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Linen FTW 5.1.23

LJP

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I've "loosely" been collecting linen pieces for at 7-8 yrs now : mostly higher-end stuff I find on sale along with a few from a Canadian apparel line I used to rep. I've also bought the odd inexpensive item from Gap and BR. On my list for this summer is a wide leg cropped black pant and I'm actually headed out shortly to do some shopping for exactly that and some footwear I want to update for work.

The short sleeve linen woven T is from POMP last year - didn't even iron it after pulling it out of the storage box it was in all winter - lol. I have two of these and absolutely love them. Jeans (cheapo Joe Fresh cropped wide legs with front patch pockets ) are finally fitting the way they should - you guys it's been a LONG 4 - 5 weeks of being very disciplined with my eating and it now feels "normal". New linen blend blazer from H&M, and new sandals from Cougar (Cdn).

I also tried this outfit with a wheat coloured linen blend long cardigan from BR which I quite liked too. Happy to have an updated spring look:) Also - pedicure inspired by Suntiger

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Cardiff girl

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I think that you have cracked the wide leg silhouette!This outfit looks great.Congrats on sticking to the eating plan,it’s funny how time drags without chocolate isn’t it.

slim cat

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It works - love the pedicure !
Jeans looking great - success!

Dee

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OH YEAH LOOKING GOOD!!
Love that your pedi matches the top, all so nicely coordinated together. I’ve been giving into my food cravings too much lately and I’m feeling its effects. Congrats on staying the course, YLF.

cjh

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Wow, great combo! Color, proportions, shoes! Good luck on today’s shopping trip. You are nailing it, so I predict success.

Suz

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Look at that cool nail polish! Love the match with the top. You look great and I hope your shopping expedition is a success.

Bonnie

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What a perfect spring outfit. Love those sandals and pedicure, too.

Style Fan

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Your POMP shirt looks so good with the jeans. I love the nail polish! Great colour on you.
The RL cinnamon popover blouse is at Simon's. I just ordered it.

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Janet

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I love this color palette on you, and the linen is so nice! I struggle with linen but may have to try a little more if the available colors start to favor my palette. Fun pedi too!

Congrats on the successful eating habit changes. I’m in progress as well (last week’s mini vacation didn’t help — oh, the cocktails!), but I’m very slowly getting results with gentle adjustments — I rebel at deprivation, but watching portion sizes, eating mindfully, and moderating my choices is working for me. I’m trying to make changes I can sustain for life, and so far, so good!

morethanbeige

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This looks really good, LJP! I am a linen fan! Great pedicure color—I really like the matching of toenails to tee and blazer to sandals. Fabulous! I am trying to eat less sugar, because I know it’s bad for me, but I do love me some chocolate—you’re inspiring me, though.

LJP

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I booked an appt with a dietitian a month ago and it was SO interesting and motivating . My goal was to find a way to eat - really for the rest of my life . I also was lacking in energy and knew something had to change . I still have to work for a few more years and it’s important to me to look vital , fiy and healthy while doing so . She recommended intermittent fasting , controlled carbs , and lots of fat and protein . Nothing new and earth shattering. It was all about managing the glucose levels and insulin spiking , and so far so good . I’m still pretty bagged by the end of a work day ( I move around a lot and am on my feet for 4-5 hrs a day too ) but I’m also not 35 any more , lol.

Oh Janet - I wish you hadn’t told me about the RL top being at Simon’s . Ack !

Tanya

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You look wonderful, Lisa! Both the blazer and the jeans look very flattering on, and I love the pedicure.

I am also with you on the linen train, plain to wear it quite a bit in the summer. Funny that you should mention cropped wide black pants (presumably in linen?), I actually have a pair and want to bring them to the tailor to release the wide hems and turn them into full length.

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Ms. Liz

I love how you put this all together. The linen blazer with the wide crops looks so good together - pulled together - yet casual and comfortable. I really like the sandals too - awesome pedicure colour!

Kyle

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I wonder if you would like the Anthropologie Colette pants that come in black linen? Well, they are partially linen. Great look today with the cream blazer.

LJP

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Thanks Kyle - I have an old pair of Colette pants in a cotton blend ,and tried and returned another pair earlier this spring. I'd prefer not to spend that much ( in Cdn $ they are quite a bit higher) for a linen pant right now. I've got enough of the higher quality pieces in tops and a dress and feel I can get away with a lesser quality pant . But that's exactly the look I want ! LOL.

Irina

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Wearing sandals? You are a lucky girl! Still cold and rainy here.

Love the color combination, one of my favorites. Looks great, Lisa!

kellygirl

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Fantastic! You look great and I love the coordinating nail polish.

Jaime

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Great look - from head to toes.

LJP

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Yes - sandals are good now :). It’s not super warm but was nice and sunny today - around 13c ish . I’m not bothered by things like cold ankles etc .

Sal

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Great look - lovely combo.

I have a bit of linen too - from thick like the rust dress and chocolate pants to much finer like the white dress. I am a bit over the mint popover top but it comes into it's own mid summer with denim shorts.....

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Joy

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Good linen is an investment. Yours is paying off. Enjoy what you have collected so far, then see if you need more and what.

Bijou

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I love how you have now determined what you need and are being fussy in making sure it's right in all respects - colour, fit and fabrication. This is simply wonderful on you and of course beautifully styled. Congratulations on meeting your diet and fitness goals.

I am reluctant to be an enabler, but the RL top posted by Style Fan is a stunning piece which if the cut is right is likely to be amazing on you. If it works, that would be worth a splurge as you will always look and feel fabulous in it. Definitely something to think about.

Brooklyn

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Looking good! Great colour combination, including the pedicure.

BlueJay

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Great outfit, Lisa! I love how you find items that work for you and put them together like a completed puzzle. (Sometimes I feel like my puzzle is disjointed!) I like your pedi colour! Also, congratulations on being disciplined and mindful about eating. I'm laughing at Cardiffgirl's comments about chocolate. So true!

Anonymous

re: pedi!
Love this palette on you- and also enabling SFs top!
I'm finding often that 100% linen is too see thru, and like it more as a blend. Less ironing too!

lyn67

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So the jeans are black-love the color way-and the linen wide legs would be an option for the same outfit in warmer summer, I guess-very clever! They fit great and look fab with the sandals & coordinated longer blazer!

RobinF

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I can see why you like that top - fun color and looks like a nice fit. Great with the jeans and with the sandals and jacket matching it ties it all together. Love it!

Snow here yesterday morning (didn't stick but still....). My bare ankles were cold so I'm back in boots today

LJP

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Lyn - jeans here are dark blue

Re the Ralph Lauren top - it's very pricey here in Canada, and while a gorgeous top, I'm not sure the maintenance (it's cotton so all I envision is a lot of ironing) is realistic for me. If it were about $100 cheaper, maybe but I have to pass for now. It's also not a true summer top for me either, and the window for wear is closing quickly this year. I can't wait to see it on StyleFan though!

Angie

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You wear beige well too! NOT soul sucking - we love oatmeal. High five!

KILLER GORGEOUS on you. I love the match of the blazer and shoes! Polished and pretty.

Also fainted a bit at the tucked top, high rise, and wide crops. Something you said you would not wear! Now look at you! You wear it SO WELL. Please carry on! Rocking it.

Runcarla

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Check Winners to see if they still have the Rachel Zoe linen blend wide leg trousers. Finished zip front, but elastic waist. I added them to my closet in April at a cost of $39.99.

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