For those of you that aren't familiar with Lisa Bayne, she is the CEO of Artful Home. Lisa's background is in textiles and fine arts, and she had extensive marketing and merchandizing experience with such brands as J. Jill, Gymboree, Smith & Hawken and Eddie Bauer. Currently, in addition to her CEO duties Lisa has started her own line under the Artful Home Umbrella. Her line is affordable, stylish, and she knows how to flatter the over 40 figure.
My first piece from her collection is the Cloud Tunic. Naturally I grabbed the gray but it is also offered in a lovely petal pink (very big this year) and they just added a light gray (darn I might have to order another). I find this tunic to be extremely versatile. I have to be careful that I don't wear it too much. It is extremely flattering. It isn't as long as a lot of tunics but just long enough that it covers the bum. It might run just a tad small. The small fit me perfect but I certainly did not need the X-small.
It looks great with leggings for a casual look here
Cloud Tunic / Jacket / Activewear pants / Converse shoes / Tartan scarf
It can easily be polished up a bit more for a more casual workday look.
Cloud Tunic / Vest / Legging / Cole Haan military shoes / Dooney Bourke preowned handbag / Bracelet / Woolen shawl
Don't be afraid to shop your own closet. My so called "evening wear" consists of a lot of vintage jewelry and accessories that I have collected over the years. I shop ebay and etsy for interesting vintage jewelry and accessories. I am newly the proud owner of the Earth Brands boots below. They are super comfortable and are wide enough to accomodate my bunion. I can't wait to wear them. I am determined to seek out fashionable shoes that are comfortable. They may not seem like high fashion but if you have any foot issues you know fashionable footwear is a struggle! I am also way to old to be uncomfortable.
/Cloud Tunic Artful Home / Leather look legging Target/ Clutch Artful Home / Bracelet Artful Home &/ Earrings Artful Home/ Crystal Bangles / Scarf Etsy / EARTH BRANDS Boots
Jennifer from A Well Styled life wears the cloud tunic with a skirt. I wouldn't have thought of it but it looks great on her here. Check it out and see what you think.
What are you adding to your closet this season? Any finds you would like to share? You guys have the best suggestions!
i love this tunic. its on my goal list to declutter my closet and improve my wardrobe with a few key pieces...i study your posts on how to do just that so thank you! i did just score a cool pair of shoes (in my humble opinion) from cole haan and i think they would go with your outfits above...best part is they're now on sale for $44.
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Nancy I ordered those same darn shoes but they would not accomodate my bunion! Love that Cole Haan Sale. You should order the tunic. It is one of the most versatile pieces I own and it is super flattering!
ReplyDeleteI will order the tunic, Cindy. I bought a similar one from Anthro for the Moscow trip...but it's wool and too warm to wear inside. I love how you use scarves....now I look in my scarf drawer all the time. I wear the one you gave me a lot!
ReplyDeleteYou will love it Mary Ann honestly I can't stop wearing it!!
DeleteI love your taste, and the cute inspiration boards Cindy! :) And Nancy's CH shoes!
ReplyDeleteI ordered two pairs of the CH shoes...sadly they were not wide enough to accomodate the dreaded bunion. Darn..love the deal and love their shoes!!
DeleteLove these inspiration boards and the color combinations you've shared. I love the tunic and it's on my wish list. All cute! I thoroughly appreciate your Over 50 Fashion posts.
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Thanks Karen! This tunic is a keeper...I just keep pulling it out to wear!!
ReplyDeleteI bet this tunic looks fabulous on you! Thanks for sharing how I wear it with a skirt. We should meet for lunch and both wear our tunics!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great plan Jennifer!!
DeleteI love all of these combinations! The tunic is on my wish list too!
ReplyDeleteYou would love it Pat and I know it would look fabulous on you!!
DeleteThe tunic is so very versatile and love the many looks you can get from it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLucky you being able to wear leggings, they just don't fit me or I don't know how to buy correctly, would wear around house. Since have gained weight back butt/legs too big. Can't wear many knee high boots with my doggoned lymphedema left leg. Calf is twice as big as right leg.Even boots with bigger calves don't work for me. Have problem being able to wear many shoes with fat swollen foot, not pretty. Guess we all have our own crosses to bear huh?Can't wear new short boots with higher heels either.
ReplyDeleteLoved that tunic, angle of lower part would help disguise bigger hips/belly. That blue is so pretty.
Have wonderful Fall week