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Because temperatures are finally starting to drop here in my neck of the woods, I recently went on a hunt for knit turtlenecks and long sleeved tees that could be worn both as a layering item and on their own. This required them to be made of a medium weight cotton with some structure so they wouldn’t cling, and also be slightly loose but not so loose they would be boxy and unflattering. On the recommendation of a friend, I decided to give the Lands’ End “modern fit” turtleneck a try. They arrived in the mail this week and I love them! I ordered two of the striped version–one in black stripe and one in ivory stripe. I’ve already worn the black one twice. It’s so soft and cozy, and the material is perfect for layering and to wear on its own.
The turtlenecks are also a great price. The solid version is retailing for $19.50, and the stripe is $24.50, but Lands’ End also runs promotions on their tees and turtlenecks. Right now, if you buy three you can save $2.50 off each one. Sizing is also something to consider. I usually wear a medium in almost every store, but I decided to try ordering a size down in these after consulting the YLF forum and the small fit me perfectly. If you are between sizes, or want these strictly for layering purposes, I’d also consider sizing down.
Lands’ End is not a retailer I usually shop with, but I’m quite happy with my purchases and I am planning on picking up a few more of these fabulous turtlenecks in solid colors. It goes to show, leave no retail stone unturned.
Woo hoo! Last week of school before finals, and I can’t wait! I have a huge stack of books waiting to be read. I almost can’t remember what reading for fun is like.
Today was cold and rainy, so I wore my red trench and a coral scarf while I was outside. I also decided I need to pick up two winter weight sweaters, now that’s it’s getting fairly chilly. Weather here is so unpredictable in the winter, one week is warm, the next is cold. If it’s anything like last year, two should be enough.
The cardigan is from J. Crew, the ruffle knit top is from Banana Republic Outlet, the jeans are Citizens of Humanity and the shoes are Me too.
I love makeup! When my friend Tanya came to town for a visit this week, one of the first things we did was to look through each other’s makeup bag. There has also been more conversations about makeup on the Youlookfab forum, and Angie did a great post on holiday makeup last week. So, just for fun, I thought I might give TMF readers a peek into my makeup bag. Of course, what’s inside changes from season to season and by occasion.
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Click the photo for a closeup view. My foundation products are from Laura Mercier, although I use a Benefit concealer and Bare Minerals translucent powder as well. My eyeshadow is Chanel (eyeshadow quads are great because all the colors you need are included and coordinated for you), and I use an eyeshadow primer by Urban Decay. The eyeliner is Almay, and mascara is super-cheap-but-awesome Maybelline Great Lash. The blush is Nars’ “Orgasm,” and I use a set of MAC makeup brushes I bought years ago during a holiday promotion. I’m obsessed with lipstick (I rarely ever wear gloss), and I switch the color by mood and outfit.
I do have a makeup bag for traveling, but I don’t pack my things away in it on a daily basis. I used to try and do that, but it was just too much hassle and I’m in too big of a hurry to be very neat in the mornings, so my stuff just ended up all over the bathroom counter in a big mess. I found these little organizer cups at Ikea a couple of years ago, and I installed two small bars on the wall next to the sink so I could easily toss my makeup in the cups and hang them on the bars out of the way. It keeps the sink neat, and my makeup organized. I don’t take any makeup with me other than lipstick when I leave the house, so storing makeup in a bag isn’t a priority for me.
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Whenever I watch those makeover shows, my favorite part is always hair and makeup. I think they make more of a difference than even new clothing does. I used to be very timid about wearing any makeup, and only started doing so in my early twenties. Now I always feel more polished and confident if I put at least a little on. Below, I’ve posted three different looks. In the photo on the far left, I’ve got no makeup on at all (for comparison). The center photo is a “minimal” look, just light foundation, mascara, blush, and tinted lip balm. In the photo on the right, I’ve added eyeliner and eyeshadow. Somedays I go with look two, and others I’ll wear the whole shebang, it really just depends on the mood I’m in.
I’m also always on the lookout for new things and love to talk shop. Are there any products you like in particular?
*Disclosure: In accordance with the new FTC Guidelines for blogging and endorsements, The Math Fashionista would like everyone to know that all items mentioned above were purchased by me, and that I did not receive any of them for free.
Hi everybody! I hope you are all doing well and the American readers are enjoying their Thanksgiving. Due to the holiday, cooking, the company I have in town and the busy weekend ahead, I won’t be making a post today or tomorrow (Friday). I’ll be back on Monday with a post about one of my favorite subjects–makeup!
Take care and enjoy the holiday! 
I got my boyfriend jacket in the mail yesterday and couldn’t wait to wear it! I think it’s going to fill a huge hole in my wardrobe. I often find that I really wish I had more blazers and jackets to use as layering pieces, but it’s a fine balance because I don’t have much closet space, and it’s so hot here most of the year that having a large jacket collection just isn’t practical. The weight of this blazer is great, I can definitely see it carrying me through to the Spring. For this outfit, I paired it with a new graphic tee we just designed through my university’s math club.
The jacket is from Express, the jeans are Citizens of Humanity, the shoes are Me Too and the t-shirt is American Apparel.
Phew! It has been an incredibly busy week. My friend is visiting for Thanksgiving and I have been cleaning cleaning cleaning. I wore this outfit to work yesterday. It is finally cooled down here enough that I am wearing jackets and cardigans most days. I just picked up a new boyfriend jacket which I am really excited about. I have really felt like I need something fun and trendy to mix up my wardrobe a little bit. I also ordered a couple of these turtlenecks from Land’s End, one in black stripe and one in ivory stripe. Hopefully they will get here soon and I can start putting together some new outfits!
