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WIW - Passover and summer edition

Jaime

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Late Happy Passover, Easter, and/or Spring!
We had our annual Passover seder last weekend. I wish I had a better picture of my outfit, especially the boots, which have Zebra tops. DD1 is the only DD that let me keep her in the picture.
I have recently collected two pair of ballet shoes that I have been playing with.
#3 A very hot day. Stuart Weitzman leopard ballet shoes, with Ronen Chen top, very old shorts, Marni bag. I was generally pleased with this outfit, especially as my husband photographed it with his special beautifying (aka blurring) camera feature.
#4 Lanvin pink ballet flats. (This was a shocking thrift find.) I am not completely pleased with this outfit, although I do like the bright t-shirt. I have been going through my closet trying to wear the things I like but never wear. This would have worked better with shorter less floppy pants - please make other suggestions.

As I commented on Angie's finds blog post, I am playing with t-shirts to see if I can make them work for my style. Anyone else trying ballet flats or t-shirts lately? Any comment or suggestion most welcome!

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Sal

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Your passover seder outfit and table look gorgeous as does your DD. What did you eat?

I really love outfit 3 - perfect for the heat. You look lovely too.

I think 4 is fine but maybe a little too unstructured. I think either a more cropped jacket or more cropped or fitted pants... I could see it with shorter harems or with jeans?

I am not sure about ballet flats - I have one pair and never feel terrific in them. I don't know why - I like them on others.

Tee shirts - I have two that I wear all the time, and two others that I only wear occasionally...so I have really cut down. I wear tee shirt shaped tops out of woven material more now. I have struggled a bit with simple tops that look good with a jacket over the top recently and could do with a couple more as a couple are getting rather worn.

Jane

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That is a lovely table setting and the weather looks hot in 3. DD is beautiful and looks very good in red.

The ballet flats look good and I’m envying both pairs! I’ve only ever had one comfy pair and have given up now.

I’m interested in your t shirt journey and like the two that you’ve on. I think the graphics in the last photo are especially good.

Ledonna N.

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Hey Shevia Happy Passover( is it appropriate to say that?) You , daughters and table are beautiful. I'm officially a flats with support girl. If i find some ballets that are comfortable for my fussy feet i will get them. Right now little one is running so im REALLY into gymshoes

rachylou

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I know this is supposed to be all about the clothes - but I love your table. That’s a table set for a holiday

Brooklyn

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I lurve those zebra boots. A close up next time please! You look beautiful. No blurring required!

Cardiff girl

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Your DD looks fabulous in red.I like outfit #3 and the t shirt in outfit#4especially, I’m not doing ballet flats or t shirts yet it’s just too cold!I actually risked a cotton as opposed to woolly jumper yesterday and ended up sitting with a hot water bottle in the evening.It s lovely to see that the sun does shine in some parts of the world!

Mainelady

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You are very fab! My favorite outfit is #3. I love the top and flats. Aside from your fav style, I must say that your DD is beautiful. She has her mama’s smile. LOVE your holiday table!

UmmLila (Lisa)

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Your seder outfit is so dramatic and elegant, and of course your hair sets it off perfectly. I love that you have such a nice outside space for hosting.

I'm conflicted about ballet flats, myself. I have a couple of pairs (lavender and leopard) that I wear as my house slippers lately because I don't wear outside shoes in the house. And then I have a black pair and a gold pair that for some reason I only ever use for travel purposes; I don't like them that much but can walk long distances in them and make them match other things.

Helena

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Shevia, you know I love your style so much; you look gorgeous, funky, relaxed and modern in all of these. Envying the hot weather and admiring the stunning table setting! DD1 is beautiful and I love how she paired boots with her outfit.

Bijou

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I always love to see your posts, especially those that relate to celebrations. You, your daughter and table look amazing. I hope you enjoyed the celebration.

RobinF

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Looks like a beautiful day, love the table setting. And outside! It feels like spring is never coming here.

