Reese

Although I love Reese Witherspoon's red carpet style, what I really like is her every day look. She appears to wear most often a variety of 2 outfits:

• a dress/skirt and cardigan/jacket

or

• jeans and a cardigan/jacket/t-shirt

And her color palette is very basic (black, grey, brown, blue) with a few colors mixed in with accessories. The most important feature I like about her style (besides the Jcrew/Gap/Anthropologie vibe) is that she actually looks comfortable.

This is my favorite look:
t-shirt dress, cardigan, hat, long necklace, and neutral sandals with fringe (remember the moccasin sandals?)

denim dress

Last summer, I cleaned out my closet and got rid of a gap denim dress that was over 7 years old. My husband called me Becky, as in Becky from "Full House," whenever I wore the dress. Since this purge, I miss the denim dress and have been looking for a replacement. I originally ordered the 1st dress below from Anthropologie, but it didn't fit my body type. The top was too big in the M and the S was a little tight in the bottom. I am thinking that the 2nd dress might be the one. It is from Isaac Mizrahi's new line as creative director for Liz Claiborne.

#1

#2

Liz Claiborne

denim trench dress

boyfriend jeans part 2:

Remember my post about Katie Holmes and rolled jeans here? Well, this trend is growing on me.

(image from style.com)

A couple weeks ago I tried on the following jeans at Nordstrom and JCrew. I recommend that everyone should do the same. Why? Because they are all comfortable, flattering, and run large. (I would be lying if I didn't say that it was nice to try on a size 27 and have it fit) I am still deciding which pair to purchase or I might just make my own with an old pair of jeans.

Current / Elliot boyfriend jeans

Joe's Jeans ex lover

JCrew vintage distressed jeans

white summer dresses

Anthro dress above

Target dress below

leather jacket + floral dress

I immediately loved this look when I saw Nicole Richie sporting a little leather jacket over a floral maxi-dress.

Here is a cheaper version from the new Tracy Feith line at Target or try this dress at JCPenney.

Spring at Jcrew

yellow dress

+

anchor belt

tulle skirt
(I would buy this in a heart beat if I had a daughter
or if it was in a size I could fit into)

I guess in tough economic times people want functional clothing.

And these are also great ideas to take to Mexico. (Kim and Anne)

sold out "sanur" dress/skirt/top from jcrew

unisex circle scarf from aa that can be worn 15 different ways
(regular scarf look, shawl, capelet...)

Spring/Summer Wish List

urban renewal dress from Urban Outfitters (made out of vintage fabrics)

something yellow, like this bracelet from Jcrew

white jeans

Gap platform sandals


and
Current Elliott boyfriend jeans

If I win the lottery...

Stella McCartney woven straw sandals

Burberry studded warrior sandals

Dries Van Noten multi-colored sandals

knickers

day of the week underwear by Stella McCartney

Sea of shoes

I found this cape via sea of shoes.

I have been addicted to this blog and dreaming of waking up in her closet.

(and being a size 0 - so that I could fit into the clothing)

JCrew final sale

I really try not to make resolutions, unless I know I can actually achieve them.

But this year, I will not miss a Jcrew final sale. I missed the final fall sale online and I have been kicking myself over the sweater (pictured below) ever since. (no luck finding it on ebay)

Another resolution:

try and buy less clothing, but better quality

I am going to checkout the store on Michigan Ave because they offer 30% off. (online = 20%) It is a final sale meaning you can't return an item, which makes it hard to order clothing. I would have ordered more (like the stuff above) if I could return it.

Update: Since I started writing this post at 8am, many items have sold out.

Sorry Semi-hipster Homeowner - the bridesmaid purse is gone (the "satin fleur clutch" to be exact)

I do like this belt to accessorize a bridesmaid dress.

(and you can remove them)

Does anyone have this? I need a small or medium.

(cashmere martine cardigan)

As seen on...

the CW's Privileged. This is turning out to be my favorite new show of the season. The clothing and decor is a mix of jcrew, anthropologie, vintage /modern / Hollywood glamour / jonathan adler. Others are noticing this too. (and here, too)

Anthro sweater

jcrew jacket and sequin sweater (below) which is no longer available

jacket on sale here

more Christmas sales:

cupcake ornament (yes, I still have my tree up -

and it will probably stay up until next weekend)

Red berry wreaths

I think these wreaths would be cute tied to the back of each chair at a dining room table. (see a few examples here ) Jayson had THE best faux wreaths I have even seen.
silver acorn ornaments and sparkle snow (I love the vintage looking box)

I had never been in Jayson Home & Garden until yesterday. I was going to Trader Joe's to pick up vegetable soup ingredients and decided to walk up to Crate and Barrel Outlet. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted Jayson Home & Garden. For some strange reason, I have never crossed the street to go inside this store, even though I frequently stop right next to it. Upon entering, I saw a sign that read, "75% off Christmas items." I might go back today.