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(ABOVE) I like mixing soft, feminine pieces like this Ann Taylor blouse, with more masculine ones like these Ann Taylor jacquard pants.


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WHAT I WORE

TOP: Ann Taylor, Past Season (Alternative J. Crew) / PANTS: Ann Taylor /  BELT: Old (Similar)  / BAG: Kate Spade (Similar Kate Spade HereHere) / SHOES: Talbots, Spring 2016 (Alternatives 6pm.com) / WATCH: Michele (Similar Luxe, Amazon) / BLACK LEATHER BRACELET: Honora (Similar Saks Off Fifth; Alternative QVC) / CUFF: Judith Ripka JR Two, Old (Alternative Judith Ripka, Pre-Loved, The RealReal)

MY MAKEUP (All Natural/Organic Ingredients)

FACE: 100% Pure, Both Crème and White Peach / CHEEKS: Gabriel, Vibrant Pink / LIPS/EYE AREA: Nourish Organic, Shea Butter / LIPS: 100 Percent Pure, Fruit Pigmented Creme Stick, Perfect Naked Mauve / EYELASHES: 100% Pure, Black Tea. (Some links are affiliates. More information here.)


Friday, August 26, 2016 / Video Post Notes

Taking the Edge off Masculine Trousers by Pairing Them With a Softer Blouse and Bag

It’s amazing how just one item of clothing can completely shift the look of an outfit. Earlier this week I featured a post in which I wore a white polo shirt to make a refined knife-pleat skirt, structured bag, and patent-leather shoes look more sporty.

Here, I chose a filmy blouse and quilted, nylon bag to soften more structured Ann Taylor jacquard trousers. For one last girly flourish, I added bright coral slingback flats.

This outfit worked well in the summer heat and humidity, but it will also be a great transition look come September, when the calendar says it’s fall but the thermometer doesn’t!

~Janis Lyn Johnson

P.S. See another one of my outfits with these pants here.

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(ABOVE) On my lips: Nourish Organic Shea Butter first, then !00 Percent Pure Creme Stick–in the color Perfect Naked Mauve–on top.

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(BELOW) Get a look similar to the one I’m wearing–click on the photographs. On a smart phone? Click side arrow to see all items. (More color choices than shown are available.)