ODJ

blast from the past!! Inspired by the latest comeback (ala ’80s):

I just realized by posting these pics that I pose in the exact same way regardless of toting a bag or not! I love the hot animal print + big belt + leggings combo. Very ’80s!

ODJ:

necklace: vintage

earrings: made by my cousin! (not pictured)

yellow tank: BCBGMAXAZRIA

giraffe-print blazer: Max Mara

belt: Diesel

leggings: American Apparel

patent bow heels: Yves Saint Laurent

tote bag: Louis Vuitton

I’ve been sporting the leggings  A LOT lately; they’re so comfortable and versatile. I remember leggings used to be so “in” back in junior high… since then I refused to wear them, but they slowly crept back into my life. First as something I’d wear under shorts or skirts, but now as something I’d wear straight up as pants. Love them!!

Close up of the FIERCE YSL heels:

ODJ

Chilly day today. What’s going on with the weather lately? It’s JUNE for crying outloud!

white cut-out long sleeve t-shirt: Diesel

brown shimmer scarf: Urban Outfitters

animal print blazer: Max Mara

pink layered chiffon and silk skirt: BCBGMAXAZRIA

pink/red bow slingbacks: Lela Rose for Payless

paddington purse (not pictured): Chloe

Here’s a close-up of the Lela Rose for Payless slingbacks:

I absolutely LOVE the over-sized bow on these slingbacks! Lela Rose has some really cute styles for their Payless collection. They’re probably my favorite designer for the Payless designer line (I also like Abaete for Payless too). I usually shy away from cheap shoes, especially those made by Payless, Target, Walmart because they are so uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong; I love clothing and accessories from Walmart, etc. (esp. white tanks!) but shoes are almost always a NO because of the material they use…. it’s always coarse, hard, and there’s no way to “break them in.” This seems to be the trouble with the Abaete for Payless shoes. I bought a pair a few years ago… and they’re still tough to wear (and they’re flats)!

I’m very impressed with these Lela Rose slingbacks though; they’re wide enough to fit my big feet, and there is no cramping or skin irritation. I think Payless has upped their quality! Good to know, in this economy.