Her Waise Choice

A Vancouver Personal Style Blog by Jen Tam

Whimsy

{photos by Alicia}
As much as I like polka dots, I often find them a tad hard to wear without looking like a little girl. When this Marni for H&M scarf showed up in the mail last week, though, I was eager to incorporate it into my outfit for the day. Consuelo Castiglioni’s designs are always very whimsical and never shy away from colour or pattern, so I paired it with a cardigan of the same print and a shot of bronze for good measure. To prevent it from being too girly, I threw in some leather trimmings and wore and my new earrings from the sweet Veronica Nunes!
Wearing: YesStyle blouse (last seen here), Forever 21 cardigan (similar), Club Monaco skirt (50% off in champagne colour here!), Marni for H&M silk scarf (from a press kit), Zara shoes, Michael Kors sunnies, vnunes earrings (c/o) (15% off w code “herwaisechoice”!)

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  14. What a lovely ensemble! You’re right about the instant feminization but you’ve assembled all the pieces thoughtfully and look far from a little girl; rather, a very well-dressed woman. The scarf is such a great touch of vivid colour making me very excited for the Marni x H&M collaboration!

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  18. This is super cute, Jen! I love the earrings, and love your hair pulled back like this! I also struggle sometimes with looking too little girlie… I don’t know why, as I’m weeks away from 30, but I still feel like sometimes things look too cutesy & young! I think you struck the perfect balance here though! Adorable!

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  19. Love those earrings!! And the leather detailing on your collar is perfect with the polka dots. I agree with you as well, its never comfortable to feel too like a 10 year old would wear the same thing. You look very feminine and sophisticated in this look.

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  21. I have to say, I think your scarf is by far my favourite piece from the Marni for H&M collection – it’s so subtly pretty and it’s a perfect match for your (our) Club Monaco skirt! I’m a big fan of polkadots – prints in general are not my thing, but somehow I’m comfortable with stripes and polkadots – and I think you wear them very well 🙂
    xox,
    Cee

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  24. This outfit is stunning Jen! I love the dot on dot mixing, it’s so subtle but really brings the outfit to life. And seriously, how amazing is that skirt?? I wear it way too often, it’s such a great colour and style. Also loving those earrings!! Well, loving everything haha. Hope you’re doing well lovely

    Alex xox

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  25. So pretty Jen! I just love that skirt. And sorry to get back to you so late – Andrew doesn’t know when he’s leaving now due to some issues applying for a VISA (which is actually good news for me!!) Let’s definitely get together again soon and try out another great restaurant. Talk soon!

    Xo Chelle
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  32. My oh my, are the heels on your shoes clear? If so, such a unique touch! I tend to do the same as you, when my outfit is seeming too feminine for my taste, I’ll add more masculine details/accessories. The simplest way for me is wearing my go-to oxford shoes rather than delicate flats or heels.

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