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.
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
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