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Barbara Bui Boots

 

Barbara Bui Booties in Gris - Worn before here with Nightcap Clothing priscilla lace dress

Stone Cold Fox Bleecker Bloomers in White - Snagged off RevolveClothing.com for $55.25 (Retail: $165)

Elizabeth and James Square Tee in Black - Snagged off Gilt.com *See it worn in white here with  Miu Miu clogs and here with Christian Louboutin leopard ankle boots

Anjolee Classic Three Prong Diamond Studs in 10k White Gold - Worn before here with For Love & Lemons dress, Jessica Simpson platforms, and Jimmy Choo clutch

This is one of my favorite casual outfits when I am on the go.  It consists of short shorts, an oversized top, and some walkable ankle boots.  Some of you may already know how much I adore Stone Cold Fox and all of their designs.  I must own at least a dozen of their pieces by now.  These white cotton burnout shorts complete with silk lining were on sale for a steal at Revolve Clothing.  The shorts are handmade with love and have a beautiful pattern on them as you can see from the photos.  The thing I like about simple outfits is that it really lets the details of the fabrics and garments shine. 

I paired the white bloomers with an oversized boxy top from Elizabeth and James.  This thing has the hugest arm holes ever and I get a kick out of that.  I own it in white as well.  I picked up the white during a HauteLook sale and the black during a Gilt Groupe sale.  These tees are so soft and comfy and go with all of my micro shorts and tight bottoms.  I wore an Only Hearts venice lace bralette underneath for some color.  I am really into coral colors for summer so adding this lacy colorful bralette really gets me in the mood for sunshine.  I wore some stud earrings to class up the whole look along with my gray cowboy ankle boots by Barbara Bui.  I am having a lot of fun breaking these shoes in so far.  I really love them, but they lack a zipper so there is some sweating involved and a lot of yelling since I am impatient.  My boyfriend usually avoids me when I am trying to get these on.  I really thought these would be my get up and go boots because they are extremely comfortable.  I think a few more tugging sessions should do the trick. 

Watch the video to see me dancing around in this outfit!

xoxo

Jacqueline

Chanel Sunglasses

Chanel Sunglasses in Blue - Gift from Boyfriend

Chanel Pearl and Bead Necklace in Black - Gift from Boyfriend

Elizabeth and James Square Tee in White - Snagged off HauteLook.com and worn before here with Bleulab jeans and Christian Louboutin leopard heels

Siwy Camilla Cut Off Shorts in Come Away With Me - Worn before here with Miu Miu harness ankle boots and Alexander Wang hoodie

Something Else Zigzag Pouchette in Black/Tobacco - Snagged off Shopbop.com for $169.40 (Retail: $242)

Vintage Long Knuckle Style Shield Ring in Turquoise - Similar ring worn here with Free People fringe tank and Siwy tie dye shorts

Hanky Panky Bengal Retro Bralette in Brown - Worn before here with Brian Atwood ankle boots, Nightcap Clothing fringe leather vest, and Rick Owens leggings

Miu Miu Studded Leather Clogs in Black - Worn before here with Kettle Black bustier and KAIN Label top, here with J Brand skinny jeans and Winter Kate cardigan, and here with Winter Kate dress

I ran all over Las Vegas during the day in this oufit to shop, but we never managed to get photos in it so I wore it again once we got back home to Denver.  It was the perfect 80 degree day.  This Elizabeth and James square tee was basically a lifesaver and I wore it over and over again, combining it with Abercrombie & Fitch sweatpants on the plane, J Brand jeans for breakfast, and of course denim shorts and tights.  I love how huge it is and the big arm holes tend to not restrict my movement too much.  It is also sheer so I can show off my little leopard print lace bralette underneath. 

My boyfriend bought me these awesome blue sunglasses from the Chanel boutique in Las Vegas.  I fell in love with the color.  I was originally looking for a black pair, but of course you never find what you are looking for.  He also bought me this Chanel necklace.  We have a tradition during our travels of buying at least one Chanel necklace during each trip.  I can remember what city we bought all the necklaces in, but this one is sorta different from the rest of my collection because it is black.  It is going to accessorize so many casual outfits and also some dressy ones.  I love my white pearl necklaces, but sometimes it is difficult to utilize them with everyday ensembles. 