The long sleeved t-shirt and cardigan are from Express, the jeans are Citizens of Humanity, and the shoes are Me Too. My white watch is by Michael Kors. I LOVE it and wear it everyday–if I forget to put it on, I almost feel naked.
When my style guru and friend Angie over at YouLookFab blogged about faux fur vests back in July, my first thought was no way. I could only imagine wearing them in a very bohemian style, and that’s just not me at all. But Angie set me straight and said they had a retro feel to them as well, and could be done up in a very sleek way, which got the wheels in my brain turning. Here are three interpretations of the trend that I came up with.
1. Turtleneck, skinny jeans and boots. This is a cute, more casual way to wear the trend. Ideally, I probably would have like to have some riding boots that are a little more refined, but currently I only have my Docs, so had to use them for illustrative purposes. You could switch riding boots for slouch boots if you wanted, as long as you keep the boots sleek. You could also wear textured hose and a denim skirt with boots in place of the skinny jeans.
2. Black dress, textured hose and heels. This is the outfit Angie described to me which turned me around on faux fur vests. This might be an interesting twist on a traditional black dress for a Holiday Party. My dress has elbow sleeves, since it’s quite warm down here, but if you are in a colder climate, a sweater dress with long sleeves would work just as well.
3. Button down shirt, skinny jeans and heels or ankle boots. This might be nice if you have a party to go to that is a little dressier, but not so dressy you would wear outfit 2. To make this more casual, you could swap the dark jeans for lighter ones and wear ballet flats or mid-calf boots.
In all the outfits, I decided it’s best to keep the other items I am wearing very simple and let the vest be the statement piece. I chose to just wear one or two pieces of jewelry. I kept necklaces long because my vest has a crew neckline and shorter necklaces just made me feel smothered because I had so much going on around my neck. I also realize this is a very trendy look and not for everyone. This is not something I would wear during the workweek, rather I keep it for weekends and going out with friends. I will probably wear the second outfit for Christmas dinner.
Woohoo! Finally, cold weather is upon us! Well, for this day anyway–tomorrow it’s back to 74 degrees. But today, it was quite nippy, and it actually smelled like autumn as well. I love days like this! Anyway, I pulled out my leather jacket and scarf, and pretty much wore them as my outfit. I took the scarf off when I was in class, but kept the jacket on. Since it was sunny outside as well, I donned my shades. They’re pretty much a year-round accessory down here.
Jeans are Citizens of Humanity, jacket is Castle Starr, sunglasses are Ray Ban, scarf is from Nordstrom, shoes are Me Too, and the ring is from J. Crew.
I spent yesterday cleaning and doing laundry in preparation for the upcoming holiday week, so I didn’t leave the house at all yesterday. Hence, no outfit post today (unless you all really have a burning need to see my pajamas, which I doubt). But I thought I might write about one of my favorite pairs of shoes I’ve recently found. For the record, I’m not a shoe gal at all. I will always want to spend my fashion budget on other things, but I’ve come to realize that the right shoes can really take an outfit up a notch (or bring it down), so I’ve put some time and energy into finding comfortable, cute options. Because I am a student, I am walking around a large urban campus at least five days a week. Comfort is first and foremost. One brand that I love and was introduced to through YouLookFab is Me Too. Every season they come out with at least two or three really good looking options, and I would categorize them as a “comfort” brand because have built in cushioning. They also have rubberized soles, which makes it nice for walking on linoleum and cement floors without slipping around. My most recent purchase from that brand is the Ska.
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I wear these shoes constantly. For the record, I have semi-fussy feet, so I have a hard time with lots of peep-toe shoes because the hole where my toe sticks out tends to rub on my big toe and I get a blister. The first time I wore these, that’s what happened, and I was so disappointed. But a few days later I decided to give them another shot and they were great! I haven’t had a problem with them since and have even walked 1+ mile at a time in them. I realize some of you are in colder climates and peep-toes are the last thing on your mind, but I thought I might write about them now because they are on sale at a lot of online retailers. Zappos and Endless have them in stock (Zappos is a bit more expensive, but they have a broader range of sizes available), and I found them in silver and gold at an online store called Lori’s Shoes out of Chicago. If you are like me and tend to buy things on sale off-season and save them, you may want to take advantage. I always get a ton of compliments when I wear them, and they’re comfy. Can’t beat that.
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The Ska is available in silver, gold, yellow, magenta, green, bone, and black patents and retails for $55-$70 on sale right now.
When I first bought this cardigan, I thought the color was “citron.” But the more I think about it, the more I think it’s actually neon yellow. So I’ve accidentally participated in the neon trend. For this outfit, I paired the cardigan with a deep bluish-purple t-shirt. Since the cardigan is so bright, I’ve been having a hard time figuring out what to pair it with. Any suggestions? White works, although black is too harsh. The occasion was my friend’s birthday party and we went to see “Pirate Radio” in the evening after I got off work (it was a great movie, by the way, I highly recommend it).
I also got a haircut on Friday and am trying out a new style. My hair is naturally curly, and it’s been so humid here lately, I’ve decided to go with the natural texture and kind of let it do what it wants.
The cardigan and t-shirt are from Express, the jeans are Citizens of Humanity and the shoes are Me Too.
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