Thursday, January 20, 2011

Daily MelWear: Satin and Lace

Typically I'm a skinny jeans kind of girl. However, here's a secret: I only own one pair of skinny jeans. And I wore those on Monday. And I haven't done laundry yet. So trouser jeans, it is!

I like jeans days at work.

I'm not sure why it never occurred to me to wear a blazer with jeans to the office, even though I've worn them that way before. Katy styled her jeans with a blazer earlier this week and I'm glad she did, because it reminded me!

AND it reminded me that I have this new blazer! I don't usually shop at Stein Mart, but my mom talked me into at least looking there and this blazer is the result. Yay! I love that it's not a full sleeve length, plus the lace detailing is so pretty. I decided to go with a purple tank underneath for some color (and because it's almost 80 degrees here today, so I didn't want anything warmer) and the leopard booties seemed like a good complement to everything else. Plus they make me feel super tall!


So...satin, lace, denim and leopard. Win?

Today's outfit:
Jeans: Kohl's
Purple Tank: Charlotte Russe
Black Blazer: Stein Mart
Leopard Booties: Charlotte Russe
Black Flower Ring: Charlotte Russe
Necklace: Can't remember now!
Posted by Melissa at 8:44 AM
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39 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I hate using this word but, those booties are sooo fierce, I LOVE IT!

    I always wear trouser jeans, skinnies were a big leap for me :)

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  2. Amy's Fashion BlogJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I love your shoe. I have never been to stein Mart.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  3. Beck, At Her BestJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Win by a landslide! You look fantastic lady

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  4. Frances JoyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    So much win! Those leopard booties kill me - they are so HOT! You look fabulous.

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  5. CaraJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Oh wow, I could never live in your world! I practically live in my skinny jeans, and wash them so infrequently, it really borders on gross. I ended up resurrecting a third pair when I realized how often I was wearing the two I kept in rotation!

    I love the outfit. Jeans and a blazer is really my power outfit, not a business suit or anything.

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  6. AnaJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Awesome booties!! I've been wanting some animal print shoes for so long, curse my tiny feet!

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  7. KileenJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    these leopard booties are awesome!! i need a pair for myself! and i love changing up the skinny jeans look. these trouser pants look great on you!

    cute and little
    come join the Color Brigade!

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  8. brittneynikkoleJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    So, satin, lace, denim and leopard = total win. It's like a little fun here, a little special there. I really like it all together.

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  9. CharisseJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    LOOOOOVE how very casual yet class you look in this!!!

    SO....did I miss something? Is there a reason you have worn purple every day this week? Or is it just a coincidence?

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  10. JuliaJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    satin, lace, denim, leopard = WIN :-)

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  11. Jamie - Thrifty ThreadsJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    A resounding "yes" to your leopard booties. They add such a fun kick to your outfit and they definintely feel like a Melissa piece.

    I am on the fence about Kendi's challenge. A noble endeavor indeed, but I haven't yet convinced myself that I'm up to the challenge!

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  12. JoyJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    VERY much a win!! You look fabulous!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    WEE! I can post a comment, now. It's magical (ie: earlier, I wanted to fight blogger to the death). So, I'm going to say it, again, like I said it on Twitter. HOT DAMN. And, Lord, I apologize for cursing on sweet Melissa's comment form.

    Amen.

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  14. Shen DoveJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I agree with you, I love my skinny jeans too, I buy the same pair over and over again at Urban Outfitters and wear them until they are worn out! Love your blazer, it looks like a really versatile piece and your leopard booties are fantastic!

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  15. KeelyJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Very cute. Love the satin blazer and those booties are to die for!

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  16. MorganJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh my goodness, I don't even know what to say about those shoes! Absolutely breathtaking! And I love the satin blazer and trouser jeans, I need to get a pair myself! Like you, I'm a skinny jeans girl too but I'd love a pair of jeans like these!

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  17. Destrehan's DaughterJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I would love to see you wear that blazer out for a night on the town. It's great. Those booties are insanely high but super cute.

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  18. Style EyesJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love your jeans blazer combo. I haven't worn that type of outfit for ages.Thanks for the inspiration.

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  19. Megan GJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    WowzaYowza! This is my kind of outfit. I actually have a jeans and blazer outfit on my wear list right now. I lovelovelove those shoes! I love the cut of those jeans.

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  20. LoriJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love those shoes!!!!

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  21. Judy AnneJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Denim jeans mixed with shine, lace and leopard. That equals the ultimate causal chic. Just fab!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh my goodness I ADORE this look! I love the blazer and the touch of purple and the fit of those jeans, but then the shoes totally put this already cool-girl outfit over the top. GORGEOUS!

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  23. AngieJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    oh my god !the shoes!What a great fashion statement!

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  24. Keep Warm (Danielle)January 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Those boots made my heart stop. I may need leopard resuscitation!

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  25. SarahJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Holy cow - those boots are so high!! But, SO CUTE!!!

    Great outfit - the satin blazer was a great Steinmart find!!

    Sarah at Classroom Chic

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  26. curls-and-pearlsJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Definite WIN! I'm personally a fan of trouser jeans, they're so comfy and it makes me feel like I'm wearing tailored pants LOL.

    Great blazer! I think I need a satin blazer now...

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  27. Brittany D'LynneJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Sassy lady! Love this outfit!!!! That blazer is AWESOME (I found a fabulous Adrienne Vittadini one-shoulder cocktail dress at Steinmart for my company Christmas party, so I've become a fan), and the leopard booties look perfect with this outfit!

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  28. amy kelindaJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I am thinking that those leopard booties are the perfect garnish for any outfit!

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  29. Fashion Confessions of a MommyJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I love the leopard boots under that outfit. Trouser jeans are totally coming back so hang on to them. :)

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  30. MelanieJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    1. I love those booties.
    2. I hate that it is 80F there and I am living in 11F here!
    :)
    And don't you just love how a blazer dressed everything up?

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  31. Miss. StudiosJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Isn't it interesting that we tend to think that jeans has to be styled casually? I believe jeans are great office outfit, however, I don't pair them with jackets a lot either.

    I scored my pink/black tweed jacket I recently wore at Stein mart at mere $13 few years ago. They do actually have great items!

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  32. KarenaJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    You look great and so pulled together. Love the combination of blazer with jeans!!

    Come and join in my Gorgeous Giveaway from Blydesign!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  33. SRPJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    those boots are ahhh mazing! They look like a pair of stuart weitzman boots Wendy williams wore on her talk show (uh did I just admit I watch that occasionally) I'm a huge trouser jean/pant fan. They are one of the few pairs of "work" pants I have

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  34. TaraJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    80 degrees? Now you're just rubbing it in!

    I am so very, very jealous of those booties. They are fantastic :)

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  35. JilliebeanieJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Ow! Look at those SHOES!

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  36. JoJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Great blazer! Very versatile. And it fits you like a glove!

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  37. MattJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I don't own as many pair of skinny jeans as I would like to as well, but those trouser jeans are fabulous!! I LOVE this outfit and wish every bit of it was in my closet, and those shoes are amazing!!! I love this! :)

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  38. ColleenJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I love the shoes.

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  39. SWF_TerraJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Those heels are KILLER! And I think we're generally on a skinny jeans overload. It's good to see these on a gal!

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