Rummaging through my closet always unearths something interesting - today's find are some super old, camel colored cords from my Abercrombie & Fitch days back in college. From these cords, I've come to the conclusion that the most flattering pants for me are straight legged with either a side slit (like these) or a slight flare. I seem to look dowdy or unnatural in other types. Now to find more pants like these cords! If you know of any, please let me know :)
Bonus conclusion today? I found that if I look down in photos, you can't tell if my makeup is inexpertly applied ;)
Top: J. Crew Darla Ruffle Cami, Sz 0
Pants: Abercrombie & Fitch Corduroy (very old)
Shoes: Gucci d'Orsay Pumps, Camel
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch (MAC), Stone
My new favorite, go-to bag is this RM MAC. I've long been a fan of RM, but had only owned Nikki hobos and one ill-fated Morning After Bag. When I saw
Elaine post on the versatility of the strap and how to carry it, I put it on my wishlist. I love crossbody bags but often lament on how small they are. This one is the perfect size for me. It will fit my long wallet, wristlet, phone and more (I carry a separate diaper bag often stowed in the stroller if you're wondering where all the kiddo stuff goes). The only negative? The chain strap is pretty heavy but seems to be of good quality rather than lightweight, cheapo chains.
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Kileen and
Annie.
What are your go-to bags?
this is such a fantastic outfit on you! i love seeing your face and hair! the hair is really nice btw, so chic and sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ping! It's my semi-messy version of a top-knot :)
DeleteYou're so pretty! Love it when your hair is up. : )
ReplyDeleteAww, you're so sweet - thanks Jessy!
DeleteWhat burberry wristlet is that? I have a similar one that came with the Burberry shoulder hobo, except your pattern is much more interesting :)
ReplyDeleteHi Susan - this came from their patchwork collection a few years back :)
DeleteI like your tweed jacket :) Yay for more face pictures :)
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Thank you! It's another older item from the closet - so many things in there that I've forgotten about!
DeleteYou fit into your college pants!! How cool is that!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, just barely!! :D
DeleteYour outfit look great. I'm still on a search to find the pants type that works for me. Definitely no skinny jean or pant.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ying! Maybe try a straight leg?
Deletei love seeing your whole head, you're so pretty! i actually was doing a lot of research on the mac about a week ago, and since i've seen it on blogs and even irl. i really like the cut of those pants. i still havent figured out what cut looks good on me. i'll let you know if i see any similar!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Amber! I think you look good in your cropped pants and your bootcut (?) jeans!
Deletethose cords do look good on you! I like the whole outfit including your hair! Not sure if it's the posing or the outfit, but you look super tall! Hope you find more pants in that style! I've yet to figure out what style of pants look good on me!
ReplyDeleteThanks Olyvia! I think the combo of the pose, pants and tall hair all add into the illusion of looking longer :) I think bootcut / flare are supposed to be universally flattering but because my legs are short, the knees in most aren't where they are supposed to be so I wind up looking stout. Your legs look longer so maybe give bootcut a shot?
DeleteYou look beautiful. Love the outfit and the MAC has been on my wishlist for forever. I just can't decide what color to get.
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Thanks Patience! I would suggest a Wine MAC but you already have a pretty wine-colored clutch. Maybe a blue?
DeleteYay!! I love the more exposed pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have me researching this bag more! I have a bunch of gift cards from Christmas and a random $50 Nordstrom one that was just hanging out around the house...I am considering using them for a purse now!
Ooh, can't wait to see what you get! :)
Deletei love crossbody bags too! the one i always use is a tad small (you're right, crossbody bags do tend to be small, haha). this one looks like the perfect size, i have to get one! ;)
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Being hands-free is just so much more convenient! I highly recommend the MAC :)
DeleteLOVE that bag too - so cute :)
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Thank you! :)
DeleteHow did you do your hair? It looks so nice! The Mac looks great on you...still oversized but I think because you are taller and have longer legs- it just looks nicer. I'm starting to second guess my purchase...lol
ReplyDeleteI just tweeted you but the hair is from Keiko Lynn's tutorial :) http://www.keikolynn.com/2011/05/hair-tutorial-messy-bun.html
DeleteAww, if you don't love it maybe sell it and get a mini version?
love your bag xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
Deletehi! mac is a versatile bag, and i love it on you. i ended up returning it because i thought it was too big, but now i regret it. i'm a huge fan of crossbody bags. :) your face looks flawless! :)
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DeleteDid I miss the story behind the fate of your Morning After? Sorry if I'm making you repeat yourself! Purple is your color because you wear it so well!
ReplyDeleteLOL, I made that sound way too dramatic! I originally purchased a MAB with a gold-crackle bottom. I just couldn't bear to use it because the bottom was so gorgeous and I didn't want it to get marred. I wound up selling it in the end. I firmly believe all bags should be used but sometimes I don't take my own advice. :P
DeleteNice photos and really cool outfit, you look great, I like your pants, what a great color and that cardigan is so nice, the perfect touch to the outfit also you are really beautiful and your bag rocks! You have an awesome blog by the way and I am a new follower! Hope you will like my blog and follow back!
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Thank you! I'll definitely come check out your blog :)
DeleteMy go to bag is the tylie malibu runaway bay I recently purchased. It's very heavy with all the metallic pyramid studs, but the bag is not heavily structured so you can fit a little or a lot in it. This is a great bag, I've yet to buy anything from RM, she's got some great bags and I can't believe she's my age...31 running a handbag empire. I gotta get on that :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Love the cords :) I have the RM Mac too and I love it! Such a great size and comes in so many colors, I love yours!
ReplyDeleteThis inspires me to do a closet inventory - I'd love to discover ancient treasures (they're not all good though; I recently found old cowboy pants from 7th grade... donate!).
ReplyDeleteI love this whole look - the cords are very flattering on you and the blouse and shoes work nicely in this earthy look. I've always liked RM but I'm not a bag person at all. I have three bags I use and that's more than plenty for me.
Oh man I missed this post! I love my MAC and the colour of yours is amazing! I can fit quite a bit into it too and I have the same "complaint" as you - I love the look and the quality of the chain but it adds so much weight to my "lightweight" bag! I love your outfit and your topknot!
ReplyDeleteYour legs look super long in those pants! And wow to your hair! That's so much hair!! :D Good to know that in the future, I will still have use for my small cross-body bags that I have a ton of! :) I was afraid I'd have to get rid of all my too-small bags to make way for baby stuff! =P
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