Jen T of Her Waise Choice is a constant inspiration for me with her very sophisticated blend of high street fashion and upscale “professional chic” taste. With structured, mature pieces, incredible statement jewelry, and a bold infusion of vivid color blocking, this girl is such an up and coming talent, a formidable force on the Vancouver fashion scene. Not only is she absolutely refined, her enviable style sense is further enhanced by her very young age (22).
With a sweet demeanor that brings smiles to even this staunch grouch, Jen is the fetching example of how I would like to dress (and behave).
So yeah, once I swallow my jealousy, and down a mug [or five] of coffee so that Mae, Raging Bitchface of Death, transforms into Mae, Slightly Decent Human Being, I then get inspired by Jen’s power Femme Fatale vibe, and try to infuse color and more femininity into my daily sartorial choices.
Jen is a big fan of Zara, and since we don’t have Zara here in Detroit, the next best thing are the amazing skirt choices from Club Monaco and tops from H&M. Inspired by her wardrobe, I put together my feminine best and paired it with yellow for a small pop of color, a la HWC. The bows on my Vivienne Westwood Melissa shoes were an after thought, but also very reminiscent of some of the elements Jen puts into her stylings.
I found this gorgeous lace skirt at CM for a steal, so I snatched it up, because both lace and color are things I desperately need in my wardrobe. I probably have about… 16 pieces of Club Monaco in my closet, and they are some of the few items I get tons and tons of wear out of. Most of my clothing isn’t so heavily rotated.
Leave it to me to look confused, awkward, and as little feminine and demure as possible when posing.
Although this outfit is a bit more to the 4th point of my style square–Feminine With a Chip on its Shoulder style, it’s still essentially inspired by HWC while staying true to my more tomboyish, punky nature. The bold shoulder blazer, the very waist cinching belt, the single statement earring, the asinine poses: all Mae-isms.
{Outfit Architecture}
Bold shoulder blazer, statement acrylic jewel bib necklace & patent fake leather belt, Forever 21
Lace skirt, Club Monaco
Yellow tank top, H&M
Stockings, Target
Sterling silver Asian Fan earring (pair, worn singly), Victoria, BC Boutique
Woven envelope clutch, Waikiki, Hawaii boutique
Pearl flower ring, vintage.
Yellow bow shoes, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania x Melissa Shoes
{How do YOU infuse color and ladylike details into your wardrobe? (Unless you’re a dude, that is.)}
Jen photo via Her Waise Choice.
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The lace skirt gives such a wonderful pop of texture to the outfit. Gorgeous, and totally Her Waise Choice!!
FINALLY, Melissas done right! I’ve seen them paired with such tacky outfits that I was beginning to lose hope in what they had to offer. You totally changed my mind.
the yellow shoes have stolen my heart!
They’re so stand out. AND, the best part about yellow plastic jellies with bows on them? They smell like Bubble Gum!
you always rock the looks. and for the record, from everything i’ve seen; you are a delight
Thanks, Justin!!
did i mention the bright colours looks awesome on you and that girl? It inspired to wear bright nails yesterday! Moving to Hawaii would be amazing – my husband always says we should move there one day LOL!
When you move there, we can be neighbors and we can play together on the beach!
I love this as a work outfit! It’s still professional and yet has that little streak of wild and fierce in it! It’s the yellow. Very bold choice. Btw as an Asian I’ve always been told to avoid yellow as a wardrobe choice, as it will make my skin look washed out. Any thoughts on that?
I don’t think you should avoid yellow. You just need to find the right tone of yellow for you. Something more true and bright, or anything with a bluish base might wash you out, but something more golden, with a more reddish base, like ochre, or gold, or mustard, might look really nice on you. And vice versa.
If creme colors look better on you, then reddish, more warm yellows will look good on you, as will gold jewelry. If silver jewelry and bright white looks better on you, then you can do sunny yellows, citrons and cool yellows. You need to learn what type of skin tone you have, warm, cool or neutral. If both white and cream look good on you, you’re a neutral, which means you can also rock any color of red on your body and lips. YEAY!
love your outfit here and the melissa´s in yellow are hot!!xx
I love that they smell of Bubblegum, too!
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you are pretty
i want to have your ring:P
Big, BIG hug Mae. You are seriously the best!!! <3 Thank you again for this amazingly flattering feature- I'm so thrilled! And the yellow pairing with navy blue lace is absolutely gorgeous!!
Jen
You are the truest inspiration, lovely girl!