Safari

Safari is quite the trend. I don't own a lot of khaki, but I like the idea of a safari look all the same. Remember back in the day when Banana Republic had like old rusty jeeps and palm fronds in the window? What happened to that? Things have gotten corporate in the Republic of Bananas. But I digress... You do not have to brave lions and tigers and bears to go all "exotic explorer".

Casie's look:

I am feeling kind of Out of Africa today. I could oversee my coffee plantation with bravery and strength.

Jacket: gifted
pants: Limited, thrifted
shirt: thrifted
necklace: Macy's, gift
boots: Guess, DSW

Kim's look:

*I decided that Kim's sweater looks leopard-y and so I have made this a photo safari :)

"If only this challenge was two months ago. I have a wonderful khaki suit that looks like it belongs on a safari leader. But alas, it has short sleeves and it was 38 degrees outside this morning. I went with a safari-toned Lucky Brand sweater, a brown Nikibiki tee and brown Nine West slacks. Ellen Tracy booties complete the look."


Jillian's look:

"I used to have a great safari jacket that made it into the donation pile when I was 30 pounds heavier... I miss it now! For me, safari means earth tones, boots, and a belted jacket. Today I went with sweater from Ann Taylor Loft (thanks Kim!) and Banana Republic belt, Sofft boots (gotta get me some knee-high brown boots), and Gap pants. Jewelry by Stella & Dot."

Chelsea's look:

"I went retro or vintage safari. Greeen cords are Banana Republic (how appropo), as is my cream shawlneck sweater. The coat is anthropologie. I am ready for my encampment..."

"I am apparently hunting the big 5 in my office bathroom, perhaps with inspector gadget."

Tuesday challenge: Mary Poppins

Michelle Obama

I love Ms. Obama's style. I am particularly fond of her fondness for a kicky belt to "make" an outfit. I also find her style to be very accessible and entirely lacking in any "pantsuit chic" or "junior league overload" of certain other of our first ladies. Not that MANY of the former FL's don't have loads of style (insert Jackie Kennedy here). So enjoy this homage to Banana Republic and JCrew...wait, I mean Michelle Obama.

Jillians look:

"Inspired by Michelle Obama: fitted dress, v-neck cardigan in a bright color, pearls, straight hair. I think I dress a bit like her in my regular life, perhaps with fewer colors and fewer muscles."

dress: Macy's
sweater: H&M
shoes: Banana Republic
necklace: Stella & Dot

Ali's look:

"Oh Michelle. You love a cardigan. You love a print dress. And you love a sensible kitten heel. Most of all I always notice a love of a brooch or a fab necklace so I gave you both. Plus a respectable diamond stud."

Dress: motherhood maternity from Macy's
Sweater: target Kitten heels: I forget
Jewelry: turquoise la coco necklace, paradise brooch, stelladot.com/ali

Casie's look:

I had to go bright cardigan with a belt and pearls. I was very impressed when I asked my husband what he thought the theme was and he said, "Presidential wife." Guess I rocked it! :)

sweater: Target
belt: thrifted
skirt: thrifted
shoes: old as dirt and from Nordstrom Rack
necklace: Ebay

Windy's look:

"I went with the timeless LBD. I tried for an inspirational First Lady pose – looking to the future…"

Tress' look:

This is Tress' first day challenging (technically it was yesterday, but she forgot to take a pic) :). I especially like the addition of a brooch. Michelle is quite the accessorizor.

Shirt Ann taylor
Pants?
Shoes areosole 2- (a girls gotta teach)
Jewelery Stella and dot

Thursday challenge: Wine and Cheese