Zara Terez

My first pair of curvy jeans. And a general obsession with denim.

- Mel

Curvy is relative. And having a bottom for the first time at age 34 is quite an accomplishment for this lifelong “straight-and-narrow” lady. I grew two-and-a-half inches in my rear in less than two years (and naturally, had to show off my denimed derby butt in the mirror). This is cause for celebration, natch: a pair of Joe’s Jeans. CURVY FIT.

For me, there’s no greater fashion investment than a pair of well made, great fitted designer jeans. I wear denim a lot; and I justify the cost for something that fits really well by not buying a lot (or any, really) work and office attire. 

Moral of the story: Celebrate your changing body, 30-somethings. Spend money on a good pair of jeans. And it’s never too late to get a great ass. *wink*

Jeans: Joe’s Jeans (purchased at Zipper Blues, Pittsburgh)
Blouse: NY&CO
Bracelets: Gabriel Brothers
Key Necklace: Swarovski (discontinued) 
Shoes: eBay (these are seriously the most comfy — and cheapest — shoes by Kali; and they’ve held up pretty well for the last couple years of downtown walking)
Purse: Zara Terez (on loan from Spoil Me Fashion) 

Wardrobe Therapy: Date Night Summer Blues

- Mel

The boyfriend and I love to try new restaurants. So when we have date night — or in last night’s case, a double date night — we try to cross off a place to which we’ve never been. Our stomachs took us to Cioppino, a quaint Strip District eatery, hidden over in a small plaza by the Cork Factory apartments (on the back side of the now-closed Right by Nature grocery). If you love shellfish and pastas, it’s a must go. Not my favorite Pittsburgh restaurant by any means, but you will definitely leave full and happy.

I don’t get dressed up too often, but once I decided that this teal number would be the main piece for the evening, matching up accessories was a breeze. I love the fit and the studded-and-wrapped details at the waist — gives me a lot more “shape” in my upper torso area. The hemline is short, but so am I — and I love my legs, so I’m totally comfortable in it (even if I had to do a quick dry shave before leaving the apartment).

Also, I always get cold at restaurants (is that an “old” thing because it’s totally the opposite of my night sweats when I’m sleeping), so I decided to pair this fun, boxy jacket with my outfit. You probably can’t see it in these photos, but I added a small accent braid in my hair to keep it off my face. 

Dress: Dillard’s brand (I swear, I thought this was always an XOXO dress for some reason)
Jacket: Miss Me (awesome hand-me-down from my cousin)
Wedges: Colin Stuart for Victoria’s Secret
Necklace: DIY! (more on that in a future post)
Earrings: Zara Terez “Rockefeller” collection, gift from Spoil Me Fashion