(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
(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.
(ABOVE & BELOW) 100% Pure Tempest Cocoa Butter Matte Lipstick, left, Ruby Gemmed Lip Gloss, center, and far right on my arm, both combined.
(ABOVE) 100% Pure Tempest Cocoa Butter Matte Lipstick, left, Ruby Gemmed Lip Gloss, center, and the two combined, right.
(ABOVE) Lagos Black Caviar Gold Bracelet, David Yurman Cable Classics Bracelet, Lagos 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 here, here; 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, Lagos, David 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.
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YouTube Video
Periwinkle Puffer Vest, (5 Colors Available; Also Here)
(ABOVE) Halogen Ankle Pant, Black (24″, 26″ Inseam; 4 Colors Available; More Black Slim-Leg Pants Nordstrom, J. Crew, Talbots).
Mia Bootie (On Sale)
Stuart Weitzman Bootie (On Sale)
Mia Bootie (7 Colors Available)
Vionic Bootie (3 Colors Available)
Talbots Crossbody Bag (On Sale; 2 Colors Available)
Tory Burch Shoulder/Crossbody Bag (On Sale)
Tumi Crossbody Bag (More Here, Here; Also in Leather)
Tumi Crossbody Bag (More Here, Here; Also in Leather)
Bon Levy .25 Ct TW 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings (Similar Faux Diamond Nordstrom)
Michele Deco Diamond Watch (More Similar Here)
David Yurman Pave Diamond Necklace
Lagos Pave Diamond Necklace (Also Here)
Kris Nations Pave Crystal Necklace
Lagos Three-Diamond Stacking Ring
David Yurman Cable Classics Bracelet
Lagos Black Caviar Gold Bracelet
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Hi Janis, you are right the periwinkle is lovely. I have to smile when I see ankle pant…when I was a teen in high school we called them “high water pant” and no self respecting teen would be caught dead in a pair.LOL. Thank goodness my mother instilled in me to develop my own personal style that accommodates my body type. Your makeup looks fabulous and your lashes really pop. As always I enjoy your videos and thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays
Hi, Geraldine! Oh my gosh, you bring back memories for me, too! I would have been ceaselessly teased for wearing “flood pants”. You’re so right. It IS important to follow our own hearts hen it comes to personal style. 🙂 (-: Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leave your kind comment! Cheers and happy holidays to you if you celebrate them. ~ Janis
Dearest Janis
‘A picture paints a thousand words”
Thank you so much for your gorgeous video.
I so enjoyed. Am always so excited to see when you have dropped by in my inbox.
Firstly i want to compliment you on your choice of colours.they suit you perfectly.
Your colours say it all “immaculate”absolutely perfect in every way.
I am 60 years of age. i have learnt so much from you.Copied most of your items.
and now receiving so many compliments.???
Appreciate your style & class always.Your lipstick colour brought your eyes alive.Beautiful!
Wishing you & family a Blessed Christmas and great 2018.
PS. When you can please could you mention the hand lotion you use. As yr hands look sp well groomed.
Kind Regards
Bernadine Roselt
Dear Bernadine, thank you for taking the time to watch my video and visit me here at my blog. I so appreciate it! Your comment absolutely touched my heart. I’m so happy you are finding inspiration for your own outfits by visiting my blog and channel. I do the very same thing. I am always exploring the internet and Instagram for fashion/outfit ideas. It’s so much fun. We all can learn from each other.
As for the hand lotion I use: most of the time I use a combination of organic shea butter and organic virgin coconut oil, which I mix together in the palm of my hand. Here’s the shea butter I use: http://amzn.to/2BfJV0x
When the weather is really dry, like in the winter here, I use Dr. Bronner’s Organic Lavender Coconut Lotion. Here’s a link if you’d like to see more: http://amzn.to/2Bh2rWi
Wishing you and your family a Blessed Christmas and Happy 2018, too. Thank you again! ~ Janis
Hello Janis ! Just catching up on videos tonight. I love your clothing choices and picks. The vest is the prettiest shade of happiness on you! With your slender tall build everything you wear really looks great on you!! I love periwinkle as well, color of your purse, all the jewelry too. Your jewelry is super nice and so glad you posted your necklace in the video. I was admiring it the entire time you were speaking.
Thanks for sharing your videos. I enjoy your calm and classy advice!
Happy New Year
Renee Bryant~Whispering Pines, North Carolina
You look so cute in this colors,you re always so smart and so cute.I remember a video of you,purple or lilac floral dress at the cafe with cowboy hat,there was a small pool in the cafe,it is old summer or spring vlog,but this is my best vlog from you?
Floral dresses,clothes look so great on you.
Happy new year ?