Style + Substance: Flared Jeans

Going to go against the grain here and declare my affinity for non-skinny jeans. Recently I've really been paying attention to how much more flattering a boot cut or flare is to the leg. Suddenly my skinny jeans just seem... not right. I purchased a few of these from Gap. What did I give away? My skinnies, of course.

Are you sticking with skinny jeans, or have you moved over to boot cut/flare?

It's not the clothes. It's what you do in the clothes.

What I Got/What I Gave

Got this super-chic silver skirt from the always top-quality Ann Taylor.
Gave away yet another ill-fitting blouse from my closet. Why did I used to think oversized was a good thing? Feels good to pare down and focus on fitted items.

Ann Taylor Kavi Bubble Jacquard Skirt here.

What's your latest got/gave story?

Style + Substance: The Simple White Blouse

Lately I'm all about simple, well-fitting outfits that are based on slim bottoms like straight black pants and pencil skirts. A top I find to be the perfect accompaniment: a trim white blouse. Polished, relaxed and chic, easy as that.

J.Crew silk blouse here.

What pieces are you finding essential lately?

What I Got/What I Gave

Got this Ellen Tracy Denim Pencil Skirt from Macy's.
Gave an ill-fitting oversized blouse (from when I inexplicably thought oversized was good).

What's your latest got/gave story?

Quality over quantity (generally you get what you pay for).

Find clothes you love and then wear them to pieces.