(ABOVE) Classic outfits to wear now and into spring 2025.
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January 18, 2025 / Video Post Notes
A NEW MINI CROSSBODY BAG IDEA & PRETTY, TIMELESS CLASSICS FOR NOW & LATER
Timeless Pieces Wearable Now and Into Spring
This post and video is a round up of clothing and accessory pieces that I thought might interest you, because they are wearable now, while the weather is cooler, and they also will work well into the spring. All are basics that will not go out of style and will continue to easily mix and match with other pieces in your wardrobe for years to come.
(Note: I’m 5’8” tall; XXS, XS or 0-2 most tops; size 2, 4 or S most bottoms; size 27 most jeans; size 9.5-10 most shoes)
- Brooks Brothers White Cotton Long-Sleeve Ruffle-Collar Shirt (Size 2)
- LilySilk Cashmere Cable-Knit Cardigan (navy; Size XS)
- LilySilk Cashmere Cable-Knit Cardigan (gray; Size XS)
- LilySilk Brown Wool-Linen Plaid Blazer (Size 2)
- LilySilk Gray Wool-Plaid Trousers (I sized up from 4 to 6 for a looser fit and to accommodate my long torso)
- J.Mclaughlin Navy Pull-On, Kick-Flare Hem Pants (Size 4)
Workhorse Accessories
The accessories in this collection not only are very affordable, but they also are workhorses in the wardrobe. The one about which I am most excited is the leather crossbody strap converter kit that will make any Longchamp Le Pliage Mini Pouch or Original Small Handbag into a shoulder bag. It’s fabulous. For more details about all of these items, as well as photographs, simply scroll down the page. You will find my Youtube video at the bottom of this post.
- Faux-Leather Pointed-Toe Flats
- Clip-On Bow Shoe Clips
- Gunmetal Metallic-Leather Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps
- Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Mini Pouch (also here)
- Crossbody-Strap Converter Kit
Savings Codes
Also, below are savings that are available if you are interested in shopping at Gingiberi Jewelry, LilySilk, Goelia, or Ally Shoes: (LilySilk items featured in this post were gifted to me by the brand.)
LilySilk (excludes discounted items): JLJ20 for 20% off or JLJ25 for 25% off over $/€/£480.
Goelia (excludes discounted items): 10JLJ for $10 off order or 20JLJ for $20 off order over $169.
Gingiberi Jewelry: Janis15, 15% off site-wide; free 30-Day returns. Janis15 can also be combined with any discounts, making it effectively 20% off, with the lowest prices of the year.
AllyShoes: JANIS10, 10% off first purchase.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and Happy New Year!
~ Janis
Janis Lyn Johnson
Classic-Style Lover. Happily Married. Born in 1960. Fan of Understated, Timeless Fashion and Healthy Living.
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Scenes From The Video
Outfit #1
(ABOVE) My navy Silk Top and Cashmere Cable-Knit Cardigan are both from LilySilk. I also have the same top in white, and I wear both of them year-round. I think the navy silk against the navy cable-knit is a wonderful combination that creates a clean, simple, refined look when paired with casual cotton khaki trousers.
David Yurman 18k Gold, Pave-Diamond Earrings
18k Gold and Pearls Station Necklace (JLJ15 for 15% off)
18k Rose-Gold Station Bracelet with 7-7.5mm AAA Pearls (the pearls can be placed where you wish on chain)
18k Yellow-Gold, Diamond, and 4.5-5mm AAA-Pearl Ring
14k Pave-Diamond Stacking Ring
Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Round Double Bridge
Large Scrunchie, Navy
Silk Top, Navy (Size S)
Cashmere Cable-Knit Cardigan, Navy (Size XS)
Wide-Leg Pants, Light Taupe Heather
Wide-Leg Pants, Baguette
Straight-Leg Pants, Rattan
Versace Small Medusa 95 Bag, Burgundy (also Saks 5th Ave., Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom)
Ally Forever Flats, Tenacious Tan Suede/Bossy Beige Leather (JANIS10 for 10% off first purchase, more colors available)
Outfit #2
(ABOVE) I have this white Cotton Ruffle-Neck shirt in both the Long-Sleeve and Sleeveless versions. I have worn them for years, year-round. Luckily, they are brought back every season, so if you are interested in one or both they are available. My Gray Plaid Trousers are a light-weight wool flannel, and they have a lovely drape. They are perfect for Florida winters and, if you are up north, for transitioning into spring. They also are very comfortable, because the back waistband is elasticized.
