Fellow Bostonians – if you’re free the evening of Thursday 8/15, please consider joining me at the Prudential Mall Ann Taylor! I’m excited to be hosting a night of fashion and beauty in collaboration with Birchbox. There will be mini-makeovers, gifts, plus cocktails and treats.
Prior to the event, the Ann Taylor x Birchbox team asked me to stop by and try on AT’s latest collection and experiment with some beauty favorites…
First stop was at the Escape Aveda Boston salon, where the Birchbox team had sent a package of their top user-rated products. This was their “Daytime Chic” look, which consisted of clean, fresh skin, light lip gloss, and defined lashes.
One happy discovery from the makeup session was Benefit’s they’re real mascara. My lashes have gotten more and more sparse over the years, but a few light coats of this added noticeable length and thickness.
For hair, I simply asked for volume at the crown and a low, messy bun. My sweet makeup artist turned out to be quite handy with a teasing brush.
I was thrilled to discover that my local AT stores started carrying extended petite sizing again. Even though the items may still need some tailoring, it’s great to be able to try on pieces without waiting and paying for shipping. Now if only we could get a bigger selection, and some extended shoe sizes too! For anyone interested in the items in my final outfit, I have a more detailed review coming this weekend.
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AT is my favorite. 99% my wardrobe is from them. You look gorgeous in those outfit.
I saw the Ann Taylor ad for this outfit and didn't think too much of it. But now that I see pics of you in it– I want it too! Thanks for always inspiring me through your blog.
Hi Linh, I have several "drapey" blouses from LOFT in polyester which honestly feel better now than the "affordable silks." Also you never have to worry about hand or machine washing with poly. Just make sure the material is not a cheap poly that generates static (test it just by rubbing once or twice on your hair). I hand wash all my silk blouses from the thrift store and have had mixed results (sometimes the colors run pretty badly, sometimes the silk gets crinkly and doesn't recover), so with other store bought silk ones I now take them to the cleaners to avoid damage.
Thank you so much! If you haven't checked out the Alterations Needed forum yet, I saw several threads on there for curvier chested petite ladies sharing tips & recommendations.
Hi Mila, unfortunately it's old from Ann Taylor factory.
Lana, thank you for your kind words – hope we get to cross paths sometime!
Hi there – I have been going back to old habits of just putting it up in 4 buns at night and sleeping on them for "waves" in the morning. It doesn't always come out right so I use a curling iron to quickly 'touch up' any runaway waves in the morning. It's a quick process compared to curling the entire head of hair with an iron in the morning!
You look great! Can't go wrong with this color combo : ) Also I'm so glad to hear you like the court bag – your chocolate colored one is gorgeous.
Thien – would love to meet you!
Hi there – it's an old crochet dress from Ann Taylor factory. What is the setting of the wedding? outdoor/indoor, which season, etc? I love the green floral dress here the way they styled it (with the statement pearls) for a casual wedding.
Awesome collection. I love the blue dress.
Soooo gorgeous! I need to make one of those pearl necklaces 😉
This is an absolutely gorgeous look – initially I thought it is a dress.
I love the necklace and nude pumps too which are my favourite type of shoes anyway.
Your hair looks amazing!
Annette | Lady of Style
Beautiful. I love the outfit and accessories you picked out. Too bad I'm not in your area or I would go. 🙁
Hey, congrats!
Ale from Sweden
I love this outfit on you. Good luck with the event 🙂
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Lucky Boston readers! Here in the DC area I'm also finding the petite selection at Ann Taylor stores to be incredibly tiny and only offering a scant few items from whatever the current season is. And it's usually a very small small corner tucked away in the back, the sales associate always tell me to order online.
Your blouse posts have been very helpful (ordered 2 silk camp blouses from AT recently to try)! I was wondering if you've come across any other simple and clean cut ones in good/decent fabric? Do you handwash your silk blouses or take them to the dry cleaners? I've noticed AT says to dry clean those blouses but the Tinely Road one indicates handwashing on their webpage.
I love your style! Such an inspiration for us petite girls. We are about the same size ( I'm just over 5 feet tall, 91lbs) but you are way more proportionate as I have such a big chest (DDs). Beautiful pictures!
You look gorgeous girl! Love the details and accessories!
I've just followed your lovely blog with twitter and bloglovin, hope you'll follow me back, would mean a lot to me if someone like you follows me 🙂
Enjoy your day!
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I love the navy/nude look. It looks like a dress not a blouse/skirt combination. I also love the bold necklace.
That skirt looks so wonderful on you. This post couldn't have come at a worse time! I'm trying to lay off the shopping a bit, but I NEED that striped skirt. Argh!
Also, love the hair. Very chic!
The hair and the necklace make you look older than your age. You are in your mid twenties, why do you want to make yourself look like you are in mid fourties?
Hi Jean! Where is your lace dress from? It is beautiful!
You look beautiful in all these photos. I love how you styled everything.
xo
Maggie A
Love Mavin
Love this outfit, Jean! The I'm a huge fan of stripes, and this skirt is a great color and fit. Only sad you didn't pick to tortoise shell pumps–those were my vote on instagram! 🙂
Style by Joules
Totally adore those patent animal print heels, and the outfit you wound up with. That necklace is amazing, and could transform any outfit.
I wish my AT had shoes! I've heard great things about their pumps.
So true! This makes me want to go shop there haha
Jean, you are the epitome of a classy woman. You look fantastic, and I love your blush in the pictures! I wish I could be in Boston to attend the event and meet you.
I love the outfit that you styled, and that necklace is so beautiful! Have a wonderful time at the event!
Suzie Q
http://www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com
So elegantly and beautifully put together! I hope the fashion night is a success!
FashionEdible
Hi Jean!
Do you mind doing a hair how to update? I think mine has a similar texture as yours. Thanks 🙂
I love this outfit, especially the skirt. You look great, Jean.
Perfection!! You make Anne Taylor look so good!
Sheri
http://shapelychicsheri.blogspot.com/
Love the hair! It looks very stylish and sophisticated.
Oh, the hours I've spent with textbooks in that courtyard….
the jungle print dress is beautiful. i like your updo and all the elegant outfits you put together. wish i lived in boston!
Hi Jean!
Have been following your blog for years and this is my first time posting. I really love your outfits and this post reminded me of a similar outfit I put together last year. Don't you just love the colour combination? 😀 I'm living in Singapore or I'll definitely pop by Ann Taylor in support of you!
http://theclassyfied.blogspot.sg/2012/08/royal-rose.html?m=0
Oh! And thank you very much for sharing many beautiful pictures of your Coach Court bag. You were the one that tempted me to get my own! 🙂
What a wonderful outfit! I've been following your blog for a while now and do live near the Boston area. Perhaps I'll get to see you at the event. 🙂
I love the outfit that you picked out! I wished I lived in Boston!
An
http://thestylerx.com
Congratulations! Wish I could attend!!
xo Tia
LOVE!!!
Wow love this whole outfit, especially the chevron skirt!
–Emilia
Love your outfit!!! So classy, and elegant!!!
Would have love to come to your event… But I'm not living in the US!!! Unfortunately…
xxx
Le monde des petites
http://www.lemondedespetites.com/
YOU make Ann Taylor look chic! Such an elegant outfit!
The collection looks great and I love the way they did your hair! Quite elegant.
Where is the black lace dress from? Do you have a recommended outfit from Ann Taylor for weddings?
Ann Taylor has never looked so chic! Xo.
I wish that I didn't have a prior commitment that evening. I'm in the Boston area and would have loved to come to this fun event. Have a wonderful time!
Exquisite style with both of those dresses. Fabulous style in these pictures!