Once upon a time, I lived in the suburbs. I never quite did the minivan thing, but I was a TOTAL soccer mom, brownie mom, and mom-chaffuer. Now that my kids are grown, I’m a TOTAL Uptown girl and LOVING every minute of it.
I live in a great area of Minneapolis, near Uptown. I am just a few blocks from boutiques GALORE, restaurants, bars, salons – everything an Uptown girl or boy could EVER dream of. Yesterday, my bestie (Oscar) & I decided to check out a new bakery in town – Soloman’s. NO JOKE, we ate 2 apple turnovers, a spinach & cheese croissant, a chocolate croissant and a pumpkin cake roll. And then we proceeded to buy extra’s “for later.” And then afterwards we decided to do what we do best – I walked, and Oscar snapped photos for me.
Wandering around Uptown, you’ve gotta look, chic, yet be comfortable. I opted for these Zara coated jeans & a GORGEOUS Leifsdottir suede jacket in a cream/abalone color.
I LOVE the details on this suede jacket. I nearly fainted when I saw this at Nordstrom a few years ago. Not only such a BEAUTIFUL design – check out the detail on the lapel, and the slight pouf in the shoulder’sleeves, the cute little pockets are perfectly detailed/seamed, and you can’t see if in the pics very well, but the sleeves have a lace up detail that is simple GORG. And to top it off, the suede is a buttery soft suede. TDF!
As far as skinny jeans go, you can’t ask for much more than these Zara coated jeans. They fit like a GLOVE, they’re comfy, they have a little stretch, and their coated for a leather look without the heaviness of leather. These ones have lots of great details, like all the zippers! Zippers at the pockets, an extra zipper on the right, and zippers at the leg openings for a fitted look. If you’re looking for them, the website description reads “slim fit coated trousers” and they’re only featuring 1 color, but when I picked these ones up at the Austin, Texas store, they had 3 different colors. I’m kicking myself for not picking up a pair in black!
And the DEETS!
Stella & Dot Wesley Pendent , Judith Jack cocktail ring – simple, elegant, and so UPTOWN chic!
I’m giving away a $100 Stella & Dot gift card! HURRY! Ends December 9th!
And my FAVORITE suede lace-up shoes, by Trouve!
What I’m Wearing:
Jacket: Leifsdottir suede jacket
Bottoms: Zara coated/waxed 3-zip trousers
Shoes: Trouve suede lace-up pumps
Bag: Michael Kors
Sunnies: Chloe
Accessories:
Judith Jack cocktail ring
Stella & Dot Wesley pendent/necklace courtesy Karen Smith, and independent Stella & Dot stylest.
I’m giving away a $100 Stella & Dot gift card!
HURRY! Ends December 9th!
How to Get the Look:
Pair skinny jeans with a short fitted jacket – this is one of those outfits where everything should fit just right. Try to keep the color darker on the bottom and lighter on the top for contrast. To get even an even closer look, choose waxed/coated/leather jeans and a suede jacket or vice versa – mix/contrast the materials for the best interesting combinations! With this outfit, I tried to match details like the lace-up sleeves with the lace-up shoes, and kept the color pallet simple – and in the same hues.
Are you an Uptown Girl, Downtown girl, Suburban girl, Country Girl?!
XOXO
-Daisy Nguyen
Fashion blogger in Minneapolis, Minnesota
PS – I’m BANANAS over these waxed skinny jeans from Zara!
PPS – I’m giving away a $100 Stella & Dot gift card! Deadline has been extended to December 9th!
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Those coated jeans are so fabulous, and they really look awesome on you!
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com
Thanks Meredith! I’m kicking myself that I didn’t buy the black ones too!
XOXO
-Daisy
I’m loving those coated jeans with the little zippers! ANd that jacket is beautiful! I’d love to be an uptown girl someday but I don’t think my Hubby would go for that haha
-Jessi
haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com
There’s so much to do in an uptown/urban area – for men too! My hubby was the one that had to convince ME to move here, and now I’m like, why the HELL didn’t we do this sooner? HA!
XOXO
-Daisy
Blog hopping – love this outfit on you – perfect combo for the season!
