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WIW for Mary: Pinspiration + more good authority says Leopard is a neutral!

February 3, 2014

I went to a product knowledge meeting this passed Wednesday, and our surprise guest speaker was none other than famed former stylist and ALC designer Andrea Lieberman! But that's not the best part. I was tickled pink when Lieberman, while showing us her new leopard handbags and jacket, used the exact words our own MaryK used years ago, re-asserting that leopard is a neutral!

Is YLF on the cutting edge of fashion or what? 

So in honor of that shout-out, here is my Mary Outfit. Piggybacked from her Pin board (#2), solidly on Team Wear (new citron bag!), and rocking the leopard with some matchy tortoise bangles. 

PS: Thanks to everyone who chimed in when I posted this Kate Spade satchel after spying it at the outlet mall! I found it for even less online, and that sealed the deal. I feel great about choosing structure and less-dainty handles; I think it looks proportional to my own build, and I love that I can stuff my lunchbag in there with no lumps or bumps. 

On-the-job inspiration:
Vince linen joggers
Vince "cape-like" tee
Coach & Burberry bags
Vince Camuto booties

On me:
Allsaints Blaye sweater - Allsaints
Vince linen pants - Ebay
Matisse booties - Zappos
Kate Spade Alessa - Ebay
Bracelets - handed down from Mom
Sunnies - Nordies

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15 Comments

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    Love love love and I want that Coach bag so much. I see the difference with the KS and it is lovely!

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Oooh! That looks terrific, Rae! So glad you got the bag - it looks good! 

    Of course we always knew Mary K was right! 

    But hey, that is said by a woman who is now ready to call fuchsia a neutral, too. :)

  • sarah replied 10 years ago

    That bag is amazing - you were made for citron. Great look!

  • MsMary replied 10 years ago

    Woo-hoo-hoo!!!  SO MUCH FUN WITH FASHION!!!

    *cartwheels at the fabness*

    Love the bag on you, Rae!!

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    Yay! Glad you saw this, Mary!

    Suz, y'know, this other woman also made a point to tell us to try orange with mint green. :)

    Una I think you need the Coach for sure!

  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago

    Great bag!  I've never been much of a handbag person, but after seeing some great posts with bags on YLF, I think I need to update my collection.

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Your new wardrobe pet is perfect. 

    Killer look. How is the new dept working out? 

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    Angie, I love the new department, thanks for asking! I feel like I can really embrace the brands and looks I am drawn to there, and the customer base seems more open to having a stylist on call. Win-win. :)

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Brilliant. I'm happy for you sweet, Rae. xo

  • Sarah A replied 10 years ago

    Getting caught up and WOW! You are hitting it out of the park these days. The sweater here is so cool and interesting while remaining very flattering and the new bag is perfect....

  • carambola replied 10 years ago

    I love all the pieces here - sweater, slouchy pants, booties, that amazing bag - and the whole look together.

  • kellygirl replied 10 years ago

    This is super! I love that Vince blouse on you. You look uber chic!

  • CocoLion replied 10 years ago

    How cool that you get to meet people like Andrea Lieberman!  Love the outfit and how you've gleaned inspiration from your department's offerings.

  • Vicki replied 10 years ago

    Love the sweater; love the bag and Rae you look even better than the inspiration photo.

    P. S.  Congrats on the move.  What's the new department?

  • Sona replied 10 years ago

    You are looking so sharp these days Rae.

    I think along with the leopard= neutral the oxford dictionary has to make

    Rae-tastic a new word for 2014!

    :)

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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. :)