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Viva does Venice (and hits Kit and Ace)

viva

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Hi all,

I'm in LA for work and it's just been a rotten two days. I won't get into the nitty gritty, but I'm in a work situation I MUST avoid in the future. It's not profitable, it's not satisfying, and it's not interesting. What it is is frustrating at every turn, and it is absolutely bringing out the worst in me -- so tonight I'm stewing in a pot of unhappiness. I've got plenty of work on my plate, and I need to just turn down this kind of engagement in the future.

ANYWAY ... here are a few WIWs... sorry the lighting isn't great. The most important thing here, if you are interested, is the Kit and Ace stuff, which I tried on in-store (and bought). If you like sporty luxe, the brand is worth trying. Ask Lisap, Ummlilla, and Smittie if you don't believe me. I've also attached a couple of photos from Venice Beach, including one of my hotel #nottheWestin.

Kit and Ace:
- York pants in Black
- River tee in Charcoal
Note: I sized up in both. (The two l/s tees that I previously bought on clearance were not sized up, and I will wear those judiciously. A size up in this brand fits me much, much better.)

Out and about:
- Pilcro cropped flares (2015)
- Emerson Fry tank (new)
- Adidas (2014)

Work night:
- Burgundy ponte pants from Loft (new) -- I like these a lot, TTS, zipper front and pockets front and back
- black JCrew Factory tank (2015)
- JCrew retail cropped tuxedo jacket (2014)
- Freebird sandals (2015)
- Cole Haan outlet tote (2015)

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Elizabeth P

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I'm sorry your work situation sucks, hopefully you can sucessfully avoid something similar happening again.

Really liking the tee you purchased. And the two out and about outfits... They look bang on. But I'm especially lusting after that necklace! Is that something available for lemmings? :).

Deborah

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So sorry re your work situation. However you look so fab!! Your outfits are streamlined, modern and cool.

viva

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Hi Elizabeth,

I picked up this necklace at a local shop while Christmas shopping and it has been a workhorse. It's by a company called Roost, and here are a couple of links to places where you can buy it online. It's really inexpensive and such a great piece. I've also posted a better picture of it for you.

https://www.fireworksgallery.n.....e+-+Silver

http://ecovibeapparel.com/products/roost-j801

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Joy

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Viva, you make everything you wear look wonderful. I'm sorry the work part of your trip is regrettable but your shopping skills are sharp. I appreciate the lovely beach photo.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I like the River tee. Will have to investigate.

Sveta

(website)

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I am sorry to hear the work situation sucks but hey, at least you are in some place warm and not buried under feet of snow, right?
In any case if you learn something what you should and should not do in the future it is already paid for itself (so to speak).
Your outfits look great - you are really on the roll lately!

Caro in Oz

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Everything Sveta said Y do LF

catgirl

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Sorry about the work situation but you look fantastic so there's that. When did Kit & Ace come on the scene? What are they comparable to in terms of quality, style and sizing? Club Monaco, j Crew, etc? Intrigued. Must be lovely to find a store that gets your look so well!

Jaime

(website)

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Yes to what Sveta said - lesson learned, warm weather enjoyed, and you look fab.

JAileen

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Sorry about work. At least you're in a warm beach town. I love the two tone top. Are you staying at the place with the party on the roof?

Debbie

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Sorry about the work situation but you look great!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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You look so great, and it's too bad work satisfaction from this gig doesn't equal your fantastic style quotient. Love all these outfits and your new pieces from Kit and Ace. You wear the cropped jeans beautifully.

Suz

(website)

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So sorry that the work situation is discouraging! That's really tough. But lovely you are in the sun and can get some warmth. The new Kit and Ace items look fantastic. Man, their sizing is weird. I finally got to go into a shop yesterday and came away with a couple of items, too, but had to try on for an hour before I could decide on anything. I got a pair of trousers (Bartlett) in my regular size and these are a bit snug but next size up was too large. Then a turtleneck, TWO sizes bigger than my normal!! Who can tell?

Your outfits are all fabulous and you look beautiful even if the work stuff is glum. Oh, and I LOVE the necklace!

rachylou

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Well, the MOST important thing is you look good Love the Kit & Ace. It's honestly amazing how much a person can love a tee. I LOVE it.

Anonymous

You look great. That Emerson Fry tunic is just right for the occasion. Amazing how it just works for every occasion, isn't it? It is the combination of casual teamed with really unique/interesting.

I am all about sporty lux. I have every intention of looking into Kit and Ace. When I looked in the past though they required dry cleaning or something like that and it turned me away. I'll try again.

Karie

(website)

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So sorry about the work situation. You do look fantastic at least! I have never heard of Kit and Ace, I will have to find out where/if they are around here.

kkards

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well, IMO at least you're at the beach! and you look fab! as for the work, well, even if it sucks, remember that it's just work and it will end…..
love the way you've styled the cropped flares…and the work outfit,,,the freebird sandals really take that outfit to the next level…

Anonymous

Work is overrated I love the photos of Venice Beach- what a cool place. Your JCrew look in the past pic is fantastic - burg ponte pants are a great idea I can imagine how good they look on you (photo being a little dark et al) .

