Wear Me Already: August 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Fall Must-Have: Corduroy Pants

I love leather pants but I've always had a thing for corduroy. Looking back on old pictures from when I was about 4, I used to be bothered by the fact that I always seemed to have on brown corduroy pants and I always wondered why my mom dressed me so much like a boy, especially when I didn't have any older brothers whose clothes would be passed down. Yet, throughout my life, I always had a pair of corduroy pants on hand in my closet. Always brown ones. I actually have a Guess pair that I haven't worn in a long time, so they will definitely go on my Wear Me Already list for fall. If I have to choose between leather pants and a new pair of corduroys for fall, I think it's going to be a tough decision. Hopefully I don't have to choose. Because I'm already having a hard time choosing which colour corduroys to buy. These definitely would not make me look like a boy.

High IQ Corduroys: anthropologie.com

Theory Flared Corduroy Pants:
bergdorfgoodman.com

Kimmie Curvy Bootcut With Contour
Waist: 7forallmankind.com

1266 Ali: jbrandjeans.com

Rag & Bone/JEAN Skinny
Corduroy Pants: shopbop.com

Corduroy Flare Jeans: vince.com

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Wear Me Already: Guess by Marciano Wedges - Days 2 & 3 + Nude Shoes

So my challenge was to wear these wedges I bought earlier this summer all week to make up for the fact that I didn't wear them all summer, not even once, until last week. You know how you wear a pair of shoes once or twice then need a break from them? Wearing these yesterday and today, I realized this is going to be the easiest challenge yet because not only are they really comfortable but I love wearing them. I love the buckles and the colour. Because they're nude, I look really, really tall. Well, taller than I would in any other colour. Then I got angry at myself for not wearing them all summer! At least I'm making up for it.

(First time I've worn this top too!)

Top: Zara; Pants: Jacob; Shoes: Guess by Marciano;
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Top: Jacob; Skirt: Zara; Shoes: Guess by Marciano;
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

I think I need to invest in more nude shoes. I mean, they make me look taller!

These have a bow at the back. Cute!

aldoshoes.com

A nude wedge for fall: must-have!

stevemadden.com

Alana Mesh Bootie: bebe.com

Starla Pump: Guess by Marciano

Michael Kors Odin Patent Flat:
michaelkors.com

Miu Miu Patent Platform Pump:
neimanmarcus.com

Monday, August 29, 2011

Fall Must-Have: Leather Pants/Leggings

Julia Roberts wore leather pants on David Letterman in 1998 and since then I've always wanted a pair. I have yet to own a pair. I used to have a pair of pleather pants from Le Chateau when I was in high school that I was obsessed with. I had a faux leather skirt from Tristan that I loved, but it no longer fit me so I recently sold it on eBay (I really tried squeezing myself into that one but I had to give up). I now only own a couple of leather jackets from Danier (one that is going to be on my Wear Me Already list for fall) so I think it's time for me to buy those leather pants once and for all. (Of course, with the money I make on eBay because that doesn't really count as spending money.)

Now which ones to buy...

danier.com

Coy Leather Front Legging: Guess by Marciano

Leather Trousers: mango.com

Leather Trousers: zara.com

Graham & Spencer Ponte-Back Leather
Leggings: neimanmarcus.com

Cropped - no hemming required for me!

Leather cropped moto pants: gapcanada.ca

Polyester and I do not mix but there's always the pleather option.

Faux leather trousers: hm.com

Zipper Wet Legging: bebe.com

Faux Leather Leggings: gapcanada.ca

Jean Faux-Leather Skinny Pants:
bcbg.com

Other options with the look of leather.

Superslim Jeans: mango.com

901 Coated Legging: jbrandjeans.com

Friday, August 26, 2011

Wear Me Already: Guess by Marciano Wedges

I sold my first and only pair of Christian Louboutin wedges on eBay this summer. It's really hard to talk about. I probably would've been wearing them every day but they just didn't fit properly and I thought they deserved a better home. (Maybe if I had started this challenge before I decided to sell them, I would've worn them more often or figured out some way to wear them.) When I sold them, I took the money and tried to fill the void immediately with these Guess by Marciano wedges. They're beige (they'll match everything!), they're wedges (so comfy!) and they fit perfectly (!) = I'll wear them every day! Or so I thought. Today is actually the first day I've worn them. Maybe I'm just having a hard time moving on. So my next challenge is to wear these wedges every day next week to help me get over those Christian Louboutins. Kinda like a new boyfriend would help you get over an ex. If only the Christian Louboutins would stop calling me.

