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(ABOVE) Periwinkle and fuchsia with black make a cheery fall/winter combination.


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December 20, 2017 / Video Post Notes

DRESSING UP A CASUAL PUFFER VEST

It was a gorgeous day in the 60s Fahrenheit when I wore this outfit, but it has since zoomed back into the high 70s. Can’t believe it, when it’s only five days until Christmas. I’ve been so eager to wear this new puffer vest. I’m grateful I at least had one day in it. More cold weather, please!

I usually wear a puffer vest with jeans, but this time I wanted a refined casual look (my husband and I went to Waterside Shops for lunch), so I opted for black pants and booties instead. I’ve recently ordered a pair of black lower-heel booties–much easier to walk in–but these higher-heel ones work well when I’m walking only a short distance.

It’s not easy to see in these photographs, but I purposely wrinkled my shirt. It’s 100 percent cotton, and I like having the option of being able to wear it for both dressier looks (ironed) or, as here, in a slouchy/comfy way. I can’t say it’s my idea; it’s being shown like this in the store and on line, and I think it’s so fun.

If you’re interested, all my bracelets are available, and I’ve listed the links at the bottom of this page. My  bag is available, too–in several colors, and in nylon or leather. It can be adjusted to handbag length (12.25″) or crossbody length (24.25″) and a variety lengths in between. It’s so convenient and light weight.

Also, this vest comes in five colors, but I have to say I absolutely love this periwinkle. Something else I really like is that it has five-inch zippers on both sides, so you can loosen it around your hips, if you want. Everything I’m wearing is linked at the bottom of this page, including my makeup.

I hope you’re having a peaceful holiday week, wherever you are.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and read this post.

~Janis Lyn Johnson


 

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(ABOVE) The strap on this bag (which also comes in leather) can be adjusted to quite short (12.25″) or long (24.25″), enabling me to wear it a variety of different ways, including on the shoulder or (BELOW) cross body.

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(ABOVE & BELOW) 100% Pure Tempest Cocoa Butter Matte Lipstick, left, Ruby Gemmed Lip Gloss, center, and far right on my arm, both combined.

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(ABOVE) 100% Pure Tempest Cocoa Butter Matte Lipstick, left, Ruby Gemmed Lip Gloss, center, and the two combined, right.

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(ABOVE) Lagos Black Caviar Gold BraceletDavid Yurman Cable Classics BraceletLagos Diamond Caviar Bracelet, and Hermes Clic Clac H Bracelet.


MY CLOTHING

PUFFER VEST: J. Crew, periwinkle, 5 colors available (more Talbots, Nordstrom) / SHIRT: J. Crew (more here in tall) / PANTS: Theory, past season (similar Halogen, J. Crew, Talbots; more black slim-leg pants Nordstrom).

MY ACCESSORIES

BAG: Tumi, strap adjusts from 12.25″ to 24.25″ (More herehere; also in Leather; similar nylon Talbots or leather Tory Burch) / BOOTIES: Etienne Aigner (similar Mia here, here; Talbots; Vionic;  Stuart Weitzman, on sale).

MY JEWELRY

EARRINGS (similar splurge Bon Levy, steal Nordstrom) NECKLACE: (similar splurge Lagos, LagosDavid Yurman; steal Kris Nations) / WATCH: Michele (also Saks Fifth Avenue, Michele) / RING: Lagos / BRACELET #1: Hermes / BRACELET #2: Lagos / BRACELET #3: David Yurman / BRACELET #4: Lagos.

