April 10, 2012

Today's Everyday Fashion: Round 2














































Well guys, I made it into the top 2 in the Lauren Conrad blogging contest! I wanted to share the outfits I came up with because white jeans might be my favorite staple ever, and for this challenge I had to use the same three items (jeans, shirt and bracelet) in a look for shopping (left) and a girl's night out (right). I think it's fun to see how much of a difference shoes and accessories can make in an outfit - I'm boho on the left, and Miami chic on the right! Which one is more your style? (Also - this is the last round, so if you have a chance please go here to vote and/or comment. I"ll be very excited if I win so I can give the $500 Kohl's gift card to you guys!)

ps. Tomorrow night (Wed, April 11th) I'm having a gently-used-clothes-from-my-closet sale on Facebook, just like I used to! Pictures will be posted at 8pm EST, 40 items, sizes 0-4, shoes size 10. See ya there!

White jeans: LC Lauren Conrad, $39 (borrowed)
Shirt: LC Lauren Conrad, $30 (borrowed)
Right bracelet: LC Lauren Conrad (borrowed)

Vest left: Forever 21, $22 (similar)
Belt left: Abercrombie, old (similar)
Necklace left: My Stella & Dot website, $98
Shoes left: Undercover c/o Chinese Laundry
Purse left: Juicy Couture/Neiman Marcus Last Call, $115
Jacket right: Express c/o MJR Sales, $15
Belt right: Gap, $10 (similar)
Necklace right: c/o Colorblockshop, $36
Shoes right: Michael Antonio, $48
Purse right: Juicy Couture from TJ Maxx, $69






























1. Michael Antonio shoes, $48, 2. Colorblockshop necklace, $36 3. ASOS belt, $10.74
1. Stella & Dot necklace, $98 2. Gap vest, $44.95 3. Express belt, $39.90

41 comments:

  1. Wow, really cute!  I actually can't decide, I like both of those looks a lot!  I can't believe how different they look!

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  2. I voted for you but didn't comment on Lauren's thing

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  3. Love the touches of neon - definitely a winner in my book! :)

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  4. I hope you win, J! I've been voting for you throughout this contest. I think your looks are the most wearable for a greater number women.

    Out of these, the first outfit is something I can see myself wearing, mostly because I'm a huge fan of fringe. lol.

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  5. Loving the Miami Chic look.

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  6. I like them both although I don’t think the bracelet(s) works with the boho outfit. Very fun and both are cute.  Hope you win.

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  7.  Thank you so much for all your voting Ashley! I super-appreciate it. :-)

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  8. Thank you Megan! :-)

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  9. Both the looks turned out so amazing, love. You look stunning. Best of luck. 

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  10. Hi J! I've been following your blog for awhile but this is my first comment :) Honsetly both looks are great but I must say neon intimidates me a little.  I voted for you - I just wanted to say that I appreciate how relatable your blog is and how you make me want to try looks that might be a little out of my comfort zone.  I love that you keep it real and aren't out doing pro-style photo shoots to showcase the outfits you feature on your blog. Thanks for your amazing inspiration!  

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  11. Allison, you just made my day! Thank you so much for saying hi and for the feedback! :-)

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  12. I am so excited for you!! 

    Love the two different looks. 

    Cheers.

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  13. LOVE the both, but the outfit on the left is just to die for--so effortless and comfy!  I need some white jeans  ASAP.  :)  

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  14. --them both-- ha!  I always mess something up in my posts.  :) 

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  15. voted for you!! love so many of your outfits. I actually print them out and take them shopping with me! ha :) have a wonderful day

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  16. jennifoundinmyclosetApril 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Congrats to you on making it so far in the contest!  No surprise though...you have great style!  I like the look on the right best...the fun red pop in the shoes with the neon necklace paired with that jacket look great!

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  17. Love them both, but the one that is more my style is the boho look.  I already voted for you a while back.  Can we vote a 2nd time?  You should definitely be the winner of this contest!  Love your blog!  Love the outfits you put together - always very inspirational, and very much "do-able".  And like many others have said, you have helped me try out new things, and with confidence!  That's huge! 

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  18. I like the chic one! good luck in the contest!
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  19. Voted for you yesterday on the LC page! ;) Hope you win you always look amazing J!  http://www.fashionatabargain.blogspot.com/

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  20. Suzie, yes you can vote as many times as you would like! Thanks so much for voting, you are so sweet!

