The Suit Jacket’s Daring Edgy Factor
February 5, 2010
We all know and love the classic suit jacket, with its fitted structure, collar, and buttons. But sometimes we want a more edgy look: something daring, bold, and exciting. Enter in the leggings!
Traditionally a suit-type jacket is worn with matching trousers or a pencil skirt and collared white blouse underneath. It is a classic look. But when you want more of an edgy factor, that same business style garment suddenly opens many more opportunities. This is also a great way to expand your style from the pieces you already have existing in your closet.
Take for instance what I have done here with my gray double-breasted long jacket from BLACK QUEEN and leggings from Peplum, both of which I found on YESSTYLE.com (check out more of their leggings here).
Just a simple classic jacket, great for any occasion paired with some edgy leggings for a daring look.
Rethink your wardrobe and see what creative mixes you can find. And think of your future fashion finds: what new item would reinvent nearly your entire closet, or maybe just some of your favorites? Leggings go a long way from pairing up with dresses, vests, t shirts, and jackets. They also make your shoes look like something new as well.
A traditional styled jacket is great for those classic looks on the formal side, worn with a pair of skinny jeans on the casual side, or worn here with some bold leggings for the edgy side. Remember, a new item doesn’t mean just a new outfit- it means many new possibilities for all of your existing outfits! Expand your style in volumes.
Anchors Aweigh! Sailing Fashion Hits Land
December 2, 2009
When I first found the accessories (<-visit part one of the post here), you may remember my excitement for this theme. But now the sailor theme has hit land and hit it hard. Just take a look at this fantastic find from Sechuna available on yesstyle.com. It’s like right out of a cartoon, the child within is ecstatic!
Check Out More Playful Fashion Themes From Sechuna
Right now it has been pretty wintery over here, so I have had to layer up while wearing this jacket. I’m not wearing my sailor accessories because I think it would be an overload, and the jacket does well on its own.
The accessories are just another means of extending the theme. I’ve already found some more sailor looks that are standing out, like this blouse pictured below also created by Sechuna:
I love everything about this outfit. They really have the details covered, much like with the jacket. A very classic theme that is playful yet wearable.
They have some other themes (like bunnies and kitties) that are subtle and fun as well. Those are some other ideas I will have to experiment with. But for now the Sailor theme is really playing nicely, and it reminds me of a movie I love- Anchors Aweigh! staring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra (with a speacial guest of Jerry from the Tom & Jerry cartoons-a favorite of mine growing up)!
I love themes, and when they are as adorable as this it is impossible to resist. What are some of your favorite themes?
Speak with you soon. xx.
Pretty New Pink Toy, Shiny & Ruffled Fabulous Jacket
June 7, 2009
If you’ll recall my first post from when I discovered yesstyle, you will remember how much I instantly fell in love with this insane jacket. It is an elegant shade of pink- more like a very light rose, feminine and elegant without being overwhelming. Very delicate and subtle. The material of satin shines beautifully, and just look at that texture- mesmerizing.
It began with being on my wish list, but that didn’t last too long. I knew I had to have it! So when it arrived I was ecstatic. My camera delay has been acting strange so here are some detailed shots below of the fabric- you can see more of the movement and look of the jacket above in the video I have posted for you!
This is the “Elbow Sleeve Satin Jacket” from HAEGAL, a featured designer label from yesstyle, and a fabulous one at that. The jacket also comes in a classic black color, but I couldn’t resist the subtle charms of this amazing rose hue.
In the photos they include on the site, the belt wrap is tied in the back- but when it first arrived to me I felt like wrapping it around the front, in a more traditional belt style. Both versions work fabulously, and I like the versatility.
I tied the jacket in the front so you could see both styles and how they differ- one is with a cinched waist while the other is a flowy and beautiful look.
And the jacket really is this beautiful, it just moves so naturally and each ruffle falls perfectly. It feels lovely on, as well. This definitely will give any look a haute makeover. This is fabulous.
