Cashmere crop- flea market
James Perse tank-flea market
Cognac belt-flea market
Boyfriend jeans-old navy
Kelsi Dagger booties-ebay and DIY
CocoLion replied 11 years ago
Oh I love this. There's focus on your gorgeous slim torso and I like the way the booties work with those jeans. I would never have guessed Old Navy... I was thinking Current/Elliot.
Angie replied 11 years ago
Very nice! Lots of horizontal lines on the outfit and it works :)
Is your jumper pilling? It looks like chronic pilling on my screen, but that could be the light reflections playing tricks on us.
Suz replied 11 years ago
Gorgeous, Rae! A really interesting look.
annagybe replied 11 years ago
So cool! One of your better ones.
rae replied 11 years ago
Denise, wow! I really got a deal for a C& E look. :)
Angie it is wildly pilled... And also has tons of holes. I bought it that way at the flea market! the over the top distressing appeals to me.
kellygirl replied 11 years ago
Oooh, I love this! I love cropped sweaters--wish that I could rock them like you!
Angie replied 11 years ago
Oh, Rae. We might have to call you Queen Grunge.
:)
Isis replied 11 years ago
Really great look! I love the brown belt. Unexpected among all the grays and blacks.....would love to see a closeup of your DIY bronzed booties when they are done!
Inge replied 11 years ago
I love the silver with the grey, and the proportions with all the horizontal lines really work on you, Rae. Your bronzed booties are coming along nicely;-)
MsMary replied 11 years ago
Two words:
Gorge.
Us.
catgirl replied 11 years ago
My post didn't go through... We are almost twins but I'm trying bootcuts. So yeah I love it. Will post a pic!
Jaime replied 11 years ago
So cool! I saw Una's first but I see that you really are almost twins!
Thistle replied 11 years ago
Wow, so cool. And Queen Grunge! Now there is a flashback to my youth!
You look great. Those jeans look really good, especially paired with the boots. A great outfit!
Beth Ann replied 11 years ago
Adorable! (Can I say that for a RATE, cool, look? I learn two things from this:
1. Breaking traditional laws of figure flattery can be very sexy (in an appropriate way, of course). Love the long torso here.
2. My pewter crossbody isn't passe if Rae is still wearing them in SoCal. I love a good crossbody, and I don't want to give mine up!
I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)