How To Wear Camel with Red and Leopard Print

For this week's fashion post, I am sharing a  top that will be "new" to you because I haven't shown it on my blog yet, but actually it's "old" because it has been hanging in my closet for almost a year.  I bought this top when our local "Younkers" was going out of business.  I only spent a few dollars on it, and I haven't worn it much because it kind of has a boxy fit.  It does have lots of other redeeming values like the beautiful embroidery and the pretty flutter sleeves, so I keep it around for those cool/warm transitional days.

I've always been a fan of camel, red, and leopard print together so I thought this new/old top would work well with that color print combo.

 I paired the pretty embroidered top with some other new/old items from my closet.  A classic red pea coat, colored brown denim, a brown hobo bag, and leopard flats.

A classic pea coat can be a great investment because they never go out of style.  I bought mine years ago at JCPenney.  I don't wear it much because our winters are too cold for pea coats (we really need long down-filled parkas here) but it's nice to have around for when the temperatures are a bit warmer.  It was in the 40's the day we took these pictures!  That's a heat wave for us in Wisconsin!

The pants are by Style and Co. from Macy's.  I turned the cuff in so I'd have a shorter length to wear with flats:  that is a trick one of my readers taught me and it has been a lifesaver.  If you just cuff your pants the usual way (to the outside) it makes your legs look shorter and heavier, but if you cuff the pants to the inside, it does not.  They really do stay up and do not come undone.  A shorter, ankle length pants looks so much more flattering with flats than a longer leg length;  so if you wear flats, I highly recommend cuffing the pants to make them shorter.

The top is a thin knit and is see-through so I wear a beige camisole with it.  It's longer in back than it is in front and it has a slit on the sides.  I love the length of this top.

 

The embroidery is just beautiful in this top and I love the unique flutter sleeves.  It's a great top to wear during the transitional months.

My earrings were a Christmas gift from my daughter.  I had them on my Amazon wish list and I will link them below.  They are so well made and very inexpensive.  What I love about them is that they are as light as a feather so they don't pull my ear lobe down like a lot of other heavy statement earrings.  You also get several different styles with your order!

My leopard flats are super old, I purchased them from Target.  The bag is also a new Christmas gift (from my son) off of my Amazon wish list, and I linked it up below.

Large Hobo Purse - Amazon,  Rattan Boho Straw Woven Earrings - Amazon,  Brown Jeans - Macys,  Red Pea Coat, old, similar - Macys,  Leopard Print Flats, old, similar - Macys,  Top, old, similar HERE and HERE, 

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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Pretty Pastels From Stitch Fix

Last Friday I mentioned that my April box from Stitch Fix was one of the best boxes I received in a long time.  I've already shown you a cute "Faux Wrap Dress" (HERE), and today I am showing three more pieces I received in that box:  the clutch (also seen on Friday's post), an embroidered top, and light blue pants.

The top is by Pale Sky and is called "Emmy Embroidered Top".  I fell in love with this top the second I pulled it out of the box.  I love white tops in general, and the GORGEOUS embroidery sold me immediately.

The neckline is gathered and can be tied closed or left open.  It has the cutest peach tassels at the end of the cord.  The top is more fitted in the waist area than a typical boho top.  

Isn't this embroidery gorgeous?  I love the colors.  I wore this top on Mother's Day and Alethea kept playing with the tassels and tracing the embroidered flowers with her fingers.

The clutch is by Sole Society and is called "Emmet Clutch".

Next up are these pretty pale blue pants by Lila Ryan.  They are called "Kit Button Hem Detail Skinny Pants".

The pants are a super soft thin stretchy material that is so comfortable to wear.  I'm sure I can wear these pants instead of shorts in hot, humid weather and still be comfortable.  

I have to admit, it was these cute little buttons that sold me on these pants.  Aren't they an adorable detail?

I loved these pants from the moment I saw them, they will be such a nice alternative this summer when I don't want to wear shorts.  The only drawback to these pants is that there is no belt loop.  If there's any weight fluctuation, these pants will be difficult to keep up without a belt.  Do any of my readers have any suggestions?

I'll let you know next week if I decided to keep any of these pieces, but I'm sure you probably already guessed!  😊

If you never tried Stitch Fix before, use my REFERRAL CODE to receive $25.00 off your first box!

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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New Embroidered Jeans!

