I've wanted to do a glasses #OOTD since my heart got slain by the bespectacled-and-gorgeous Kitty on the show "Boss." So when Warby Parker inspired me to feature some pairs from their 2016 Winter Collection, I was delighted!




I got the frames delivered to me with their 5 Day Home Try-On program. (Free shipping both ways! Woot!) I couldn't believe how fun and easy it was to order the frames from the site. If you let your child play with your phone, you may start getting glasses in the mail. For real... so easy a baby could do it!

Also, I think it's fantastic that Warby Parker is trying to combat the problem of insano-priced glasses whilst also giving a pair to someone in need for every pair that is purchased. Everybody wins, and everyone looks smashing, and everyone can see.

Alright let's get to the fash!
 







Next up is "Welty" in the color "Rose Fog." Kitty has some like these, so I was keen to try them, but maybe my pale face needs non-pale glasses. What do you think?


I think if you wear these and are pale like me, you need to really go heavy on the eye makeup so that something stands out behind the light frames.


The last pair for today is "Louise" in "Birch Tortoise." These seem like a more circular-lens version of the "Goodney." Very comfortable!



I think my favorite after all was "Goodney." Thank heavens for the Try On Program! You really don't know how the glasses look or feel until you wear them. I highly recommend maxing your your allotment of 5 pairs of glasses!

A few other fashion deets from today...

A vintage scarf from my grandmother in Japan.


What's better for the fall that that red sole? Nothing can compare to a pair of sweet Louboutins!



See you next time buds! I have a very different outfit to pair with my other Warby Parker glasses!









· COAT | Pinky & Dianne (buttonless version here)
· DRESS | Calvin Klein (similar here)
· SHOES | Christian Louboutin
· SCARF | Vintage from my grandmother
· EARRINGS | (similar here)

I love to find pieces that are versatile, so that I can wear them over and over again with nobody suspecting I only have like 4 summer shirts! I think this off-shoulder soft gray top from Gamiss is going to be one of my new faves.

You may be thinking: there's no way you could go an entire day without awkwardly tugging and pulling this delicately perched-on-the-shoulder type fit every 8 seconds so it doesn't fall off. But no! Behold! It actually magically stays in place all day. Plus, it's super flattering and comfy and soft. I didn't even expect that.

Today I've paired this wondrous shirt with a fluffy white skirt. Tomorrow I might pair it with high-waisted jeans or even overalls! (Figure of speech tomorrow of course... I promise I launder my clothes.)

This sweetly patterned purse is from Japan, and was a gift from one of my best friends. It's shockingly roomy and 100% magnif. (I paired it here with a very formal outfit.)


No crazy jewels today, just a single skinny gold bangle...


... Other than my earrings. I'm obsessed with this minimal style of earring these days. I have one pair in black, the other in gold. They go with absolutely anything from the most casual to the most formal. Adore.


Hope you like my choker. I made it form a bit of elastic, ehehe. Super easy and quick.

Yes I know, my hair isn't quite long enough for the puffy doughnut! ;( Maybe someday.


These sweet, simple sandals are also from Gamiss. I was really surprised with how puffy and comfortable they were. I'm going to a street fair tonight, and I plan to wear them and walk all over Norman. That's how confident I am in their comfort level!




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· SHIRT Try a black version here.
· SKIRT
· SHOES, also available in blue, purple, and apricot.
· BRACELET
· EARRINGS Try the silver version too, all handmade in Belgium!

Hi guys, today I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try some styles from Gamiss that I normally would not have picked out.

And here's what I discovered... blue x white x stripes x ruffle is my new fave thing, EV! I don't know why I never paid attention to this color and pattern combo before! I feel like it compliments my skintone very well.  >_<

I think that you should always pair a fluffy top with tighter skirt (or pants), so that it makes the top a feature and keeps you from looking unnecessarily fat.


This crazy cutout trumpet midi skirt is also from Gamiss. I love the way the wind caught the ruffles and made them flare out. I felt like an old-fashioned Barbie!



Lace-up heels is a trend I can't get enough of. Here are my old trusty ones from Go Jane... so comfortable and great quality at a great price. I'm going to always look to them for trendy footwear.


Who says you can't mix metals? I love the contrast between cool silver and warm rose gold! I'm also mixing similar colors. Do you like this cream clutch paired with my white skirt?


My awesome bowler hat is a #thriftscore from a used-clothing shop in Tokyo called Mode Off. I love the versatility of it (and the fact that I can wear it in summer without dying of heatstroke.) My sunnies are the same ones I wore in the last post, from Zero UV.


Check out Gamiss for more trendy, cool clothing at super affordable prices. They ship quite quickly, as well! See you later buds.



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· SHIRT Also obsessed with this brown version and this bell-sleeve version.
· SKIRT (sold out) Try a lace/sheer version here, a herringbone version here, and a non-trumpet midi version here.
· SHOES
· HAT Similar version here, dusty blue version here.
· SUNGLASSES
· CLUTCH (sold out) Similar version here.
· BRACELETS
· RING

Who says you can't wear black in summer? I'm in love with my recent find in a NYC Thrift shop. It's a vintage dress but I'm afraid the brand is a mystery as the tag has been cut out. The only thing I know is that it says "Made in New York." I'll take it!


