November 22, 2010

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Brooch Necklace






































On the right is a close-up of today's necklace. It's actually a brooch that I looped a chain through! Handy, huh? It's one of my favorite tricks. I also sported a brooch as a necklace here and here.

Also - this is my first time wearing ankle socks and bare legs, but I have to say I quite like it! I can't wait to hear your reactions, so let me know what you think in the comment section below.

Occasion: Work
Sweater: Gap, $20
Brooch (worn as necklace): $15
Belt: Limited, $15
Skirt: J.Crew, $45
Shoes: Frye (really old)

20 comments:

  1. Great idea with the brooch!

    I tried the socks/heels look last week after getting the latest JCrew magazine. I kind of liked it but my husband said that "North Carolina is ready for that look." haha! He's probably right.

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  2. I think the boots/sock look can be hard to pull off. It like it in magazines, but it's not my style. I think that's the thing with trends...it has to be your style!

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  3. i completely agree with Ashley. it's trendy, but i don't care for it.

    perhaps with a more feminine shoe. i've seen rihanna rock it with some pumps once and it was cute.

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  4. I so do not like the ankle socks/shoes/boots.....on anyone.

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  5. I like ankle socks with a little bit of a heel, like you did here. I just think its a little more feminine than when its a totally flat oxford or brogues shoe :)

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  6. Just say no to socks!

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  7. look nice!!!

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    www.ilovenystyle.blogspot.com

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  8. nay. not a fan. it looks way too thought out/trying too hard to be on trend. this is one of those trends you'll look back and laugh at.

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  9. I do like the broach necklace though!! great idea!!

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  10. Hello gorgeous! Cute outfit and I love your blog - consider me your newest follower x

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  11. I like the whole sock and heel trend. I did it myself last week.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  12. I love the outfit J, but not the shoes and socks. Maybe with a lighter shoe like the one you got recently from Forever 21... so there's not such a contrast of light sock and dark shoe. Not sure :(

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  13. i always love what you wear, but this one not so much...
    i agree maybe the socks with a girly flat or a more girl heel. but this is not working for me at all. no offense. i love what you do!

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  14. Jewelry is super fun! You get a huge mileage from it, with different styles :)

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  15. I could never *ever* wear socks and heels.....it would make my legs look super stumpy! haha But I gotta say, you can pull it off!! I actually really like that shoe in particular with socks. They're kinda retro, and very preppy all at the same time. Rock it girl!

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  16. the broach is cute but the socks must go! :)

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  17. Did you recently get this skirt at J Crew? I'm loving it and would love to find it!

    Kerri

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  18. Kerri, here is the link to the post when I bought this skirt. It was recent, but I'm not sure they have any left online:
    http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/2010/11/fabulous-finds_05.html

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