brown skirt Archives - Suzanne Carillo

Jean jackets have become much more mainstream these past few years for both men and women. In the past they were considered casual attire. Now you can find them dressed up taking the place of a blazer or a more formal jacket or coat.

I want Robert to try this look! Spiffy!

How about this for great contrast?

I recently saw this outfit

Which I LOVE!

I have worn my jean jacket belted before but this made me think how it can be worn simply as a top. Women often wear blazers with nothing underneath…why not a jean jacket?

The outfit below makes me feel very “Ralph Lauren”. I also feel like I may have left my horse double parked somewhere.

Skirt – Danier (thrifted) (sim very nice on sale) Boots – thrifted (sim on super sale!) Jean Jacket – H&M (old) (sim) Watch – Jord Scarf – thrifted (sim and very pretty on sale!)

Remember that amazing trip to the thrift store in Hamilton that is 45 minutes from my house? That is where I found this gorgeous Danier suede skirt, the bag and boots. Holla!

The bag is by Bertotti (sim) and so comfortable. I know people don’t normally talk about a bag being comfortable but as I have Fibromyalgia any kind of pressure on my shoulders/neck really bothers me. This has an extra wide strap that helps avoid any pressure points.

Yes my pug was making me smile off camera. She is such a clown.

Do you recognize this scarf? It was twice the size before. I decided it was too much like wearing an uncomfortable neck brace so I cut it in half, stitched the sides and it is much easier to wear. If you get the other half as a birthday gift please act like you have no idea.

I enjoyed wearing my jean jacket as a top. There were no wardrobe malfunctions and it was more comfortable than I though it would be.

You could easily wear a tank top or camisole underneath if you feel concerned about the buttons popping open or any gaping.

Me, I went with just a bra cause I like the risk involved. I’m sure that doesn’t surprise you. It reminds me of the time I drove to the airport to pick up my then boyfriend dressed only in an overcoat, barely there lace lingerie, high heels, fishnet stockings and garter. The whole time I kept wondering if I’d be stopped by the police for speeding. Ha ha! Good times my friends… good times.

What do you think about wearing a jean jacket as a top? Would you ever consider it yourself?

What about picking up your lover wearing just an overcoat & lingerie? Don’t be shy. I promise not to tell anyone.

Have a wonderful New Year and all the very best to you and yours in 2015!

Linking up with the lovely Patti over at Not Dead Yet for Visible Monday.

Here is how my new office is coming together…

These are needlepoint done by my Great Grandma.

And here I am enjoying my new office and my new DIY faux fur collar.

I bought the collar plain and then stiched on the vintage brooches and ribbon. I wore it straight here but I like it better when the ribbon is off to one side. I left one of the brooches only pinned on so that I can pin the piece directly to my top so that it stays in place.

And yes…I got almost everything in the office at Estate sales and I layed that flooring by myself.

Now you know why I wanted that couch so badly.

The other side of the office is totally modern. I want to show you more when the chair I've ordered comes in.

I still need to find a better light fixture as well. I hate the horrible broken ceiling fan we have right now. I will need an electrician for that though.

After working out of our unfinished basement for years it is so wonderful to have some walls.

I have kept my larger office for crafting still in the basement since I require so much space. In the meantime I can enjoy some sunlight during the day upstairs.

Do you have a home office?

Did you decorate it yourself?

Have you added anything special that really makes it unique unto you?

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