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Winter "crops" , sweater, high shaft booties and jacket . Winter in Manitoba .

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I'm wearing my jeans deeply cuffed right now instead of letting them crunch up over my boots (which is how I wore them for years) or tucked in ( eh...no) . I haven't been wearing cropped flares or kick flares this winter as the silhouette seems to feel better on me in spring and fall when there are no horizontal weighted coat lines or less visual heaviness up top. A strictly personal thing. Anyways, these jeans are less dramatically cuffed than my others as they were shorter to begin with (not paying attention when I bought them) but I still enjoy the actual full cuff rather than a casual roll. Worn today with a Lululemon fitted hoodie in a stretch wool blend, Hibou distressed suede boots, ancient fur/shearling jacket, and my mom's vintage pearl earrings (which I have changed my mind on how to wear and now LOVE ). This is more casual than I'd dress for work normally, but the day was kind of easy and loose. An asymmetrical top would be great too - as per Angie's recommendation, but I don't really have one in a winter weight. Thanks for looking - and always interested in thoughts, comments, jokes etc. Especially on this whole crop flares, nude vs dark sock thing. (I'm in black trouser socks; not sure about
nude knee hi's for winter here ).

jeans - Current Elliot faded black - 2015 summer
jacket - Olsen fur/shearling black - 2000 winter
sweater - Lululemon winter 2016
boots - Hibou black suede - winter 2015
earrings - pearl/silver vintage c 1950
pink lips - Bobbi Brown Luxe Lipcolour - Pink Cloud

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Helena

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Love this, I wouldn't change a thing about it. I just discovered Hibou, sooo comfy ... Love yours!!

LaPed

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Lisa, I'm a die-hard cuffer, esp in the winter. It mostly eliminates the wet/muddy hem issue for me, looks more intentional than letting them bunch up, and I just find longer pants more versatile than buying pre-cropped...

I really like this whole ensemble -- very cozy/sporty. And your hair looks fab, as does the frosty pink lippie.

I solve the sock dilemma by opting for funky patterns, stripes, bright colors, chunky cables, etc, but I know that's not everyone's cuppa.

The college students and 20-somethings where I live are all rocking the extra-thick boot socks pulled up over their skinnies. I don't have enough skinnies for that to be a go-to option.

Anonymous

LaP - my DD (college age) does that thick sock over skinnies thing too - I prefer a little more of a polished look. And ack, if my lipstick looks frosted, please kill me now It's a creamy almost matte pink. LOL. And I agree with the longer pant versatility thing - although i have a few pair of cropped flares, they are kind of a one-trick pony, so to speak...

Gigi

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Fantastic outfit...you always look so polished. Really fab. I haven't been able to find a pair of crop flares that I like, so I will try cuffing my regular jeans like you show here. I think that having the extra weight at the hem from the cuff will also help keep cold air out, not to mention that skinny jeans will fit closer to the lower leg than flares, also helping warmth.

I go for the black socks also, rather than knee-highs. If my socks are going to be supervisible, then I will opt for something really fun, like polka dots or stripes. But if only a bit of my socks will be visible, I try to find something that blends with the shoe color (usually black). It's just too cold to go without proper socks, IMO!

Aida

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FUN, especially with the furry coat!! I am a big fan of the BIG CUFF, done really nicely here. Nice "shades of dark" going on in this outfit too, with all the textural interest necessary. I haven't hemmed any of my longer pants up, even though I am enjoying the more cropped look; I simply roll the hem under or go for the big cuff as you've done here... which mostly happens with my shredded jeans, for some reason.

(Also, really liking the soft pink lipstick with this very black-heavy look. Gorgeous shade on you!)

retailgirl

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Great look! and those earrings are beautiful. They work because they're retro but your look is modern. ( be careful wearing pearl or opal earrings in frigid cold...I cracked a mabe pearl earring on a cold, cold, cold day, or it just cracked, years ago. They're fragile.)

Angie

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Super cute as always. #5 is Killer. I LOVE the vintage earrings. They are perfect with your hair and the jacket, and are a fun juxtaposition with the boots. SO nice to see you post, sweet Lisa.

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gryffin

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Lisa - OMG woman, you are so amazingly gorgeous, just stunning! How do you mange to generate that much cool, I don't need to try at all but I look so awesome vibe? Wow, that's all I have to say. Truly fabulous.

