get the look: the olsen twins

Are there two more exquisitely fashionable humans on the planet than Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen? If there are, I'd be hard pressed to find them. There are pictures of the duo from 2008, wearing what all of us are just realizing is an incredible look today, 7 years later. I don't know how they do what they do, BUT! I do know how to mimic it. Earlier this week, I came across this picture:

And I just said, "...damn." So simple yet so, so on point. This, right here, is a case in and of itself for investing in high quality, basic pieces. So, not OLSEN high quality - I'm sure these outfits are a few thousand each - but great, wearable pieces that elevate your wardrobe.

Here's my take on their outfits:

// Mary Kate // blazer (less expensive option here) // boots (less expensive option here)

// jeans //

// Ashley // sweater (less expensive option here) // loafers (other option) // jeans //

I know this palette is a little moody for this time of year - but take the pieces out of their respective outfits and they can be mixed and matched for any season, for all time. So what makes these outfits so special (aside from the quality)? Goodness, I'm so happy you asked! The key to these pieces are as follows:

Blazer: The fit is long, slim and therefore unexpected. It wears almost like a mini dress. Maybe it could be worn as a mini dress!

Boots: Super flat, elongated boot. Again, unexpected, but that's not the key. The key to these is the snake embossing. Can you say delicious? No need for accessories with these boots.

Loafers: Embossing FTW! Or, on second glance, maybe these are just a smooth patent leather. Either way, dropping that sheen into the otherwise matte outfit is like a big ol', sexy wink.

Sweater: It's cashmere, there's nothing else to say, really. Get you some.

Jeans: Dark grey is the new black, I think? And the fit is so key. Please, please, please buy jeans based on their fit before you buy them for any other reason.

I feel so much BETTER now that we unpacked these outfits. Let's go, Thursday!

xoxo,

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pin it with a grain of salt

You're having a normal Wednesday, it's 2:30pm, you've just had your 5 hour energy  midday snack or coffee, you've tackled your inbox, and you somehow find yourself on Pinterest, looking at pictures like this:

And wondering how in God's name you're going to find a white pantsuit and a pink mohair jacket (okay, that we already know how to find, what up!?!) before tomorrow morning.

How about these pics:

I'm pretty sure I spent a good 30 minutes tracking down MKO's leather moto jacket in the top picture, and then another 30 coming up with a business pitch to try and persuade family members to invest in the jacket on my behalf.

Can you all relate? This is a slippery, dangerous slope! And you know what's interesting (or shall I say...pinteresting)? Half of the outfits we pin, we wouldn't/couldn't even wear!

The other day I polled you gorgeous people and asked what you feel most confident in. With a few exceptions, almost every single one of you said you feel most confident in a t-shirt and jeans. NOT a studded leather moto, not a pink mohair coat over a white suit, not a gold lace short suit. Just a t-shirt and jeans with your own spin on it.

Alright, so that mohair jacket is marvelous.  It's classic in fact.  And that motorcycle jacket? Belongs in a museum somewhere.  But they're both a little unattainable.

So for now- I pin those suckers, and I keep them in my little fashion filing cabinet. And in the meantime, I find a cute little pink angora sweater:

And I pair that beauty with some light colored high waisted jeans

and a white tee...and I've got pretty much the same look as the first Pinterest photo, but on a doable, relatable level, with pieces that I can wear here and now and feel comfortable in.

Do you all agree?  Do you ever buy items that you pin, or is Pinterest a sort of dream board for you?

all photos via Pinterest