Dressed for: Back to Leather

by Sally on September 17, 2016 in the category: outfits

Already Pretty outfit featuring Beatles graphic tee, faux leather leggings, leather pants, ankle boots, fringe handbag

Tee – eBay – similar – sustainable
Faux leather pants – Lysse via eBay – sustainable (through 3X!)
Boots – Frye Kelly Belted Short via eBay
Bag – Amazon/DIY (post here) – vintage/handmade fringe bags
Earrings – Corset – similar/sustainable
Wrap bracelet – Streets Ahead (no longer available) – similar/sustainable
Watch – Burberry via eBay

Ahhh, transitional seasons. We’re still having plenty of warm days, but since we’re well into September now, I’m happily wearing my Lysse faux leather pants on the regular again. I snuck them into a few summer outfits, but always felt like I was pushing the envelope a bit. No envelope-pushing now, though. It may feel like summer but our brains are reaching for all things fall, which means a tee and leather skinnies is an ideal combo. read more

Smitten With Gwynnie Bee

by Joi Smith on August 21, 2016 in the category: ap contributors

Sunnies: Forever 21| Print blouse: c/o Gwynnie Bee exclusively| Floral midi skirt: Custom

Watch: c/o JORD Wood Watches| Silver oxfords: Tildon| Fringe purse: Ross Dress for Less

I am happy to be back with Already Pretty readers this month writing another post as a contributor! I have to let you in on something-I’ve been having way too much fun and simply cannot keep it a secret any longer: I’m smitten with Gwynnie Bee!!! Have you heard about it? Gwynnie Bee is a retail clothing subscription service, specializing in women’s clothing, sizes 10-32! read more

Figure Flattering Clothes: Yes or No?

by Joi Smith on January 3, 2016 in the category: ap contributors

I cannot count how many fashion related articles I read throughout the past year (you know, way back in 2015) that discussed the concept of dismissing the importance placed on and or value of wearing figure flattering clothing. Like a whisper constantly in my ear, the crowd said: ‘Disregard how clothing looks on your body. Focus on how the clothing makes you feel’. Everywhere I turned, the same mantra seemed to be on repeat over and over again: ‘Who cares how it makes you look? Wear it anyway’. read more