Monday Musings- A Few Things I Wore in Miami
Happy Monday, ladies. The purpose of my trip to Miami last week was to get some professional photos for the blog and do some networking with a few blogger friends. Working with a professional photographer was fascinating and I’m really anxious to see the photos. Here are a few non-pro, iPhone shots of what I wore. It’s funny, but I didn’t pack many clothes to just hang out on this trip.
I wore several pairs of my Eileen Fisher washable crepe slim ankle pants on this trip because they’re super comfy and pack like a dream. I never travel without at least 2-3 pairs in my suitcase for that very reason and I usually wear them to fly. I can’t say enough great things about this white shirt. I traveled in it all day, hung it up after dinner with the ladies, then pulled it out the following day and it looked as crisp as when I started. My Jack Rogers sandals got a lot of wear on this trip because they’re comfy, stay on without much toe-gripping, and allow my feet to swell where they need to…which always happens when I’m eating more salt than usual.
We stayed at the Edition, in Miami beach. The hotel was really beautiful with pretty spots to sit and work everywhere. They were not very cooperative about us taking photos with a camera (phone photos were fine) which surprised us all but we worked around it.
A few days later I wore this rather pedestrian outfit. It was breezy so although the other gals were wearing shorts, sun dresses, or bathing suits, I wore another pair of EF crepe pants, white platform sneakers, a white tank, and a lavender shirt. This was what I reverted to between photo sessions and to have lunch outside. I wasn’t planning to get a photo of this outfit, but that’s what happens when you get a few bloggers together, all armed with cell phones š This pair of pants is slightly longer than my black pair above. I’m not sure why, but I think it’s because they haven’t been through the washer and drier yet.
Tania and I roomed together. Her side of the closet was filled with floral, colorful, flowy dresses that intrigued me. They’re so far from my style recipe, I admit to being a bit mesmerized. She looked amazing in the above dress so I tried it on. While very pretty and fun, I feel a bit like a fish out of water in it. She is several inches taller than me, but that’s not why it feels off. It’s just the style. Too much of everything for me.
Here’s Tania in her beautiful dress, and what I wore for our first dinner out in Miami. I feel. much more like me in this outfit :). The jacket is several years old, but Talbots makes them every spring/summer. I love the pop of color over black. This is the first jumpsuit I’ve tried in a while and love its one-and-done ease. I’m wearing a petite medium.
This is what I wore for dinner out on Valentine’s Day. My feet were not happy campers by this time of day, so I skipped these low-heeled nude sandals I’d planned to wear and slipped back into my flats. I wore another pair of slim crepe pants in Ocean (blue) with a white shirt (similar here) I’d bought over the holidays but never got a chance to wear. I topped it off with my Jennifer pearl necklace which improves every outfit. You can get 15% off their entire website with the code AWSL at checkout.
Outfit of the week
This week’s outfit features two footwear options depending on how much walking you plan to be doing. I also included a few trending themes for spring. This vegan leather bag comes in lots of colors and comes in several sizes. Woven bags are trending for spring, as are double denim looks and chunkier, angular silver jewelry.
Which shoes would you choose for this look?
I’m all over the outfit of the week. I’ve got all the elements in my closet and do wear exactly what you have shown. Blue Talbot’s chambray shirt, Nordstrom white jeans, navy pashmina, navy blue & white striped sneakers (okay, here’s a shocker – Old Navy!), and either a big rich azure blue shoulder bag or Coach neutral cross body along with my Nordstrom straw hat. YAY you and me for being right there with ya! Spot on Jennifer – an outfit that no matter your body type you’re going to look AMAZING!! And while that floral dress on you may have overwhelmed you, had it been tailored for you, I think you could have rocked that look with a pair of great wedge sandals, a wonderful floppy brimmed straw hat & a great straw purse.
Thanks, Dana
Interesting comments! Iām curious about dresses, now that you ask. I havenāt worn one in a while and Iām so used to wearing pants but they feel boring to me. Iām open to something different. I think I need to go and try on some different styles and colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
I loved those bathing suits on you and really appreciated you styling them as you did! Iām glad you had a great week.
Love Love the floral dress! I just bought a floral long sleeve maxi and was a little nervous. Thanks for the confidence!
I like Jo Lynne’s black dress and what you are wearing. Your style is comfortable and easy to wear, most of us can see ourselves dressed the same. I just wish those of us in Canada had a few more colour choices, sometimes I turn a little green with envy, lol
Jo-Lynne is wearing the same jumpsuit I wore the evening before. We both own it.
My friend, you look amazing in everything! It was so fun to see you in that dress. The print might be overwhelming, but the colors looked fabulous on you!
I gotta ask the question, why are crepe pants so expensive? I’ve never seen them in the store and was shocked to see such a casual looking pair of pants costing 168.00.