Category: Fossil

The trip not taken

5/17/2014

These are the clothes I didn't pack for the short trip I didn't take...

The color palette I'd planned for was neutrals, pink, & gray. I figured that way everything would match everything else.

These colors seem lovely for spring. Here are a bunch more examples of them paired together...

a couple sold-out favorites...

Nordstrom Rack ASTR Sequin Pencil Skirt, no longer available

Fossil Edie Shift Dress, no longer available in these colors

pink, white, khaki...

J. Crew Vintage Cotton V-neck Tee, $29.50 minus 25% with the code PACKME

with a touch of blue...

J. Crew Linen Baseball Tee, $39.50 minus 25% with the code PACKME

J. Crew Factory Outfit Obsession #5

H&M Floral Dress, $24.95

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I didn't buy peplum when it first came out, did you? One, I couldn't find anything I liked that wasn't too expensive. Two, there was some question--especially for shorter women--if it might (gasp, sigh) make us look fat.

But peplum is popping up again this season, & it seems to have softened its lines & become more wearable, less
airplane-wings-like.

I've ordered a couple of these tops. I'll be reporting back to let you know if they work out!

Fossil Camille Peplum Top, $49.99

GAP Eyelet Peplum Top, $34.99

back view GAP Eyelet Peplum Top, $34.99

Banana Republic Black Peplum Top, $29.99 minus 40%

Banana Republic Denim Peplum Top, $69.50 minus 40%

Love Culture Plus Size Strappy Peplum (also in orange), $27.95

Dillard's Sanctuary Clothing Ponte Peplum Top, $59.40

J. Crew Factory Ponte Peplum Top, $54.50 minus 30%

Nordstrom Lauren Ralph Lauren Peplum Top (Plus Size), $85

Piperlime Wells Grace Ellery Vegan Leather Peplum, $27.97

H&M Off-the-shoulder Top (also in black), $29.95

Fossil top, no longer available dang it!

Garnet Hill Sleeveless Peplum Top, 3 colors, limited sizes, $38

Do you own any peplum? Has it worked out well for you?

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Tartan returns!

12/2/2013

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Although the Countess of WEssex says that tartan never left, I think its popularity had waned.

But now it's back in crazy colors as well as traditional red. Please don't ask me the difference between tartan & plaid--seems a heated debate brews about this topic--I just think it's more crissy-crossy than plaid.

Boden Wool Bistro Crop in blue or green tartan (& other colors), $96.60

Talbots Tartan Plaid Wrap, $59.50 minus 30%

Boohoo Charlotte Side Panel Tartan Skinny Trousers, $40

Zara Fitted Checked Dress, $99.90

Many more tartan/plaid/checked things from Zara here.

Macy's Hanky Panky Highland Tartan Triangle Bralette ($48) & Boyshort ($37)

This one might be plaid, not tartan :-)

Forever 21 Plaid Skinny Jeans, $24.80

Fossil Tartan Duffle, $228 minus 30%

Express Textured Tartan Plaid Skirt, $24.94

Zara Mini Skirt with Zips, $79.90

So would you wear it?

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One trip: One necklace

3/25/2013

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Beaches, best friends, and bars. I recently took a vacation with my dear friend Tami to Miami! Before I left, I ordered the GEO Leather 10 necklace from the hip, creative genius of Allie Oliver-Burns, the founder and jewelry designer of PoseManikin (www.posemanikin.com). Within a couple days, a beautifully decorated envelope arrived containing my new leather and metal necklace along with a handmade card made just for me.

PoseManikin's GEO designs of leather and metals feel both natural and edgy and move easily from sea to sand, from neutrals to tribal prints, from day to night. As I packed, I realized the GEO Leather 10 was the only necklace I'd need for this trip.

Posemanikin's GEO Leather Collection combines Beads, crystals, metal, stone, leather, pearls, wood, and chain.

Win this beautiful GEO Leather 16 necklace & a mystery piece of jewelry!

Just post a comment below or on our
OMF Facebook page in answer to this question:
What's your #1 must-have travel fashion item?

PoseManikin GEO Leather 16 necklace

We'll send this necklace, worth $26, to the person who writes our favorite comment in response to the question above. Whoever wins will also receive a mystery piece of jewelry to share with a friend or to keep. Contest closes in 3 days: Wednesday night, March 27, 2013, at midnight.

