When I saw this Badgley Mischka tunic with self-tie on HSN.com I was star-struck with the diamond print. It really caught my eye. The beadwork down the front of the blouse is so glam.
I was a little self concious putting the tunic on because I was wondering if it was going to look large on me. I ordered it in an extra-small but it was still quite big. I felt that if I wore flats with it I might look somewhat pudgy. Instead I put on my Vince Camuto platform heels and I feel I look more balanced out. I am so use to wearing princess-cut, fit to the body, clothing that it took a bit for me to get use to this blouse.
I paired the tunic with black trousers and I felt slim. I really exercise consistently to keep in shape but I still find myself really being picky about how clothing looks on me. I don’t know if everyone is the same way about certain pieces of clothing but I am. I paired this with a couple of different pants and skirts before I went out the door for work with this ensemble. Yes, I wear beads to work and why not. Beads go day or night. I am undecided about this top, will let you know if I decide to keep it. Give me your honest opinions? Do you like it?
My doggies always have to be in the photo with me. You see a collie and the tail of a beagle. What a joy!
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Hi JT,
Your outfit is fabulous! The red tunic looks GREAT on you! Very classy!
Thanks Jeannie, I was torn about it but leaning towards keeping the blouse now.
I vote yes on your new blouse! I really like the color,a nd the bling is just-right. Thanks so much for sharing with Visible Monday.
Thanks Patti!
I am keeping the blouse, it’s growing on me now.
Keep! I love the colour on you! I think billowy blouses are a very different look if you are used to wearing fitted things. I love them personally. I’d say you could wear this with a flowy, billowy maxi skirt too for a more bohemian look.
I am keeping the blouse, thanks for the styling advice, I will take it. It’s taken a little bit of time for me to get use to the billowy blouses. I don’t know maybe I thought they made me look bigger.
You look great!! Newest follower over from Southern mamas hop!
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Thanks Jen for the compliment and thanks for the follow.
Thanks for linking up to the Southern Mama’s Blog Hop! So great to have you!
Thanks Missi, glad to be a part of the blog hop.
I agree that the heels were a good idea to emphasize how slim and glam you really are!
Thanks girl I appreciate that compliment very much, I am smiling over here.
You look great in the blouse. I am a Christian mom blogger from the south. I am orginally from Mobile, Al. but now live in Arkansas. I have lived in the New Orleans area and in GA. I look forward to following your blog in several ways. I would love for your to check out my blog and follow me at: http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com Blessings, Diane Roark
I found you from the Southern blog hop.