Thanks for stopping by Antionette! This outfit is great for SHOPPING around!
XOXO
-Daisy
what a super cute outfit!
love your pants and shoes so much!!!
cute pairings too 🙂
happy friday!
Redheaded Daybook
Thanks Scarlette! The jeans are AMAZINGLY comfortable!
XOXO
-Daisy
Love the muted tones on you! Tres chic!
And I would say I am definitely more of an uptown girl!!
xo
Thanks Lily! I sometimes get caught in that winter rut, where everything I pick is dark or black – not today! It was fun to wear light muted tones! Thanks for checking in!
XOXO
-Daisy
love you style. you look amazing!
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Kristin
xx
Thanks Kristen!
XOXO
-Daisy
Love your neutral chic look! 😉 I am a bit of a city girl living in the country. 😉 Not by my choice, I assure you. 😉
I didn’t think I was really an Uptown girl until my husband dragged me here kicking and screaming, and now I’m IN LOVE with everything Uptown!
XOXO
-Daisy
LOVE LOVE this look daisy! Fabulous 🙂
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Thanks Janet!
XOXO
-Daisy
Okay, first, I LOVE your jacket.
Second, there is NO WAY your kids are grown already! You look way too young!
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Thanks Isa! The jacket is TDF! And yes, my kids are grown. My daughter is a Senior this year in HS, and my son is in his 2nd year in college! I definitely don’t feel old enough to have them, but they are a daily reminder that I am getting older & hopefully wiser too! Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO
-Daisy
I saw a comment of yours on a beautiful mess and hit it because of the name. Love it. Was so surprised after the jump, your blog is really great. Fantastic style and wicked pictures. Keep up the good work.
Laura x
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THanks so much Laura! I’m glad you stopped by and enjoy yourself! I will check out your blog too!
XOXO
-Daisy
Your jeans look super comfortable! I love your outfit! 🙂
xxLiora
lioraatsea.blogspot.com
Thanks Liora! I’m wishing I had gotten these jeans in the other colors too! They’ re AWESOME!
XOXO
-Daisy
That jacket is SO cute!! and I LOVE that scarf! I’ve considered making a really long scarf, but wasn’t sure how i’d look when someone had it on…now I’m convinced I should make one because you pull this look of so nicely!!
Helen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
Daisy, those pants look amazing on you!!!
I love that they have the leather look without the heaviness…means they would absolutely work in Miami too 😉
You look great in this chic “uptown” look 😉
XOXO
Your pants are amazing! They look great on you!
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I love your outfit, you look gorgeous! Congrats on being a lucky contributor! 🙂 I love the layering in this outfit! Great scarf too, and pants!
wow super chic look! i love the trousers on you <3
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Great outfit. The pants fit you perfectly.
LUXESSED
I once lived in the subburbs too but after one frightfully bad drive home one night we moved back into the city. Never looked back. I was once a midtown girl, now a downtown girl! When I was working and living in Midtown I didn’t feel that the city had that much effect on my wardrobe but now that I am downtown and staying at home with my kids I am feeling a bit more influenced and city-fied.
I love the scarf!
Soooo stylish! Your shoes are soo awesome!
Edita
http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk/
Amazing outfit! Love your jacket & shoes!
xoxo
I’m positively drooling over your shoes. They’re like a gladiator sandal turned into a boot. Perfect. And your coated jeans are so hot!
May the force be with you.
Emily
I love your outfit! That jacket is so beautiful and would work wonderfully with so many different outfits. I love your wedges too!
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Super cute look!
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Wao, you look absolutely STUNNING! Your skinny jeans and shoes are fierce, and I love how you accessorized as well. You look gorgeous from head to toe!
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Hi Daisy!! It’s really nice to see your lovely self again…..you’re still the one Hot Momma that I know! Those Zara pants fit you like a glove!!! Hope to see you around again!!!
REBECCA
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
LOVE the jeans!!
nishalooks.blogspot.com
Very cute. Love the look.
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Xo Inna
Awesome!!Super Stylish
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Fabulous outfit matched with perfect pair of Designer footwear..! Loved it..
wow, love those pants!!! you have the long slender legs to pull them off!
xo
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