AviaMariah

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I'm going to do the big cuff. Thanks for the inspiration!

JAileen

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I love your hair!

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Retail girl - pearls can crack in cold weather? Ack - I had no idea! It's a good -18C here today - yikes- thanks for the heads up.

Angie - thanks so much! My lunch date (she) was so enamoured of my earrings - and she had her mother's pearl bracelet on too! What is in the air these days ?

gryffin - gee, I don't know - being cool just comes naturally Ha! That's the best thing I've heard ever- thank you I swear it's this jacket though. I put it on and transform into another person much cooler than me. I"ve had it for 15 years now, and it's worth every freaking penny. So politically/environmentally incorrect now, but I can't not wear it - it's so warm.

Gigi, Aida (hi!) - I agree about the warmth factor, and I also do the turn-under once in awhile too...it has bit more polish when you need it.

torontogirl - what Hibou boots do you have? I'm sure loving mine too.

thanks JAileen! - I came home from my regular haircut last week and decided I had had enough of the long side bang look so cut it off in the bathroom . Added a few extra chops up top too.

Helena

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Lisa those laceups I bought are Hibou, from my recent boot posts - actually both pairs I was looking at were. Had no idea it was a cool brand until I saw you mention it today!

Sara L.

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Great look! I love the earrings. I'm so glad you posted a picture of how you cuff your jeans in the winter. I'm better with visuals. I might try this look soon.

Bonnie

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I really like this outfit. I usually wear my skinny jeans folded like yours are but my new boots seem to look better folded Angie's way. Living in the Southwest, I don't have the weather issues you have. It was 57F today and that seemed really cold to me.

Anonymous

TOgirl - I had never even heard of the brand before I bought these - turns out they are a Little Burgundy house brand. I don't think I've ever bought anything there before - skews a little young for me - but I was in with DD and got distracted by these in the window. Bought another pair in a plummy/burgundy colour too, which was a bit nuts - I've worn them a grand total of twice I think.

gryffin

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Lisa - I do get the cool jacket thing. I bought Madewell's perfect leather moto, sized up of course, and it is. I am Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood from Top Gun in that jacket - it makes everything cooler. But it's still junior cool, to your professional cool version!!

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haha - it's my advanced age .

abc

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I dig your wild hair!! The rolled jeans are great too. Looking chic.

Sal

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Very nicely done. The pearls add a lightness that suits you. Something I can learn from. The boots are great and I especially like it with the jacket. Dark socks work well here Imo.

Colette

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Lisa, you look so pretty, casually polished and yes, cool. I like it all! And your pearl earrings are beautiful.

Thank you for showing how you deeply cuff your jeans. I tried it today but could only get to 3 inches because my large calves got in the way. It worked out though because my boots weren't really high shafted.

Anonymous

I saw that lulu top and thought, "oh it's too casual for me" but you've made it look really chic!
I'm totally on board with your black and grey colour palette. It's striking with your blonde hair.

Anonymous

Thanks smittie - the sweater was a bit of a leap for me too - I don't like things with hoods to begin with, but this one is so unobtrusive and not flopping all over the place. I have worn this sweater with wool trousers and black leather sneakers too - for a work look. Really happy with it.

Brooklyn

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You look fabulous. And that coat is absolutely TDF. I think of this as a polished casual look. Would you do the cuff if you were going for a more dressy look? I worry that when I cuff my jeans it skews the look casual.

Aida

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Brooklyn, cuffing over like this is certainly more casual; if you want a dressier more polished look, then cuff under so the pants just look cropped.

(Hi Lisa! So nice to see you posting again :D)

Anonymous

I would still cuff this way for an evening out , but I'd change my boots . I did this the other night and wore pointy toe suede ankle boots , dark cuffed jeans , a white silky top and a crazy fake jewelled antique looking necklace . It takes the prim and proper out of the look, which I like to do. Still felt dressy yet more interesting . Funny how we get these ideas in our head and run with them - or I do, anyways

Bijou

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I love this look - you look amazing in black, I can see why it is a go to colour for you. That jacket is simply stunning.

Brooklyn

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Lisa, I would like to see the dressy version! Bet you looked fab. I don't think cuffing under works for me. It feels lumpy against my calves in a way that cuffing over doesn't. And hemming your jeans short is just so final

chirico (Chiara)

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I can just say - you look fab!

rachylou

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Whoa! Major gorgeousness! It's in the gestalt.

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