Kate Spade Bow Belt

Kimono:Monteau Skirt: AMI Top: Banana Republic Belt/Earrings: Kate Spade Neckalaces: JCREW Shoes:MIA Sunnies: Franco Sarto — Kimono:Monteau Skirt: AMI Top: Banana Republic Belt/Earrings: Kate Spade Neckalaces: JCREW
Shoes:MIA Sunnies: Franco Sarto

So, I bought this beautiful lace kimono jacket yesterday. I just fell in love with its sheer beauty and intricate patterns.

This piece was actually bought to wear with a cute pair of scalloped edged shorts during my cruise next week. While gathering an outfit for today’s post, I just couldn’t resist incorporating the kimono into the look.

Therefore, what was to be casual day number 2, became dressy day number 1.

I must also share that I bought a long, floral print kimono yesterday as well.

It’s fantastic.

I’d been wondering about all the hype with the kimono-look. I will say that for the short period of time I had it on, I felt ultimately feminine and sexy….and I was wearing it just inside my house so imagine wearing it out!

It is an intimate look…as if I was interrupted during my leisure activities and popped on the closest silky thing that was hanging within reach. It adds a little bit of mystery to one’s reputation…

Till tomorrow, dear readers…xx..Cortneybre..

Happy Friday! Hope everyone is having a great day! Just a quick share of my Outfit of the Day!

Jacket: Sandro Blouse: RedCamel Skirt: JCREW Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi Belt: Kate Spade Watch: Kate Spade Sunglasses: UnionBay — Jacket: Sandro Blouse: RedCamel Skirt: JCREW Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi Belt: Kate Spade Watch: Kate Spade
Sunglasses: UnionBay Other jewelry: Bealles

Keeping with the Spring theme, I’ve been happily dusting off some of my spring favorites which have recently emerged from a long stay in my closet. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say it’s been a LONG winter and I never thought I’d be so happy to put my tights away (but I’m ecstatic to do so!).

I normally don’t struggle with outfit prep but this one gave me some trouble. I was determined to make this striped jacket and plaid blouse work and I think it does. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns or diagonals as the right combination can add depth and dimension to your outfit! The belt was the piece that literally and figuratively pulled the jacket and blouse together. It served as the focal point for the outfit.

I also really wanted to wear slacks to balance out the boxy jacket but alas…the pants just would not work and the proportions were off. Thank goodness this JCREW skirt saved the outfit! I honestly went through 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 – yes, FIVE outfit changes before I got this one right. I think my persistence (or is it stubbornness) paid off though and I was able to pull it together!

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! Xoxo…Cortneybre…

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