Time for another fashion-related post! I apologize again for the terrible photo-quality of these pictures. These are selfies. Again. But hey, if that is all a girl can manage and she can't figure out how to work her sister's camera so it will focus (true story) what can I say? Today's outfit I called Cable-Car. Probably because it combines a modern cable-knit sweater and jeans with some vintage glam. Yes, yes I know. I'm a goose. But a darling goose. You know you love me.
Why it works:
The sweater and jeans together would make a cute but slightly lumpy outfit. I have yet to buy a pair of skinny jeans but someday I would love to own one. All the same, well-fitting dark wash jeans are cute and flattering. Adding a pair of shiny black heels (yay for patent leather. I call them my beetle shoes) and the glitzy jewelry brings a touch of delicacy that the outfit alone would lack. Some people might say this outfit has a touch of affectation but hey: I specialize in bringing glamour to the everyday and if heels and crystal works, I swear by it. It's definitely a statement: when I commit to something that usually makes people think, "evening dress" and wear it with a chunky sweater, I'm essentially telling everyone who cares that you can work the glam 24-7, not just after 5.
I get the privilege, challenge, task, what-have-you of working with a curvaceous figure. Jeans and heels is a way to instantly lengthen the look of my legs and the sweater with the big cable down the front continues the line, making for a nice, smooth silhouette. It's a pretty sweater that begins pinkish orange at the bottom and by the time it reaches my throat, has become raspberry. The sweater already has this color scheme going on so I opted for the white touch of crystal/silver jewelry. I'm wearing chandelier earrings, a choker that just peeps out beneath the turtle neck of my sweater, and a silver wrap-around ring from Icing. You can't see terribly well, but I'm also wearing Essie nail polish in "Ballet Slipper". I picked up the raspberry theme in my lipstain which is something by Loreal that looks like a marker and bleeds if you don't wear something beneath it.
I hope to be able to do some shopping soon (having discovered I have little but campaign t-shirts and jeans), so I ought to have more outfit posts in the future, hopefully with some fresh items! Jenny from Adonis Ephemeral helped me choose an outfit for the Romania fundraising concert by Paid in Full and it was rather fun, knowing I had the Why It Works originator condoning my choices. Well, toodle-loo! Here's to adding glamour to the everyday!
I get the privilege, challenge, task, what-have-you of working with a curvaceous figure. Jeans and heels is a way to instantly lengthen the look of my legs and the sweater with the big cable down the front continues the line, making for a nice, smooth silhouette. It's a pretty sweater that begins pinkish orange at the bottom and by the time it reaches my throat, has become raspberry. The sweater already has this color scheme going on so I opted for the white touch of crystal/silver jewelry. I'm wearing chandelier earrings, a choker that just peeps out beneath the turtle neck of my sweater, and a silver wrap-around ring from Icing. You can't see terribly well, but I'm also wearing Essie nail polish in "Ballet Slipper". I picked up the raspberry theme in my lipstain which is something by Loreal that looks like a marker and bleeds if you don't wear something beneath it.
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I hope to be able to do some shopping soon (having discovered I have little but campaign t-shirts and jeans), so I ought to have more outfit posts in the future, hopefully with some fresh items! Jenny from Adonis Ephemeral helped me choose an outfit for the Romania fundraising concert by Paid in Full and it was rather fun, knowing I had the Why It Works originator condoning my choices. Well, toodle-loo! Here's to adding glamour to the everyday!
This is a fantastic outfit! It flatters your figure wonderfully: I am so impressed. You've got a marvelous handle on what to do to accent your curves, make them longer, and make them work for you. So many people get depressed and try to hide their curves and end up looking shabby when they could have had a marvelous victory with just a little line-work and confidence. This is fantastic. I love the cable knitting down the front of the sweater, I love the heels - and I have a super soft-spot for a good pair of jeans. This looks amazing on you and you look amazing in it. Don't ever let anyone tell you that curvy is not good. ^.^
ReplyDeleteA good pair of jeans can work miracles - and yours look lovely! I am a strong advocator of glitzing up outfits on days when I'm doing nothing. I spend way too much time at home to hold the glamour for fancy days! I wore a pair of heels to Starbucks a couple weeks ago and my sisters giggled - but you know, I felt posh and it was worth it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your fundraising outfit (oh! and I did send a contribution there) because you do know now you've mentioned it you'll have to share pictures, and no excuse. ;) I'm sure you'll look darling, as usual.
Oh, I looove patent too. I love the crystal and patent with the sweater, but then I always err on the side of overdressing (well, I don't consider it overdressing, most people are sloppy where I live), so I don't know if my opinion is balanced :P
ReplyDeleteBring on the fashion posts. I love these (and so many others, variety, yes?).
YOU look GREAT!! :D I love that outfit, you did a fabulous job coordinating it. And I am also a firm believer that you can make glam work all day long, I totally wear whatever jewelry I feel like wearing no matter the occasion. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone! :) Getting feedback helps to boost confidence because I certainly like to know how I appear to other people.
ReplyDeleteJenny: Hey. Curves. Gotta love em or hate em. I'm glad the loving is working.
Bree: Heels in Walmart. Been there, done that. Heels show people you care. Starbucks works too. :)
Livia: I always overdress for my little town but its okay. Glad you like the patent and glitz.
Julia: thanks, darlin' :)
Have you ever considered guest posting for Adornabelle, Rachel? *hinthint* ;)
ReplyDeleteFrom one curvy girl to another: You are rocking this ensemble. Your jeans fit you beautifully and the sweater skims and accents your curves to perfection. AND THE RASPBERRY COLOR. I will say yet again: That color was made for you. It brings out all of the delicate beauty of your skin, the clarity of your eyes. It's Your color. ^.^
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