Showing posts with label Eddie Bauer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eddie Bauer. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Double-take Tuesday: A Navy Blue Midi


Hola folks, I’m really excited about today’s post. Why? Because I’m debuting a little segment I’m calling Double-take Tuesdays.  Twice a month (on Tuesdays, of course) I’ll feature an item worn at least two different ways. This concept is by no means original. But what is new is that I’m going to give away an item similar to the one that’s being featured. FREE. PERIOD. For example, I may feature a racy, red blazer; the one that’s being given away will be a similar one I found on a recent thrifting expedition. It may be a size 2 or 32. Who knows? It’s a wild card. The luck of the draw! Call it what you want. So you’ll have to tune in and visit on Tuesdays (and hopefully other days too). Here’s how it works: The first person to email me and claim it, gets it. All I ask is that the item be for yourself and that you send me a pic of you wearing it, so I can later add it to the post and show off your style. Once the item is claimed, I’ll update the post stating so. So without further ado….


Double-take Tuesday: A Navy Blue Midi

I asked Facebook family and friends what words come to mind when they hear “navy blue.” Here’s what they said: military, sailor, red and white, child-like, formal, official, coordinates with any color, masquerades as black. True that to all those comments. No doubt about it, if you’ve got something “official” to do, e.g.,  a job interview, a court date to refute that traffic ticket, you can’t go wrong with this piece of clothing. But I know masquerading under that serious, “almost black” garment is a skirt that really just wants to have a little fun. Above all, I desperately wanted to avoid the obvious combo of red, white, and blue, although it’s one of my favorites. In the first look I tried to damp down the formality by adding this causal print blouse and tan, tie, front cardigan, and slip-on patent leather leopard wedgies. “Lady-like” was the second look with a feminine small-print blouse, wide belt, and leopard pumps. Surely the judge would dismiss the traffic ticket of any girl dressed like this, don’t you think?


Where to get your navy blue midi:

Free- right here: Size 3x. Email styleagent909@gmail.com to claim it!
$: thrift store
$: DIY- buy a white one and dye it!
$-$$: eBay

What I'm wearing:
Darjoni tie front cardigan: thrifted
Eddie Bauer floral blouse: thrifted
Talbots navy blue midi: thrifted
Steve Madden leopard wedgies: thrifted

Pic #2
Worthington blouse: thrifted
Merona (I think) belt: thrifted
Nine West calf hair leopard pumps via Dillard's.






Prints up close. Aren't they cute?


Until next post, happy dressing
Sincerely,
Styleagent909




   





Friday, February 17, 2012

Look Ma....No Matching!


     A few posts back I asked for thoughts on the subject of matching. Opinions varied. It seems most people think it’s ok as long as it’s not a regular occurrence. Well, Eboni, The Fashionista Next Door, dedicated a whole post to the subject, “Matching is Overrated.”  Magazines imply it’s for sissies, the unimaginative, and old ladies. Well, I don’t consider myself any of those, but I am 43, so you gotta cut me some slack!
     Last weekend I had a dental appointment and the usual Saturday morning errands to run. I figured this would be a perfect time to test-drive a pair of cute, green, T-strap heels I acquired on a recent thrip (thrifting trip). I also made a conscious effort not to match. And in case you can't tell by the pics, that's a blue and white striped shirt. I must say, the outfit worked out well. I even got a couple of compliments on it. The cute T-straps? Well, let’s just say they’re not for walking around big-box stores in. I’ll count this outfit as a success and file it away for future use. Hey, maybe matching really is overrated. I’m not sure if I’ll be out and about this weekend, but if I am, I might give it another try. If there’s inclement weather, I’ll stay in and work on Style Resolution #1: cleaning out my closet. Anybody interested in swapping some stuff?
    Now, I have to let you know, any weekend errands usually involves a trip to the thrift store. So, after my appointment that’s where I went, addict that I am. I found the cutest dress. Brown and white polka dot. I have just the shoes (also thrifted) to go with it. Check out the pic below. It takes matching to a whole new level, don’t you think? LOL.
    A while back, Jeannie at Gracefully 50 had a quote at the bottom of one of her posts. It read: “Don’t take yourself too seriously; nobody else does.” Words to live by!






L.L. Bean toggle cardigan: gift
Zebra scarf via eBay: only $2.99 w/ free shipping!
Mossimo striped button-down shirt: thrifted
Eddie Bauer-mended boyfriend jeans: in store
Newport News T-strap heels: thrifted
Earrings and Monet bracelet: thrifted

Thrift factor = 60%
















The girls at the dental office seemed to like it!

            





How's this for matching? Some folks (me) just never learn! 



                               Happy dressing
                               Until next post,
                               Sheila, Style Agent 909

Friday, January 27, 2012

Western Glam: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?


     Hey, isn’t there a song by that name?
     Have you ever noticed how a predicted trend just seems to fizzle out or worse yet (sometimes for the better) just never comes to fruition? I’m thinking that’s what happened to the “Western Glam” trend. When I saw this look was coming down the pike, I thought, “uuuuoooohhhh weeee, now I’ve got an excuse to sport all my western gear.” Not that I care if it’s “in” or not, I wear it all the time. Being from Southern Cali, I’m used to a little western vibe that seems to be ever present to some degree or another. Nevertheless, I was sad to see it didn’t become the season hit, I thought it would. If there’s one look that I’ll go a little overboard with, it’s this one. I held myself back this time though. See, no hat.
     Now, back to my original thought. Yes, there was a song by that name by Paula Cole, back in 1996. My how time flies. As for western glam, I’ll be sporting that look on and off. Why? Because I like it. I hope you'll do the same. Wear what YOU want regardless of whether it's a hot trend or not. 

P.S. Thrift factor= 83%







Cabi Jeans: thrifted
LizWear shirt: thrifted
Long cardigan, Eddie Bauer: thrifted




Ring and buffalo head nickle belt: Thrifted  





Various necklaces: thrifted




Yep, thrifted.





Gianni Bini clogs via Dillard's. 












Sincerely, 
Sheila, Style Agent 909