Monday, December 12, 2011

Operation Sequin Pants: The Eagle Has Landed

In the process of undergoing Operation Sequin Pants a couple of things have come to light:  a. I am not particularly risky in the clothing department (read: fears the thunder thigh effect) and b. one can never have too many lunges and/or squats per 24 hour timespan.  It's been a few weeks since the pants were secured, but yesterday was the first time they actually saw the great outdoors.  Conclusion:  you have to have nuts to be traipsing around in these things in the daylight hours.  They are ideal for the New Year's Eve or Holiday party circuit, but I'm contemplating how to meander around for the next few weeks in a more casual ensemble.  Perhaps the ballet flat, simple white t//blouse + blazer effect will bring it home...once the ten inches of rain stop falling.  Until then, examine the evidence.  Warning:  sparkly pants apparently bring out the inner crazy bird.
~J.Crew-Sweater, Siwy-Sequin Pants, Forever21:Booties~
I'm sure the neighbor was wondering WTH was going on. Niiiice.
Picked up this sweater on the fly at J.Crew just days before locating the pants.  
It sold out moments later, but I saw a few strays in my local store this weekend in case
you're on the hunt and/or feeling chagrin over lack of online availability.
~Bracelets: mix of Madewell, J.Crew, Vanessa Mooney, AE and random hairband.~

*I'll add outtake pics to the facebook page later today (now done)...prepare to pee your pants laughing.
ps-next up:  Operation Trim the Tree.  Here's hoping the lights are on prior to NYE.

61 comments:

Anonymous said...

Please have 5 more outfit posts featuring the sequin pants. ASAP. Just went to look at the outtake photos - I think a couple of them definitely belonged in the post!

And I want that J Crew sweater. Might as well go on a hunt for it since Christmas presents are never going to arrive.

this free bird said...

You're so nice! I had 5, thought it might be overkill, took 2 out, added a bunch to the facebook page and downed another glass of Moet. The lights are STILL not completely on the tree. *glug*

Tanvi said...

OMG How awesome do you look!!!! LOVEEEE the pants and the sweater :D

annelise said...

THE PANTS ARE AWESOME.

THE FIRST PICTURE IS AWESOME.

THE OUTTAKES ARE AWESOME.

THE PANTS ARE SERIOUSLY, SERIOUSLY AWESOME.

i really really love them.

Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

you could NOT have done this look any better. I LOOOOVVVEEEEEEEEE it. The pants and the toned-down sweater with it are seriously perfect. Well done Carrie... well, well done. Hats off to you.

PS only wake up with makeup on when I don't wash my face the night before, it was showered off very soon after.

Dree said...

I LOVE this outfit! Those pants are unreal, I love them so much. Plus, I need that sweater. To die for!

torrie said...

ooh la laaaaaaaaaaa.

{nuff said}

m_b said...

the amount of caps cannot express my LOVE for this! lunging is SOO necessary and girl, you ROCKED these pannnnnnts! wear them with pride! xoxo

Josie said...

Carrie. I just died from your freaking fabulousness. You look AMAZING! You're rocking those pants like none other and I'm obsessed with the fact that you paired them with a sequined sweater!
xo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com

Polly said...

Oh my, I really truly love those pants with all my heart and soul.

Barbara von Enger said...

Those trousers are seriously glamorous and sparkly. I adore the jumper on you too. xx

Closet Fashionista said...

LOVE this look!!!! They look amazing!!! :D
[and your outtakes are highly amusing]
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

RosaLovesDC said...

Awesome lady + killer pants + amazing sweater= perfect combination!

fshnonmymind said...

That's quite the pose there!! I think someone was feeling feisty in their new pants.

Okay, if you have the cajones to actually buy sequin pants, you have the cajones to rock them and you do it so lovely. I love the whole shebang!! Those boots are hot too!!

Rissy said...

I LOVE THEM! and I think with a white button down and blazer they will totally be acceptable day time pants!


CarissaExplainsItAll

Lynzy said...

HA! I love this first picture.... AWESOME. And damn, you look good in those pants!

MerciBlahBlah said...

Girl - thunder thighs? WHAT thunder thighs???? Love. The. Pants.

P.S.
Your ass looks SMASHING.

merci,
Shan

Stephanie Shepherd said...

I think these were made for you Sparkle on sparkle, only you!!

paperpocket said...

I had to stop by and tell you how frickin' awesome you look in those sequin trousers! Pairing them with classic items will make them daytime friendly.

P.S. Super jealous of your figure!

PhotoPuddle said...

Great outfit!! And I love love love that sweater. I've been after somenthing exactly like that in fact.

Blogs said...

clothes like that def. bring out the "FUN" in us! you rock them pants like there is no tomorrow woman! great sweater too! i need to get more fashion posts in my daily activity! thanks for the inspir:)

Danielle (elleinadspir) said...

I am cracking up over that first picture. And I'll be lunging and squatting all day. You look amazing chickie!!! And I'm crushing on the sweater too. The pants I might not be able to pull off like you can, but the sweater I want!!

LopezJennyLopez said...

