Clutch Look: Wearing WHERE
Today is my last day in New York City for a couple of weeks because I’m flying home to Seattle tomorrow! Tonight I’m heading to a blogger party hosted by Julia DiNardo of Fashion Pulse. Getting dressed and living in NYC takes more time since I usually have to go straight from work to whatever event or meet-up is taking place that evening.
Today I was totally feeling mixed metals and really wanted to wear the new boots that WHERE generously sent me, which have stud detailing down the sides.
Wearing:
- Tee: Nordstrom
- Vest: Forever 21
- Jeans: Anlo
- Boots: WHERE
- Ring: Made Her Think
- Necklace: The Limited
- Bag: Love Culture
Why I Heart WHERE
On top of the fact that I was already in the market for a new pair of black boots (actually, I’m pretty much always in the market for boots), I was thrilled when I got an email from WHERE designer Laura Villasenin because I’ve had my eye on this brand for awhile. First, I love discovering and supporting small, independent and/or up and coming brands. I was also pleased to learn all of WHERE’s products are sustainable and handmade through small artisan communities they work with around the world. WHERE is based in the UK and you can read the rest of their story here.
The Arianna boots have a hidden wedge and sort of have a reverse spats thing going for them (remind me of my DIY Maison Martin Margiela booties post), which I love. They are also the only non-flat footwear I own that I can actually wear around the city without having to switch to the flats I carry in my bag. As for size, I’m usually a 7-7.5 and the 38 fit perfectly. They cost about $245 and you can now order them in the US via one of my favorite edgy shops, Pixie Market. If you don’t mind overseas shipping (can take longer), you can also order them directly from WHERE for about $195 including shipping with coupon code FASHIONPASSION, which gives you 30% off.
A Review of the New Jeans
The picture doesn’t show it that well, but I’m also wearing a new pair of jeans that have a wet, leather look to them. They are the Anlo Willa Straight style from Manhattanite. Anyone who knows women and denim knows the importance of pocket placement. If too high, they give you a mom-butt and if too low, they flatten your butt. For me, the pockets are just right. I asked Jeanette, the owner of Manhattanite, what size to get and she advised to order up a size. Most of my jeans are 25 or 26, but I took her advice and went for the 27….she was totally right. Unless you have super skinny legs, I would recommend going up a size. For me, they are a little loose in the waist, but tight everywhere else, in a good way.
The jeans retail for $222, but you can get them for 25% off at Manhattanite through Thursday with code HOLIDAY25, which would bring the total down to about $166.
December 15th, 2009 10:46 am
Love the little band vest!
December 15th, 2009 12:37 pm
LOVE this look, and how the vest is doing a trend without overdoing it. NEED those boots.
December 15th, 2009 1:06 pm
You look adorable! Those boots are super hot.
December 15th, 2009 1:07 pm
very cute:) give us a call when you’re in seattle… we’d love to see you guys!
December 15th, 2009 1:09 pm
Love your look! Especially that vest! The boots are just adorable and I’ll definitely check them out. They are great black boots with a bit of flair.
December 15th, 2009 2:51 pm
great outfit….i am in love with those boots, so cool!
December 15th, 2009 3:16 pm
I love, love this outfit! You really made the boots pop without being simple. I don’t think I would have liked the boots on their own but seeing how they look on, it’s on my wish list! Can’t wait to see you… <3
December 15th, 2009 3:47 pm
Definitely going to check out WHERE - those boots are cute! Love your vest, too.
December 15th, 2009 5:33 pm
Hidden wedge! Ah, I love them! Really boss
December 15th, 2009 10:50 pm
the vest looked amazing on you tonight - yay for forever 21, and thanks for the fashion pulse daily party shout out!
December 15th, 2009 11:35 pm
you’re so on point all the time! i love that you can make an f21 vest or a love culture bag look like a million bucks. you styled the boots & jeans so well without overdoing it. love ya girl
December 16th, 2009 7:59 am
love vests like this.. cute outfit and necklace
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December 16th, 2009 3:29 pm
I LOVE this look!!! Super duper hott!!
December 16th, 2009 9:23 pm
love the vest!!!
December 17th, 2009 10:02 am
Those boots are so cute! I just bought a pair of brown ones but they roll down to the ankle. I like how these go down all the way. Very sleek and a bit go-go ish!
December 18th, 2009 1:31 pm
hey missy, it’s freezing out! Where’s your coat?
Love the new boots, great details. Have a good trip home!
December 21st, 2009 10:58 am
I’m going to need to borrow that vest from you for an occasion next year. I’m not kidding!
December 22nd, 2009 10:10 pm
Jordana you looked super cute that night! I’m so glad that I had the chance to hang out with you a bit before we both took off for the holidays! Let’s get together in the new year!
December 29th, 2009 2:50 pm
Jordy, Jordy,
Looking supa dupa fly even for a lassie
Perhaps there has been intentional subliminal messages regarding war and patriotism in fashion. Ya’know? This sexy soldier thing keeps cycling itself through generation (about the same time we are one’s with another, less developed country when you think about it). Anyway, I will always love the militant look and your boots give me a hearty a dose of of that. Oh, the TEAZ tag (on the storefront grade) gives your pic a capital U in urban chic. So, I suppose this tangent has gone on to far, stay up Jordy!
XOXO
Ashley R.
January 2nd, 2010 9:15 pm
Love those boots- pretty rad! I always love a hidden wedge
January 4th, 2010 10:01 am
awesome outfit…lvoe your style
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