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by Jen on Monday, August 15, 2011


{photos by Mina Sadat of Faboulista}

Here are some better photos of what I wore to the Banana Republic Mad Men launch last Thursday. Though I admittedly don't know a lot about fashion from previous eras, I thought a pussybow blouse and pencil skirt was a little reminiscent of both Joan from the show and the office-friendly collection at the store. I also took the opportunity to wear a piece that was borrowed at the blogger swap last weekend: this gorgeous printed cardigan belonging to Cee. The quasi-rorschach / floral print is amazingly bold yet feminine, and I must admit that I wish I had it for myself!







Wearing: J. Crew cardigan (swapped with Cee!), thrifted blouse, self made skirt, vintage Bruno Magli pumps, MICHAEL Michael Kors bag

30 comments

This is really nice! I wish I would think of something like that when I go shopping or when I dress!

by Ms Bubu on August 15, 2011 at 3:02 AM. #

you always look so poised and decent...i like that....ohw i like the res skirt btw:)

by Tilly on August 15, 2011 at 3:09 AM. #

You are adorable, I love the pussybow blouse under the fun printed cardigan! Though pretty much no matter what you wear, my eyes keep going straight to that bag. It is perfect!! Completely swooning every time you wear it!

by Kate on August 15, 2011 at 4:40 AM. #

LOVE this!! :D You look amazing
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by Closet Fashionista on August 15, 2011 at 5:05 AM. #

I think you look perfect and you definitely dressed for the part! Love how high the high-waisted pencil skirt is. Your waist is soooooo tiny!:D And how did you do your hair? I need to see detail shots! :D

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by Kristy on August 15, 2011 at 6:59 AM. #

LOVE that blouse! - so elegant! and i love how you paired with that gorgeous briight red skirt :)

xo jeanette

www.simplychicforcheap.wordpress.com

by simplychicforcheap on August 15, 2011 at 7:14 AM. #

Oh you look so proper! I don't know much about different time periods myself, but regardless, you look absolutely darling :)!

P.S. I can't wait to see that lace shell on you ;)!

by Jess ♡ on August 15, 2011 at 7:46 AM. #

Wow you are such a stunner, everything is perfectly put together, that bright red skirt is gorgeous!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

by CessOviedo on August 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM. #

Again, such a beautiful look! So classic!

by Lindsay on August 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM. #

Wooow, it's so beautiful with the red skirt! Awesome! o: It pops! ♥

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by ♥ Natalie on August 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM. #

I think this was the perfect outfit for Banana Republic party, Jen! Love the contrast of black and white with the red.

xo, alison*elle

by alison*elle on August 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM. #

I love how you styled your black and white top with a bright red skirt! You look gorgeous!

by Marie a la Mode on August 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM. #

Such a chic outfit! You looked great that day: modern but still very much in the spirit of Mad men.

by lisa on August 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM. #

What a beautiful outfit! You channeled the Mad Men feel perfectly! I'm loving that red skirt on you and you're so crafty for making it!!

by kileen on August 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM. #

I LOVE your outfit in these pictures! The combination of the pussy bow blouse and the cardigan is perfect (I actually even thought it was just one top) :-)

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by Leonie on August 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM. #

i love your outfit! something i would totally wear myself :)

by jessica on August 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM. #

You never fail to look oh-so-chic, Jen! I love the highwaisted pencil skirt on you.. AND it's self made! I love it even more. :)

I've been debating forever to get this Michael Kors bags, it's totally affordable, but I just don't know yet. You wears quite frequently, you must love it, right?

Here's to a fab week, love!

xx Love & Aloha
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by sharon lei on August 15, 2011 at 4:56 PM. #

Sooo cute! I agree with you, that cardigan is pretty special and it looks spectacular with that red pencil skirt. Fabulous pairing!

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by Kristin on August 15, 2011 at 5:08 PM. #

I'm so glad to see that my cardigan is getting out and having fun, and I love the way you wore it. I never thought of tucking it into a high-waisted skirt, but it looks perfect! And those Bruno Magli pumps are absolutely immaculate, what a beautiful vintage find :)
xox,
Cee

by Cee on August 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM. #

i LOVE the black and white and red combo! and that RED is SOOO amazing! its such a perfect pop of colour.

xo danni

by hellodenj.com on August 15, 2011 at 5:55 PM. #

how lady-like! the bright pop of red really makes this outfit lovely...

with love,
guildedsecret

by guildedsecret. on August 15, 2011 at 7:37 PM. #

you look so cute and refined! i love how you styled your hair and the bright skirt to make it work for everyday or an exquisite brunch

angie of pandaphilia fashion

by Angie on August 15, 2011 at 8:10 PM. #

This is such a gorgeously feminine outfit! I love the idea of the cardigan buttoned up with a tie-neck blouse. And it looks like it was such a great event- the collection is just gorgeous! xx

by Louise (Fifth Sparrow) on August 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM. #

SO beautiful Jen! So elegant and chic, so you haha. Always so perfectly put together and every bit the lady.

Alex xoxo

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by Alexandra on August 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM. #

So elegant! Your smile is the topper..

by Canadianpetite on August 16, 2011 at 1:07 AM. #

Love this look, so chic-you look stunning! That red skirt is amazing and I love your heels, and the top is the perfect fit to the look, lovely!
xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

by Cara on August 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM. #

The texture and print of this outfit is so appealing, and definitely Mad Men-ish.

Bravo.

AND WHAT? you made that skirt?! TALENT!

xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

by thereafterish on August 17, 2011 at 7:36 AM. #

Absolutely love this look. The top is gorgeous, the red.. bold. Very elegant.

by StyleQuotient on August 19, 2011 at 1:09 AM. #

I love your style so much! I think I love every outfit you wear here in the blog ;)

YURI
http://twothousandthings.blogspot.com

by TigerLily on August 19, 2011 at 10:16 AM. #

oh Jen, i love how you've styled Cee's cardy! totally timeless look and completely appropriate for that swell time at the launch. i really like the way you smile when Mina's taken your photo. it's a bit different, like i can almost see the girlfriend connection from behind the lens. sweet indeed! adore the high-waist look and red is just the right amount of kick to compliment this flattering combo. xoox ♥

by Lynn {hearted girl} on August 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM. #

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