Before I begin, I apologize for the bad photography.  My new DSLR was in the shop all week to have some repairs done so I had to use my IPhone.  But, it's not suppose to be about the photography, but the fashion, right?

Today I'm sharing an outfit I wore on my usual "Amy's Day Out"  ha ha;  that's what my husband calls it, as it's the one day of the week I leave my house other than Sundays.   My usual day starts with a ladies bible study at my church, shopping, a meet up with my husband for lunch, and then home or more shopping.  Sometimes I meet with a close friend, get my hair done, or other appointments.  So, whatever I wear, it has to be comfy as it will be a long, eventful day.

On the day I wore this outfit, it was in the 50's and drizzly.  

I wore an embroidered top from Stitch Fix (old), my new suede jacket from Stitch Fix (just got it in last month's Fix, see this post if you missed it), embroidered jeans with a frayed hem, and open toe booties.  

My embroidered jeans are one of five pair of jeans I picked up at our Younker's "Going Out Of Business Sale".  I really got some sweet deals.  The prices I paid for my jeans ranged from $3.33 to $16.00.  I've already shown you my Pom Pom Jeans and Pearl Embellished Jeans that I purchased from that sale, and now I get to show you this pretty embroidered pair.  Isn't the embroidery pretty?  I love the colors.  It's embroidered on both legs, one leg has a large embroidered patch on the outer thigh, and the other leg has a smaller embroidered patch near the lower calf.

I love the raw hem on the jeans.  I really like this trend.  My shoes are new this season, I got them from DSW.  They are called Unisa Pryce Sandal.

If I remember to photograph myself before I leave for the day, I post my outfit to Instagram Stories.

I thought my Straw Studios Fringe Tote from DSW would go great with this outfit as it echoed the soft neutral palette.

 I received this embroidered top from Stitch Fix in 2015 and it's one of my favorite pieces in my closet. It's also one of the best items I ever got from Stitch Fix.   I've gotten so much use out of it over the years.  I just love the gauze fabric, the embroidery, the neutral color, and the cut of the top.  It suits my body perfectly and this top goes with everything.  It was worth every penny!  Stitch Fix may be expensive, but if you're careful and keep just the right pieces, they can last you a very long time.

For jewelry, I chose this simple choker.  I felt there was already a lot going on in the top and with all the zippers on the coat, so the choker was the only thing needed.  The choker color is very similar to the color of the coat, and I like the cute star charm.

Well I got my camera back yesterday and it appears to be working.  Hopefully, I'll be back in business   with some better pictures next week!

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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How To Wear Two Trends At Once: Pearl Embellished Jeans with an Embroidered Top

A few weeks ago I shared a pair of pom pom jeans and a Calvin Klein top that I picked up at a Yonkers's store closing sale.  I picked up a lot of cute, trendy items at that sale, and I will be sharing them all with you in the weeks/months to come.  This is an outfit I wore to a ladies' bible study, lunch with my husband, and shopping.  It was a warm, 80 degree day in September.  I picked up both this lovely embroidered peplum top and pearl embellished jeans for less than $5.00 each at the Yonkers's store closing sale.  

I mentioned in my pom pom jeans post that I normally don't buy trendy jeans because they get dated quickly, but for less than $5.00 a pair, why not?  I have about three more left of jeans to show you yet, one of them I think is really wild!

I absolutely LOVE this top!  It's so soft and comfy.  I love the length, the peplum bottom, and of course the pretty red embroidery.  It is a little sheer, so I wore a think camisole underneath it.  I actually purchased it to wear with my red pants, but I thought it looked really cute with these pearl embellished jeans as well.

I am wearing two trends at once in this outfit (embroidery and pearl embellishment) which is usually a no-no, but I think it still works because there is so much white to balance everything out and keep it from becoming too busy.

For accessories I chose red and silver earrings, a red and silver bracelet, and a blue and tan straw bag from DSW.

Aren't these jeans fun?  I first saw pearl embellished jeans appear on the scene last year, so I'm probably a little behind on the trend, but so what?  I love the fun released hem that's longer in back than in front too.

Pearl embellished anything has been trending the past few seasons.  I did purchase one pearl embellished sweatshirt last year, remember THIS POST?

Because I had so much going on in the rest of the outfit, I chose nude sandals so my shoes would blend into the skin tone of my feet and barely look like I even had shoes on at all.

