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WIW - my first week with the new 'do!

christy

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Looking back at the week, I wasn't very creative was I? Somehow I wore the same jacket twice and the same pants twice...I *never* do that! On the plus side, the new haircut has been fun and I've had lots of compliments on it. I'm still getting used to it, but I think it's going to be a good cut. I miss not being able to pull it back to go for a run or even when I get home from work to get it out of my face, but I'll get used to it.

I'm not fond of #2 - I think I'll get more use out of this blouse layered under a jacket, but wanted to see how it works on its own. All and all I'd say the week was okay but not overly fab. Any thoughts as to what worked and what didn't to your eyes much appreciated!

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christy

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1. Cream Loft jacket, Halogen black top (NAS), Bobeau skirt, Jeffrey Campbell oxfords,
2. Halogen polka-dot pin-tucked blouse (NAS), AT cobalt pants, Ivanka Trump heels that are now in the donate pile because they kill my feet
3. More formal day by necessity: Silk blouse (consignment, can't remember the brand), Classiques black pencil skirt, black peep-toe pumps. Question for the business dressers out there - can a blouse and skirt stand on their own, or is a jacket required? I met with clients in this and I think it was okay, but it's one of the first times I haven't worn a jacket to a client meeting.
4. Another more formal day: T Tahari suit (ah, a jacket - back in my comfort zone!), Merona white/tan sleeveless top, B Makowsky animal print heels
5. Loft jacket (again), AT cobalt pants (again), cream tank, Jeffrey Campbell oxfords.

Kari

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Wow. I love all variations of the new cut! The Jeffrey Campbell oxfords are seriously scene-stealers. Though I don't have cobalt cropped pants like you do, you're making me think about how to wear the same blouse that you have (#2.)

#1 really is my favorite of the week, though. The color blocking and sophisticated mix of neutrals is stunning!

Transcona Shannon

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Love the hair Christy - absolutely gorgeous. And hello there Jeffrey Campbell oxford twin! Aren't they comfy?

All these outfits are great, but #1 and #2 are out of this world!

Marley

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Your hair is gorgeous! Are those curls natural?

I think your week was very creative! Those oxfords have got me hyperventilating and so I'm not going to be able to give you very helpful feedback

I love the suit - and that top that you have underneath it is gorgeous - so feminine looking with the masculine lines of the suit! I also really like your outfit in #1 - the only suggestion that I would have with the jacket is to scrunch your sleeves so that the sleeves are not the same length as the bottom of the jacket. That will take away the boxiness look of the jacket. I don't know what line of work you are in, but I think that the blouse and pencil skirt look really dressy for work attire! Thanks for posting!

KathyL

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Those cobalt pants are so great, I'd wear them twice a week too I have the Halogen blouse from NAS too, and I love them with the blue. No blue pants but I have a new blue skirt that you're giving me ideas to pair it with. Did you try tucking in the blouse?

velvetychocolate

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You look amazing! I love the new, shorter do, and I love the curls and waves on you. Just flat-out fabulous.

You make the outfits look incredible. It's not the outfits looking good on you, but rather - you looking so fab that you make the outfits shine.

I love the new hair cut!!!

Aida

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Great cut Christy! I quite like how you have it styled in #3. Those cobalt trousers are SUPER fun, and it is so great to see you in so much white! Love it!

Lori

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Love the hair!!

Hands down outfits 1 and 2 are my favorite! Love those cobalt blue pants! I'd wear them twice too!

Suz

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The hair looks wonderful. It seems to "lift" you up, somehow. It makes you seem taller.

And if these are your ho-hum oufits, well, I don't know what to say. The quality of your clothing always shines through, or you make everything you wear look high quality!

Of course you can never go wrong with those oxfords and that wonderful skirt in #1. So I love that. But I also love the cobalt trousers and would wear them twice a week if I owned them, too. I actually adore #3 as well. I am not qualified to say if it can stand on its own, but I would think so with a blouse of that quality, and particularly on a hot summer day. But I guess that would depend on the business environment. Love the animal print peeking out from beneath the suit!

Anonymous

You and Teri both have nailed my style - I'll be watching you...;)

Mellllls

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your outfits are great. i love 1 and 3. i think you looked professional enough to meet certain clients in 3, it really depends on your atmosphere though whether you need a jacket.

Beth Ann

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Christy: I love the shine and softness of the curls. It's a wonderful, fresh do.

I think this is a marvelous week. You are keeping the crisp, classic modern look, but you are added lightness, subtle volume and COLOR.

The shoes are causing me envy, and they're adding a great spark to your other choices. I think #2 is a little MTM (Mary Tyler-Moore) in the Dick Van Dyke show --- she rocked this silhouette and I like the simplicity.

