Jean Obsession: Mother

Taking pictures of yourself has to be the most awkward action on the planet. I do not have an in-house photographer to help me out and if you saw the make-shift tripod I set up you would think I was four. Plus, smiling into a camera and trying to pose in a flattering way just feels strange and a bit creepy when you are alone. 

Regardless of all that, I took my best crack at it. Let's just say that they are not the best, but they will show you the new jeans that I may never take off my body. I was sent these from my extremely fashion savvy friend, Lacey, who works at Elyse Walker in Pacific Palisades, CA. (BTW, they are having a huge sale with most 50% off!) Although I have never been to the actual store, you can find me often browsing the ridiculously well stocked website. 

Tank: J. Crew, Bra: Top Secret, Jeans: Mother, Necklace& Bracelets: vintage, Shoes: Fendi

These jeans are so soft, lightweight, and have the perfect stretch to them. The lighter wash is not something that usually flatters, but the strategic distress leans the leg out. We have been seeing so much of this extra flared leg and paired with a gauzy tank or breezy silk blouse, you will be channeling Ali McGraw in no time.

Mother makes a variety of washes and cuts. This particular style is sold out at Elyse Walker, but they have others to choose from. The above are called The Wilder in Adios to My Old Life wash. Love that. You can find them here.

Need to work on my photographer skills, pronto.

xo
Erin 

You're Invited

So somehow my invitation to the royal wedding was lost in the mail. I am not sure how this happened, but I am sure it will arrive any minute now. So in the case it shows up, I wanted to be prepared with something fab to wear. I did a little research to see what one wears to such an event and found that long is almost mandatory, you must have on a curtsy appropriate dress for when you address the Queen, and you better bring it. The crowd will be posh, sophisticated, and classy. Slits up the thigh, cleavage, or back bearing dresses would be frowned upon, so leave the BeBe at home. The looks I put together are all very different, but I would sport any of them come this weekend.

Dresses from Net-A-Porter.com, Shoes from Barneys.com and ElyseWalker.com, Clutches from Barneys.com and NiemanMarcus.com

All of the dresses have some drape and an ease to them. The last thing you want to be doing in the presence of royalty is look like you are trying too hard. And because this is a wedding I wanted to make sure they all had a bit of romance to them, but a touch of edge in the accessories to chic it up a bit.

I included one of Kate's favorite designers, Issa, as I know that wearing it will make us fast friends. We will strike up a conversation about our love for comfortable, figure friendly fashion, and before I know it she will be inviting me to Anglesey for a weekend in the country with her and Wills.

Well, at least that is how I imagine it. Until that happens, I will be setting my alarm to watch with the rest of the world.

Which of these looks would you be wearing?

Cheerio!
xo
Erin