Top: H&M; Pants: J Brand; Shoes: Guess by Marciano;
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Wear Me Already: Miss Sixty Wedges - Day 2 + Wedges for Fall

I thought I'd show my Miss Sixty orange wedges some love again. I probably would have paired this outfit with the same old white Guess wedges I wear every day, but that would be incredibly boring and incredibly...white. It's much more fun adding a touch of colour. Plus, I feel like a giant in these! (Actual height = approx. 5'2)

Top: Wilfred; Jeans: Guess by Marciano;
Shoes: Miss Sixty; Sunglasses: Juicy Couture

Even though I am going to be desperately hanging on to summer, I do love a fall shoe/boot. Not that I plan on buying any, of course.

Elizabeth and James Suede Open-Toe Wedge:
neimanmarcus.com

Jill Stuart Suede Platform Wedge
Loafers: shopbop.com

Oh, boy, I'm in love with these.

Yves Saint Laurent Patent Leather Wedge:
saks.com

Nope, definitely don't want these. Nope. Definitely not. Maybe...I'll just try them on.

Leopard wedges: aldoshoes.com

Even someone who used to run for her train in heels (which immediately stopped after I fell flat on my face onto slush, in front of a whole bunch of people, ruining my brand new white coat), I'm not quite sure how someone can walk in these without breaking an ankle. But either way, I think they're fierce!

Jeffrey Campbell Zip Wedge:
revolveclothing.com

I love a wedge bootie. And I only have one pair so technically...

Steve Madden Annnie Wedge Bootie:
nordstrom.com

Ash Folk Suede Shearling-Cuff Wedge
Ankle Boots: saks.com

I'm usually partial to black boots, although I do own a pair of brown boots, they have heels. I think these would fall under the "need" category then.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Lace-Up
Wedge Ankle Boots: saks.com

Oh, who am I kidding? I want them all.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Wear Me Already: Miss Sixty Wedges + Wedge Sandals

I have an obsession with wedges. I own 8 pairs of wedge sandals, 1 pair of wedge booties and a few pairs of wedge knee-high boots. I love the height of them (since I wasn't blessed with it) and yet they're super comfortable. I remember falling in love with these Miss Sixty orange wedges instantly and going on about how comfortable they were (they are!), but I could probably count on one hand how often I have worn these. I throw on the same pair of white Guess wedges almost every day. I know they match more but it's not that difficult to match these, so it was time to show them some love. I mean, I'm running out of time... I saw a woman wearing tights today. Tights!

Top: H&M; Skirt: Jacob; Shoes: Miss Sixty;
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

I couldn't stop thinking about these all summer and was waiting for them to go on sale (especially after what happened with my other CL wedges, which I don't want to talk about). Sadly when these finally went on sale, my size was gone. Which, I guess, is a good thing because obviously I'm not in need of anymore wedges.

Christian Louboutin Deroba Denim Wedge:
neimanmarcus.com (no longer avail.)

I was very close to purchasing these Gucci wedges, except the woman at Holt Renfrew was ignoring me! Too bad she didn't know who she was dealing with... someone who has a hard time saying no to a new pair of shoes. I hope she works on commission. Big mistake. Huge!

Gucci Charlotte Denim Espadrille:

bergdorfgoodman.com

Other wedges I was close to purchasing this summer that I talked myself out of buying...

Tory Burch Stretch Canvas Wedge
Espadrilles: saks.com

Dolce Vita Jade Suede Wedge Sandals:
saks.com

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Wear Me Already: Killah Polka Dot Skirt + Steve Madden Wedges

When I pulled out this Killah skirt that I haven't worn in a long time, I immediately thought of pairing it with this Talula polka dot top I bought earlier this summer at Aritzia. I put it on and thought it looked great together, but then I hesitated. Is it too much polka dot? If it comes in the form of a dress that's one thing, but putting something together yourself is another. I thought it either looked great, or people were going to look at me like I was crazy. Then I saw a picture of Elizabeth Banks last week wearing a mix of polka dots so I decided to just go for it, completing the outfit with a pair of Steve Madden wedges that used to be my go-to wedges (until my white Guess ones came into my life).