October 9, 2012

Bright at the Beach

gray J Crew cashmere blend sweater, Current/Elliott multi arrow stiletto jeans, J. Crew sweater, southern California style, Los Angeles fashion blog
Current/Elliott multi arrow stiletto jeans, J. Crew sweater, southern California style, Los Angeles fashion blog
Liz Claiborne crossbody green handbag
tan tassel western ankle boots, Forever 21 tasseled zip booties
J crew gray cashmere blend sweater, Current/Elliott multi arrow stiletto jeans, J. Crew sweater, southern California style, Los Angeles fashion blog

Ray-Bans, J. Crew sweater (similar), Current/Elliott jeans (in pink), Forever 21 necklace, Liz Claiborne handbag, and Forever 21 boots

This outfit has been lurking in draft mode for too long; it is actually from the end of August. If the summer of 2012 were to have a sartorial theme, for me it would clearly be printed denim. No surprises here. I find it both effortless and casual, all the while allowing me to make a style statement. 

The sweater, which looks more like a sweatshirt, is a find from the Men's department at J. Crew. Quick shopping disclosure: I occasionally shop in the Men's or Children's departments for basics, especially at Target and at thrift stores. It's a smart way to find items such as slouchy or high-waisted denim, oversized tees, or cozy sweaters. So tell me, do you do the same?

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23 comments:

Amanda {feast.fashion.faves} said...

I can't stop looking at your pants...
what great colors and print!! LOVE IT!!
and How you styled the entire look really made them POP!

<3Amanda
FFF

Roberto Fioravanti said...

Your pants are so cool!!!
i hope you visit my new post
xoxo
R

Closet Fashionista said...

That sweater looks so comfy!!! I do that too, though I rarely find anything in my size...so depressing
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

Pauline Lim said...

Love the sweater!

xx pauline
classycroissant.blogspot.com

dreamingincashmere said...

Those are the coolest pants!! I love the tribal vibe and the colors, so great!
xx, amy
www.dreamingincashmere.com

Arizka said...

Yes, to big grey sweaters and the mens section. Weirdly feel closer to wearing men's than women's daily- great minds think alike.
And yes! I went to Powell- the teeny version of it at least-(Ah-Mazing!), but still, I almost wanted to pull out my sleeping bag and camp out - and solestruck (I'm forever in love with that part of the city)
Have you been?

The Love Hanger said...

Those jeans are so fun! I'm loving the bright colors! And yes, the men's department is a great place to get basics. I have a few tanks from the men's dept and an awesome Mickey Mouse sweatshirt from the boy's. :) <3

toni

Chidiogo Maxwell said...

Your pants are fab!
The pattern is beautiful.

Mira said...

Awesome look. the pants are so cool <3

glamDevils

ACT said...

What a great outfit - I can see why you've been wanting to wear it! Those pants are so amazing.


xo Ashley
http://www.ashnfashn.com

Clara Turbay said...

love it, its a great blog.

Marella said...

You look amazing dear!

Cambria said...

Fantastic patterned pants...they really are so suited for the beach with those colours and the casual pattern. Love the loose sweater thing...one of my favourite go-to closet staples in these cooler months!

<3 Cambria
jupefashion.blogspot.com

Meredith said...

Awesome pants! And I really love them with the sweatshirt!
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com

DAILY DISGUISE said...

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Adela Sasu said...

How cool are those pants?! Love the whole look :)

xoxo, Adela
afashionistascorner.blogspot.com

Shannon said...

I love this look and it is so perfect for right now. You've definitely given me some inspiration! Those colorful pants are fantastic.

- Shannon
www.shannonsometimes.com

Erica Macaranas said...

you and your printed denim--i want to see a picture of your closet! i can only imagine all the patterns and colors that lie inside. ^_^

i don't usually think to look in the men's/children's section--how clever! although, i did find a silver bow sweater in target's kid's section a couple of years ago. i got it lol.

Ana said...

I love the pants and booties!!! last week I got me some printed pants, and now I see it look very good with that kind of boots!!!
xoxo
Ana
http://toptrendspain.blogspot.com.es/

Marsha C said...

Amazing pants and can't believe your boots are from forever21!!!!

http://styleofalondontallgirl.blogspot.com

Rebecca said...

Love how you mixed those pretty prints with a neutral gray sweater!!!

REBECCA
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

Michelle Jailine said...

i really love that sweater!

My Thrifty Chic said...

I am loving the ikat print! I need something ikat stat :D

http://www.mythriftychic.com/