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tibi transitions to early Autumn

July 28th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $$ Tibi casual dresses looks pants prints/patterns tops

tibi’s pre-fall collection is perfectly suited for those in-between months. Before you know it August will quickly turn into September. And while you may have Fall on the brain, you may still be sweating like it’s July. The pieces in this collection are filled with rich fall colors and the fabrics are light, airy, and free. It’s the kind of collection that can make you feel updated for fall, as well as comfortable and functional. This is the perfect time of year to wear open toe booties. They will make a tibi dress look funky for fall. Don’t be afraid to walk some extra miles in your gladiators through September. Gladiators paired with dark denim and a rich red tibi top is pure perfection. So, before you find yourself in the middle of September with nothing to wear, check out what tibi has to offer.

items in this observation (clockwise):

  • tibi floating feather dress @ Active Endeavors
  • tibi paisley emprire dress @ Active Endeavors
  • tibi scoop neck dress @ Active Endeavors
  • tibi ‘Frisco’ paisley tunic @ Active Endeavors
  • tibi ‘Addison’ road tunic @ Active Endeavors
  • tibi wide leg trouser @ Active Endeavors

  • a jumpsuit that works

    March 12th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$ Ba&sh Carlos Santana Franco Sarto Mayle Simon Alcantara Tom Ford clothing handbags looks pants shoes sunglasses tops trends

    For some reason, jumpsuits have always been a little scary to us. They were never on our radar as a realistic trend. However, we’ve managed to find one with real possibilities. It’s light, airy, and will bring a breezy sensation to the most stagnant summer day. You can wear it casual with sandals, a bohemian bag, a cuff, and fun hoops. Or you can dress it up with strappy heels, a clutch, and some fabulous gold bangles. This jumpsuit is easy going, and adaptable with a Grecian goddess quality. The key is not to overdo it. If you do bangles and earrings then forgo a necklace. Let the jumpsuit be the focal point. Conveying a relaxed, casual-chic feeling is essential for making this look work. Therefore, it’s key that you actually feel that way in the jumpsuit. And if you do, you’ll carry it like a model wearing couture on the runway … except you’ll be happy and hopefully well nourished.

    items in this observation:

  • Tom Ford Aviator sunglasses @ Net-a-Porter
  • Simon Alcantara White Topaz Hoop earrings @ Bagborroworsteal
  • Bohemian Paisley cuff @ Jacarandastyle
  • Mariachi Sun bag by Mayle @ Shopbop
  • Franco Sarto “Kyra” thong sandal @ Nordstrom
  • Carlos Santana “Mechanic” sandal @ Zappos
  • Noel Jumpsuit by Ba&sh @ MyWardrobe
  • Mirror Straw Buckle clutch @ Vivre
  • Champagne Citrine Bonbon bangle @ Ippolita
  • Mixed Stone charm bracelet @ shoptwigs
  • #2 Hoop earrings @ Ippolita