Mix It Up Monday: Grey Jeans

These greys are the best off-the-rack fit I've ever found in a pair of jeans. They are soft, the perfect length, and provide a nice alternative to my regular dark wash jeans. I love the straight cut, too--it keeps a clean leg line and helps visually elongate my legs. Another rare feature: they are just right with a heel, yet with the straight cut, they don't drag if worn with flats. This is nearly impossible to find--jeans that can morph from flats-length to heels-length without alteration. It's as if they knew who their owner would be. 

Grey jeans: Jennifer Lopez

Turquoise silk top: Ann Taylor [gift from Mom]
Turquoise/B&W scarf: Charming Charlie [gift from Melinda]
See how nicely the color pops against the grey base?
Animal print is, as always, a fantastic detail to take an outfit
from basic to edgy without losing the feminine vibe. 

Magenta beaded top: Sioni
That baby was originally $70...I got it for $5.
Yes. Please.
The slight flutter to the sleeves, beaded collar,
and light material make it a perfect top to make the transition
from professional piece to 'girls night out.'
Or, as pictured here, it can be just as
appropriate for weekend/day wear.

Animal print shell: Dana Buchman
Ruby cardigan: JJ Basics
A bit of tone-on-tone is great, so long as there's still
distinction. Here the pattern plus shimmer in the top set it apart from
the jeans...the pop of red keeps the look from appearing monotonous.

Another lovely $5 top!
Blue & silver top: Studio Y
The front design on this top eliminates
the need for a necklace. However, a bold
bangle or cuff would complete the look nicely.

Plum silk top: The Limited
Zebra belt: Target!
Layered glass necklace: gift from Mom
Blending textures enhances the overall look.
Sheen + animal + denim = Style Aesthetics

So far, the theme with each outfit has been to choose a rich color to balance the light jeans. However, lighter shades still go just as nicely--see below:

An easy weekend look: casual, yet put together.
Grey sequined floral tee: Old Navy
Electric blue purse: Coach

Pair with converse for a
"Rocker meets Refined" vibe.
Lilac sequined top: Gap
White fitted blazer: Ann Taylor