these images may be from j.crew’s 2009 holiday catalog photographed way down south of the border in a very wintery chile, but for me the styling remains pretty timeless. i love the unexpected layering and colors — sequins, sweaters, lime green, pink, puffys and maybe best of all, paired with worn-in and faded denim. j.crew is pretty great that way — while... 
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i like getting dressed up — just not too dressed up. that’s why i love denim — you can take a sparkly top or a great blazer or both, throw them on with a pair of faded denim jeans and it turns out just right for my kind of dressed up. here’s some of my favorite holiday pieces dressed down with denim. clockwise, l to r: madewell sequin jacket; zara... 
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this post in partnership with ebay. since the moment i saw this look, i was smitten. there’s just something so interesting to me about the juxtaposition of the preppy, stripped menswear shirt, mixed with that sequin vest. the pants, while totally cool, i could never get away with, so i’d probably pair this layered look with jeans. but, hey that’s just me.... 
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imogene + willie is a denim company based out of a renovated old service station in Nashville, Tennessee that i’ve only recently discovered. they’ve just announced the launch of their Autumn 2012 women’s collection, and i am overall, well just quite smitten. the imogene + willie owners Matt and Carrie Eddmenson are extremely passionate about creating quality... 
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if i had my way, i’d wear jeans and slouchy stuff most of the time. i’m just that kind of girl. or, i’d wear tights and tunics ‘cuz i’m that girl too. i’ve never been one for super high heels, and tight fitting, clingy stuff – it’s just not me. even when i’m fancy, i’m still a little bit slouchy. here’s a look... 
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