JourneyChic - a quest for easy, affordable style http://journeychic.com a quest for easy, affordable style Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:42:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Outfit Inspiration: Watery Blues http://journeychic.com/2012/02/22/outfit-inspiration-watery-blues/ http://journeychic.com/2012/02/22/outfit-inspiration-watery-blues/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:42:16 +0000 JourneyChic http://journeychic.com/?p=5789 Does anyone else feel like February is sort of a blah, blue month? Perhaps I’m just in a funk, having spent the better part of the month battling one cold after the next.

This painting, by Eduard Tomek circa 1971 captures February for me – tumultuous and moody. Yet for all its darkness, the colors inspired a fun outfit.

 

 

 

Water Color Blues

 


Aqua top
$108 - bloomingdales.com

Oasis python handbag
$50 - oasis-stores.com

Necklace
$68 - anthropologie.com
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A nasty cold has sidelined me for the past few days, so this V-Day isn’t going to be terribly exciting. Last night my hubby brought me roses and made a yummy steak tip dinner since he’ll playing softball tonight while I curl up on the couch with a big ole box of tissues.

For your viewing pleasure, here are some hot men and hot bedrooms. Consider it some Valentine’s Day eye candy especially for you!

 

 

 

 

 

I hope your Valentine’s Day is sweet!

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Hi JourneyChic readers! I’m Renee and I blog over at This Won’t Hurt A Bit. I’m excited to be guest posting for Laura today! When she had the call for guest bloggers I pretty much jumped at the chance. Laura’s blog is one that I’ve been reading long before I ever took the jump and started writing my own.

I blog about a bit of everything including life, love, a few DIY projects, music and what I’ll be discussing today… fashion! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so let’s talk about what you might wear.

So the first outfit is something that I would wear if I was going on a dinner date: a nice skirt and tank with a blazer and cute accessories. And you could always change this outfit up easily. Instead of going with gold/silver accessories you could incorporate some color. I love a good bangle stack because you can wear it with so many different outfits. And not to mention since Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday this year… This outfit is very day to night friendly in case you are going from work straight to dinner. Tone down the accessories during the day and add a bit more at night. Simple as that!

Dinner

 

Oasis tux jacket
$120 - oasis-stores.com

Bow skirt
$53 - shopruche.com

Oasis pocket vest
$115 - oasis-stores.com

Steve Madden high heel shoes
$90 - stevemadden.com

Oasis flap handbag
$60 - oasis-stores.com

Yellow gold jewelry
$30 - nastygal.com

Madewell braided jewelry
$25 - madewell.com

Tory burch jewelry
$57 - toryburch.com

Sterling silver onyx ring
$25 - target.com

Cross Cuff
$48 - nastygal.com


The next outfit I would wear to a more casual date. Maybe a picnic in the park or lunch at a casual restaurant. I could live in boots with skinny jeans. And those Lauren G. Adams bangles. I heart them!

Casual

 

Rayon top
$78 - anthropologie.com

Levi Strauss & Co tapered leg jeans
$120 - generalpants.com.au

Frye genuine leather boots
448 CAD - gravitypope.com

Oasis leather bag
$70 - oasis-stores.com

Lauren G Adams skull jewelry
$40 - maxandchloe.com

Stainless steel bangle
$30 - target.com

White jewelry
$25 - target.com

White jewelry
$27 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Oval earrings
$30 - target.com

Mango leopard scarve
£18 - mango.com

Ray-Ban wayfarer shades
$251 - asos.com
This last outfit is my absolute favorite! Have you all seen the leather pleated mini skirts? I saw a picture floating around the internet of Kristen Cavallari wearing one of these skirts and I absolutely fell in love! Plus, a pink blazer!? Does it get much better? And just for the little Valentine’s touch I would add the XO earrings. And I’m a wedge wearing girl so I would pair this outfit with a pair of nude wedges but you could certainly change that up.
Pink Blazer

 

Dorothy Perkins pleated blouse
$49 - dorothyperkins.com

Oasis slim fit jacket
$120 - oasis-stores.com

Oasis flared mini skirt
$75 - oasis-stores.com

Steve madden shoes
$100 - nordstrom.com

Oasis snakeskin handbag
$50 - oasis-stores.com

Michael Kors gold tone jewelry
$169 - chickdowntown.com

Dara Ettinger stackable jewelry
$75 - charmandchain.com

 

So what do you think? Would you wear any of these? Which look is your favorite?

And just so you know I tried to find pieces that are actually available and not sold out! I hate to run across something I absolutely love and it be gone or on back-order. So get to shopping ladies!

Thanks for having me Laura!!


I’m having a really hard time picking a favorite! I would wear #2 right this minute – I’ve got the jeans, similar boots, and even a leopard scarf – just need that top! But the pale pink skirt with the statement jewelry hits me the right way, and then again – I’ve always wanted to try hot pink. Tough choice! Which one is your favorite?

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