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Friday Favorites: Flannel Fashion

September 25, 2015

Hopefully you have been following all week as Kirsty and I have had fun styling plaid flannel shirts in some classic and some unexpected ways. To finish out our week of fall flannel, Friday Favorites is featuring…you guessed it, more plaid! But don’t be lured into thinking that this is as simple as a classic button-down shirt. Below you will find several of those; in addition to awesome outerwear, cozy over-sized scarfs, and lady-like skirts all constructed in soft material and lots of checks!

Rails (also above)

How great are these jeans? With flannel patches, they are a total 90’s throw-back!

Zara

Maison Scotch

Kate Spade

Thanks for following along with us this week. What are your favorite flannel pieces? What makes you mad for plaid?? (I couldn’t help it!)

Enjoy a terrific weekend! ~Jenn & Kirsty

Flannel Fashion Round-Up

September 24, 2015

Thursday’s roundup consists of two favorite outfits from the past year that are still making appearances.

Aside from being favorites, these outfits help to show the versatility of a great flannel shirt. Are you tired of hearing about flannels yet? They are just so good it’s hard to stop.

I can think of so many hashtags right now. But I won’t!

First up, grab a flannel and layer it tied around the waste. Let this be your true intention, it is perfectly fine never going around your shoulders. This is a great way if your feeling a little too exposed or need to add some definition to your waist, or interest to a great dress.

The trick to pulling this off is to keep the dress or top/bottom on the fitted side, otherwise you could end up looking sloppy.

dress – Monrow

shirt – Treasure & Bond, similar, similar

hat – Madewell

shoes – Splendid

sunglasses – Michael Kors, similar

bracelets – Guitar Strings, also available at Queen Anne Dispatch. Madewell. Gorjana.

Second. Sometimes I just don’t think about adding another layer to a layer, but I love the effect when I do take the extra second to pull it all together. Of course, this is often dictated by the state of organization my closet is in. Ugh.

Lightweight extra layers are kind of clutch during the fluctuating fall weather. There are so many great vests the season, a fur or denim vest was made for a flannel partner.

Best advice on layers, try it, and then take note. You don’t know what will work together until you try it on. Sometimes it’s surprising.

t-shirt – J.Crew Factory

flannel – Free People

vest – Sanctuary, similar {and seriously amazing}

jeans – 7 for all Mankind, Hautelook old

boots – Rag & Bone

lips – MAC in MAC Red

bracelets – Guitar Strings, also available at Queen Anne Dispatch. Madewell.

Spend some time playing dress-up. Invite your favorite, honest girlfriend over – think simon cowell not paula. Maybe bake some cookies and pop some bubbly. It’s a great way to spend an evening and boost your closet confidence.

We are all in this together.

xo,

Kirsty & Jenn.

Falling for Flannel

September 23, 2015

As promised, Kirsty has graciously agreed to share some plaid flannel inspiration. Mostly, she believes flannel is a good reason to love fall.

Well for part of the country at least, fall is slowly settling in, days are getting more crisp and nights are chilly, but the sun is still mostly shining. This is the time of year when you need sun screen and an umbrella, and maybe a scarf…and flip flops…

Honestly though, fall is my very favorite season, and albeit that I am totally freezing in this mild fall weather, I am excited to welcome back my autumn friends on a more regular basis. Really that whole conspiracy about your blood thinning, I believe it.

One of my favorite autumn pieces is flannel shirts. They are sort of perfect for fall.

Lightweight enough to layer under sweaters and jackets, yet warm enough to ward off the chill on their own. Awesome plaid color combinations and styles. Crazy comfortable, dare I say pajama level. Stylish with everything. Hello I have on metallic oxfords and I love the combo.

Billabong flannel shirt and skinny jeans

{outfit details} shirt: Billabong | jeans: Rag & Bone (old) | shoes: Matisse, similar | earrings: Lucia K. Jewelry this is Kirsty’s line | necklaces: Lucia K. Jewelry (available on request) | bracelet: Kendra Scott | rings: Gorjana

Check back tomorrow and the rest of the week, as Kirsty and I continue to share more flannel trends and styling ideas just in time for fall.

photos by Angie.

Thanks (always) for reading! ~Jenn & Kirsty

Outfits: 90’s Girl

January 15, 2015

Following my confessions regarding my sneaker collection, I thought I would share my go-to outfit of late and demonstrate how easy it is to pair sneakers with just about anything. Also, I have realized my love for 90’s fashion has hit an all time high (I’m pretty sure all of these elements would have been completely cool 20 years ago!) You can almost hear 4 Non Blondes playing in the background…anyone for a showing of “Reality Bites”??

I could just have easily worn any number of shoes with this outfit (booties or loafers would have looked great too). However, the sneakers lend a more laid-back vibe; effortlessly creating a casual, yet cool look. You will find me wearing this very outfit off-duty – playing with my kids or lunching with friends.

Stay tuned for “Friday Favorites” when I share my top 5 sneaker picks (my current “lust list”). As always, please leave a comment with any suggestion and feedback.

Thanks for reading! ~Jenn

Photo credit: John Lovin

Friday’s Favorites: Totally Plaid Out

August 29, 2014

Photo Credit: Rails

There is a special place in my heart for everything ’90’s – “Reality Bites”, Nirvana and Doc Martins are among the pop-culture icons of my youth. Lucky for me; slouchy jeans, overalls, and plaid (and even those Docs) are huge trends for fall. In particular, my love for plaid seems to be shared by the fashion world because the iconic print is currently gracing everything from hats to shirts, and from shoes to pants. With so much variation and many offerings, you can easily adorn yourself in a little (see the Rag & Bone jeans below) or as much as you like! Just remember to stay clear of pairing plaid with overalls and/or Timberland boots (and these are back too), unless you want to look like an urban woodsman!

Jeans: Rag & Bone
Shirt: Rails
Coat: Steve Madden
Sweater: The Kooples
Clutch: Pendleton

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Thanks for reading and happy weekend! ~Jenn