Que Bella – Page 15 – Life is Short…Buy the Shoes

audreybella / July 15, 2014 / Uncategorized

Que Bella – Zara, Delfine and Gold

I wish I could say I wear this skirt a few times a year but, to be honest, I haven’t worn it since I first purchased it (here). Looking at that outfit now, it’s kind of basic and boring. I was always stumped by the colors and how to style it. I decided I would try to wear it at least 2-3 times this Summer or sell it. This skirt was the reason for my “Old School Crew” Remix this week. Despite the colors and the length needing to be altered I was determined to find something other than a matching tan Tee to go with it.

Enter this Linen Top from Zara. I have worn this top at least once a week since I bought it. It runs big so I grabbed a Small. It also give the illusion of a cropped top but covers well on me. I’ve worn this with skinny jeans, shorts, mini skirts. It goes with everything. I added some gold jewelry, way more than I usually wear, but felt it all went well together. The Dangling Disc Necklace is another older J Crew item that I wore with this skirt the last time.

~ Linen Top, Zara ~

~ Delfine Pencil Skirt, J Crew (styled here, Gianni Bini, Joan Vass) ~

~ Nori Wedge, Tory Burch ~

~ Sparrow Cuff, J Crew ~

~ Monogram Cuff, C Wonder (similar) ~

~ Dangling Disc Necklace, J Crew (Polyvore) ~

~ Reverie Pendant Necklace, Anthropologie ~

I plan on pairing this with Chambray next.

Have a Great Day!

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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 / July 1, 2014 / Uncategorized

Que Bella – Birthday Edition

June is over and July is here! I was so busy last month ending with taking The Boy to orientation at his new College and my birthday on Monday. He is now a registered College Freshman and leaves in mid-August.

I spent most of my birthday shopping and having a lovely lunch at Mariposa, the restaurant at Neiman’s. I love going there for little special occasions. Of course I stopped at J Crew as I received some gift cards for my birthday.

This little top is from Anthropologie using my birthday discount. It’s by HD in Paris ~~but I don’t know if it hasn’t made it online or already sold out~~ and is the Swingpane Tank. I am wearing a Medium though most people have sized down, according to the SA. There are ties at the neck in the back to adjust it some. The neckline is a thin halter so a strapless bra is probably the best for this top. I love it and I received so many compliments on it. I paired it with white shorts from Banana Republic and my Valentino Lace Espadrilles from a few years ago.

There are some other fabulous ladies who also have birthdays this week. Both Gigi and Dina have birthdays today and Ema’s is later this week. We are a bunch of fabulous JCAs! Happy Birthday ladies!

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audreybella / June 16, 2014 / Uncategorized

Capsule Remix: Week 4

I would have thought that being organized with my outfits would have helped me during The Boy’s Graduation Week but it was so crazy that it was easier to throw on shorts and tees to get things done. I’m back on track this week though.

This week features Tory Burch, including my London Blouse, shoes, possibly my new White Jeans and a new Tunic. I’ll review those in another post. I am in the office a few days as well so I needed to include something that I was appropriate.

~ Linen Botanical Tank, J Crew (BR Factory, BR Factory, Carven, ~

~ Brandyce Tunic, Tory Burch ~

~ Metallic V-Neck Sweater, J Crew ~

~ London Blouse, Tory Burch ~

~ J Crew Pleated Short, J Crew (JC, Factory)

~ Cropped Skinny Jean, Tory Burch ~

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

~ Sadie Metallic Slingbacks, Tory Burch ~

~ Nori Wedges, Tory Burch ~

~ Amalie Sandals, Tory Burch ~

And here’s today’s look. I missed out on the Linen Botanical Tank originally and waited patiently for the Factory offered it to no avail (not yet at least). I ended up finding this one on ebay. Comfortable, simple and chic – my kind of outfit.

Have a Great Day!

And did you hear? My San Antonio Spurs handily beat the Heat!

GO SPURS GO!

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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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