(ABOVE) I try on the Quilted Barn Coat and Five-Pocket Jeans at Talbots, left, and my OOTD for Day 1 (shopping and lunch with a friend), right.
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Friday, October 21, 2016 / Vlog Post Notes
Talbots Try-Ons
Hi, everyone! It’s been a while since I did a try-on video, so I thought I would vlog the fall-winter looks at our local stores over the next month or so. I’m starting with Talbots, because I saw several items on line that I wanted to be sure and try on during their 30-40-percent-off mid-season sale–which is still going on.
I concentrated on casual looks, because that’s my lifestyle most of the time, and my goodness I saw so many great items.
Below you’ll find photographs of eight looks I put together in the dressing room. You can also see the two outfits I wore to shop during the two times I was there.
If you already have any of these items I show here, or similar, please let me know how you style them. I’d love to know!
~Janis Lyn Johnson
TALBOTS FALL-WINTER TRY-ONS #1-8
(UPDATE NOV. 3: Save 30% off your order at Talbots through 11/09/2016)
See photographs of each outfit below–with details and links.
WHAT I WORE: MY OOTDs #1-2
Scroll to bottom of page to see photographs of each outfit–with details and links.
MY MAKEUP (All Natural/Organic Ingredients)
FACE: 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Powder Foundation, Both Crème and White Peach / CHEEKS: Gabriel, Powder Blush, Apricot / LIPS/EYE AREA: Nourish Organic, Shea Butter / LIPS: Gabriel, Lip Gloss, Venus / EYELIDS: Gabriel Color, Eye Shadow, Chocolate Brown / EYELASHES: 100% Pure, Mascara, Black Tea. (Some links in this post are affiliates. More information here.)
Talbots Try-Ons: Day 1
TALBOTS OUTFIT #1: BARN COAT, RUFFLE POPOVER, JEANS
(ABOVE & BELOW) Quilted Barn Coat in Bright Pumpkin and Five-Pocket Slim Ankle Jeans in Vanilla Wash. For the Long-Sleeve Clipdot Popover in Pale Blue/Light Blue (not available on line), call Talbots at Waterside Shops (239-597-2330). (But there is a classic Denim Shirt on line.) I ended up ordering the Barn Coat that evening, since I couldn’t stop thinking about it (in the size seen here, Extra Small). I didn’t buy the jeans, because I prefer a skinny-jean fit. (These were a Misses 2, with a 29.5″ inseam.)
(ABOVE) My Bronze and Leather Initial Bracelet.
(ABOVE) The Barn Coat can be adjusted in back to fit tighter or looser. I liked it cinched in.
(ABOVE) The plaid lining is inside the sleeves, too, so if you fold them up you can see the cute pattern!
TALBOTS OUTFIT #2: PONCHO, LONG BUTTON UP, PLAID LEGGINGS
(ABOVE & BELOW) Aran-Stitched Cowlneck Poncho in Ash Heather, Windowpane Plaid Longer Shirt in Ivory/Indigo Blue, and Ponte Knit Glen Plaid Leggings. I loved (and bought) the shirt and poncho, but decided not to get the leggings, even though they’re adorable. I already have navy ones that will work well.
(ABOVE & BELOW) The Poncho is 50% cotton, 25% wool, and 25% nylon–cozy, but not too hot for our Florida winters, and I love the color.
TALBOTS OUTFIT #3: LONG BUTTON UP, PLAID LEGGINGS
(ABOVE & BELOW) Windowpane Plaid Longer Shirt in Ivory/Indigo Blue and Ponte Knit Glen Plaid Leggings. I bought this shirt, a Size Small. I normally wear an Extra Small, but I liked the looser, longer look of the larger size.
(ABOVE & BELOW) Ponte Knit Glen Plaid Leggings.
TALBOTS OUTFIT #4: PULLOVER SWEATER, BUTTON UP, LEGGINGS, WIND BREAKER
(ABOVE & BELOW) Olive Moss Sweater, Long Drapey Shirt in Hollyhock Multi, Ponte Knit Leggings in Loden. (These leggings, a Size Small, were not my correct size and were too large. They should have fit just like the Glen Plaid Leggings earlier in this post, which were Extra Small.)
(ABOVE & BELOW) Talbots Rain or Shine Windbreaker in the color Hollyhock, only available at certain stores (not on line). To order, or for details, call Talbots Waterside Shops (239-597-2330).
TALBOTS OUTFIT #5: PULLOVER SWEATER, BUTTON UP, FIVE-POCKET JEANS
(ABOVE & BELOW) Talbots Stripe Fairisle Sweater (40% rayon, 40% nylon, 20% cotton), Tattersall Plaid Shirt, and Five-Pocket Slim Ankle Jean in Vanilla Wash.
(ABOVE & BELOW) I love the mix of plaid in the shirt with stripes in the sweater!
TALBOTS OUTFIT #6: CARDIGAN SWEATER, CAMISOLE, FIVE-POCKET JEANS
(ABOVE & BELOW) Talbots 100% cotton Shawl Collar Cardigan in Black/White, Woven-Inset Scoopneck Tank in Ivory, and Five-Pocket Slim Ankle Jeans in Vanilla Wash
ACCESSORIES: SHOES, BAG
(ABOVE) Talbots Preston Quilted Flannel Sneakers. (BELOW) T by Talbots Satchel in Indigo Blue.