David Yurman 18k Gold, Pave-Diamond Earrings
18k Gold and Pearls Station Necklace (JLJ15 for 15% off)
18k Rose-Gold Station Bracelet with 7-7.5mm AAA Pearls (the pearls can be placed where you wish on chain)
18k Yellow-Gold, Diamond, and 4.5-5mm AAA-Pearl Ring
14k Pave-Diamond Stacking Ring
Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Round Double Bridge
Large Scrunchie, Black
Cashmere Cable-Knit Cardigan, Gray (Size XS)
Cotton Long-Sleeve Ruffle-Collar Shirt, White (I’m wearing Size 2)
Cotton Sleeveless Ruffle-Collar Shirt, White (Size XS)
Wool-Plaid Trousers, Gray (Size 6)
Versace Small Medusa 95 Bag, Burgundy (also Saks 5th Ave., Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom)
Metallic-Leather Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps, Gunmetal
Outfit #3
(ABOVE) This Wool-Linen Plaid Blazer has a gorgeous fit. I bring this up because so many sweaters, blazers, and jackets this season–and moving into spring/summer 2025–are oversized, so they will no longer be in style in just a few years. This blazer, however, is timeless because of its classic, slightly fitted shape. The seams are placed “just right” on the shoulder tops and the waist is nipped in ever so slightly to provide a feminine shape when worn buttoned up. The fabric is light in weight and has a smooth, silky texture, because of the elegant blend of wool, linen, and silk. It really is a wonderful addition to your wardrobe.
18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 3-7mm AAA-Pearl Earrings
18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 10-11mm AAA-Pearl Necklace
18k Yellow-Gold, Diamond, and 4.5-5mm AAA-Pearl Ring
14k Pave-Diamond Stacking Ring
Round Sunglasses, Black
Large Scrunchie, Black
Silk Concealed-Placket-Shirt, White
Wool-Linen Plaid Blazer, Brown/Flax (Size 2)
Jeans/Jeggings, Black (Size 2)
Versace Small Medusa 95 Bag, Burgundy (also Saks 5th Ave., Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom)
Faux-Leather Pointed-Toe Flats and Clip-On Bows
Faux-Leather Rose Shoe Clips, Black (more colors available)
(ABOVE) I purchased these Faux-Leather Pointed-Toe Flats and Clip-On Bows for rainy days, but I like them so much that I wear them any time I want a cute black ballet flat. They are so fun.
Outfit #4
18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 3-7mm AAA-Pearl Earrings
18k Rose-Gold, Diamond, and 10-11mm AAA-Pearl Necklace
18k Yellow-Gold and Pearls Station Necklace (JLJ15 for 15% off)
18k Rose-Gold Station Bracelet with 7-7.5mm AAA Pearls (the pearls can be placed where you wish on chain)
18k Yellow-Gold, Diamond, and 4.5-5mm AAA-Pearl Ring
14k Pave-Diamond Stacking Ring
Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Round Double Bridge
Large Scrunchie, Navy
Supima Cotton Cable-Knit Sweater, Fuchsia
Cotton Cable-Knit-Sweater, Berry Rouge
Silk Top, White (more colors available; Size S)
Pull-On, Kick-Flare Hem Pants, Navy (more colors/prints available; Size 4)
Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Mini Pouch (also here) and Crossbody-Strap Converter Kit
Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Bow Bag, Navy
Faux-Leather Ballet Flats & Clip-On Ribbon Bows, Navy (more colors available)
Longchamp Mini Pouch & Shoulder Strap Converter Kit
(ABOVE & BELOW) I have had this Longchamp Mini Le Pliage Pouch for several years and have been using it to corral makeup and other small items in my Longchamp Original Small Le Pliage Bag. I have always wished this particular handbag came with a detachable shoulder strap, so I decided to search on line to see if anyone has come up with a way to add a strap. Sure enough, several companies have done this, and I picked the one I liked the best, crossed my fingers, and ordered it. When it arrived, I immediately loved the color match. The brown leather of the strap looks almost identical to the