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  21. So sweet, thank you!!

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  22. Hey J-
    I've been following your blog for a while.  I'm a fellow KU grad!  Thanks for all of the great outfit ideas!  I've definitely had friends compliment me on how I put myself together after I started reading your blog.  I'll vote for you as many times as I can!  Good luck!

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  23. Congrats on making it to the top 2!  I really like both these outfits, but I'd probably be more likely to wear the one on the right - the color you've added with the accessories and shoes is so fun!  Best of luck. :)

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  24. Congrats on making it to top 2. I just voted for you!

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  25. I just voted for you!! I think you did an awesome job with this challenge-- that is definitely a great day-to-night look!

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  26. I love your outfits and I've been voting for you. Hope you win it all!

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  27. Love the look on the right!
    Niki
    www.fashionatforty.blogspot.com

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  28. I keep on voting for you, best of luck in the final stretch, J! I think the first look is more my style, I love neon but I always gravitate towards the neutrals in my closet.

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  29. Just voted! Love both looks! I especially love how different they look when you changed the accessories! Good luck!

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  30. I love white jeans and think that everyone should own a couple of pairs. I really like both of these looks and now I have some really great ideas! Thanks for sharing and good luck!

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  31. Really like both looks! I adore the blazer and neon accessories in the second look very much :)

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  32. I voted for you. Good luck J!!

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  33. is it safe to wear white denim in the northeast yet?!

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  34. J, I love your blog and I love the boho look!! I already voted (several times) in this round and the previous round. I was never a big fan of fringe, but your boho look makes it feel very cool and modern! Love it! Congrats for making it so far!! I look forward to reading your blog every day and really hope you win the contest.
     

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  35. You are so sweet, thank you! I never used to be much of a fan of the boho trend, but lately I'm loving it more and more! It's fun to try. :-)

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  36. I say go for it! It's all about how you style it. I used to wear white jeans in Boston during the winter with knee high boots and a wool coat. :-)

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  37. Rock Chalk Fatima! :-) Thanks for saying hi and for all your votes, I appreciate it!

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  38. I simply love how you've VERY SLIGHTLY  C.U.F.F.E.D.  your white jeans in *both* your gorgeously-styled outfits, (Above)!!    I realize it's such a small, UNobvious thing to do............ (and both outfits would've still looked great with-or-without cuffing your white jeans!!)............ but it just (to me) seems to indicate how much *care* you've taken, J., in styling your two~~(very wearable, "non-costumey," and very different in "feel"/vibe!!)~~outfits............ i.e., FROM, on the Left, the top-of-your-braided-hair............ down TO your pretty-pink-polished-toes............ and FROM, on the Right, the "sparkle* of your sequined-jacket-and-faceted-necklace............ down TO the *shine* of your patent-covered-feet!!By the way, even though............ *I* know............ and *you* know............ and all of *your Readers* know, (haha!!)............ that your two outfits here are, of course, very purposely-styled, I decided to ask my (just a regular "guy's-guy") husband for HIS Just-A-Regular-Guy's-Guy Opinion about your two outfits.    He said this:  "They look like something that girls J.'s age would normally wear;  and they also don't look like they've been put together 'just for' the camera."    Soooo, that's (only) one GUY'S-GUY perspective for ya, J.!!    Which probably then means that I'd better think about just stickin' TO............ 4 3⁄4-inch heels with a 7⁄8-inch hidden platform, (or *lower*!!)............ INSTEAD OF 6-inch stiletto heels with a 2-inch hidden platform, (haha)!!

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  39. I wish I could pull off a pair of white jeans! :(  I love the way they look on you!!!!
    I feel like lighter color jeans make me look shorter and
    "stumpier"...but my disclaimer is I am SUPER self conscious of my
    height...I hate being this short and think that I cannot pull off any of
    these looks.  Any suggestions on outfits that may "lenghthen" me a
    bit??  

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  40. Rachel, have you tried wearing nude shoes yet? They can do wonders for making your legs look longer, especially if they are a similar shade to your skin tone. A shoe like that with a skirt just above your knee will make your legs look a mile long! I also think white jeans could make you look taller - just make sure they fit well (are "slim" but not super tight of course), and while mine are cropped, I might go for a longer length for you (you an always roll them up) and then some nude pumps or wedges. I hope this helps! :-)

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