The only look could use a little somethin'-somethin' might be #4. The shell seems to have some texture, which just might not read well on camera, but perhaps a little color here in top or an accessory? This is quite nit-picky really, since the outfit is so far beyon a lot of business wear.

Scarlet

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But I think this is a great week! Those shoes in 1 and 5 are working out so well and really give the outfits that extra something. The blouse works in 2 to my eye. I wear the same pants and jacket in a week all the time When I am feeling an item I repeat with abandon. Hair looks super fab. I liked it the old way too though.

catgirl

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Christy, how did you come to YLF so far along in style perfection? I really admire your looks and your dazzling smile is the perfect accessory.

Now on to your divine hair. I love the curly-straight effect in pic 4. What a great length this is for you - sassy and classy and obviously fun to change up. You and Teri are so good at mixing it up with your curly and straight looks!

jayne

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Just gorgeous, all of it. And I for one love the repeats. Because I am trying to get out of the 'bad' habit of thinking I need an all original outfit every day. Only us priveledged YLF'rs get to see a series of picture showing what you wore....other people will hardly remember what you wore on monday when it is friday! Except if they own the same thing...I notice that I remember only other people's clothes if I have it myself, or want it myself....!

Deborah

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Christy I think you are too hard on yourself. This looks like a pretty stylish week to me:)

I love #1 and you make me wish I had bought the black and white striped skirt rather than the red and black:(. I do think that blouse works over the blue pants. It's pretty, fresh and elegant. A single strand of pearls in the neckline would look nice too. 3 & 4 are classic Christy office outfits...love them. And #5 is a such a cool mix of corporate, funky and edgy...love it too:)

modgrl

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Can the pants be rolled or hemmed just a little shorter or would that not work for your work environment? I feel like if they were clam length they would be cheekier. Anyway that's the only thing I can really say about your week because you are so gorgeous every day. You have an amazing sense of style. I love how you can stay within the same color scheme and have all your pieces work together so well in a capsule. Did you figure this out yourself or was this part of working with Angie? Really makes me want to fly out to the west coast for some quality time with our style star.

Kyle

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Love your style. FWIW, when I look back at my WIWs, my best looks were when I did not try to get too creative, because the things I was trying to do were probably not true to my style, if that makes sense. Your look is consistently beautiful, in my opinion, and I love those AT pants!

JR

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Seriously, if I had a week like that, I'd be thrilled. And I can't for the life of me see what the problem with #2 was. I loved it! And #1 and #5. Which makes it sound like I didn't like #3 and 4, which would not be true.

Jenava

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#5 is adorable. Love the hair! All the looks are super stylish and cute; not boring AT ALL!

Claudia

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You look beautiful Christy, and I love those Jeffrey Campbell oxfords on you!

CocoLion

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What can I say except you look stunning with your hair and beautiful work outfits. You rock those ankle pants too! You are changing my mind about this length Christy. I love each and every outfit; if I had a job like yours I would be looking to you for style inspiration.

christy

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Thanks everyone! Funny how I wasn't sure about 2, but it seems to be well-received. The Jeffrey Campbell oxfords really do get a lot of comments and they are pretty fun to wear! I'm trying some new silhouettes, like 2, so maybe that's why I wasn't so sure about the week...thanks everyone for your comments & suggestions!

Marley, the curls are mostly natural, but do take a bit of coaxing. I usually have to use a curling iron to get the top layers to cooperate.

Rita, I know the pants are not going to pass a few style filters around here, but I like them this length. I feel like much shorter is pushing the work boundaries. I did turn the hem under once in #5 - so they are a bit shorter there. I think part of the reason things mix and match so easily is because I do so many neutrals. If I'm going to use color, it's usually just one piece with everything else being neutral. Angie was an *enormous* help editing my closet and helping me come up with styling options. She's also encouraged reducing the black and adding some color. She is an absolute *delight* to work with!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Love the hair and how you've got everything business-like but with your own flair. I particularly like the length of the cobalt pants in 5, and I'm not usually a cropped-pants lover. Very chic and downtown.

Jaime

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I love your hair in all its versions! And I love your blue trousers and oxfords - they certainly bear repeating!

Mita

You have great style and a spunky smile!

Love your outfits in general, especially 1, 2 and 3. Five is fine but looks a lot more casual than the other looks-not sure what your work requirements are.

The only look I would tweak is 4. It looks good but has less of the individual flair of your other outfits. Maybe for the next suit a darker color, longer jacket, slightly nipped in at the waist?

Or split up the suit and use as separates, using your fun style taste. The jacket might look great with a skirt.