Your comment about Kit & Ace sizing got me thinking: what is tts really based on anyways? How is one brand considered our actual size and one we have to size up in ? I suspect it's a bit of a mind game we are playing with ourselves.

Elizabeth P

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thanks for the links Viva!

viva

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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the support and I'm really trying to start today more openly: grateful for the sun and grateful for the work, however less than ideal it might be.

Lisap: I hear you about TTS. As I waked back to my hotel last night I was thinking about the YLF conversation about sizes and how I needed not to fret over buying two items in sizes I don't usually buy. It's just a numbers game, and who sets the numbers? Just buy what fits.

Una: Kit and Ace is the brainchild of the (former?) wife of the Lululemon founder and her son. Their big thing is "technical" cashmere, so most if not all of their products have a small amount of cashmere in them, which makes them super soft and also warm. Most if not all are machine washable, which is really nice (Sterling - check again!). I think they epitomize a certain minimal sporty luxe vibe. Really nice quality, very well made, sizing is tricky (I think they run smallish so would recommend going up one size), fits are modern.

Ummila/Rachy: The River tee is excellent. It's got terrific drape but also grabs at the hips so it ends up with a great shape. I was not planning on buying a top but as soon as I put it on, I knew it was coming with me.

JAileen: Yes, I am at the Hotel Erwin with the rooftop bar. I'm a little intimidated by that scene so I don't go up there, but it's been a fun hotel.

Suz: Bartlett pants will be my next purchase, and I know exactly what you mean about the sizing! My size fit but snugly, and a size up fit but in a totally different way --- loose with a slightly dropped crotch. turns out the looser way is how they are supposed to fit. I spent about 10 minutes in them walking around and decided that I really liked the looser fit, but I couldn't add another $200 to my tab, so they are on the wish list. Next month maybe. I love the ability to change the look at the ankle.

Elizabeth P: Let me know if you order the necklace!

Anonymous

My first purchase there was going to be the Bartlett pant. Same experience - "usual " size (whatever that is) was snug and not perfect considering they are $200 pants. Next size was way too loose and not in a good way, despite their website insisting they were meant to be a real drop crotch pant. I love the ankle detail, but could not get those pants to fit at all. A friend who has them has the complete opposite body to mine and wears them fantastically - she is straight up and down with no waist to speak of . Actually, I need to get back in there before I leave for Toronto on Saturday. I NEED A PAIR OF BLACK TROUSERS that aren't cropped.

I meant to say how great that drippy print tunic looks. Are you enjoying wearing it?

viva

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I love the drippy tunic. It's a lot of fun to wear and so comfy.

Does your friend wear them as drop crotch pants? Do you have an opinion of drop crotch pants, Lisa?

Suz

(website)

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I know, Viviane. I only saw afterwards that they were supposed to fit dropped crotch. But on me, wearing them on the waist made them actual cropped pants without need for alteration!!!!, so I went for that instead. I have a few pounds to lose so I think they will be perfect in a few weeks, where the next size up would have felt too big. Meanwhile, I have another pair of black dropped crotch trousers already, so that seemed like needless duplication.

But I might try the larger size in blue in Vancouver or Toronto as well because I really like the pant. I tried another style with the zipper at the waist (so you could wear low or high waisted) and those were also cool, but they didn't "stay down" on my legs because the fabric didn't have enough weight. If there's one thing that drives me mad in a pant, that's it, so I went with Bartlett.

And yes, Sterling -- all washable!

Anonymous

I have the zippered waist ones Suz, and they fit me really well, except for the staying down business you mention. For that reason , I'm not wearing them this winter. They are fine with bare legs and shoes/sandals.

Vivian - this friend of mine wears them very loosely, and again, they look fantastic on her. I love the look of dropped-crotch pants, but not on me. I do not have the body type for them - I think they work best on a more boyish body - like yours, Suz's etc. I am decidedly not that I also believe they take attitude to wear well - if you know what I mean. It's a whole look, not just the one piece. You could and should be wearing them !! The only thing that bugs me about drop-crotch trousers vs a knit drop crotch pull-on pant is the crazy bunching of the fly and pockets when you sit down. But whatever.......

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

I know that part of LA quite well. LOVE the weather. Sorry you're having a rotten time though. Live and learn, I guess.

I like all the pieces in #3 and hope that the retail therapy soothed your day.

texstyle

(website)

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At first I thought you went to Italy! Wouldn't that have been a great way to improve on the business of this trip? You look great in all your outfits so at least you can feel confident and happy about that part. Hope you get some time to spend outdoors. We're expecting temps up near 80 by the weekend and I hope to get outside myself.

Anonymous

Viva does Venice, ha ha!
I like your river tee. Looks nice and slouchy.
Hopefully you were feeling hip enough for California this time!

Vicki

(website)

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Viva Venice! I know that place and have been many times when I lived in L. A. County. You're making the best of it and I had to smile at your "stewing in a pot of unhappiness" since that stew is served everywhere and you said it so well. I do hope you find a way to make the necessary changes so you bubble in a bowl of happiness soon.

As for your WIW's, your pieces are so modern and fresh and I adore the silhouettes you choose for yourself.

Kaelyn

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You look great in all of these, viva! Still madly in lust with that tank. I might need to do up a DIY version sometime. I'm sorry about the stuff with work, I hope everything gets better soon.