My vacation started as I put on the GEO Leather 10 with my neutral travel outfit:

On the plane to Miami!

Four hours later, it was wonderful to run out onto the beach!

I wore my Body Central kimono dress for cocktails and dinner. I flipped the GEO Leather 10 necklace over to create a solid color to go with my patterned dress.

GEO10 necklace with Body Central dress. It was a bit chilly, so I wrapped up in a scarf.

The next day Tami and I went out to lunch on the Lincoln Road Mall. The GEO Leather 10 necklace went perfectly with my tribal-print dress from Fossil. Tami tried on the necklace too with her white Victoria's Secret sundress.

GEO10 necklace paired with Fossil dress.

GEO 10 necklace paired with VS convertible dress.

Our last night I pulled out my favorite Urban Outfitters Staring at the Stars Ever After dress. I love fringe! So I loved how the fringe on the hem of my dress and my scarf is picked up by the fringe on my GEO Leather 10 necklace.

Fringe carries through from my Posemanikin GEO10 necklace to the hem of my UO dress

The nights are bright on South Beach in Miami, Florida

Since I've been home, I wear my GEO Leather 10 necklace all the time--today with a black crewneck sweater and white skinnies, last weekend with a t-shirt, a long wrap cardigan, and jeans. It really does seem to go with everything and adds a bit of edge and interest to my outfits. I'm in love with all PoseManikin's GEO leather collection and want more!

I told Allie, creator of PoseManikin, about my love of this collection and about this article, and she offered us the exclusive contest opportunity. Just tell us your #1 fashion travel item--either below in a comment or on the OMF Facebook page, and you could win the amazing GEO16 Leather necklace and a mystery piece of jewelry to share with a friend or to keep. Do it now because we're closing the contest in 3 days, Wednesday night, March 27, 2013, at midnight. I wish I could enter! At the moment, I have my eye on the GEO12 necklace...

Next on my list: PoseManikin
GEO Leather 12 necklace, $20

Win this PoseManikin
GEO Leather 16 necklace =>
& a mystery piece of jewelry by answering this question:
What is your #1 must-have travel fashion item?

Loving my GEO Leather necklace but missing
South Beach and my best friend Tami so much!!

All about the artist:
PoseManikin: An Artist's Life

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Must-have chambray

2/4/2013

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I'm eager to get ready for spring with a chambray shirt to pair with printed skirts I already have. Love toning down dressy skirts with denim but staying appropriate for work. I'd rather not have pockets on the shirt. I'm thinking I may try a men's chambray shirt in S or XS to save money.

Fossil outfit. Fossil chambray shirt, $78

Garnet Hill Favorite Cotton Shirt in chambray, $68

GAP 1969 chambray shirt, $54.95

Amazon American Apparel Unisex Chambray Long Sleeve Button-Down, $58

Walmart Faded Glory Men's Short Sleeve Oxford Shirt, $11.86

Urban Outfitters BDG Chambray Button-Down Shirt, $29.99

Kohl's Marc Anthony Chambray Roll-Tab Casual Button-Down Shirt, $34.99

How to tuck in
your shirt while
still looking feminine

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Two belts may be better than one

6/6/2012

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Look closely at this beautiful photo, and you'll see the model is wearing two belts! It's hard to find belts that cinch at the waist. I love both of these colorful ones below, and I love the idea of belting our dresses too!

Fossil Serafina Dress, $39.99

Fossil resin plaque belt, $14.99

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Will denim outlast us all?

1/28/2012

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Long Tall Sally Myrtle Shirt, $15 minus 20%; Makepeace skirt, $39

Do you remember the magazine covers with celebrities in varying shades of denim? About 5 years ago I donated all my denim shirts and kept but one dark jean jacket. But at H&M last week, I found a great denim dress for $34.95. My friend that I was shopping with said her mom had worn a similar dress in the '70s. The fit is different today than 5 (or 40) years ago--not so boxy, close-cut sleeves. Denim feels good and flatters everyone; I say welcome back to my closet.

American Eagle Outfitters dark denim shirt, $39.50

Fossil Ginger Tunic, $78

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The trip not taken

The peplum question

Tartan returns!

One trip: One necklace

Must-have chambray

Two belts may be better than one

Will denim outlast us all?

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