For the past 10 years, I've avoided denim tops like the plague. Maybe it's because I wore my last denim jacket {from the summer of 2000} to the ground and haven't looked back since. But lately, I've been loving denim jackets and tops again as they as a casual nod to any outfit. So, this month every week, I'll be sharing some of my favorite ways to wear denim tops with the help of illustrator, Jennifer Vallez. Today's denim vest adds a bit of an edge to an otherwise feminine outfit.
{1. J.Crew denim vest, 2. sequined collar from Ruche (similar), 3. Garance for Kate Spade sweatshirt, 4. patterned clutch by Falcon Wright (similar). 5. Paige dotted jeans (similar), 6. Steve Madden suede heels.}
{illustration by Jennifer Vallez for Oh Joy}
SO CUTE! that’s a perfect mix of colors and textures! love it!
i LOVE the illustration!! so cute and so fresh! how fun!
I love the illustration! Great idea, definitely will be checking out more of Jennifer’s work.
Love the look and the illustration! So fun!
What an adorable illustration – and outfit idea! I just blogged about the Peter Pan collar this morning! One of my favorite trends for fall. Love the way you styled this.
xo,
Morgan
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I completely understand your reservations about denim. I feel the same way, except I love it… and am always naturally gravitataing toward it at stores and in my closet..The way you dressed it up makes it flexible to wear…Cheers!!!
This is too adorable. I feel the same way about denim tops, but I keep finding myself wanting to get one. I think this outfit inspiration may have finally put me over the edge. Denim vest, here I come!
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This illustration is so cute! I think I feel the same way about denim but I purchased a chambray dotted top earlier in the summer and I’ve worn it a couple of times. I still don’t know if I can get on the “denim on denim” train.
today i happen to be wearing my j.crew denim vest! how funny! but over a cute dress from shareens!
Love the new look of the blog lady!
Thank you! And your outfit sounds super cute!
Joy
How cute! I love this post idea. 🙂
I love this illustration and the post idea! Excited to see the other posts in this series 🙂
Ooh so cute, Im on the look out for one now :). Love the illustration!!
Gosh I love this so much! I wear my jean jacket to death and was considering a vest to pop over fall sweaters =) so fun.
this illustration is too cute! Denim is so back, good post!
joy! sorry i meant to tell you earlier.. I’m so glad you are taking back control of your blog… i stopped coming for a while because things were getting repetitive and the postings started to look so generic. thank you!
Adorable! and I LOVE the re-design. well done!
I am so excited about this new series!
I’ve been wondering why there hasn’t been anything out there like this—
Great idea!
Best,
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I adore how you’d style it and this illustration is amazing! And I think you should totally get a denim vest, they’re so incredibly versatile!
I love this illustration. Great post idea! Looking forward to the next ones.
I love how your style is so distinct (and so lovely!). Also, love the new blog layout.
I love the twist on the post with the illustration. also just FYI i clicked on the ruche collar link but the item was missing? do you have an update?
I used to be huge Denim fan for several years. I think now gotta love them back.
hey joy,
i want someone to do a sketch of me! i love my denim vest so much.. i bleached an old levis one. it’s done me good 🙂
rachael
Hi Melanie!
Thanks! Unfortunately, the Ruche one sold out, but I added a similar option next to it from Etsy..there are also a ton of great ones on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=sequin%20collarview_type=galleryship_to=ZZmin=0max=0ref=auto2explicit_scope=1
Best!
Joy
Loving this illustration! Such a creative idea. I get so much inspiration from your blog…
Oh my gosh! I love this illustration. So wish I could do something similar for my blog.
Extremely cute illustration! Love it!
x
Fai
Ah I love this illustration!! So great! Where do you find such talented people!?