The View From 5 Ft. 2

Southern Belle

plaid shirt, boots, grandpa sweater

 Shirt: J.Crew plaid button down (similar)  |  Sweater: Madewell tri-color grandpa cardigan (similar) |  Jeans: Henry & Belle super skinny in Black Cherry Ombre (c/o)  |  Boots: Target tall buckle boots |  Bag: Alexander Wang Rocco  |  Necklace: Bauble Bar x Honestly WTF triple ice chain

“She’s the kind of woman who believes that looking out for others is just as important as looking good. She knows how to turn heads—and change minds.” – H&B

 

It’s such a pleasant and heartwarming discovery to come across a brand that cares as much about people and the women they are sharing their ride with as they do their own success. Such is the case with Henry & Belle. A true labor of love (no really, check out the story yourself!), these jeans are some of the most comfortable and stylish things I’ve ever put on my legs! The fit is incredible — forget your stiff jean woes and run to H&B for a smooth but still structured pair of gorgeous jeans in colors that will complement your existing wardrobe.

I was so excited to style these when I was back in Texas over Thanksgiving break. I tend to gravitate towards styling dark cherry, burgundy and oxblood with black so I decided to change it up and give these new jeans a southern and relaxed look to suit the comfortable and relaxed feel. I may live in the Midwest, but I’m a Southern girl and Belle at heart!

When I asked myself who in my life embodies the quote above defining a true “Belle” by H&B, I couldn’t help but gravitate towards my Grandma. A small town girl from northern Indiana, she was the Prom Queen beauty but also the nicest girl in town (and 5’2″ too!). She was incredibly thoughtful and kind and my Grandpa told me all of the time that “everyone loved Eileen.. there was just something about her.” Their love story is as romantic as the one of Henry & Belle – truly a real live version of the Notebook. She has always been a true inspiration to me of the type of person I want to be.

 

>> GIVEAWAY <<

To score yourself these Henry & Belle jeans in Spruce in your size delivered right to your door, all you have to do is comment below, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter on any of the pics from this post and tell us who YOUR Belle is! I’ll announce the winner on one of the above channels in a week, so get to thinking about Who’s Your Belle!

Purely App here in Chicago is throwing a bash at their pop up at 900 N. Michigan Ave. on Wednesday 12/11 from 6-8 p.m. Clean out your closet and bring clothes to donate to Phillippine typhoon victims and then come treat yourself to a free manicure! I’ll be there hosting with The Glitterary, Jess & Jill and adoptedSTYLE and we’d love to see you.

xo,

 

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