Work and Rest – Two Looks from Oxford and Regent (Brand Carried by JCPenney)

 My Job is a visual specialist at JC Penney so you may see me reference the brands there a lot.  The main reason is I get to touch the clothes and put outfits together on mannequins to sell the garments. It has definitely helped my experience as a budding a stylist. It almost like having access to the biggest closet in the world 🙂 

 Yesterday, I had to create a boutique look for one of the brand Oxford & Regent.  Oxford & Regent new spring has such a free feeling in the tank tops, scoop neck tops and free form jacket.  They also have a great Boyfriend Jacket with a great stripe lining with 2 Button down shirts, one in blue and one in pink. After creating  the shop,  I dressed 2 female mannequins with clothes from Oxford & Regent with a lil help from I heart Ronson and She Said.  This was only due to not having any bottoms in Oxford & Regent in the new spring assortment.  Photo courtesy of Draco Photography ( which is me also) 🙂

Now the reason why I titled this Work and Rest is that the two outfits basically show a lady at work and at rest

The Mannequin on the left is wearing the Oxford & Regent Button down Henley in both white and purple. Price for each $19.99.  She is also wearing the Oxford & Regent Black zip jacket priced for $ 29.99. The pants are from I heart ronson which are the harem pants priced for $29.99.

The whole look is comfort.

Now as for her best friend, She is all work.  She has on the Oxford & Regent boyfriend jacket priced at $49.99 with the pink striped button down shirt priced at $29.99 and the button henley in white price $19.99. The pants are from She Said white extreme flare pant (they have a great texture and cool detailing on the pockets) priced at $29.99.  The necklace is from MIX it. ( Sorry loves don’t have the sale price for you now).

As you can tell, dressing for any situation of you life doesn’t have to cost you so much.   My job has inspired me to write this blog and I do hope you all are enjoying the Price Conscious fashionista journey 😉

With Spring on its way, The trench coat is not far behind

As we are getting ever closer to spring and beautiful spring like days appear, the time to shed the heavy down filled coat is coming. With that said what could possibly be the in between jacket or coat to tie us beautiful ladies over. Enter the trench. Now we all know the Trench has a solid history made famous by no other than London Fog. Yes London Fog has some beautiful trenches but since I’m trying to save you ladies a few dollars, here are a few recommendations.

First up  Gap Mid Length Trench Price $88.00.  I know I know $88.00 may seem pricey but being from the Gap, one of the more well trusted American retailers, you honestly can’t go wrong. Beauty is it is 100% cotton, machine washable and comes in petite and tall sizes. (perfect for a girl like me)

Second Target or Tar-jey ( its boutique pronunciation) Mossimo Satin wrap Trench Price $ 39.99. A lil less than half than the Gap trench, this jacket is 100% polyester nylon with a 100% polyester nylon lining. Fabulous Color to brighten your spirits.   Drawback though Dry clean Only 😦

Third up OLD Navy Cotton/ Linen blend trench.  Old navy has definitely stepped up its game as of late but that because the Gap finally realiszed they can make quality clothing while not charging an arm and leg. Price $49.50.  Blend is 55% linen and 45% cotton and Yes it is machine washable loves.

Now there are a plethora of trenches out there but I chose the ones I would love to keep in my closet. Remember price conscious fashionistas, we always need a classic item as part of our wardrobe 😉