MY MOISTURIZERS/MAKEUP (All Natural/Organic Ingredients)

FACE MOISTURIZER: Nourish Organic Face Lotion / LIPS-EYE AREA MOISTURIZER: Nourish Organic Shea Butter / FACE MAKEUP: Zuzu Gluten-Free Dual Powder Foundation D-7 and D-24 applied with BareMinerals Flawless Application Face Brush (also available here / Gabriel Vibrant Pink Powder Blush, applied with EcoTools cruelty-free Stippling Brush / LIPS: 100% Pure Tempest Cocoa Butter Matte Lipstick and Ruby Gemmed Lip Gloss / EYELIDS: Gabriel Charcoal Eyeshadow (applied with  brushes from EcoTools Cruelty-Free Six-Piece Eye Set) / LASHES: 100% Pure Ultra-Lengthening Mascara, Black Tea.

100% Pure Also Here: 100% Pure Europe100% Pure UK100% Pure Canada

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Periwinkle Puffer Vest, (5 Colors Available; Also Here)

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J. Crew White Shirt 

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(ABOVE) Halogen Ankle Pant, Black (24″, 26″ Inseam; 4 Colors Available; More Black Slim-Leg Pants NordstromJ. Crew, Talbots).

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Mia Bootie (On Sale)

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Stuart Weitzman Bootie (On Sale)

Mia Bootie (7 Colors Available)

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Vionic Bootie (3 Colors Available)

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Talbots Bootie

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Talbots Crossbody Bag (On Sale; 2 Colors Available)

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Tory Burch Shoulder/Crossbody Bag (On Sale)

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Tumi Crossbody Bag (More HereHere; Also in Leather)

Tumi Crossbody Bag (More HereHere; Also in Leather)

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Bon Levy .25 Ct TW 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings (Similar Faux Diamond Nordstrom)

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Michele Deco Diamond Watch (More Similar Here)

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David Yurman Pave Diamond Necklace

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Lagos Pave Diamond Necklace (Also Here)

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Kris Nations Pave Crystal Necklace

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Lagos Three-Diamond Stacking Ring

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Hermes Clic Clac H Bracelet

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David Yurman Cable Classics Bracelet

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Lagos Diamond Caviar Bracelet

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Lagos Black Caviar Gold Bracelet

 


 

My Favorite Places To Shop

NATURAL & ORGANIC MAKEUP

100% Pure

Gabriel / Zuzu Luxe

Hemp Organics/Colorganics

BOOKS, ORGANIC FOODS & MORE

Amazon.com

CLOTHING STORES

Ann Taylor

Banana Republic

Brooks Brothers

J. Crew

Kate Spade

Land’s End

Lilly Pulitzer

L.L. Bean

Ralph Lauren

Talbots

DEPARTMENT STORES (ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING, JEWELRY & HOME DECOR)

Bloomingdale’s

Henri Bendel

Lord & Taylor

Macys

Nordstrom

Neiman Marcus

Saks Fifth Avenue

DISCOUNT DESIGNER ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING, JEWELRY & HOME DECOR

Gilt

Neiman Marcus Last Call

Nordstrom Rack

TJ Max/Marshall’s

The RealReal

Ruelala

Saks Off Fifth

HANDBAGS & LEATHER AGENDAS, CALENDARS, ACCESSORIES

Gigi New York

Kate Spade

HANDBAGS, WALLETS & SHOES

Jack Rogers

Kate Spade

TheRealReal (Authenticated Luxury Consignment)

Shoes.com

6pm.com

Zappos

HEALTHY-LIVING COOKWARE

Ceramcor / Xtrema Cookware

HOME & PATIO DECOR, TABLEWARE, FURNISHINGS

Birch Lane

Horchow

JossandMain.com

Land’s End

L.L. Bean

PBTeen

Terrain

Wayfair.com

HOME ORGANIZATION

HSN.com

QVC

HOME OFFICE ORGANIZATION (AGENDAS, BINDERS, CALENDARS, PLANNERS & MORE)

Filofax

FranklinPlanner

JEWELRY (COSTUME & FINE)

Bauble Bar

Ross-Simons

Satya

TheRealReal (Authenticated Luxury Consignment)

HSN.com

QVC

WATCHES (DESIGNER)

Michele

Kate Spade