this or that?: which kimono outfit works best?

I tried to resist shopping during Memorial Day weekend.... but knowing all the sales, I really couldn't. One thing I got was this kimono from Charlotte Russe. It was on my "to get" list for a couple weeks. 

The color is perfect, it's super light, but when I first put it on, I realized they're not the most flattering pieces of clothing. That's why I had to come up with some options before I decided to keep it. 

This entire option [which I actually wore to work] is straight out of Charlotte Russe, minus the purple pants from F21 and bracelet from BlueLans. 

 With the fun colors in the kimono, it makes it extra fun for make-up. The shadow was actually a lot more purple than it shows here, but oh well. 

This could totally be my birthday outfit, or something for a girls day out, right?! Even though there's no pink in the kimono, I love how the colors work together. 

-skirt is from F21

-cropped cami from H&M

-bracelet was a hand-made gift

-necklace from F21

-booties also from F21

And now for the most simple outfit, even with mis-matched patterns. 

-tank from Old Navy

-shorts from Kohls

-sandals from GoJane

-earrings from the beach

I think I'll keep it! I also tried it with a white skater dress, which was okay, but I think it's best paired with form-fitting options. Also- picking a necklace always seemed to be difficult. I wanted to wear a shorter, chunkier, colorful necklace... but never felt good about it.

Which is your favorite look?

And of course, any of your opinions are always wanted in these posts!

love,

elizabethany

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wearing: purple and lace

Do you have any weird fashion rules you've given yourself? For some reason, I can't convince myself that wearing my hair up with a lower-cut shirt is perfectly fine. I don't know why I think it's not a good look, but most of the time, I fine a higher collar when planning to throw my hair up.

So this time, I knew I wanted to do my side-braided-teased-pony, and needed to find a top. This lace tee with pleather lining was perfect.

As I'm typing this, I realize that EVERYTHING I'm wearing is from Forever21, including the earrings and shoes.

How fab are these?! And they're probably the best fitting/most comfortable flats I own. I need to see if they have more of the same, but different. They were only $8!

Playing with purple on my eyes is my favorite. Both of the purples are from Urban Decay, called Fishnet and Ransom from the Deluxe palette.

French braid the sides, tease the top, double band it for some extra kick in the back, and I feel like a rockstar.

This was actually for a day when we had Haim in the studio. We didn't get to record anything, but they were hilarious. Turns out, one of them accidentally slapped Chingy in the face one night when trying to excitedly high-five her friend at a club. Oh, the LA life. 

Someone took the picture on 2 instead of 3. Woops. 

Welp. See ya.

love,
elizabethany

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this or that outfit polls

I think I just discovered a new thing I want to start doing! And there are even a few ways for YOU to get involved!

There are several things in my closet that are my own staples that I try and figure out different ways to wear them every day... and then there are also outfits where I can't figure out which accessories or something works best... so now I'm just going to ask you!

It started with this gray military jacket I dusted off from my closet. I used to wear it all the time [as you see in the header pic up there] even though it was uncomfortable. I tried it out again, and it fit way better than before! Now I can wear it buttoned up, which I never even considered before.

So... it's a simple change, but what do you think works best?

I've been obsessed with striped tanks for a while now because they're the easiest way to add a little something under jackets, cardigans, etc... plus they're the easiest pattern to mix-n-match with! This tank would be worn every day if it was acceptable.

Recently, I wore it around Philly with my favorite green jacket and tan boots, and again for an artist interview/performance with a pink blazer and booties. [I'm not sure if the cut of the neck droops with the pink because I wasn't wearing a tank underneath or it was stretched out.. woops.]

With these, I feel like they're so different it's not really about picking one or the other... right?!

And finally, I've been trying to pair up a scarf and blazer for a while, but for whatever reason I always think it looks way better on other people. When I posted an intoxicated selfie asking for opinions, everyone loved the final option. I tried two other accessories first, though- A coral bubble necklace and black chandelier earrings.