This suede bucket bag was a neat little sale find off of Shopbop.  I really liked the colors and pattern on it and the fact that it was tiny.  It is perfect for the small amount of things I end up carrying around during the day.  The brand is called Something Else and I find it to be pretty good quality.  This bag will also be great for accessorizing my casual outfits. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

Christian Louboutin Lady Derby Calf Hair Ankle Boots

 

 

Christian Louboutin Lady Derby Calf Hair Ankle Boots in Leopard - Snagged at Neiman Marcus for $500 (Retail: $1175) *See gray flannel version worn here with Alexander Wang leather shorts and Kimberly Ovitz tunic

Bleulab Detour Reversible Five Pocket Skinny Legging Jeans in Grey Granite - Courtesy of TeaLeafClothing.com

Elizabeth and James Square Tee in White - Snagged off HauteLook.com for $70 (Retail: $180)

It is rare to see me wearing jeans here on Fashion Snag, but lately I have been finding some great pairs that are ultra comfy including these Bleulab reversible skinny jeans sent to me by Karina of Tea Leaf Clothing.  I am wearing the grey or granite side here, but you will be seeing the black side in a post very soon.  These Bleulab detour skinnies feel like leggings or tights and they are very lightweight and stretchy.  I took a size down from my usual size so if you are into vanity sizing and it makes you feel better you should definitely check out these Bleulab jeans at Tea Leaf Clothing.  I think the granite side makes a great daytime look.  You could easily pack these in your suitcase for a trip as your one pair of jeans because they won't take up much room and you have a gray pair and black pair in one.  I am sure I will be taking these with me to Vegas.  This is my first experience with Bleulab denim, but I don't think it will be my last.  These are way too comfortable compared to my normal jeans.

For a simple look I paired them with a boxy, huge square Elizabeth and James tee that I snagged off Hautelook.  I love tees like this because they go so well with skinny/tight items on the bottom half.  I tucked in the front of the tee ever so slightly and left the back hem hanging out.  The standout in this outfit is probably my Christian Louboutin lady derby ankle boots in leopard.  I snagged these for quite the steal at Neiman Marcus with my friend Marisol.  She actually bought a pair as well and when I saw them on her she was wearing some black jeans and they looked fabulous with them.  That was my inspiration for wearing the leopard ankle boots with these jeans.  The red soles speak for themselves. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

 

Prada Leopard-Printed Haircalf Sandals

Prada Leopard-Printed Haircalf Sandals - Snagged off Barneys.com for $499 (Retail: $990)

Elizabeth and James Scarlet Jersey Dress in Paprika - Snagged off HauteLook.com for $175 (Retail: $365)

Hermes Clic-Clac H Wide Bracelet in Black Enamel - Worn before here with Kova & T lace dress and Fendi wedges

This Elizabeth and James dress is a beautiful piece that has been sitting in my closet for quite some time waiting for the perfect occasion to be worn.  I decided I might as well wear it even if I had nowhere to go and I instantly felt glammed up the moment I slipped it on.  I love how it is form-fitting on the bottom and loose and kimono-like on the top.  It also has beautiful fabric covered buttons near the neck in the back and a large keyhole opening.  Sometimes I get sick of wearing black and white all the time and I want to wear some color and this paprika Elizabeth and James dress did the trick. 

I paired it with my leopard-printed mary jane sandals by Prada.  I snagged these during Barneys holiday markdowns.  I had my eye on them for quite some time and they still had my size for sale online when the price was reduced.  I checked out as fast as I could because I had heard of online orders from Barneys getting canceled with late notice.  I have another pair of leopard platform pumps by Prada from this season as well that I wore here, but they have more of a whitish leopard print than these.  My boyfriend is now convinced that I have enough leopard shoes to last a lifetime.  For jewelry, I chose this Hermes wide H bracelet that was a gift from my boyfriend a couple years ago.  I love the simple elegance of the gold and black.  The real treat is how this bracelet opens.  The H moves up and down to open the bracelet, which I think makes it really unique. 

xoxo

Jacqueline

 

Elizabeth and James Long Field Trench Coat

 

 