(ABOVE) Talbots Mira Hair Calf, Black or Indigo Blue, and Silver Ballet Flats (with bows) and Frannie Spectator Flats in Luggage (with tassels). I wanted to get the silver flats in a size 10 narrow, but they didn’t have them, unfortunately.
Talbots Try-Ons: Day 2. No Makeup.
TALBOTS OUTFIT #7: BUTTON -UP SHIRT, FIVE-POCKET JEGGINGS
(ABOVE & BELOW) Talbots Five-Pocket Jeggings in Shore Line Wash and Tattersall Plaid Shirt. I returned to Talbots three days later specifically to try on these Jeggings (which I ended up buying). Oh my gosh, they are my new favorite jeans/jeggings! I love the skinny fit and high waist.
TALBOTS OUTFIT #8: T-SHIRT, FIVE-POCKET JEGGINGS
(ABOVE & BELOW) Frenchie Tee in Soft Rosebud and Five-Pocket Jeggings in Shoreline Wash. On the way to the dressing room I saw this t-shirt. The short sleeves are actually longer than shown here; I simply rolled them up a few times. I bought the tee to wear with bottoms both alone and peeking out under jackets/cardigans.
(ABOVE & BELOW) The cute little puppy is all sequins on this tee.
What I Wore: Day 1
MY OOTD #1: RUFFLED BUTTON-UP, SIDE-ZIP JEGGINGS, CROSSBODY BAG, PEARL EARRINGS, SANDALS, STRAW HAT
(ABOVE & BELOW) J. Crew shirt, sold out (pretty alternative). J. Crew crossbody bag (similar Sam Edelman or J. Crew here, here). Talbots side-zip jeggings (similar here and here, both with fly front). Cole Haan sandals (pretty alternative Tory Burch, Coach). Straw hat (similar one I also own). Pearl drop earrings (similar). Bronze and Leather Initial Bracelet. Michele CSX watch. Kate Spade Prescription Glasses, 49 mm.
(ABOVE) Bronze and Leather Initial Bracelet. Michele CSX Watch. Similar J. Crew Bag.
(ABOVE) Kate Spade Prescription Glasses, 49 mm.
What I Wore: Day 2. No Makeup.
MY OOTD #2: PERSONALIZED POLO, CROPPED JEANS, SATCHEL, HOOP EARRINGS, SANDALS, STRAW HAT
(ABOVE & BELOW) Ralph Lauren Personalization Classic Fit Polo Shirt (monogrammed with my initials). CABI Jeans (similar Macy’s, Lauren Ralph Lauren). Ralph Lauren RL satchel (alternative Ralph Lauren). Frye sandals (alternative Bernardo, Tory Burch). Michele Deco Diamond Watch. Hoop earrings (similar). Hat (similar one I also own). Kate Spade Prescription Glasses, 49 mm.
(ABOVE & BELOW) I love all the color selections available in the Ralph Lauren Personalization Classic Fit Polo Shirt. You also have the choice of what color and style of monogram. I currently own two of these shirts.
(ABOVE & BELOW) On my face: 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Powder Foundation, both Crème and White Peach. On my cheeks: Gabriel, Powder Blush, Apricot. Lips: Gabriel Lip Gloss, Venus. Eyelids: Gabriel Color, Eye Shadow, Chocolate Brown. On my eyelashes: 100% Pure Mascara, Black Tea.
(BELOW) Get the looks I tried on at Talbots–click on the photographs. On a smart phone? Click side arrow to see all items. (More color choices than shown are available.)
(BELOW) Get looks similar to the two I wore while browsing Talbots–click on the photographs. On a smart phone? Click side arrow to see all items. (More color choices than shown are available.)
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Hello Janis,
You look gorgeous in nearly every outfit but three of them are especially appealing.
the first one orange with blue, your poncho outfit and light grey with white.
Thank you for sharing.
Catia
Thank you, Catia. I think those are my favorite, too! I appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog and comment. ~Janis
I’am happy because you bought this puppy t-shirt,this is adorable pretty,you should buy poncho too its perfect match with your beautiful hair color.
Stay happy~
That t-shirt makes me happy, too, Rose! It’s so darn cute! I did end up getting the poncho afterwards. I’m so glad you liked it. ~Janis
Janis,
I loved the clog, as always. I am headed out today to try on the jeggings, fingers crossed they have my size.
Jill
Dear Janis, thank you for sharing these fabulous looks. I loved the jeggings!! I am size 12, but I guess they will look nice too
Hi, Ana Julia! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by my blog and leave your sweet message. I bet they will look great! With any pant this slim fitting, I like to leave my top untucked completely or tuck in the front and let the back hang loosely over my rear area. It creates a soft, easy-going look, I think. I appreciate you leaving your comment! Cheers ~ Janis
I like your blog and enjoy looking at your outfits. With your coloring I like you in brights best! Talbots in my favorite store because they have quality clothes and a large selection of
Petites.
Hi, Pam! I love brights, too. I go through phases, I suppose 🙂 And I so agree about Talbots. They are wonderful! ~ Janis