Thursday, January 6, 2011

Lookbook: Ann Taylor Snow Leopard Cardi with H & M Sheath Dress and WINNER of Allison Izu Giveaway!

***The three winners of my Allison Izu Premium Denim giveaway is:
1. Caitlin N.  (pair of denim)
2. Erin  (top)
3. JCRineer   (top)

If winner #1 does not choose a pair of denim, then it will go to Erin etc... Ladies- please email me your info and choices w/in the next week! Thank you to everyone who entered! ***

I love Ann Taylor but don't have too much luck with their sizes. I have a few items that are XXSP and 00p and they seem to be still too big. I was so excited when this snow leopard cardi in XSP fit really nicely. And for anyone who is similar in size to me, H & M sheath dresses fit really nicely and is very versatile for all seasons. I recently found this heather grey one that is similar to my cream and black one I got last year.
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Dress: H & M sheath dress- size 2
Sweater: Ann Taylor Snow Leopard Cardi- size XSP (buy HERE)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Simple 100's- size 5 (buy HERE)
Belt: Ann Taylor Perfect Skinny Belt- size XS (buy HERE)
Necklace: Grey Pearl/Ribbon from LOFT outlet
Pin: LOFT flower felt pin (ebay)

This cardi is super slim and fitted which is unlike most of my cardigans. It really accentuates your figure which is always great!
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This is a simple and easy work outfit for me. I love how comfortable it is and the fact that I can take the cardi off and wear the dress alone with a skinny belt for the Spring and Summer.
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The only complaint I have about H & M dresses and skirts is that I wish the length was 1-2" shorter. I have really short legs so that certainly doesn't help! Anyone who is a bit taller than me- the length would be perfect.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this LOFT flower felt pin! It's my favorite flower pin and am so glad I found it on Ebay in cream and grey. I wear them so much- definitely worth it! I sure hope LOFT brings it back in different colors. The sizing is just right. I realized all 3 of my J.Crew flower pins from Crewcuts is really large. But they are so pretty that I can't return them. I am hoping to use them somehow soon!
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I know I have said this a million times but my Ann Taylor perfect patent skinny belt is seriously the best! I wish I wouldn't have missed out on the porcini color but at least I have my granite and black in XS. I bought another brown lizard one at the AT outlet last weekend for $12.50- the last XS on the rack!
Shop this look:
Leopard Cardi
Heather Grey Sheath Dress

Patent Belt

Grey Flower Felt Pin
Pearl/Ribbon Necklace
(Comes in Grey)
I am still learning my Canon SLR and now have to get a new tripod because the cheapie one I have now is way too weak. So that is on order. I tested out my Canon wireless remote and it works beautifully! And there is a major learning curve going from a point and shoot to a SLR. Hope I can figure things out:) Have a great weekend!!