Friday, June 19, 2009

Soft knits and white light

Purple cardigan: Gap
Denim capris: Winners
Gladiators: from Taiwan


Picking this sweater up at Gap a few months ago was such a great idea as its now become one of my favourite items! The color is a great vibrant purple and is of the softest knit that almost makes it feel like cashmere (but for the price it most certainly isn't!). This photo looks over-exposed, but the light at the time was actually a very pure white, which incidentally is a great contrast to purple! I love a nice, soft, white light that illuminates, but doesn't make you squint like full-on sunshine will do.

In other news, I recently received this press release for a new-ish online boutique called Eye Candy Buy Candy. Started just last September, this boutique seeks to bring the latest trends to women with real bodies and real budgets - just my kind of philosophy! They even offer consultation services if you just can't decide what items to go with your shape. I haven't tried out their services yet myself, but upon perusing the site I came across some very tempting options:








As well, BHMnB readers are being offered an exclusive discount code! Get 10% off at checkout by entering in "highmaintenance" - happy shopping!

27 comments:

Elizabeth Marie said...

Ohhh I love the maxi...I will have to check that out!!

Happy Weekend lovely

lisa said...

Aww you look so pretty in your outfit pic!

Ela said...

MizzJ, I LOVE your gladiators! And the purple clutch is hot!

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting :)

I added my first outfit today (an oldie but not much has changed over the years, LOL) so stop by if you want a face to the name :)

xx
~Ela

Johnni said...

That first pic of the Gap outfit is wonderful. It shows class and professionalism without the dullness!

Couture Carrie said...

Love your look, darling! Especially those sandals!

Thanks for the discount ~ that clutch is tres cute!

xoxox,
CC

Delectable Swank said...

I love the purple cardigan! I am a huge sweater fanatic, probably because I'm always freezing! I also love your gladiator sandals! Super cute!

Kristin said...

That maxi is so fabulous! Off to check it out.

Damsels said...

really great gap pieces i lvoe those gladiators

Elizabeth Victoria C said...

loveee those gladiators!! xx

Hanako66 said...

awesome outfit...love your glads!

...and that clutch...woohoo!

MizzJ said...

@Elizabeth Marie: Ooh lemme know if you get it!

@lisa: Thanks FFB!


Thanks guys for loving the gladiators! I get so many comments on them it makes me wish I'd bought 2 pairs. Sad to say, but I bought these babies in Taiwan so they're not available in NA.

Tracey Ellle said...

love the clutch

Miss Jeanett said...

Love the outfit! You're a very pretty girl!

/Jeanett
http://jeanettd.blogspot.com

Livie said...

ah i'm a sucker too for a soft cardi. they're so versatile!

Love the gladiator sandals!

The Starving Stylist said...

Super cute outfit!

p.s. hope you don't mind me linking your blog on my link list on my blog! A definite starvingstylist blog read worthy! x

K @ Blog Goggles said...

Such an adorable sweater - great find!

I also love that clutch... so tempting.

Couture Carrie said...

P.S. Ease your way into nudes by starting with some accessories, like a handbag and shoes, then maybe a pencil skirt paired with something bright - hope this helps!

P.P.S. You recall correctly; I am a lawyer, just no longer practicing :)

xoxox,
CC

Nini's Style said...

You look great. I love the sandals.
xoxox
Nini

Tracey Ellle said...

thanks for stoppin by my blog

dapper kid said...

Loving your cardigan, and those gladiators look fantastic!! Ooh and that jersey maxi dress looks wonderful.

Deka said...

that clutch is cute, and gladiator sandals are now growing on me

Savvy Mode SG said...

i love the color of the clutch.

The Budget Babe said...

i love your shoes! and now i think i need a purple cardigan. might as well get one in every color right?

fab picks from ECBC, too, they keep adding great new stuff.

allison said...

I love those sandals! I recently purchased a similar pair from Shoes.com. I found a coupon code through Ebates.com that allows you to save 15% on every order in June!

Blair said...

Oooh, Eye Candy Buy Candy looks like a great online boutique!

Cas Ruffin said...

I love that purple cardigan.

Eda said...

Your gladiators are so pretty!