Elevating Casual

by Jen on Monday, February 4, 2013


While I feel that it's pretty straight forward to look put together when a pair of heels are thrown into the mix, lately I've been leaning towards casual comfort. It's admittedly been a challenge to feel stylish when dressed in an ultra laid-back look, but I think that pieces like this new vest I found on clearance are key: it has a great silhouette, is cut at the right place, and is armed with lots of little details that draw the eye in for a closer look.
Wearing: J.Crew turtleneck and bracelet, Maison Martin Margiela for H&M vest, T.Babaton trousers, Browns loafers, Artessorio bag, BCBGMAXAZRIA necklace (old), Joe Fresh beanie

21 comments

Love this! Your necklace is stunning~

The Occasional Indulgence

by Naomi on February 4, 2013 at 6:42 AM. #

What a chic outfit! I totally agree, it's been challenging for me to find casual outfits that are weather appropriate but I still feel pulled together in. You seriously look gorgeous in this.

xo Jenny
www.crazystylelove.com

by Crazy Style Love on February 4, 2013 at 6:42 AM. #

love your vest!



xoxo from rome
K.
kcomekarolina.com

by kcomekarolina on February 4, 2013 at 6:46 AM. #

Love that vest. Such an easy way to dress up a casual outfit!

Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

by Hannah on February 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM. #

You look great, you sure know how to make a casual outfit look amazing.

by RoselyC on February 4, 2013 at 8:24 AM. #

Such great pieces in this post! You look adorable in that hat!

by Caroline on February 4, 2013 at 9:02 AM. #

Nice vest! That hat is adorable too.

www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com

by Jen on February 4, 2013 at 9:36 AM. #

Oh Jen, you're a girl after my own heart in this one! Turtleneck and plenty of gold! I love it! The vest is stunning and is just so flattering on you! It really pulls this outfit together! The hat is also super adorable! xo!

by Kate on February 4, 2013 at 9:54 AM. #

Lucky you, finding a Margiela x H&M vest on clearance!

by Lisa on February 4, 2013 at 10:23 AM. #

You look amazing in this outfit!! So pretty!! You make casual look very elegant!

-Stephanie
@LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

by Stephanie Lam on February 4, 2013 at 11:04 AM. #

I think you pulled off the casual laid-back style very well while still being stylish. Great find on the vest, btw. :)

fauxionista.com

by Faux ionista on February 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM. #

This is definitely casual done right! I love your necklace and those cute brown loafers!

by Rebecca Jane on February 4, 2013 at 11:52 AM. #

casual comfort for the win! I love, love, LOVE your necklace. It's so big and glamerous, but not in a in your face kind of way(if that makes sense lol). Regardless, I love it :)
~Andrea
www.wearitbetter.com

by andrea spanik on February 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM. #

Even your casual outfits are always refined and thoughtfully put together. I can't believe you found that MMM for H&M vest on clearance, what a great find!

Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

by Marisa on February 4, 2013 at 10:11 PM. #

I just came across your blog and wanted to say you've got great style!!! Love your outfit and that necklace is gorge!!!

I just came back from Vancouver where i spent my christmas there, and it was my first time ever to Canada,i totally loved it!

Will definitely be checking your blog again:D

Cinz
http://cinzee.wordpress.com

by cinzee on February 4, 2013 at 11:58 PM. #

Such a cute look. You look very warm & cozy!

www.petitestyleonline.com

by Carol Li on February 5, 2013 at 9:03 AM. #

Amazing necklace!
- Charlotte
http://fashiongirl134.blogspot.com

by Charlotte on February 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM. #

So chic! Your necklace it fantastic!

Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

by Petite Adventures on February 5, 2013 at 3:00 PM. #

LOVE LVOE LOVE. I love that you do a variation on a theme for your particular style set for the season. I love the textures and the silhouettes you always put together for yourself.

Really gorgeous. Of course, your smile takes everything up a notch.

And I'd steal that necklace off your body if I ever meet you and you're wearing it. ^_^ j/k (sorta! :P)

Love + aloha,
Mae Xx // thereafterish.com

by thereafterish.com on February 5, 2013 at 5:39 PM. #

Love the vest! Looks so good paired with the beanie! <3
Xx
Rhea
http://fuss.co.in

by Rhea on February 5, 2013 at 5:54 PM. #

great look - the vest defines your waistline really well :)

by jodi on February 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM. #

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