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21
Aug
2015

One Piece Three Ways: The Denim Jacket (part 3)

Jacket, Tommy Hilfiger Factory; dress, Joe Fresh; scarf, Aldo; boots, Frye, tights, Target

For my last post on transitioning a denim jacket from summer to fall, I knew exactly what pieces I wanted to put together. I’ve been dreaming about this look ever since I bought this Joe Fresh dress. The colour palette of the print is giving me so many ideas, you guys.

This is one of my favourite types of fall outfit: layering a summer-weight dress with tights, scarves, and knits (or jackets). This particular dress has long sleeves, which also helps, but on a colder day, I could easily slip in a camisole or tank top underneath for extra warmth. (I love Kirkland brand tanks from Costco because they’re (a) inexpensive, (b) long, (c) not bulky.) Here, I’m wearing fleece-lined tights, which are basically the best invention ever for skirt- and dress-loving women who live in colder climates. I can’t believe it took me 30+ years to find out about them. Don’t miss out like I did!

And this concludes Cassie and my “One Piece Three Ways” series. I hope you guys enjoyed it – it was a ton of fun to put together. I used to do these kinds of posts more often, and I had forgotten how much fun it can be to play around with my closet (as opposed to being all utilitarian/pragmatic about it). Let me know if you enjoyed it, and if it’s something you’d like to see more of on the blog. And if you have ideas for another 1 x 3 post, drop them in the comments or via email (bluecollarredlipstick(at)gmail.com).

Here’s one last peep at my 3 denim jacket looks:

20
Aug
2015

I’ll Have the Usual, Please

categories: style

Blazer & pants, J. Crew Factory; top, Old Navy; shoes, Stuart Weitzman; bag, YSL

Black, white, and blue – were you expecting something else? Well, joke’s on you if you did. I bought these pants because the print incorporates my fave colour combo, and I fully subscribe to the KISS principle. So I’m keeping things simple, sticking to the same colour palette for the rest of my outfit.

the lovely Muse (II) ... — the lovely Muse (II) …

Hey, remember this bag? Still loving it. I wish I didn’t feel like I had to baby it so much (I’m worried about that gorgeous croc-embossed nubuck), but this is still my favourite bag purchase of the year.

19
Aug
2015

One Piece Three Ways: The Denim Jacket (part 2)

categories: 1 Item 3 Ways, style

jacket, Tommy Hilfiger Factory; shirt, J. Crew; skirt, MaxMara (thrifted); shoes, Stuart Weitzman

So, on Monday, Cassie and I showed you our takes on the denim jacket, summer style, so today it’s time to look forward towards – you guessed it – early fall.

Now, I am not one of those people who gets super excited about fall; I like it just fine, since it’s infinitely preferable to winter, but it doesn’t beat summer in my books. With that said, style-wise, it does provide an opportunity to try some different looks. Early fall, when the temperatures are still decent, is especially fun: all the layering possibilities, minus the cold and wetness.

When I saw Cassie’s outfit, I immediately fell in love … and decided I had to try it for myself. Immediately. Yep, I’m a big ol’ copycat. But I think it’s interesting how the same basic pieces – pencil skirt, plaid shirt, denim jacket – can still look so different and reflect our individual styles.

borrowing a great idea ... — borrowing a great idea …

... and wearing the heck out of it — … and wearing the heck out of it

This outfit is probably a little too impractical for my typical weekend, but it has great potential as an alternative to casual Friday jeans at work. Better yet, it’s perfect for Canadian Finals Rodeo when the office has a “Be Seen in Jeans” theme happening for a week. Can’t wait! And I can’t wait to show you the last of our denim jacket looks – come back on Friday, will ya? (And don’t forget to check Cassie’s blog for more pics of her fantastic outfit!)