07 Jan Stylish Monday Linkup- How to Style Snakeskin
Morning!
New Year, New Blog Group!
Today I am sharing with you a new group of ladies that I am collaborating with on the first Monday, of the month. We are the Stylish Monday group and will be having this monthly linkup on our sites! I look forward to sharing themes with you and seeing how each of us style an outfit. I will also be sharing the other host’s social media accounts soon on this linkup. Today our theme was snake-skin. Have no fear! Snake-skin is just another neutral animal print like leopard. So if you wonder how to style it, have a read!
The Weekend
The weekend went by in a flash, and I actually forgot to list “play guitar” as one of my 2019 goals. If you missed my post on 2018 Reflections and 2019 Goals, have a read! Hubby and I went to this shop, Midwood Guitars, which is owned by a guy with 30 years of Luthier experience in repair and restoration ( among other things). I had to take them to the expert.
Since I haven’t played in 10 years, due to my condition, it was time to take out the ES 335 Gibson Guitar and dust off the cobwebs! We also took in my 415 Taylor Guitar, one that they don’t make anymore, with a smaller body, and a tone you can’t compare, to be set up.
I have set my mind to wanting to get back into playing, even just for enjoyment, and I have to work at getting back some of those guitarists rite of passage… I have no calluses! Calluses are earned through diligently playing and then makes pressing on the strings much easier. So, I was excited to drop off these guitars to set up, and be ready for playing in several weeks!
We also had unseasonably warm weather today in the 60s, where we took a 2.5 mile walk on the nearby greenway with the puppies. So nice, especially in Jan!
Outfit
When Robin told me the theme was snake-skin, I was happy to accommodate! I have done several posts on snake-skin as it was a big trend in 2018, continuing to the New Year. I will be looking at trends for 2019 as well. Have a read –Trending Snake-skin
The focus of my outfit today is my snake-skin booties. With gold, brown and cream shades, they are a neutral that can be worn with any color. The pointed toe elongates the leg, and since I was dropping of my guitars, I thought I would create a an outfit with a bit of a rock and roll vibe.
My Old Navy Rockstar jeans were worn here, and as skinny jeans they work well with the height of the booties. Velvet, a favorite fabric of mine, is styled in a taupe fitted jacket style. I added to the animal print with this silk Equipment blouse I found on Poshmark for a fraction. One of my new readers mentioned wanting to know how to shop places like Poshmark, and I plan on writing a post explaining in more detail how to do so. Both the jacket and silk blouse are secondhand and the blouse is so wonderful to wear.
What would my outfit be, without a brooch? I love vintage brooches, and wore this gold one to go with the warm tones of the look. My hubby bought me for Christmas, the Aragon Drop Kendra Scott earrings from her new collection, they are so pretty in brown and gold tones- kind of a marbled glass bronze look.
How Else Could I Style This look?
You could wear this look with some flared jeans or some trousers. Another option would be to wear a plaid or printed blazer. Since, animal prints are a neutral, this would be mixing prints .. its a great way to experiment. I have paired these snakeskin print, with a plaid dress HERE. If you want to make the boots take center stage, create a monochromatic look with the boots doing just that. Let 2019 be the year you try different things with your wardrobe.
Outfit links
My taupe velvet blazer bought on Poshmark, secondhand
Equipment blouse- Poshmark
Old Navy Rockstar jeans-wearing a 4 ( on sale!)
Matisse Snakeskin booties c/o Soft Surroundings
LV speedy 30
COME ON LADIES, LETS JOIN IN THE PARTY! LINKUP YOUR POSTS AND HAVE FUN SEEING HOW WE STYLE OUR OUTFITS WEARING SNAKE-SKIN
Karen Serino of Above and Be Blonde
Robin LaMonte of Hello I’m 50ish
Julie Augustyn of Fashion Trends and Friends
Hilda Smith of Over the Hilda
Nancy of Nancys Fashion Style
Suzanne Bell of Ask Suzanne Bell
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Megan
Posted at 11:47h, 14 JanuaryThose boots are fabulous. I pairing different animal prints. Super cute outfit. Thanks for linking up for The Weekly Style Edit. xo ~ Megan The Fashionista Momma
Is This Mutton?
Posted at 11:19h, 09 JanuaryLovely bootees! I think snakeskin will take over from leopard – seeing a lot more of it around! Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday Jess.
Julie Augustyn
Posted at 19:49h, 07 JanuaryJess, I LOVE these snakeskin print boots and how you styled them – especially how you animal pattern mixed! It looks FANTASTIC on you! I’m super excited to be collaborating each month and looking forward to our upcoming themes!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:06h, 08 JanuaryThank you Julie! I just love well made animal print! It will be fun! xx
Straight A Style
Posted at 14:55h, 07 JanuarySuch a fun print! I love the boots.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:11h, 07 JanuaryThank you Amy, I enjoy wearing them! xx
Brynne
Posted at 08:55h, 07 JanuaryYay! I am SO happy you saw my request for a Poshmark post! Giddy. 😘. In that post could you also touch on how to negotiate and/or counter offer on items (i.e. what would be an appropriate amount to counter offer, etc).
Brynne
Posted at 08:57h, 07 JanuaryPS Forgot to mention, I love your style. 👌🏼
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:06h, 07 JanuaryThank you so much! xx
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:06h, 07 JanuaryHi Brynne
I have a busy start to the New Year, but I will post about PM a bit more detailed. I shop on other secondhand sites too, that I will mention, but most items are Poshmark. Thanks for the interest! xx
Carol Mozina
Posted at 06:55h, 07 JanuaryYou can never go wrong wearing an animal print! You look great
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:00h, 07 JanuaryThank you Carol! Its going to be fun styling items and seeing how each lady creates their look. 🙂 xx
thisblondesshoppingbag
Posted at 06:28h, 07 JanuaryCongrats on the new link up – I can’t wait to see what you all style each month! I don’t think I told you my older son asked for a guitar for Christmas. He’s trying to teach himself to play.
The Poshmark Queen strikes again! Love the blouse and blazer, tomorrow I am sharing my Poshmark purchase. Your new earrings are perfect and those snake skin booties are gorgeous. I love the colors in them, they’re such a great neutral.
Happy Monday, looking good my friend!
xo,
Kellyann
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:59h, 07 JanuaryThank you Kellyann! It will be fun. Oh, that is great about your son’s interest in guitar. Does he want an acoustic or electric? I also have a Fender Strat USA made that I need to take in.. but the two I took will get me going once they are set properly. I bet he will enjoy it! I have had this blazer for years and have to look for more Equipment blouses, they are so nice! Glad you like the look! Happy Monday too! xx
Nancy
Posted at 02:13h, 07 JanuaryPerfect booties Jess! Snakeskin print, just like the Leopard print, is almost a neutrale isn t it! It looks good with everything!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:45h, 07 JanuaryThank you Nancy! I loved the style and colors in this boot. So true! I love animal prints! xx