OMG, I was waiting for those pictures of you wearing the pants. You look hot!

little luxury list said...

Rock. Star.

That first picture is freaking priceless and I so love those pants on you (actually it doesn't seem as super glittery in these shots).

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

Secondhand Stella said...

Love it! Very festive!

Anonymous said...

Daytime or not this outfit is ROCKIN!

Courtney Erin said...

I love them!!!! LOVE. Seriously, I cannot stress this enough. The same goes for the top. I think the ballet flats are a great idea for dressing them down as well - but also just wear those sparkly babies with pride. You've got sequin pants Lady, you wear them however the hell you want!

xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.com

Micah said...

I told you that you'd rock those pants! Love it!

Ashleigh said...

Freakin' A!
That's all I've got.
P.S. Those booties are F21?? Hot damn!

Michelle said...

You are H-O-T! Love!!!

Tiffany Kadani said...

They fit you perfectly! Wow! This makes me want to bite the bullet and try some on. Very inspiring (in that odd, sequined way.)
Anyway, you are gorgeous and I adore that first photo. Hahahaha! Your neighbors must love you!

justagirlLaura said...

You look AMAZING!! I'm soo happy you got the cahones to wear them out because, girl, you look gooood.

Also: you double sequined!

You're my hero!

TheChambrayCountess said...

The eagle HAS landed! I love it! The pants are amazing and you need to wear them as much as possible!

Collette Osuna said...

The BEST postof the day, hehehe!!
Wow, this is an amazing outfit....the pants...there are no words...rock on lady!

A Funky Little Fashion Blog

jamie said...

I LOVE THEM!!!!! First off, the pants look AMAZING on you, second, I love love love that sweater! OMG...major swoonage!
xoxo

http://www.glamlatte.com

Catita said...

loved your 1st pose!!! Great and great outfit too, glittery dreamy for the holidays!

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Loving the pants and the booties, but that sweater.is.amazing. I'm in love!

Bonnie said...

You totally should have posted some of those outtake pictures. High-larious.

These sequin pants are all kinds of fab. Please wear them everyday for the rest of your life.

http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
Twitter: @GlamKitten88

Marie a la Mode said...

Those pants are The Bomb! You look great in them Carrie! Now I want a pair!

Grace (The Stripe) said...

OMG. I love you, and I love this outfit!! It's perfect!

Amber said...

those pants are wicked cool. I think a white tee and blazer could make those pants more appropriate for daytime wear, for sure.

A Crimson Kiss said...

Oh shit-look at you, hottie! This is sequin up the ying yang and I effing love it. Like I love the holiday outtakes-genius.

Claire Kiefer said...

I loooooove the pants. They're incredible and look super hot on you. You're silly to fear thunder thighs, you skinny minnie. You look great!

Unknown said...

You are seriously amazing. I don't think I could ever wear these! And I think you are right...i think an oversized white tshirt, blazer, and flats would look TO DIE FOR!

Alexa said...

MUST have sequin pants. LOVE.

stylenuggets said...

You are rocking this in a fierce and fab way Carrie. I can manage one sequinned item at a time or the 'looks' become too much to handle! LOL!

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

the sequin pant has landed and it is HOT SAUCE!! Damn girl...I knew you would style these pants to perfection! And those legs of yours look amazing...who needs to workout when your legs look like that?! LOVE it!

P.S. Mom's was on top of the Whiskey! Hilar.

Faith said...

seriously, those pants are pure perfection! actually i think you rocking them are pure perfection!

you are stunning!

styles of a pharmatrician said...

haha I know exactly what you're talking about when you say "thunder thigh effect"! I can't wear alot of shorts and pants because my thighs.. sadly just don't look good in them. But you are rockin' those sequin pants!

-Tricia

Tracy D said...

Um I'm going to need that first shot in a poster version please. Geez I heart you Carrie...

Lori said...

I just knew you would rock those pants!! Now for the tree ~ get on that would ya! xo

LyddieGal said...

Ohhh I love that you decided to throw caution to the wind and pile on the sequins. I can see why that sweater sold out so quickly, it's almost as awesome as the pants, and your hard work paid off, your legs look amazing.

Chic on the Cheap

Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

still obsessed...

Emily said...

This outfit is awesome!!! I am obsessed with those amazing pants! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Amazing pants!

viv said...

Amazing! You look FAB!
Found you via Curly in the City and am now following :)
fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

Kristin W said...

Oooo! Love! I don't think these thighs could pull off the sequins, but you're rocking them! Great outfit :)

Anonymous said...

omg omg omg!! so fierce! Sequin pants are a must, and I was totally contemplating getting myself the express ones, but they look kinda cheap- but these are fab!!

xo carlina
allergictovanilla.com

She Wore It Well said...

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Anonymous said...

You look seriously HOT, Girl!! I would never be able to pull these off. Well, maybe after a couple drinks.... hee hee. Would love to see them styled differently to see what you come up with.. xo

Kara Endres said...

Ahh! That first pic is my fav pic of you EVER! Crazy bird forever!! How did I miss this one?

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