i love my: joie
{Disclaimer: today's post is my thinly-veiled attempt at being more like Mindy Kaling. Home girl is
a-w-e-s-o-m-e. I would also like to stress the point that I am in no way being reimbursed for this post. I wish I was: pay me in clothes, pay me in gum, I ain't picky! But forreal, this is only my honest & humble opinion.}
File this one under, "brands you should know love." I've been lusting after Joie from afar (ie: online) but never been able to afford their lovely pieces. That all changed thanks after an epic thrifting spree at the end of July, and I can now finally call myself the proud owner of an awesome Joie thermal & silk top. {As such, I feel like a post of such crazed fan-girl status is appropriate. Let's begin.}
Their philosophy is simple; "the JOIE girl enjoys wearing casual comfortable clothes accented by luxurious fabrics and details inspired by her travel throughout the world."
Side note: I've been getting into this new game, "if you were a {food/fabric/item of clothing/dessert}, you would be a _______." For example, if I were a fabric, I would be an awesome purple and pink striped lurex sweater spotted at the thrift store last week. If my friend Amanda were a sandwich, she would be an avocado and bacon sandwich. Do you see where I'm going with this?
I have a point, I swear. What I'm saying is: if I were a brand, I would be Joie.
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The ten {10} looks above are a few of my favorites from their latest collection--lots of loose and figure flattering pieces, in lovely colors & textures. I'm loving their take on a draped v-neck silhouette {seen as both a cranberry dress, and an ivory blouse, above} along with their delicate silk off-the-shoulder tops.
Furthermore, Joie makes a silver sequin top look less like a walking disco-ball & more like a sophisticated shiny blouse. Not that I don't love disco balls...
And a leather skirt that doesn't look like, well, a leather skirt? Joie has it locked down. They've styled it with an equally as simple-yet-chic striped tank which makes it {almost} work-appropriate.
Finally, proper fashion respect must be paid to their version of this winter's most fashionable outer-garment: the cape. Their black wool version with leather trim & toggle closures {seen at center bottom} is the perfect fall coat. The muted color makes it everyday wearable, while the shape and details give it a certain je ne sais quoi that only fashionistas would attempt to wear. It's tailoring gives it a streamlined fit--avoiding any ressemblance to maternity wear. And really, isn't that all we can ask for in a jacket with no sleeves?
Any other Joie-lovers out there?
xox,
Furthermore, Joie makes a silver sequin top look less like a walking disco-ball & more like a sophisticated shiny blouse. Not that I don't love disco balls...
And a leather skirt that doesn't look like, well, a leather skirt? Joie has it locked down. They've styled it with an equally as simple-yet-chic striped tank which makes it {almost} work-appropriate.
Finally, proper fashion respect must be paid to their version of this winter's most fashionable outer-garment: the cape. Their black wool version with leather trim & toggle closures {seen at center bottom} is the perfect fall coat. The muted color makes it everyday wearable, while the shape and details give it a certain je ne sais quoi that only fashionistas would attempt to wear. It's tailoring gives it a streamlined fit--avoiding any ressemblance to maternity wear. And really, isn't that all we can ask for in a jacket with no sleeves?
Any other Joie-lovers out there?
xox,
13 comments
i love that you call other people home-girl. SO CUTE.
ReplyDeleteOooooh, I haven't heard of this line! I love it! And I really like your top 10 looks. My favorite is the fourth (with the maroon pants). Going to check out this site now. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLoveeeee Joie... def one of my absolute favorite brands!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I just discovered Joie, and I'm a big fan already. I found one of their tops on sale at TJ Maxx and I've already worn it several times, including here: http://www.glamcake.net/2011/11/rain-rain/
ReplyDeleteGlamCake
So chic, a really beautiful line, so feminine.
ReplyDeleteI love their stuff for years now, and their new division Soft Joie. I just started following your blog, it's great!
ReplyDelete-Kosi
http://onecreatesoneself.blogspot.com/
Wow so pretty! I would wear everything in this collection, I especially love the lace top and the black coat :)
ReplyDeleteLove Joie! I once passed up a velvet blazer by them and I regret it everyday! Just started following!
ReplyDelete-Rhe
rhestyle.com
I'd never heard of them till today.
ReplyDeleteNRC♥
Great blog. Thanks for the visit and the comment in my blog
ReplyDeleteçxoxo
i do love them...but too bad they haven't opened their online shops! cannot wait!!
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From http://www.checkmyfashion.com/
An Online Wardrobe for Worldwide Fashion Lovers
Gorgeous pieces..
ReplyDeletelee
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm so glad you liked my belted look, ha! Such a cute post and thanks for introducing us to Joie.
ReplyDeletexo Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon
www.wrinkledchiffon.com
Merci pour des commentaires! Thanks for letting me know what you think!