Fashion Feature
A little surprise today as I take a day off from showing off an outfit and send you to meet someone new, Cathy, at My Side of 50! Cathy featured several 40+ bloggers showing off a few tips on how to rock a summer look. As a bonus her talented daughter created this adorable sketch of our outfits! Can you guess which one is styled after me? You will have to read Fashion Bloggers Rock a Summer Look to find out.
Earlier this year Cathy also shared Lessons Learned from my Favorite Fashion Bloggers and I was so tickled she included me!
Cathy blogs about so many great topics for those of us facing this time in life including aging parents but also reviews some great travel experiences. She’s an all around great follow and a Texas girl!
Thank you Cathy for always being such a great supporter of other bloggers!
I shared my tips on styling a blue jean jacket!
A great blue jean jacket is definitely a necessity. While we often think of denim as something casual in our closet it can also stand to elevate an ordinary outfit. This particular look allows this sleeveless swing dress to become office appropriate and with a few accessories like a fun necklace, seasonal purse and stylish shoes it looks completely pulled together.
On the flip side, how many times have you purchased a dress a little more on the fancy side for a cocktail party or a wedding and didn’t find a way to wear it often enough to justify the cost. In this case I used a denim jacket to bring this fun little dress down to a level I could wear to the office without feeling over the top!
Wishing you all the best Wednesday!
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Wonderful idea to pair a fancier dress with a denim jacket!
If I'm wearing a dress, you can bet I have my denim jacket with me! It's perfect when you're wearing a summery dress because it's 100 degrees outside, but then you have to go inside somewhere freezing! I love your idea of dressing down a fancier dress with a denim jacket! Cute idea!
Ahhh there is that sexy, favorite dress of mine!! Man, you are one hot tamale!! Jean jackets are where it's at!!
Love that last dress! Never thought to just add a denim jacket…so going to do this!
Cathy is my gal! My DWTS partner and I'll be featuring her as my Connect With post coming out Sunday. I do believe I know which drawing is YOU!
Love a denim jacket over a dress!!
Jaymie
Awe – thanks Michelle!
Thanks so much for being a part of this post and offering your tips, Shelly! Always enjoy working with you!
Adorable. As always
Looking fabulous as always!
This is so cool! I love the sketches – she's very talented! Will she send you the sketch she did of you?! It would be really cute to frame it and put it in your closet! 🙂
I love the fun sketches and denim jacket is such a must for me.
Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Love those adorable sketches! A denim jacket is a definite staple for me and I wear mine All The Time. I love how they look with dresses, and will need to try your tip for dressing down a fancier piece.
I love your style and your outfits are always on point. Those sketches are awesome!
Shelly, I love the denim jacket with the black lace dress. It is so chic! I am definitely going to have to check out Cathy's blog…right now! I hope you can join me this Friday for me new On the Edge of the Week Link Up!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thanks Shelbee! I went to an event and someone else had styled a blue jean jacket this way and I was like Ahhhhh…..okay. Thanks for the heads up on the linkup!!
You are so sweet! Thank you so much. I'm super excited about the sketches.
Aren't they fun?!! I was super excited when I saw them. I have had a blue jean jacket for a really long time but I definitely get so much more use out of it now.
Isn't the sketch so fun?!! Hope you are having a great week Alice!
Thanks for the great idea Emily!
Thanks so much sweet friend.
It was a great purchase! I loved being able to find more ways to wear it year round.
I'm totally always freezing when I get to a restaurant but especially in my office!
Easy, fun way to get more work form your closet!!
Shelly, love both looks but I keep staring at the details of your black lace dress! Hot! Love the denim jacket with both. I just bought one last year and wear it often.you look fab!
Thanks for linking up with turning heads tuesday
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
A denim jacket really is a must! Hope you are having a super weekend Jaymie.
Thanks for hosting Jess! The black dress was such a great find.