Ruffled Rhinestone Top – Life is Short…Buy the Shoes

audreybella / November 26, 2015 / Que Bella

Que Bella: Shades of Violet

I wore this over the weekend and absolutely loved it. The Neon Orchid of the Featherweight Henley Cashmere sweater pairs so nicely with the Violet Poppy scarf.

These are my new favorite jeans from Anthropologie. I’ll review them next week but I absolutely love them and sized down one.

~ Cashmere Featherweight Henley, Neon Orchid, J Crew (JC in Dusty Mauve) ~
~ Pilcro Wide-Leg Sailor Jeans, Anthropologie ~
~ Violet Poppy Scarf, J Crew ~
~ Martina Patent Wedges, J Crew (Suede, Sole Society) ~

I am also wearing the Ruffled Rhinestone Top in White. It pairs nicely with the Henley Sweater since you can have as many buttons un-done as you prefer.

Time for seconds!

audreybella / January 19, 2015 / Uncategorized

Que Bella: J Crew Inspiration

I was immediately inspired by this store styling but it took me a little while to re-create it since it’s been a little chilly to wear skirts. The sweater used is the Tippi Sweater in an Heather Olive. Any color sweater will do especially a bright blue or purple (for me at least). Instead of the white Perfect Shirt I layered the Ruffled Rhinestone Top under the Cashmere Tee in Jalepeno from years ago.

I am so glad I bought the Pleated Lattice Skirt in black when I did. It sold out in a size 8 pretty quick in-store but it is still available in all sizes online. I bought the size 6 instead though it pulls just a teeny bit across the hips. I figure I will wear tops over the skirt and no one will notice. The reason I bought it so quickly and early is because the 30% off all items was still going on. (This was before Christmas.) I’d have to pay full-price if I ordered it online.

I am in love with how the burgundy tights and Everly T-Strap heels worked so well with the whole color scheme of the outfit. I added my Black Lexington Blazer (one, two) and the Ensign Necklace from Madewell to finish the look.

This was my outfit for the office today and I am very happy with how my version of the J Crew Store Styling turned out.

Have a Great Evening!

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audreybella / July 2, 2014 / Uncategorized

Que Bella – Catch Up

I haven’t done a true Que Bella in over a month so here are a few things I’ve been wearing. I’ll be back to my Capsule Remix next week, when everyone leaves and my house is empty. You can always catch glimpses on my Instagram.

The Brandyce Tunic from Tory Burch is such a special piece. There are matching pants but I though that was a little too much. But Kiernan Shipka looks great in both. I found these pants at White House/Black Market. They are very flattering and I’m wearing a size 6 Short in them.

~ Brandyce Tunic, Tory Burch ~

~ Perfect Form Crop Pant, White House/Black Market ~

~ Sadie Slingbacks, Tory Burch ~

The Neon Papaya of the Fluted Skirt is VERY VERY NEON. But I noticed it matches the top part of the sun in this tee perfectly. I got it on final sale so no returning this one. Oh well, what’s a Summer tan if you can’t show it off with some neon.

~ Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe, Neon Papaya, J Crew ~

~ Vintage Cotton Boy Tee in Endless Summer, J Crew ~

~ Thora Sandals, Navy, Tory Burch ~

Finally, this was for the first day of Orientation for The Boy. I love my Seville’s. I walked all over campus in them all day long, around 13 hours and was comfortable in them the whole time. I felt very put together but not overdressed in any way.

~ Cafe’ Capri in Seersucker, J Crew (Campbell, Factory) ~

~ Ruffled Rhinestone Top, J Crew ~

~ V-Neck Cardigan, old J Crew ~

~ Seville Espadrilles in Navy, J Crew ~

~ Kerrington Tote, Tory Burch ~

I have reviews waiting in the wings. Have a Great Day!

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audreybella / May 17, 2014 / Uncategorized

Que Bella – Shades of White

I waited two days before wearing these Isabelle Bow Pumps even though I was going crazy knowing I had them. Thank the weather for that. But Thursday was a beautiful day and required these shoes to be worn.

~ Ruffled Rhinestone Top, J Crew ~

~ Keating Boy Blazer in Linen, J Crew Factory ~

~ White Denim Jeans, Express (J Crew, GAP) ~

~ Isabelle Printed Bow Pumps, J Crew Factory ~

So far, for Week 2 I’ve learned that I need a new pair of white jeans. I bought these from Express waaaaay back in 2006 when I still a skinny-minnie and could wear low-rise jeans. Jump to my almost 42-year-old self and mid-rise jeans are high on my radar. As soon as I find a new pair of white jeans that are 1) mid-rise but not mom jeans, 2) thick enough that you can’t see through them, 3) just skinny enough and 4) ankle length I will find a new home for these. I’m glad I stuck with this week’s remix even with the weather challenge.

Have a Great Weekend!

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audreybella / May 14, 2014 / Uncategorized

Que Bella – Capsule Remix Week 2

I was pretty happy last week with everything I picked out to wear for my Capsule Remix. I realized that I need to include an additional top, as a back-up, in case one is not easily laundered (i.e.-Dry Clean Only). I usually know ahead of time what the plans are for the week and if we have anything scheduled for the weekend. Last week, though, I originally was not scheduled to go in to the office on Friday, but luckily I had already planned out to wear my favorite outfit.

For this week’s remix, I have to plan around the weather. We already dropped to the 60s and had quite a bit of rain. My original plan was shorts and skirt but I have changed that to jeans and pants along with long-sleeve blouses and a few lightweight sweaters. Everything this week is J Crew, except the White Denim Jeans.

~ Metallic V-Neck Sweater, J Crew ~

~ Silk-Panel Merino Sweater in Antique Floral, J Crew ~

~ Ruffled Rhinestone Top, J Crew ~

~ Drapey Crepe Henley Tunic in Navy, J Crew ~

~ Keating Boy Blazer in Linen, J Crew Factory ~

~ Minnie Pant in Foulard, J Crew ~
~ Skinny Ankle Jean in Classic Rinse, J Crew Factory ~

~ White Denim Jeans, Express (J Crew, GAP) ~
~ Isabelle Printed Bow Pumps, J Crew Factory ~

~ Martina Wedges in Metallic, J Crew ~

~ Cece Ballet Flats in Suede & Leather, J Crew ~

And what I wore Monday and Tuesday.

~ Metallic V-Neck Sweater, J Crew ~
~ White Denim Jeans, Express (J Crew, GAP) ~
~ Martina Wedges in Metallic, J Crew ~

~ Silk-Panel Merino Sweater in Antique Floral, J Crew ~

~ Skinny Ankle Jean in Classic Rinse, J Crew Factory ~

~ Cece Ballet Flats in Suede & Leather, J Crew ~

Lest you think I’ve stopped shopping during this remix, I have some Mother’s Day finds from The Limited, Banana Republic and Anthropologie coming up this week!

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