Angie, author of the youlookfab.com fashion blog, recently wrote a stellar post outlining 10 casual outfit formulas for moms on the go—simple yet stylish fashion formulas that will work wonderfully for any gal on the move. Last week, I tackled formula #1 using budget-friendly items, and today I'm taking on formula #2 using mostly items under $100, with the exception of some of the boots which are worth saving up for or waiting for a sale:
Skinny jeans + long sleeved T + scarf + tall boots
Sirenista*
Rock-n-Roller
The Ingenue
* If these fashion personas sound familiar, it's because I've borrowed them from the book, Hollywood Intuition: It's What Separates Fashion Victims from Fashion Victors
which I read at Target. Without buying. Shhh!
Are these looks you would wear?
Sirenista*
Rock-n-Roller
The Ingenue
* If these fashion personas sound familiar, it's because I've borrowed them from the book, Hollywood Intuition: It's What Separates Fashion Victims from Fashion Victors
which I read at Target. Without buying. Shhh! Are these looks you would wear?
i actually bought that target bag featured in the last set. i wound up buying it in black and purple and loved it. i gave in and bought the green but returned it because i really have no use for it lol
For gals like me who wear double-digit sizes (and I'm not even talking plus sizes here), skinny jeans are a real struggle.
I spent months trying on every pair of skinny jeans I could find and finally found only ONE pair that didn't make me look like a walking sausage -- and the legs STILL aren't slim to be tucked into tall boots.
In response to Nikki, I've had very good luck with the Old Navy skinny Jean line. They're affordable, have a bit of the stretch and run in larger sizes than other stores. As for tucking the skinnies inside my boots, well that's a struggle. Unless I'm wearing "slouchy" style boots or my Uggs, I can't squeeze my skinnies into anything else. I'm working on searching for the "perfect boot" to solve this dilemma. If I come across anything, I'll share here
http://youlookfab.com/2009/10/22/autumn-mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-2/
Nikki, you can absolutely wear this look at any size. It’s a question of finding the right cut of skinnies with the right fit of boot. It’s out there, I promise! Slouch boots paired with denim leggings are an excellent way of giving this formula a starting bash. If you like, the YLF forum will help you find items that fit. If you love the look, don’t give up yet
http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Stretch-Leggings-by-denim-24-7.aspx?PfId=104343&DeptId=20361&ProductTypeId=1
...tucked into these fab scrunched boots:
http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Step-up-Comfort-Jade-Wide-Calf-Boot.aspx?PfId=180855&DeptId=20361&ProductTypeId=1
...topped with a ruffle front long-sleeve tee like this one:
http://www.onestopplus.com/product.aspx?PfId=183546&DeptId=11544&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=I&pref=cs&pos=3&rec=Certona