{"id":5849,"date":"2014-01-07T00:00:27","date_gmt":"2014-01-07T06:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=5849"},"modified":"2014-01-05T21:28:30","modified_gmt":"2014-01-06T03:28:30","slug":"style-usa-velvet-by-graham-and-spencer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=5849","title":{"rendered":"Style USA: Velvet by Graham and Spencer"},"content":{"rendered":"

I showed you Velvet’s tops in my final Anthro: USA post<\/a>, and over the holidays, I purchased two pieces on sale directly from their site.\u00a0 Velvet by Graham and Spencer<\/a> features a lovely line of relaxed pieces in keeping with their California-based production<\/a>.\u00a0 Their sales are really great, and I found two blouses that I’ve been wearing a lot in this colder weather.<\/p>\n

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(Velvet’s Bryelle Stripe Slub Dolman Top<\/a>.)<\/p><\/div>\n

My favorite piece is the Bryelle Stripe Slub Dolman Top, a look I wasn’t sure I could pull off.\u00a0 Dolman tops can be tricky, but this blouse is cut very well and the sleeves are fitted below the elbows, so there is some structure to the look. I’ve been wearing it with a tank underneath for extra warmth, with skinny jeans, flats, and a longer necklace.\u00a0 I love that the top is comfortable and casual, perfect for daily errands, but the color and stripes dress it up just a little.<\/p>\n

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(Velvet’s Philomena Flocked Fleece Rolled Cuff Sweatshirt<\/a>.)<\/p><\/div>\n

This second look is the Philomena Flocked Rolled Cuff Sweatshirt, a really pretty print that elevates a basic sweatshirt with its lovely scroll work. I admit that sweatshirts are not my normal style, but I love this pattern so much, and I will get a lot of wear from this piece during the winter and spring. With a black cardigan, it becomes a bit dressier, too.<\/p>\n

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(Mata Traders’ Wooden Ladder Necklace<\/a>.)<\/p><\/div>\n

And I paired both Velvet tops with my new Wooden Ladder Necklace, a gift with purchase I received when Christmas shopping with Mata Traders. It’s a gorgeous piece of jewelry that is light and comfortable to wear.<\/p>\n

Overall, I’m really happy with my new Velvet blouses, and I’m so pleased with their customer service, too.\u00a0 I also ordered another top that was not in stock in my size, so they sent me a gift certificate to use on another purchase. I’m planning to save it for warmer weather, and I was so impressed by their kind gesture.<\/p>\n

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