The other news (for me) is that I now own these sweet Christian Louboutin pumps! They are a bit of an older style, but unfortunately I can hardly stand (much less walk) in the newest chicest "So Kate." So these will be a great way for me to practice and work up to a pair of So Kates.

And here's another new thing: this khaki Henri Bendel bag! I got it at Fashion Show in Las Vegas, always my favorite mall in town. I got it as a reward to myself for spending the last few weeks prior painting a mural in Newark Airport in New Jersey. It was hard work but worth it!


I'm very picky about sunglasses because I'm so sensitive about how they sit on my face! I'm also in love with Chloé ever since I saw my bestie wearing Chloé glasses! ;) So here is my newest acquisition. I like the visible, yet un-gaudy details on the sides.



This vintage dress will be worn for years to come. Next time I go to NYC, all the thrift shops in Manhattan are on my list to visit!

Hi friends,
I hope you're enjoying gorgeous weather and glorious sunshine! We haven't even had tornadoes yet, which is shocking in central Oklahoma. (We'll probably have one tomorrow just because I said that.) :O

Today I'm wearing this fun gray zip sweater with a humongous flaring puff collar. I got it in Japan this past October when I visited. As always, I packed too light and ended up freezing, so I "had to" buy something warm. It's now one of my official faves!



Here's my newest acquisition: this sweet little Michael Kors crossbody. I'm not that into MK, so I didn't intend to keep it long, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how sweet this little bag is. It's just the right size for my essential stuff, but small enough that I forget it's there. I'm also enamored of the angular, envelope-like shape.


As per usual, my essential rings set.



Hope all of you have a great weekend!

Julie

SHIRT | SKIRT | JACKET | SHOES | BAG | BARBELL BRACELET (bigger barbell version here, gold version here, rose gold here) | BOUND RING

Hello everyone!

Today I'm sporting this bright white pencil skirt and fluffy caramel crop sweater. Like I said last time, minimal colors are a shortcut to sophistication. It works for every area of life! Try it! Black x white x neutral = LIFE.


Both my sweater and chic envelope clutch are rentals from Le Tote. I'd like to add that Le Tote is also LIFE. Can you imagine having Christmas gifts for yourself every week or so? That's what Le Tote is. Treat yo self!


In my minimalism spree, I threw out all the accessories and jewelry that I felt ho-hum about. I have now worked hard to acquire just a few key pieces which I love aesthetically and functionally. Here, I'm wearing all my recent faves. (See my new favorite Korean jewels shop here!)

I'm also super pleased that open rings are all the rage these days. They ensure a perfect fit, without making it look like you used 25 cents at the gumball machine.

BARBELL BRACELET (bigger barbell version here, gold version here, rose gold here) | BOUND RING | OPEN CLOVER RING | BOUND CUFF BRACELET


I also got rid of all my earrings which either didn't have meaning, or I couldn't wear because of my severe metal allergies. This sweet minimalist pair I got via Etsy from a Belgian teacher who makes jewelry in her spare time. Isn't that an utterly lovely story? I feel like I don't need any other adornments for my ears besides this sleek pair. Amazingly, the metal is also ok for my sensitive ears.

Check out her store and grab an extremely reasonably-priced pair ($7 yo!) for yourself!



My power heels from last time are doing quite well. I did quite a bit of running for this photo shoot, so I feel like they past the initial test. Hopefully the leather will keep molding to my feet until they're utterly perfect for me.


Proof of the running...


I'm woefully pale in all these photos, but I decided this time to just embrace my skin color like everyone else is doing these days. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and in some countries people like pale skin the best. Everyone wants what they don't have, but I feel like part of growing up past the age of 30 has taught me to be grateful and thankful and to see the beauty in everything I've been given.

Have a fabulous rest of the week!









Julie

SWEATER | SKIRT | HEELS | CLUTCH | SUNGLASSES (sold out! Similar ones here and here) | EARRINGS

Here's my lazy-girl's secret shortcut to looking sophisticated: wear just one main color with an accent color (in my case, brown/gold/neutrals) and put on some power heels. Done!



Here is my shameless endorsement of the best coffee shop in town! I love Michelangelo's in Norman. Not only is it the most comfortable, inviting atmosphere, but the owners are just marvelous people as well. If you've never been there, skip to it! You'll thank me later.


I can't get enough of my favorite Kate Spade purse. It fits all my stuff whilst keeping its sleek flat shape.


Cole Haan sunnies with my minimalist temporary tattoo earrings again. Each pair stays on for about a week. Grab some for yourself here!



Here are my new classic leather pumps. I feel like my search for them has been a never-ending quest. Hopefully these are "the ones." Time will tell.


On another note, I took all the photos in this post by myself, with the self timer (no remote... just running back and forth like a maniac, in heels, in the alley)! You can see the tripod in my sunglasses photo... ^_^; It was a bit tricky to get the focus right, but I'm learning. I decided to give my poor husband a break from forced photography servitude... see the accurate video below (which he kindly sent me.) See you later buds!





BODYSUIT | PANTS | COAT (buttonless version here) | BAG | HEELS | SUNGLASSES | BELT