I've been wearing mens button ups all Summer long and I'm noticing that I've been styling them more and more loosely, open and wrinkled.
I'm just obsessed with that comfy, effortless, messy-chic look!
7.28.2014
5.08.2014
At The Beach In a Button Up
Button ups are so versatile. I feel like they can be worn for every occasion of life. I especially love mens button ups as they're extra spacious and slouchy looking.
mens shirt: Faconable / bikini top: Target / necklaces: Philippines / shorts: Santee Alley
I've been wearing a lot of button ups lately. Like everyday. In fact, the other morning when Theo got an invite to go surfing, while still in bed, I looked down at what I was wearing and said,
"Okay, let me just put on some shorts and I'll be ready..."
Some days I have no interest in dressing. On those days, I am thankful to have a button up to fall back on. Even if I've slept in it the night before :)
It was pure coincidence that I went to the beach and wore a bikini top that day under my button up. I, in fact just didn't have a bra to wear and got creative. Including adding some rustic, boyish charm with Theo's leather and bone necklaces. And also his belt.
wedges: Et Fiancees
I slipped on my comfy grey wool Toms but I did have some forethought enough to pack some wedges to wear to lunch later though!
Check out what other peices I've worn with these Summertime wedge sandals:
Just a casual outfit I pulled together to get out the door.
I find the best outfits are the ones you don't even think about.
4.18.2012
The Boyfriend Look
And I'm talking about the "boyfriend" look, not the androgynes, collegiate hybrid that follows close behind.
For years, I've been on the sidelines watching the "boyfriend" trend countlessly re-emerge into the spotlight and show its sexy self - and each time, with a small update in lines, color or styling. As it's made it's way down the runway at least once a year in it's usual suspects: oversize cardi, loose rolled denim and a pair of scuffed brogues, why would I not want to try that? A girl in boy's clothing is just so damn attractive. But then in the privacy of my home, trying out those sexy masculine lines for myself, the I-stole-this-from-my-boyfriend-isn't-it-cute look doesn't tend to translate attractively on this lil frame of mine. Humph!
Buuut as I was browsing through the AllSaints website the other day thinking my thoughts and daydreaming of dressing my unborn child in AllSaints Kids, I realized, just because menswear lines don't do my body good doesn't mean I can't replicate the "boy" look using my own pieces built for tiny girls from my Tiny Closet!
And so I did.
brogues: CMG / denim: AllSaints Mens / top: James Perse / tie: vintage Gucci / outerwear: Muuba / hat: Philippines / bag: Dooney & Bourke
Okay, so I cheated a little and did actually end up borrowing Theo's jeans...and his tie. But I made this boy look fit for the girls!
By the way, the leather jacket in this spread I purchased with the generous gift certificate I won from Beso.com. I got this sumptuous item from Yoox.com during their Winter sale and love love LOVE it. The graphite color goes with everything, it's tailored beautifully and the zipper additions give it the grit and edge I like in the "urban, leather jacket" look.
And if you think the jacket is where it ended, we've only just begun. Keep visiting for more items I got for free from Yoox!
So did I pull it off? Are you feeling my boyish charm?
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