I like your outfits, the flats are great. I agree that the last one is off a little, maybe the proportion of the tee? I agree that adding structure with one of the pieces would help too. It is a fun top, I bet you can make it work.

Aquamarine

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Love your holiday posts, Shevia. You and DD look fantastic. I am jealous you can eat outdoors....that is months away for us.

Suz

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You look gorgeous! (And so does DD -- love the red!) And what a beautiful table setting! Happy Passover to the whole crowd.

I can't believe it is warm enough there for shorts and a summer top (although I should believe it!) As others have said, we are still battling sub-zero temps.

I like both outfits (the colours on the tee are fab) but I can understand why you are struggling, I think. Both lack a certain element of structure that you typically have in outfits and partly it *is* the footwear. Ballet shoes can feel not just "flat" but almost "melty" -- or at least that's how they feel to me. So that is one element. And tees are hard! I do wear them -- typically under a blazer, but occasionally for very casual situations on their own -- but I find them difficult to get right and I almost always prefer another type of top if possible.

Katerina

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Shevia, your DD is so lovely in her red dress! And what a beautiful table setting!

I love your black shorts outfit - you look STUNNING! The top is glorious and the whole combo is exquisite.

I also love the combination of the graphic t-shirt with the blush jacket and ballerina flats. If I might suggest some tweaking - maybe a smaller and/ or more structured bag or, as you suggest, other pants. I agree with the others - maybe you would feel happier about the outfit if it had some structured elements?

Angie

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WOW. Your children are all grown up, Jaime. Son towers over you! And I LOVE the tomato red dress DD1 is wearing. Cute with what look like Docs - copying her stylish Mama. Your smiles make me smile.

You look FABULOUS. #1 is KILLER, and I can see your zebra top boots. #2 looks super cozy. #3 is perfect for high heat, and #4 is colourful and fun. Your hair is sublime.

Have you tried #4 with a pencil skirt or ankle pants?

Anonymous

These photos make me smile. You look radiant. I especially like #3 for a fab hot weather look. I wear ballet flats but am moving toward loafers or athletic slip ons. As far as tees, I prefer a woven version rather than knit, but am very interested in your experimentation with tees. I like your bright tee peeking out from under the jacket, and the pink ballet flats with the outfit.
The bag in #4 looks like it overpowers you. Even with the bright tee, my eye goes to the bag first.

Anonymous

I am dying over your al fresco dining set-up. SO beautiful! Your daughter is very sweet

I like both outfits on you, but absolutely relate to the t-shirt issues. T-shirts used to be the mainstay of my summer wardrobe , without thinking about it, but now I feel dumpy and not very together when wearing one. I can thank this forum for bringing that to light for me.

As usual, you hair looks fantastic too !

Jaime

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Thank you all! DD1 will be delighted when I read her all your compliments!
Sal, Thanks! Seder dinner included soup, brisket, chicken, asparagus, potatoes, string beans and this is on top of the appetizers during the first part of the evening and the ceremonial "sandwiches" that start the meal. To say nothing of the required glasses of wine! Kind of crazy and fortunately we only do it once in Israel.
Jane - Thank You! I couldn't resist the graphic in the last t.
Ledonna - I no longer have to run to keep up with my kids, but certainly understand why you need gym shoes now!
Rachy - The best part of the table was the smell of the jasmine and citrus blossoms that is everywhere this time of year - too bad I can't transmit it.
Brooklyn - Aww, shucks and I will do a close up next time.
Cardiff girl - Thank you! I do appreciate the weather here, especially when I hear about everyone else's winters.
Mainelady - Thank you! DD has really blossomed this year.
Ummlila - I have always avoided ballet flats but these convinced me to give them another try.
torontogirl - Thank you! I love being called funky!
Bijou - Thank you!
RobinF - I think the shirt is just a bit too long, but I will add structure and try again.
Aquamarine - Thank you for the sweet compliment!
Suz - I agree with you about both tees and ballet flats. But sometimes I just have to challenge my assumptions, if you know what I mean - and I know you do.
Katerina - Thank you for the lovely comments! Yes, the combination of the trousers and the big bag just drag me down. I will try again with something shorter and a smaller more structured bag.
Angie - Yes, it is crazy how they are all grown up and my son is as tall as my husband. Thank you for your kind words. The third definitely needs more leg - agree completely.
Joy - Thank you! Funny, I was never a ballet flats person, and am not sure if this is going to be a phase or just a moment. Agree the bag in the last one is too big!