My idea for getting YOU involved is simple! If you ever have a hard time deciding on something with an outfit, send it to me, and we'll help you out! We're all friends here. We won't bite unless you deserve it. Just tweet or Instagram a pic and tag me [@luvelizabethany] or email it to me!
I'll also try to reach out to some of the WYWW regulars to do this soon.

love,
elizabethany

PS OUTFIT DETAILS: 

gray military jacket from Rue 21 years ago
purple jeans from Forever21
heels from H&M
silver gold chain bunch of necklaces

striped tank from F21
pink blazer from H&M
old green military jacket
black jeans from Papaya
white teardrop earrings
owl necklace
black booties from F21
tan boots from Steve Madden

white blazer from KMart!
top from LC Lauren Conrad
Express jeans from TJ Maxx
black booties from F21
bubble necklace was a gift
black chandelier earrings
scarf from Charlotte Russe

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snow day outfit, all up in the janus

Sometimes the over-hype of things that happen on the east coast is hilarious to me. I like making fun of people who go nuts... but I hate it when they get me all excited like it's going to be some huge snow storm that I can sled in [even though there are no hills], throw snowballs [at myself, mostly], and have a big snow day party with! Then.. BAM... six inches max... wet roads... and just a cold, un-enjoyable snow.

Okay, I'm done bitching... for now.

Underneath a ridiculous amount of layers for my walk/metro ride to work, I wore this outfit!

[Yeah... I couldn't decide which boots I liked better, so I took a picture with both.]

-sweater from the F21 clearance I told you about for $10!!

-jeans also from F21 $15

-the boots on the left are from Penneys for $20.. the right side is from Target for $17

-hat from Wet Seal for $1

So.. a very simple outfit, but I think the sweater is eye-catching enough to carry it all! I was mostly obsessed with the hat, though. I really want to wear more hats.  

Also... it's obviously not the most flattering sweater. I could be a solid 40 pounds heavier under there and you'd never know... but that's also the beauty of oversized sweaters, I think. 

I can't wait to show you what else I got from the clearance sales the other day! If this salt would go away, it'd be great for saving my new shoes from looking gross on day 1.

love,
elizabethany

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what ya wearin wednesday 100213

Woo! Let's do this! Lemme check ya out!

How adorable is @mchilds00's hair and bow?! MUST MAKE ONE ASAP. [She makes them, too! but got this one at XXI]

@DwightDGroves looking dapper as always and simple in black and white

@vivalasole had patterned leggings and a denim vest! I enjoy.

More bows! How great is @suzieqeliz's top?! Love everything she matched with it.

Pretty black sparkles galore on @melmoraes! 

@mleenvb has a fun, ruffly dress.. but also... how bout that owl curtain?!

Super fan of @miss_saraeckert's skater dress/scarf/boot socks and boots combo!

@amsnedegar is cute in a black maxi and purple tee!

@karixy_ was headed out to happy hour after work

@ms_vdv has a fun aztec dress and leather moto jacket!

@hardknockwife with the fun red tights and lace up booties!

Ooh lala with the sheer shirt, @cupcake_brainz!

Fun! PINK tights for Breast Cancer Awareness... and CATS on @barelyaware!

@llllinds showed off her new 'do and wore one of my fave things- a shirt over her summer dress.

@BrookeRadio's cut-out top is cute on its own, but even better with boots!

@vlaxerg's confused about the weather but looking good in a sparkly shirt and black pants!

Also sporting a new, darker 'do- @abaker1804! Everyone's hair looks so good!

@biebsterfolife and her friend both have fabulous boots, and I'm of course loving the skater skirt.

It was TOGA DAY at @guzmankaren's school!

And @fangirlrenee has a fun teal jacket!

And like I mentioned last week, I ordered this beautiful LC top from Kohl's clearance!

-top $8

-jeans from XXI $15

-small black bow earrings that you can't see $1 from BlueLans

Starting this week, I'm going to be picking some of my favorite looks every week and posting them on my HOT blog! That way we can get more people involved AND have more awesome outfits to look at! So excited!

love,
elizabethany

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