I got so many compliments on this top the day I wore it.  I'm so happy I found it, and for such a great price too.  I love the looser fit, yet the peplum gives the top shape and structure so it's not boxy.

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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Stitch Fix Off The Shoulder Top and Review of Box #19

 One of the last items to review from my last Stitch Fix box is this off-the-shoulder top.  The embroidered detail on the ruffle portion of this top was so beautiful I kept it.  

The top is a thick knit and it hangs loosely over the stomach.  I like that feature, but I've struggled with styling it.  I tried it with both shorts and skirts, but because of the bagginess, it seems to only look good with skinny jeans.  That really limits how often I'll be able to wear it, because it has to be warm enough to expose my arms and shoulders, yet cool enough to wear jeans.  The knit is also very thick, so it won't work well on a hot summer day.

I had to make a decision really fast about what to keep and what to send back in this Fix because I was headed out of town.  I also didn't have my husband around to help me decide.  Looking back, I probably should have sent this top back for all the reasons I described above.  But my love for embroidery outweighed my better judgment.

The stylist card suggested styling the top with white jeans, which you can see in the short video below.  There was a hint of burgundy in the embroidery, so I tried it with my burgundy jeggings and grey booties from Blowfish.

Here is a close up of the beautiful embroidery.  I chose a simple rose gold necklace from Francescas to wear as it complimented the embroidery without competing with it.

 I carried a black tote by Liz Claiborne and wore a multi colored bracelet.

And now for a summary of my 19th box from Stitch Fix.

Liverpool Nik Skinny Jean:  Returned

The main reason I returned the white jeans was because I already own a pair of white jeans.  You can see the pair I own in the photo below.  But I also returned them because they didn't fit well.  It had a huge gap in the back waist.  They were also very thick and uncomfortable.  I only wear white jeans in warm weather, and I prefer a thinner weight.

West Kei Julianne Tie Front Blouse:  Kept

Collective Clothing Marenna Cold Shoulder Dress:  Kept

Baublebar Pearl Statement Collar Necklace:  Returned 

Overall, this was a great Fix for me.  I really wish they would not have sent me those white jeans because I probably would have kept the entire Fix.  You get a 25% discount (which ends up being huge) if you keep the entire Fix.  But because of those jeans, I had to send two items back.  I would have loved to have kept the necklace if it hadn't cost so much.  I've learned from experience it's not economical to send only one item back from your Fix;  it cost almost or just as much if you kept the whole Fix and received the 25% off.  Always send back two or more items.

So what do you think?  Did I keep the right items?  I'd love to her your thoughts below.  I'd also like some suggestions on how you'd style this off the shoulder top.

Oh, and since a few people have asked me, I decided to join Stitch Fix's referral program.  If you've always wanted to try Stitch Fix but have been a little nervous, you can get $25.00 your first Fix through my referral link HERE.

Have a Great Day!  Amy

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Red Pants and Blue Embroidered Smock Top

We had a cooler day in Wisconsin so I was able to wear my new red pants from Stitch Fix!  If you remember my Stitch Fix Review post I asked for red pants.  The first pair my stylist sent me were a burnt orange pair of capris...so back they went.  The following month she sent me a true red pair, ankle length, and I couldn't have been happier.

Ever since I received my new red pants, I've been on the look out for tops other than white or black that would go with them.  I spotted this lovely smocked embroidered top by Liz Claiborne when I was JCPenney and I snatched it up!  It's main color was not white or black, and I knew the red embroidery was a perfect match for my red pants.

This top is not meant to be off-the-shoulder, but I wore it that way because I thought it looked better.  It did pop back up every time I got in or out of the car, or if I lifted my arms up high, but other than that, it stayed in place quite well.

As I write this post, the top is on sale for less than $12.00 and comes in many different colors.  You can also see how the top is designed to worn on the website HERE.

To avoid looking too patriotic, I accessorized with silver instead of white.  I carried a silver cross body bag, and I wore silver bracelets.

My new red shoes by Worthington, also from JCP, were almost an identical match to my pants.  Wearing shoes the same color as my pants made my legs appear longer.

I kept the silver theme going by wearing a silver head band in my hair.  My earrings were a blue/light turquoise color to match my top.  Bright red lipstick finished the look.

 

The top is a little longer in back than it is in front.

Have A Great Day!  Amy

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