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(ABOVE) Whether it’s in the 50s or 80s Fahrenheit, I often reach for chinos and a button-up shirt as a bottom layer.


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March 13, 2018 / Video Post Notes

NEVER-FAIL CHINO PANTS & A BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT

As I write this, it’s 62 degrees Fahrenheit outside, with a high of 68 expected sometime later today. That means I’m pulling on a nice, thick cotton cable-knit cardigan before I go out the door.

The day I wore the outfit pictured here, it was 85. This just goes to show that the winter weather in Naples can vary quite a lot. Anytime between now until April, we could have temperatures as high as the 80s or as low as the 50s, and sometimes within the same week.

I find separates come in handy (and layers added with sweaters and jackets), because I can mix and match just a few pieces to get me through either hot or chilly days. Those of you who’ve been following my blog know well that among my favorite casual bottom-layer pieces all year long are white jeans, chino pants or khaki pants and a button-up shirt. You’ve seen me wear those a lot! 🙂 . This Ralph Lauren shirt is a 100-percent cotton stretchy knit, so it’s especially easy to move in. I love it alone or peeking out from beneath a thick cardigan or pullover.

My shoes also are new. They’re by Trotters and are available in a variety of colors. Another plus is they come in narrow, medium, and wide widths. I love that, since I have such a hard time finding narrow shoes.

Got to get to the grocery store now.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog!

~ Janis Lyn Johnson


 

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(ABOVE & BELOW) Zuzu Luxe Cosmopolitan Lip Gloss (bubblegum pink/cool shimmer) and Zuzu Luxe Luscious Lip Gloss (coral/soft shimmer).

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MY CLOTHING

TOP: Ralph Lauren; I’m wearing XS (also similar Ralph Lauren here) / PANT: Ann Taylor, old (Similar Ann Taylor, Talbots).

MY ACCESSORIES

BAG: Prada Vitelli Daino Tote, cammeo, comes with 2 shoulder straps, not currently available (similar Saks Fifth Avenue; same color Prada Camera Bag Nordstrom or shoulder bag Saks Fifth Avenuealternative Longchamp, Henri Bendel) / BELT: SimilarSHOES: Trotters; narrow, medium, wide widths (more colors available) / LEATHER BRACELET: Bronzo Italia Leather Initial Bracelet.

MY MOISTURIZERS/MAKEUP (All Natural/Organic Ingredients)

FACE MOISTURIZER: Nourish Organic Face Lotion / LIPS-EYE AREA MOISTURIZER: Nourish Organic Shea Butter (under eyes, top of cheekbone) / FACE MAKEUP: Zuzu Gluten-Free Dual Powder Foundation D-7 and D-24 (applied with BareMinerals Flawless Application Face Brush; also available here / Gabriel Apricot Powder Blush, applied with EcoTools Cruelty-Free Stippling Brush  / LIPS: Zuzu Luxe Cosmopolitan Lip Gloss and Zuzu Luxe Luscious Lip Gloss.

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Ralph Lauren 100% Cotton Stretch Oxford (Also similar Ralph Lauren  Here)

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Ivory Chino Pant (More Colors Available)

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Pearl Blush Cotton Sateen Pant (More Colors Available)

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Prada Daino Crossbody Mini Bag (Cammeo)

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Prada Leather Camera Bag (Cammeo; More Colors Available)

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Vitello Daino Tote With Side Zippers (More Colors Available; Also Here)

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Henri Bendel Monagrammable Messenger Bag (On Sale; More Colors Available)

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Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir (More Colors Available)

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Prada Saffiano Satchel (More Colors Available)

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Nude Leather Slingback Flat (Narrow, Medium Wide; More Colors Available)

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Michele Deco Diamond Watch (More Similar Here)


 

My Favorite Shops

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

Zappos Luxury

HEALTHY-LIVING COOKWARE

Ceramcor / Xtrema Cookware

HOME & PATIO DECOR, TABLEWARE, FURNISHINGS

Belle & June

Birch Lane

Horchow

JossandMain.com

Land’s End

L.L. Bean

PBTeen

Terrain

Wayfair.com

HOME ORGANIZATION

QVC

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

Filofax

FranklinPlanner

JEWELRY (COSTUME & FINE)

Bauble Bar

Ross-Simons

Satya

TheRealReal (Luxury Consignment)

QVC

WATCHES (DESIGNER)

Michele

Kate Spade