leather on my Le Pliage pouch and my handbag. However, I noticed that the photographs on line were showing the strap attached to the pouch I used only for cosmetics and such. It looked so cute, I decided to see what the strap looked like on mine and discovered I liked it even better because the pouch wasn’t as bulky as the small handbag when worn crossbody–my favorite way to wear casual bags. What’s more, the pouch is big enough to hold an iPhone 11 Pro, a tissue pouch, an inhaler, and two key pouches (one for my keys, and a second one for my lipstick, lip gloss, hand sanitizer, a small container of petroleum jelly, and a small container of hand lotion). Everything I need fits into it, and it looks adorable both as a shoulder bag and when worn crossbody. It now is my first choice for grocery shopping or running errands. Le Pliage Mini Pouch Leather Crossbody Strap Converter Kit price: $24.99 before applying the current 10% off coupon that is being offered.
Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Mini Pouch (also here) and Crossbody-Strap Converter Kit
Longchamp Original Small Le Pliage Bag
Longchamp Canvas Mini Pouch with Shoulder Strap
Supplement Organizer
(ABOVE & BELOW) Currently priced at $7.99, this Seven-Day Pill Organizer makes my vitamin regime much easier. No longer do I have to think about what I take or when or how often. I simply go to this organizer. One large box holds seven separate boxes that each have three separate compartments–morning, noon, and night. I bought it because I kept forgetting to take my supplements after each meal. Two of them must be split into two different times of the day, and one can only be taken in the morning and another only at night. Now, I just take one of the boxes out each day and place it beside my water glass in the kitchen. I definitely recommend it!
Makeup & Hair Products
(ABOVE) The makeup and hair products I used in this blog post and video rate Low Hazard on the EWG Skin Deep Data Base Hazard Scale: 1-2 Low Hazard (Best); 3-6 Moderate Hazard; 7-10 High Hazard (Worst). The only exception is the foundation I’m wearing; it is rated 3 (low end of the Moderate Hazard range). All are listed below.
David Yurman 18k Gold, Pave-Diamond Earrings
Gingiberi 18k Gold and Pearls Station Necklace (JLJ15 for 15% off)
Makeup Brushes/Sponge/Case (to apply my face, eye, and cheek makeup)
Lip Pencil, Spice
Lip Gloss, Mocha Latte
Gold Dual-Ended Retractable Lip Brush (for lining and filling-in lips with lip color)
Eye Pencil, Black/Brown
Unpowder Powder (applied to eyelids before and after eye pencil as primer/setting powder; also Amazon)
Mascara, Black/Supernova
Set of Four Portable Eyelash Combs, Pink (to comb out mascara)
Triple Purified, 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly (applied to cheekbones as highlighter; also Target)
4-Ounce Glass Spray Bottle (for purified water I spray on face after applying makeup)
1-Ounce Glass Jars (set of 6, for storing Petroleum Jelly, Shea Butter, etc.)
Organic Argal Oil (used as hair conditioner)
Own Report and listed 1/low toxicity at EWG Skin Deep)
YouTube Video
(ABOVE) If you are seeing this message, then I have published the video and it should be appearing above. However, if for some reason the video isn’t appearing above–and you have refreshed your page and cleared your cache–you also can view the video at my JLJ Back To Classic Channel on YouTube.
Hi Janis!
I like the new format.. love the new music too.
Thank you for all your ideas about how to style basics.
Also.. the converter strap kit is so cool and useful!
Hope your winter is going fine and all is well and happy with you and yours.
Claudia
Claudia, thank you so much for letting me know you like the new music in my videos. That makes me so happy. Winter is not too wintery here. I hope yours isn’t too bad where you are either. ~ Janis