Category: Jeans

Can an outfit turn an introvert into an extrovert?

12/13/2013

Holiday parties. Holiday parties. Well, I've never been the life of the party. I'm much more likely to slink into the background & look for an individual to talk to. What about you?
But here it is, party season again, & I'd like to change things up a bit. I'd like to come out into center stage for a change.
Or at least not hate the entire night.

So here are my outfit options:
1. sparkly top, jeans
2. calm dress, black tights
3. shiny dress, red tights!

That's it! I'm going shiny dress, red tights! I'll check back with you to let you know if wearing something bolder resulted in a bolder outcome. Or at least if I enjoyed the party.

Here I come! I'll be the one dancing on the table.

GAP Outlet top, Anthropologie necklace, Alloy jeans

Boden dress

H&M $20 dress, Swell tights, Payless boots

Update on the experiment Sunday morning:

Did I dance on a table at the party last night?--no. But did the outfit make me laugh a little louder, greet friends & strangers more freely? Well, yes, yes, I think it did!

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Catch you on the...

2/8/2013

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One pair of jeans, two different looks since they're reversible. Like 'em or not so much?
FlipSide jeans available at Target.

On one side

Tribal Stripe side of FlipSide Target's Reversible Denim - Floral to Tribal Stripe, $34.99

Same pair flipped inside out

Floral side of Target's FlipSide Reversible Denim - Floral to Tribal Stripe, $34.99

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A tall glass of wine

9/8/2012

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Burgundy, chianti, merlot, montepulciano d'abruzzo. Ox blood, plum, maroon, deep red. This is the color jeans or cords
I want for fall and winter.
Subtly flattering to your skin tone like the flush of rosé. Not so showy as fire engine red or taxi yellow. Easy to match--picture with cream, sand, animal print, black/white, silver, stripes, denim, and midnight blue. Good for work or play.

The best price, and the length looks good: H&M skinny low jean in plum, $29.95

J. C. Penny's i jeans by Buffalo Irbania Skinny Jeans in redwood, $40

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The Limited colorful skinny in burgundy--
my favorite color of the three but the most expensive.

The Limited colorful skinny jean in burgundy, $74.90 ($20 off with coupon if you join their mailing list)

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Don't want to fall in love:
dark skinny jeans

Colorful fall legs

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Don't want to fall in love

8/10/2012

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Wrap London Odette Skinny Jeans, $138

I'm trying not to fall in love with the Odette Skinny Jeans from Wrap London because they're $138 plus $15 shipping.

Another view Wrap London Odette Skinny Jeans, $138

Body Central Boom Boom Curvy-fit Skinny Jeans, $29.90

Do you think I could fall in love with Body Central's Boom Boom Curvy Fit Skinny Jean instead, $29.90 plus $6.95 shipping?

Urban Outfitters Cigarette Mid-rise Jean in dark resin, $39

I went with Urban Outfitters BDG Cigarette Mid-rise Jean in dark resin instead.

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What Oprah, Madonna, and teenage girls can teach us about how to dress at any age

5/23/2012

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Dear OMF:
What kind of clothing do you think is appropriate for 50-somethings? Deciding what is age appropriate sometimes can be tricky. I don't want to look matronly nor do I want to look like a hoochie mama. --Susan

Dear Susan:
Thank you so much for your question! I've been thinking about a couple role models and a few clothing tips to keep women looking great at any age. Please let me know what you think....

Oprah is better with age.
Did you see the cover of this month's O magazine? At age 58, Oprah looks better than ever because she dresses to accentuate her body. She also looks much more confident now than she did in her 20s. The cover story in this issue talks about how to improve with age: the article features several women who have come into their own as they have grown up. What I take away from Oprah's lead is age-appropriate clothing is what makes you feel beautiful--inside and out! Find your strengths and celebrate them. Love your curves, dress with sex appeal but stay classy.

"The best age is the age you are"
--Maggie Kuhn

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I need a toothpick and a cigarette

3/30/2012

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Just kidding. I just like the names. I think you have to be a stick to wear 'em.

J. Crew toothpick cord in snowy thistle, $19.99! (in size 32)

Urban Outfitters BDG cigarette mid-rise jean - clean resin, $54.00

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All right already—I give in

3/24/2012

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I’ve been sort of resisting the onslaught of colored jeans. But the other day I saw a woman riding a bike wearing red jeans and a striped top, and her outfit looked so fresh and classic, I'm about ready to surrender.

Keep your pants on: cool article on the red pants trend: http://www.npr.org/2012/04/19/150984878/pants-trend-makes-a-red-hot-statement

Urban Outfitters BDG Roadie boot jean - Red, $19

dELiA's Britt low-rise skinny color jean, $39.50 (buy one, get one 50% off)

GAP slim cropped refined pant, $49.95 minus 25% with the code SPRINGSAVE

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How do you like your jeans?

3/4/2012

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Urban Outfitters BDG skinny mid-rise jean, online only, $54, free shipping

Skinny, wide, or something in between?

Anthropologie Summer Sounds Wide-Legs, available in 4 colors, 8 sizes, and 2 lengths, $88

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Our most favorite things in our closets

1/10/2012

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Alloy Spoon Trouser Jean, $34.90-$39.90

I thought it might be fun to think about our most favorite, most frequented items in our closets. These dressy jeans from Alloy cost so little but look so great! If you're tall, you'll be thrilled to see they come in inseams from 30'-37'. What are your favorite items in your closet?

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Can an outfit turn an introvert into an extrovert?

Catch you on the...

A tall glass of wine

Don't want to fall in love

What Oprah, Madonna, and teenage girls can teach us about how to dress at any age

I need a toothpick and a cigarette

All right already—I give in

How do you like your jeans?

Our most favorite things in our closets

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