Two for Tuesday: Madewell Cutoffs

One of my favorite items in my summer wardrobe is a pair of Madewell acid wash cutoffs.  They are distressed, just lose enough, and can be worn with anything.

Here are two examples of how I styled mine this week:

1.  Daytime Shopping

Dorfman Pacific Co. fedora, Madwell sunnies, F21 top, Target bag, Madewell cutoffs.
Doesn't get much easier than this:  no makeup, no jewelry, no shower?  No problem. 

2.  Beachside Dinner

Madewell sunnies (as headband), Shop Peppermint earrings, TJMaxx top,
JCrew belt, Beau ring, a million bracelets, Madewell cutoffs.

What's your favorite wear-with-anything summer staple?

xoxo

Jenny

   

Just In Case Summer Never Comes

If you are like me, you are dying to wear your summer wardrobe.  Unfortunately, Rochester weather is not cooperating.  Have no fear!  You can make your summer stuff work even when the temps are still a little chilly.

Think: cardis and tights!  Cardis and tights!  Cardis and tights!

I've been itching to wear this strapless Maple geo-printed silk dress that I got on sale at Anthropologie:

I decided to wear it to ROC the Runway, but that night it was 37 and sleeting.  Boo!  Have no fear!  Some tights and a cardi and I was good to go!

Dress:  Anthropolgie (Maple Silken Stiches), Tights:  DKNY,
Cardigan:  ESPRIT, Shoes:  Poetic License via Lilipad Creations,
Vintage bag and necklace

Try to ignore the child in the background...

My son, Colten sabotages the photo shoot.
Two years old and he's already shirtless and sagging his pants... great.
But that's a topic for another day!

This whole cardi/tights mantra works with shorts too.  (This was very popular last fall).  I haven't tried it out yet, but if this weather sticks I might have to!  Its a great versatile look that can be dressed up or down.

Casual

Nicole Richie
(Flats or boots would work here too)

Dressy

Jessica Alba

So remember, summer doesn't have to wait even if the temperatures outside beg to differ.  

Just Say "No"

Apparently jumpsuits are "in."  Seriously?  Who makes these rules?  It's hard to find an item of clothing more universally unflattering than a jumpsuit.  Yet, they are everywhere.  Being promoted as on-trend, fashionable clothing, and the perfect addition to your spring and summer wardrobe.  Do not be fooled. Unless you are a toddler, you should never, under any circumstances, wear pants that are attached to your shirt.  Please.  Don't do it.  Just say "no."  I beg of you.

If  Kim Kardashian and Heidi Klum (both gorgeous) can't pull it off, neither can you.

Nothing like adding girth to your hips and thighs.

This would be bad without the turtle neck - but that just throws it over the edge.

Oh and while we are on the topic of saying "no,"  why don't you say "no" to those shorty shorts that are everywhere.

She has a great body - I just don't need to see this much of it.

I have underwear bigger than most of the shorts in the mall.  I have no desire to see your butt cheeks, camel toe, or cellulite, so please cover up for the love of God (just not with a jumpsuit).

Thanks!