TWEED AND TOILE

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

J Crew Prince of Wales Schoolboy Blazer Three Ways

Perfect for fall, is J Crew's prince of wales schoolboy blazer. I mean, who doesn't love a J Crew blazer?! and this one is perfect in a fall-ready neutral plaid accented by crested gold buttons.

Here are just a few ways to sport this lovely blazer:

Work

J Crew Factory Prince of Wales Blazer

J Crew Tippi in Navy

J Crew Factory Perfect Shirt in White

J Crew Half Pave Necklace

J Crew Cord Pencil Skirt

Tory Burch Greta Wedges

Polished Casual

American Eagle Jeggings

J Crew Tweed Bow Flats

Play

J Crew Shoe Tee

J Crew Long Sleeve Tee in White

J Crew Calf Hair Ballet Flats

It's Wednesday...and I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy for WIWW.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

OOTD 10/16/2012 - TWEEDle-e-dee

J Crew Tippi in Succulent Green

J Crew Factory Perfect Shirt in White

J Crew Oona Tweed Pencil Skirt

J Crew Twisted Pearl Hammock Necklace

Ann Taylor Loft Heels

You know I love tweed, thus the name of the blog! This is a great, classic tweed skirt from none-other-than, J Crew. It is the Oona wool tweed pencil skirt from Fall 2009...still love it!

You might remember, a couple of weeks ago, we went to visit our son at school for parent's weekend. His university is nestled into the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, which makes for a beautiful backdrop. Here are just a few of the pics I took with my handsome son.

Monday, October 15, 2012

OOTD 10/15/2012 - Coco

J Crew Factory Tipped Professor Blazer

J Crew Embroidered Flowers Tee

Ann Taylor Loft Herringbone Trouser

J Crew Factory Twisted Pearl Hammock Necklace

J Crew Black Patent Mary Jane Pumps

Coco Chanel said, "Why wear one string of pearls when you can wear two?!" I agree...I love this multi-strand pearl necklace from J Crew. It instantly adds polish to any outfit, no matter if its a little black dress or your favorite tee.

Hopefully today, you find the pics are improved over those in the past. I got my new i-phone this weekend...Yay! Now, I just have to learn how to use it! :o)

Also, I thought I'd share just a few of the pictures that I took around the house this weekend...they have been doctored with my new play toy, Instagram.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Get the Perfect Ladylike Look for Your Next Special Occasion...

...with Four Simple and Stylish Wardrobe Additions
Today, I am super excited and honored to host Brooke from Belts and Bangles. She has a sure fire way to take your look from frump to fab for your next special occasion. So without further aideau, take it away Brooke....

Got a special occasion coming up, but panicking because you think you have nothing to wear? Never fear! If your closet is dated and you haven't worn anything but track suits and Uggs for the past week, you can still find the perfect outfit for a nice evening out by picking up a few crucial pieces for your wardrobe to really make an impression. To get a good idea of where to start, consider the following four essential clothing items and accessories to have you looking like a lady in no time.

1. Polish Off With Pearls

Every girl should own at least one pearl jewelry item, whether it's a necklace, bracelet, earrings or what have you. These classy and classic pieces match pretty much anything, and are perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and femininity to both casual and dressy outfits. Authentic pearls may run a little high for budgeting fashionistas, but you can easily achieve this look for less at affordable and high-quality accessory stores like Claire's.

2. High Class Calls for High Heels

Flats can certainly be classy, but a special evening out requires extra special footwear. There's something about high heels that just adds a higher level of sophistication to your outfit and makes you feel more elegant and refined. For fancy dinners with family and friends, it's usually best to choose a style with a modest closed--or mostly covered--toe. However, on a date, shoot for an open toe with a little platform for an extra figure-flattering boost that your special someone is sure to notice.

3. It's In the Bag

I'm a firm believer that every fashionista should own at least one black, one brown and one white purse for fashion emergencies, since at least one of these three colors is pretty much guaranteed to match whatever you have on. If you've got a nice bag in these three colors, you're probably safe just reaching for the one that most closely matches your outfit. However, as a general rule of thumb, smaller purses are ideal for special evenings out. In fact, colorful, sparkly and/or chic clutches would be ideal for keeping your essential items on hand without adding a lot of bulk to your look.

4. Dress for the Occasion

Simply put: if you want to look dressy, wear a dress. You may be able to get by with a chic pantsuit at the office, but when you're going out for a special occasion, dresses and skirts are the only ways to go. You can never go wrong with a little black dress, which is an especially good choice if your clothing collection is limited. Pretty much everything works with a little black dress, so feel free to put on your favorite heels and load up with shiny accessories to make heads turn from the moment you walk in the room.

Whether you have a closet that's full of designers or a small dresser drawer with just a few discounted pieces, it's natural to feel like you have nothing to wear on the day of a special event. Fortunately, you don't have to resort to desperate measures when you come prepared with a plan for what to wear and how to wear it. The four items above should help you gain more direction in your quest for the perfect outfit, so you can spend less time stressing over what to wear and more time getting excited for the fun you'll have at this special event.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Fall Layers

J Crew Factory Merino Wool Charley in Leopard

J Crew Factory Perfect Shirt in White

J Crew Corduroy Pencil Skirt

J Crew Wool Flannel and Tortoise Link Pumps

Fall is my favorite time of year...I love the rich colors and spicy scents! and being the J Crew junkie that I am, I also love to layer, which is perfect for fall's cooler temps.

I'm also linking up with the Pleated Poppy today for WIWW.

Happy Hump Day!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Fall Welcomes Warm Jade

I was on a major green kick this past spring and summer and purchased both the cafe capri and the cotton double serge pencil skirt in warm jade.

Since summer is officially over (our highs the last few days have been in the 40s and 50s), I'm looking for ways to incorporate my green into my fall wardrobe. I love it when I can turn an item into a three season workhorse.

J Crew Dream Turtleneck in Nordic Blue - Size S

J Crew Cotton Double Serge Pencil Skirt in Warm Jade - Size 4

J Crew Crystal Snowball Necklace

J Crew Serengeti Peep-Toe Pumps

J Crew Schoolboy Blazer in Navy - Size 4

J Crew Factory Perfect Shirt in Blue Stripe - Size S

J Crew Cafe Capri in Warm Jade - Size 2

J Crew Classic Half Pave Necklace

J Crew Calf Hair Mary Jane Pumps

Friday, October 5, 2012

A Week In Review

The bottom has fallen out at work with quarter end reporting, so that has left me little time for anything else. Hopefully, next week some normalcy will resume. (fingers crossed) In the meantime, here's what I've been wearing this week.

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