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Monday, December 2, 2013

The Jacket

Chanel recently released a fantastic set of videos simply titled, "Inside Chanel." The videos chronicle the rise and influence of Gabrielle Chanel (previously Coco and Mademoiselle). They're all so well done--I recommend watching them all. One of my favorites tells the story of "the jacket."


I've always loved the classic Chanel tweed jacket and, luckily for my budget, I've been seeing the style pop up in lots of stores for prices falling far below the thousands of dollars a real Chanel costs. I just picked up a similar style sweater from Loft (below) to tide me over until I can afford the real one (not for a very long time, I assure you). Keep reading to view some similar styles and check out all the videos to see the fabulous ladies (and icons in their own right) who have donned Chanel jackets through the ages...

Loft Tipped Tweed Open Jacket (the one I recently purchased--can't wait to wear; outfit post to come)


J Crew Collection Jeweled Jacket --absolutely stunning, hence the $$$ price tag












Until next time,
    V

Saturday, November 23, 2013

GIMME MORE GWYNNIE

Ah, Gwynnie, the celebrity we all love to hate. But seriously, can that woman do no wrong? The latest Parks & Rec episode parodies all things Goop-approved with Pawnee's own "Bloosh." Hilarious. Check out the deleted scenes here:


But, I digress. The real purpose of this post is to declare that, per usual, I'm in love with her latest Goop collection and the looks and various collaborations she's put together.




I'm planning on channeling this look today...


Until next time,
V

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Les Parisiennes

The White Pepper's "Les Parisiennes" lookbook is everything I'm loving this season: pastels, polka dots, big coats, and plaids all paired with soft makeup and grunge-y hair. All the looks are so effortless yet undeniably chic. If only they had stores in the US...

In the meantime, you'll find me copying their looks all season long.






All photos belong to the White Pepper.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

GOLD GLITTER GLAM

Now, let me preface this post: when the holidays come around I'm more of a grinch than (insert one of the many jolly, rosy-cheeked holiday characters who will be everywhere for the next month and a half). Sure, I love holiday parties, seeing old friends, the decorations--all the many occasions to get together and spend time with people you love. However, the music (approximately ten songs played over and over just sung by various artists), the onslaught of "one-time only" deals that place my bank account under unnecessary duress, and the stress that inflicts us all are not something I look forward to.

All that said, I LOVE holiday dressing. It's an excuse (as if you needed one) to get dressed up in the glitziest, most glamorous, extra shiny pieces with absolutely no qualms. I've already begun looking for the perfect dresses for this season's parties, as well as the piece de resistance of the season, the New Year's Eve dress. You can be sure that this post will be one of many in the near future devoted to my holiday obsessions (can we talk about brocade prints??). 

In the mean time, here's some of my favorite (dressier) picks (all under $100 BEFORE discount) from Piperlime's 30% off sale (ends today!):

LOVE LOVE LOVE. The classic shift silhouette, the beautiful brocade print, the perfectly paired jewel toned colors. This dress has it all. Keep the accessories at bay with a simple pair of gem studs or chandelier earrings. Perfect outfit for all your holiday engagements.


So ladylike, but I've already envisioned it paired with a beautiful (and sparkly) statement necklace. Plus, this is the kind of dress that can transition to any season--I picture summer tea time on well-manicured lawns (a girl can dream, right?).


What's not to love? DISCLAIMER: Must have enough confidence to potentially be "that girl" shedding all over the place. Who cares--you'll be so fabulous people will be picking up your feathers as they follow you all around the party.


I'm a big proponent of mixing silver and gold. This dress does the work for you. Pair with classic black accents and you'll be kicking yourself for the last time you were too scared to wear your gold rings with your silver watch.


I'm so into green this season. I can't explain it, I just am--I've already bought two pairs of green pants this month, it's become a problem. However, I do not have a green dress and this little lacy number is the perfect one for you to rock the moody gloomy floral look that's so hot this season with some dark vampy accents like a plum lip.  I can dig it.



Until next time,
V

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Heading down to the Hamptons and NYC for some post-grad playtime!

I'll be on a mini vacation that I most certainly can't afford (but definitely deserve) until Sunday. While I still haven't even packed yet and I'm leaving at 5am (eek!), I'll leave you with a few outfits I wish I'd be wearing (and who knows, maybe I may be):

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Enjoy your weekend, everyone, and try to stay cool!

Monday, June 24, 2013

Monday Shopping Roundup

So, since I've been very busy with Senior Week and graduation, and as I am now currently a new (unemployed) graduate, I will be devoting more time to this blog. I think it's a good way to begin a Monday by having a shopping roundup of the week. So, without further ado, here is idlefindings' first shopping roundup!

This has been a bit of a slow shopping week, but the weekend certainly picked up. On Friday, I was lucky enough to pass by a huge sale at one of my favorite boutiques, and picked up a lot of great stuff on clearance. Here are my scores:

Super soft Velvet by Mark & Graham dolman linen sweater--size down on this one! While I usually like my sweaters larger, and would often go for a medium, I got this one in an extra small as the dolman sleeves provide lots of room.


Cute Prairie Underground racerback tank dress--I picked mine up in mint.



Classic, oh so comfy AG racerback cami. Now, listen guys, I know that these are sort of expensive, but if there's one thing I must stress, it's that they are worth it! I've never been able to find softer tees or tanks than AG, so I'm sure to always scour sales for them! I highly recommend splurging on one of AG's knits--they'll last forever and you won't regret it.





After looking around there, I stopped in Urban Outfitters quickly because it's usually a safe bet that there's at least one thing on sale there that will catch my eye. This time, there were two:

I'll admit it--I have an obsession with chambray and denim shirts, and it's getting out of control. So, when I saw this polka dot denim shirt AND it was on sale, I couldn't say no. I can't wait to throw this over solid and printed dresses alike instead of a cardigan this summer for an edgier, yet still playful look.



After trying on this dress at least four times, my sister finally convinced me to get it. I've yet to wear it, and was a bit worried about the length as I'm not usually a maxi person (but I'm trying to be!), but I'll be sure to post some OOTDs once I finally do. This dress is much prettier in person, and the picture does not do it justice.




Don't you just love when there's a bit of serendipity involved in your shopping? Yesterday, I spent most of the day searching Amazon.com for a pair of shoes to spend with the gift card that was burning a hole in my pocket. While I ultimately ended up ordering these (beside the point, really, but this is a post all about my recent purchases, so I feel obliged to include)...

...I was really lusting over a pair of Soludos espadrilles. In the end, I decided the sandals would probably get more wear (and survive in the rain). However, on a trip to the outlets with my dad, I stopped in Gap's factory store quickly and found a pair of their white espadrilles on sale for $10!

I couldn't find a picture online, but they're just like the Soludos pair, and much cheaper! I highly suggest checking out your local Gap Factory stores as they had many different colors and prints. 

While at Gap, I also picked up a plaid men's button down perfect for summer (and the fourth of July). Couldn't find an exact picture, but here's one very close to mine: 


I love the baggy, oversized feel of men's shirts and have found that an extra small in men's usually equates to the fit of a medium in women's. This will look great tucked into flowy skirts or tied at the bottom and paired with denim cutoffs!








Update: looks like the luggage color is sold out, but black is still cute!



http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shoes/Seasonal/PRDOVR~50583/50583.jsp?color_name=black


With graduation just around the corner, I just picked up these killer wedges I've been lusting after at J. Crew's Factory store. On sale! These will look great with anything white, specifically a graduation dress...

Grab them quick before they're gone!