Thursday, January 23, 2024
How you doin’? Have you had much fashion lately? I am happy to link up with the fashionable Kellyann and Jill today!
I warned you that all I wanted to style lately were my Halaras. I have denim flares and light black flares and I am waiting on my third (and hopefully final – lol) pair in a light denim. They are really taking a looooonnnnnggggg time to get to me. (Update: they came Tuesday after school!)
The denim ones had a very bad smell. I soaked them in a vinegar and water solution over night and then washed them. Now when I wear them I get potato salad cravings, but they are better. The black did not smell at all! I read that this smell is from denim dying techniques and it is common. The light denim that just arrived on Tuesday had a mild smell and I washed them right away.
So let’s see how I have been wearing them…
Friday I wore black on black. I love this slightly puffed sleeve Amazon Basics sweater. I coudln’t find it on Amazon but this is similar. I put my black puffer vest over for my outerwear and I was fine. I am wearing my Koolaburra Uggs and carrying my Clayton and Crume tote with a little scarf tied on it.
I changed after a few periods into my new polka dot stocking socks from World Market (bought over the break before Christmas) and my velvet Cayumas Mary Janes from Spain.
Wednesday I wore my hot pink savage blouse, the black Halaras again, and an old black cardi with the Uggs.
Thursday I wore the blue vinegar Halaras, a white button up, and a white/cream sweater with the Uggs.
Yes, I do recommend the Halaras. I ordered short and as you can see, they are still a bit long on me at 5’4″. But, you can pull them up a bit higher on the waist. They would also look cute cut and frayed, but I don’t think I will do that.
New reading glasses but I really don’t need them? I need to go to the eye doctor my vision is confusing. It’s improved? It’s different?
This short four day week is our Winter Homecoming and therefore spirit week. Tuesday after MLK day was Twins Day and Erica and I twinned. I ordered this sweater in a smaller size and then it was too small after I gained some weight back and then re-ordered it in a larger size since I loved it so much. So, Erica was the recipient of the smaller size.
Being silly for our photo…
I thought about making this a separate post, but I was too excited for this topic!
Spanish women are very stylish. They seem effortlessly so! I have been following “mamainmadrid” for a bit on IG and I have been seeing my former student Ali’s ‘fits. So, I got the idea to ask her to collab on a post!
Here she is with her classic camel coat, nice jeans, white bodysuit top, and quality shoes. You walk so much in Spain that you really need to wear quality shoes.
Classic trench:
I want one of these big scarves in a colorful motif.
Her friend in her classic blazer and cute scarf:
Jeans and sweaters:
I like the cream sweater vest over button up look with jeans and sneakers:
So, sometimes WordPress lets me edit photos in a blog post and other times it doesn’t. ugh.
So, here is what Ali said about favorite stores/brands of Spanish women:
Zara, Bershka, Mango, Mulaya, and Primark are their favorite stores. She has seen a lot of trench coats, fur coats, scarves, hats, matching cute sets that are fashionable, tall boots, long skirts, and Adidas shoes.
She said that she and her friends have commented that if you put on an outfit and it doesn’t seem quite right to your American brain that it is probably Spain stylish.
So, sorry for the messy photos! Do you have any comments on any of my fits, Ali fits, or Spanish style?
Amy
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The blue vinegar jeans are cracking me up – but they look great on you! I heard that if your jeans smell, you should seal them in a baggie and put them in the freezer overnight to get the odors out. Maybe try that next time?
Love the outfits you wore for twin day – so cute on both of you!
I have found that just about everywhere I have traveled the women dress better than they do here in the US – we look like slobs – ha! It seems they buy better quality and have fewer pieces.
Thanks for linking up with us!
xo,
Kellyann
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Well, the freezer would have been much better! Lol!
Thank you!
I know! I am really working on that quality over quantity thing.
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i like your glasses! I agree with Kellyann…..American’s do not take pride in their style.
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Thank you! We need some work, don’t we?
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I like all your school outfits! I haven’t been focusing much on style this week; just on keeping warm. I look for the warmest/heaviest items in my closet this week and layer them. I’m going to try some black on black today. I have a nice thick black sweater that I never think of pairing with my black jeans.
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Thank you! It’s really hard to care when you are freezing! I am thinking of the coziest thing I can wear to work today!
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The pic of you and Erica twinning is great! Ali and friends are living their best lives …looking oh so fashionable.
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Thank you! Aren’t they?
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It was fun to see what your former student is wearing in Spain! I love to see the styles in Europe. I do love the trench coats and should be on the lookout while thrifting in March. Making list for things to look for. Love your matching cardigans . The red stripe is cool!
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I thought so, too. Lots of neutrals. Sorry for the bad photos. I bought one from Walmart but that would be a great thrifted item. Thank you!
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I love the Halaras and want another pair now. I’ve been looking at one pair in particular that I think I’ll end up buying. I want some for spring/summer! I love all the outfits this week!
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You are the one that got me started on them! The light black is a great color to have. I thought the light denim would be good for spring. I have not branched out from that particular style, though.
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I think European women dress much better than here in the States. On the other hand, the clothing style has relaxed so much over there since I lived in England 10+ years ago. When I lived there, no one wore athletic wear to do anything but exercise. Now it is everywhere.
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Oh that black and red cardigan is fabulous- looks like Gucci and I love how you ladies were twinning!
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I’ve wanted to try those jeans. Now because I’ve thought of them – instagram will start showing them to me in ads! Big brother always listening….. ha! My new love is the barrel denim jeans. I have Madewell, amazon and old navy. Madewell are my favorite. Sometimes it does pay to spend more. Have a great day!
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I checked out the Halaras website and might give them a try—they look so comfortable. Honestly, with the leggings craze and now joggers, I don’t even find jeans comfortable anymore. One of my kids plays a lot of volleyball, and sitting on bleachers in leggings is just so much nicer. I think that’s what ruined jeans for me! Your style is fun, and you always look great!
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I love those red velvet Mary Janes (I also love red velvet cake)! I want a pair of Halaras so badly but just bought a couple pairs of jeans from Old Navy. I really don’t need any more jeans. And, I’d have to cut so much off them…they wouldn’t look good, right? Love the photos your former student sent you! How cool! I wish I could wear Uggs but they don’t support my foot well enough.
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Thank you and same! What a great flavor! I think you might want to hem them if you got them but don’t be too influenced. They are a pull on flare. Many retailers have them. These are very comfy, though. I can wear both the l and xl and I think the material could be too thin to fray them. Old Navy has never fit me quite right or I haven’t done the work to find the right style. If you could find a crop flare, that would be the best. I do have a pair of crop flare from Dillard’s Westbound line that are pull on and really great. Maybe Halara will have crop flare in the spring?
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