In Bloom With Banana Republic
Like many women, I juggle a number of lives every day. I can go from a corporate business meeting to a casual lunch to running errands and then a dressy event in the evening. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the clothing budget to have a different ensemble for every facet of my life.
This is where having a split personality comes in handy. I look for pieces that can play as many roles in my wardrobe as I have to in my life. And that doesn’t just mean a pair of black pants or navy blazer that goes with everything.
This year floral is in fashion. And I live in drought-ridden California where only the fake-grass is still green. So I’ll take flowers wherever I can get them. Which is why I gravitated to this amazing print at Banana Republic. Look how versatile it actually is.
Here I paired the blazer with the pants but added their monotone (but with a great silver sheen) sweater. The button-up collared shirt underneath really pulls the outfit together as a formal suit.
Later I removed the blazer and shirt, leaving just the sweater and crop pants. It’s casual, sporty and fun.
I wore the same earrings with both outfits (“cat’s eye” stones! Need I say more? They had me at “cat.”) Changing up my hairstyle took the looks from reserved to relaxed.
I find it ironic that the store is called “Banana Republic” which was a phrased originally used to refer to a country that relies on only one exported crop to survive. The actual Banana Republic store has such a wide range of attire and their pieces can be used in so many different ways. That’s not one crop – that’s the entire produce department!
OK, maybe I don’t technically have a split personality, but I am starting to sound bananas…
Shot on location at the beautiful Culver Hotel Los Angeles
Photographer Sabrina Hill.
Makeup and Hair by the talented team at StyleBee
What's your favorite Banana Republic piece?
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You’re looking great in florals, Heidi, I love it!
Thanks Margaret!
You don’t sound bananas at all, Heidi. Far from it. And by the looks of things, you’re way too gorgeous to even look bananas. Love the blue on you!
Haha. Thanks Angelique.
Oh goody! If it were me, I wouldn’t be able to pull this off. I’m not quite fond of prints and flowery dresses, but this blazer and pants combo look really gorgeous. I gotta hand it to you for having a great fashion sense and fab style! 🙂
Thank you!
Blooming in blue, indeed!
Sweet. Thanks Shauna 🙂
Looks good in you. I personally think black or grey colored pants and blazers are boring. Prime colors, plus a bit of pattern, are definitely visually enhancing. I love the floral prints!
Thank you Helga. 🙂
Wow, gorgeous! I am liking the whole outfit, especially the pants, it could go well with my other blue shirts/blouses, too. And the earrings, too, very classy *meow*… I also love love love your white pair of shoes!
I just wanna say, you look much younger with your new hairstyle 🙂
Why thank you, Sue. 🙂
Spring is here, so flowers are in season and in bloom. Looks good on you Heidi 🙂 I actually have a floral strappy dress from Banana Republic, too.
Stunning! I know I won’t look half as decent if it was me wearing these gorgeous florals, but with you, oh, you slay it!
you’re looking great Heidi. I got that Banana Republic floral wear too and I love it.
Nice! Thank you Taylor.
This is a great combo. The pants can be paired with any top you want and you can look semi-formal by just adding the blazer. I love this style.
Nice blue combo, I love love love it! You look beautiful, as always, Heidi 🙂
Thank you so much Gabrielle.
I find it always exciting to mix and match some of my clothes. If I got a floral vest like that from BR, I can wear a simple white tank top inside it and still look fine, without showing skin.
Banana Republic has a lot of new things to offer this spring. I like this floral ensemble though 🙂
You look lovely Miss Heidi!
Gotta love this blue floral, very pleasing to the eyes, and perfect for spring, too! By the way, I notice your blue toenails, too and it looks great with your white stilettos. Beautiful overall!
Now that’s the kind of look I want this season. Perfectly beautiful on you, as always Heidi!
That’s a great summery look, if I may say so. You look gorgeous as always Heidi 🙂
Heidi, you look awesome in florals and blue! I love all clothes by BR actually 🙂
Oh I love this blue shade with flowers!
Wow, I’m in love with these blooms! Looks great on you Heidi 🙂
So lovely!! Love the florals and blue combo!
Love that floral ensemble. I can see myself wearing it soon! Perfect for this season.