Showing posts with label Kenneth Cole New York. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kenneth Cole New York. Show all posts

Monday, April 7, 2014

A Midi and A Moto

I've never been able to figure out how the girls on Pinterest are able to pair a midi, a moto and a pair of ankle boots without looking both stumpy and wide.  Of course, not knowing how to do something doesn't stop me from trying.  Case in point:




I'm fairly certain it has something to do with the ratio of shaft height to heel height on the boots.  Also probably a factor is the length of the dress in relation to the boots.  But, I have no idea what those ratios should be.  That being said, I do think this is probably my most successful attempt at the look:

Dress: c/o MarketPlace: Handwork of India   Jacket: Kenneth Cole NY   Boots: Splendid


And to be honest, what I think makes it successful, if, indeed it is, is the dress.  This dress is beautiful.  It's the perfect color and the print is gorgeous:


It's part of the MarketPlace: Handwork of India Spring Collection and I love it.  I love the fit and I love that it's actually a midi, even on my tall self.  I was actually concerned that it wouldn't be, but I think the length is perfect.  And, of course, like all MarketPlace items, it is hand-printed, hand-embroidered and its manufacturing helps provide jobs and training to female artisans in India.

So, yeah, I'm honestly not sure I'm pulling off a midi and a moto; all I'm really sure about is that I will be wearing the heck out of this dress from here until next fall.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey


Get the Look
MarketPlace: Handwork of India "Malwa" dress
Similar mixed media moto (here or here)
Splendid ankle boots


Monday, March 3, 2014

Winter Brights

The best part about wearing brights for winter is that you can wear them towards the end of winter and everyone will tell you that you look "spring-like" but you'll still be warm!  This dress is great for that:


Dress: thrifted  Jacket: Nordstrom  Belt: Thrifted  Boots: Zappos  Scarf: LOFT


It's also great for catching the wind:


Unfortunately that wind was cold, but I still kind of like the skirt belled out like that.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Shop the Look
Similar hot pink dress
Kenneth Cole New York jacket
MICHAEL Michael Kors boots
Similar scarf