Eta - Lisa exactly. And I yet I persist.

Since a lot of you mentioned enjoying seeing the table, I am adding a shot of the living room set up for the first part of the evening. Passover seder is actually centered around reading a book of different texts relating to the holiday, interspersed with many ceremonial foods and glasses of wine. Traditionally everyone sits around the table for all that, but we took on a variation of the tradition where everyone sits around in comfy chairs until the meal is actually served.

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Dana

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I'm impressed with all of your entertaining fabulousness and you still look so calm and beautiful through it all.

I love all of your looks. It appears your personal style is super authentic!

Ballet flats-Ha! I was late to the party with my AGL's and I have never stopped wearing them, as they're crazy comfortable. I prefer the structure and support vs. ones that are totally flat and flexible.

I'm kind of a t-shirt gal. Button up wovens and many other woven tops aren't as comfortable for me. Sometimes I'll wear a t under a blazer with jeans. Otherwise, it's a weekend type outfit with jeans or shorts. I'm working on finding more polished knits for dressy and casual.

A brand of t's I love is Splendid. They're expensive but last well and always seem to have an edge.

Katerina

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Oh, really festive!

Mirjana

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Shevia, Happy Passover. You table looks gorgeous as does your DD in red, beautiful. I especially love you outfit with shorts and leopard ballet shoes, you look amazing.

Sara L.

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You took great and I'm impressed with your table setting. So pretty! I wear ballet flats with cropped pants, rolled up skinny jeans, or shorts. I feel like they need some ankle showing to look right so I never wear them with full length pants. I also only wear them with skirts/dresses that are above the knee or I feel stumpy.

Angie

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Jaime, how LOVELY. Thanks for the extra visual. Do you always host seder, and who cooks?

Anonymous

I really like the colour mixing with your tshirt, green bag and peachy nude flats. Very nicely done!
Your table looks wonderful. What a great outdoor space you have.

Roxanna

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You know I just loved your style. Every time I see your hair I think, 'i should cut mine just like Jaime's!'

And your style is just KILLER here. That first outfit is just so perfect on you. You do urban and funky so well - somehow in an elevated manner. It always inspires me.

And that table!!!! Oh my, it was the first thing that caught my eye. Oh to make a dress out of that table cloth!

JAileen

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Beautiful table. Your outfit in 3 is fab. The top is very interesting. I like the tee in 4, too.

Jaime

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Angie - Ha! Of course DH does all the cooking. I only cook weekday meals, eggs and other boring and reliable stuff. DH is the foodie, I am the clean up crew. We have been hosting seder for at least 10 years. Our friends that now live in Berlin usually come, as well as two other families. We have known each other since our kids were babies - the oldest are now applying for university!
Dana - Thank you! Yes, there is a huge range of t-shirts and quality does make a difference.
Mirjana - Thank you! DD was bowled over when I read all the comments.
Sara Thanks! Yes, I think ballet flats need some ankle or they lose their value- at least on me.
smittie - Thanks! Actually our yard is small/tiny by American standards, but quite big enough for us.
Roxanna - Thank you! When I see you, I contemplate a grow out!
Jaileen - Thank you!

eta: Denise great to hear from you! Interesting perspective on what looked a bit too unstructured to me.

And now I must reveal the secret of the table cloth - it is a huge piece of material bought from Ikea's textile department!

CocoLion

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I like all of these and you know how to set an inviting table! I like a loose outfit like in #4, I wouldn't change anything. But if you want it to be more conventionally flattering, you could wear slim bottoms to offset the baggy bottoms.