Try-it-out Tuesday: white jeans & February Freeze, vol. 4

     I've been in the style doldrums lately, so I decided to wear these jeans as simply as possible. Red, navy and white are a classic color combination. I actually bought this cardigan to wear with the red tank, but this is the first time I've paired them together! Three of these items don't get worn much (jeans, tank, gold sandals), so it was nice to put them together. February Freeze trifecta! :)

DKNY red tank with navy chiffon and gold chain trim, Off 5th

navy cardigan, F21

DKNY white jeans, Macy's

gold sandals, Target

     

The Mr. grumbles that I always walk around with my hands in my pockets (SO not true). ; )

     Obviously, 12 seconds is not enough time for me to cross the room, put my shoes on, and be ready for the camera ...
     Happy Hearts Day! <3

size it up: DKNY petite skinny jeans

     I picked up this deep purpleish/wine-colored pair of jeans at Macy's a few weeks ago to compare with the green Love Fire pants I reviewed here.
    I'm still amazed by how crucial a camera is to reviewing the fit of a pair of pants.

Not-so-bad front view

    The tag notes that these are mid rise, with a skinny fit and skinny leg. I think the mid rise accounts for the creasing in the crotch area, which Kelly of Alterations Needed dubbed "jeanis." I am also stymied by the creasing at the knees, and beginning to wonder if this is unavoidable when buying skinnies.

Not-so-bad side view

     One good thing about these pants is the petite length - no excess to cuff or turn under at the hems.

     While the front and side views of these jeans aren't so bad, the back view is outright disappointing. The pockets look too low and large, and the creases below the pockets and at the knees are unsightly and distracting. I feel the green pants' pockets were more flattering in size and placement.

   The DKNY skinnies, even with a sale discount and a coupon, were significantly more expensive than the Love Fire pair and are headed back to Macy's. I'll hold onto the Love Fire pair for now while I continue the quest for a well-fitting colored pant. ...

Try-it-out Tuesday

I have never considered myself a pink girl, but ... there was something about this shirt. I liked the chiffon streamers and the hint of sparkle. Thing is, I'm not sure what to pair it with. With the white it's a little too pastel-y for me.
Check out the pretty little details below (I gotta work on focusing properly when using a mirror):

 I used a self-timer for my photos today, and I'm pretty happy. (Although it puzzles me that the camera only offers 2 timer options: 2 seconds or 12 seconds.) Also feeling like a pro for adding those nifty little labels to the first photo!