Elizabeth and James Long Field Trench Coat in Luggage - Worn before here with Brian Atwood ankle boots, Helmut Lang sweater, and Graham & Spencer leather skirt

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Morgan Dress in Black - Snagged off BunnyHug.com for $100 (Retail: $450)

Balmain Fringed Leather Boots in Black - Worn before here with Alexander Wang leather shorts and Kimberly Ovitz sweater and here with Rock & Republic blazer

Here is another take on dressing down sequins using a dress.  This beautiful ruffled black sequin dress by Karen Zambos Vintage Couture had been hanging in my closet for quite a long time.  I recently rotated it to my movable rack of clothing because I wanted to wear it soon.  I always felt it was so sparkly and dressy, but since I dressed down the Alice + Olivia sequin leggings in an earlier post I thought I could now tackle a sequin dress.  I like ruffles, but ruffles don't always like me because I have a butt.  Luckily, the ruffles on this dress were just along the bottom hem and not in the butt area so no problems there. 

To dress it down I couldn't help but pair it with a green/brown canvas material.  This trench by Elizabeth and James seemed like the perfect match, right down to the asymmetrical front.  Rachel Bilson was spotted wearing this field trench as well.  For shoes I chose one of my favorite pairs by Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain, the fringed leather boots.  These are my favorite shoes because they are casual and dressy at the same time.  They also have fringe and are moccasin-like which embodies my bohemian spirit.  I really thought the suede, fringe, and green canvas came together to subdue the shiny sequin dress. 

Be sure to watch my video where I talk about online sample sale sites and my experiences with them, the good and the bad.

xoxo

Jacqueline

 

3.1 Phillip Lim Fringed Wool-Blend Shorts

3.1 Phillip Lim Fringed Wool-Blend Shorts in Buff Chiffon - Christmas Gift from Boyfriend

Isabel Lu Silk Tank in Ivory - Snagged off HauteLook.com for $42 (Retail: $100)

Elizabeth and James Cropped Hoodie Sweater in Ivory - Snagged off Gilt.com for $178 (Retail: $495)

Giuseppe Zanotti Leather Peep-Toe Zipper Bootie in Black - Snagged off ForwardForward.com for $275 (Retail: $675) and worn before here with Gucci belt and Alexander Wang dress

Welcome to 2011 everyone! Last night the boyfriend and I had a delicious spaghetti meal complete with spicy hot peppers and olive oil bread.  We celebrated with champagne.  A cold spell complete with snow has finally struck Denver so we didn't really feel like going out.  We also watched The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock.  I really enjoyed that movie and found it very inspiring.  I hope all of you had a great celebration last night either at home or out on the town and you are safe and happy.

For my outfit I wore a cozy Elizabeth and James chunky cropped hoodie complete with a zipper running down the hood so you can also make it into an oversized collar.  I love this sweater, but sometimes it is hard to wear because it is so cropped.  I guess I have had a thing for layering cropped sweaters over tanks for as long as I can remember.  I layered this sweater over a beautiful Isabel Lu silk pocket tank.  This tank has an asymmetrical hemline and I tucked the shorter side into my shorts and left the longer side hanging out.  It has a little pintucking on the longer side as well, which I find really cute.  I find that by leaving things half-tucked you can really change up the look of your outfit.

My lovely boyfriend bought me these gorgeous 3.1 Phillip Lim fringed shorts.  It really is hard to tell what they look like from an online photo.  They are very heavy and the fringe moves as you walk.  I am absolutely in love with them and they are great quality.  I noticed 2010 was the year where I acquired the most shorts in my wardrobe, possibly due to the fact that you can wear them into fall/winter with tights.  For shoes I wore my Giuseppe Zanotti tulip vamp ankle boots.  These are beautiful shoes and the tulip vamping makes them very flattering on the legs. 

On the giveaway front, I have chosen a winner and contacted her via e-mail, but I have yet to hear back from her.  I will give her another 48 hours and if I do not hear back I will have to choose someone else as the winner of the Society for Rational Dress leather skirt.  Either way, the winner of the giveaway will be anounced as soon I hear back from her.  Please stay tuned for another giveaway in the near future featuring a piece of jewelry!

xoxo

Jacqueline