Wear it Both Ways: The City Mini Meets Cardi

I've mentioned several times that I think it's important for your wardrobe to be versatile, remixable, and appropriate for all of the occasions in your life.

Our Wear It Both Ways series--where we style 1 piece 2 ways will definitely--become a regular Jane Squared feature.

Wear it Both Ways {LWD & a statement necklace}


Cardigan: Gap | similar
T-shirt: Uniqlo | similar
Striped Tank: F21 | similar
Necklace: Vintage | similar
Sandals: Target | similar
Peep-toes: Hidi, Naturalizer | shop
Skirt: City Mini, JCrew | shop
Sunnies: Maui Jim | shop
Lips: Revlon | shop

Smiles All Around

In other news, I had a dentist appointment today, and my dentist told me I had beautiful teeth. Officially counting today as a #win.

Hope you and your day are winning, as well! :)

P.S. If you're a fan of Rebecca Minkoff, then check out Rebecca Minkoff's Endless Summer Sale for up to 70% off Rebecca Minkoff items, including the Mini MAC (seen here) and the MAC clutch.  More info here; you may also want to check out Rebecca Minkoff's Facebook page and tweets for other discount codes.

Sunnies: Maui Jim | shop
Necklace: So Good | similar in coral - last seen here
Top: JCrew | shop
Skirt: City Mini in Linen | shop
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | shop
Shoes: Target | similar
Lips: Revlon | shop
Nails: Lollipop, Essie | shop

Linked up to Marionberry Style's Trend of the Month Challenge & All Things Chic.

JCrew City Mini in Linen

I have long liked the city mini (full price is between $80-$85 depending on material), but couldn't justify the high price tag.  I finally picked the summery linen version up for just over $20 (final sale) during JCrew's latest round of promotions.

Overall, I do like it. It's light and airy, and pairs well with pretty much everything.  On-seam pockets are a win, and I dig the paper bag waist.  It's 100% linen, but is obviously ultra-wrinkly.  Some people look very chic in summery linen, unfortunately, I just look a touch unkempt.  lol.

The blousy shirt didn't help this look either; in my head, this look was very cute and feminine, but it didn't translate super well in person.  Next time I'll go with a slimmer cut top.

Wrinkles and all, I am still a fan of this skirt.

How do you keep your linen looking crisp and beachy instead of crinkly?  Or is it impossible?  Let me know in the comments, please! :)

P.S. According to the tag this is dry clean only.   Boo.

Sunnies: LOFT | shop
Earrings: LOFT | similar
Top: LOFT | similar in pink
Skirt: City Mini in Linen, JCrew | shop
Shoes: Target | shop
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | shop
Toes: Meet Me at Sunset, Essie | shop

Linked up at two thirty-five designs.