Friday, June 4, 2010

One Romper, 4 Ways

When:
Memorial Day BBQ @ my Uncle's House in La Canada (I swoon every time we visit and I look at their 1/2 acre yard.)

What:
$36 Romper from little boutique I like to shop at called Madison Bleu, worn with 4 different pairs of shoes and complimenting accessories.

Why:
So I wanted to show how you could take a $36 uber-trendy romper, and still get a lot of use out of it.  Now I know some of you are rolling your eyes and thinking, "you could never get me to wear a romper in a million years."  And don't worry, I thought the same thing.  But when I tried this baby on, I was so comfortable and I felt so funky!  Let me say that the ladies in the 70's had it right.  And for $36 I thought, what the heck?  My challenge to myself then became, make sure to get some good use out of it before the trend is long-gone.
*A little note about trendy items.  I know some moms are scared of dressing out of their comfort zone, and especially not dressing age-appropriate.  But I would say a trendy item is pretty mom-safe if you can find the item at Target and Old Navy, which you can with rompers right now.

Look 1: This is how I actually wore the romper to the BBQ.  Havaiana flip flops, no belt and no accessories, except my standard gray mom bag.

Look 2: This would be a fun Date Night look.  I added a patent leather belt, some sexy heels by Chloe, a clutch and a chunky necklace from Kohl's Vera Wang line.  Do you wear heels on date nights?

Look 3: Girls Night Out to see Sex & The City 2.  Miranda, this is what I'll be wearing next week when we finally make it to the movies!  I kept the same patent belt, but changed the shoes to patent leather wedges from Via Spiga and switched to a patent leather bag.  I also toned down the accessories with just a simple gold chain necklace and a pair of gold hoops, and put my hair up in a pony tail to make it a bit more casual.  BTW, my aunt declared that this outfit was still a little slutty for girls night out.  Hmmmm...what do you think?

Look 4: Sunday brunch.  I kept the accessories all the same but this time just changed into a pair of patent leather flats.  Can you tell I have a thing for black patent leather?

The last picture is me laughing at myself.  My family thought I was a lunatic showing up at a BBQ with an aresnal of bags, accessories and shoes and were prodding and picking on me the entire time I was taking pictures.  I can't say I blame them. I am a little crazy.

8 comments:

  1. LOVE this! I bought my first super casual romper at Aeropostale a couple months ago, and I can't wait to wear it this summer.

    And the 1/2 acre yard? My dream. Especially with our 11 pets. I have searched high and low for a place I love with lots of property...I've also searched high and low for the winning lottery numbers. Ha!

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  2. You're kidding me? TOO slutty for girls night!? I'm not exactly a conservative dresser nor do I dress like a ho bag..but that outfit is NOT slutty AT ALL! Its super cute on. And I really like your hair in the ponytail when you wear the romper. Makes you look young and sassy!

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  3. cute as usual, but everything looks good on YOU mrs. long legs!!

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  4. I guess I better start planning my outfit for movie night! Not too slutty at all. I was oogling at the heels in picture 2, scanned down - of course I love them hello Chloe!

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  5. I love the romper look...have one that I can't exactly fit in to with this big 'ol belly, but hopefully before the end of summer. Oh, and my friend's wife actually owns Madison Bleu!

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  6. oh-la-la!
    That romper looks so cute on you (I like #3 the best - I am a sucker for wedge sandals!) And for the record - definitely not too slutty for GNO!!! Really, the romper is not slutty at all, I don't think anyway!)

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  7. i love rompers...i have one hanging in my closet with tags on it and you have just given me hope for a new cute outfit! thanks friend!

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  8. Girl you CRACK me up! I love that you brought all your shoes and belts to a BBQ! You are truely a fashionista who shares such fun and inspiring tips! Love this romper! I have a solid black romper, more dressy but I need a printed option as you show here!!

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