Have A Wishful Thinking Day

Hello you beautiful people, you! I'm feeling much better today but the past week and weekend can go in the books for the amount of stress I endured! Gah, being without my car, dealing with multiple power outages and working long hours at work are just the highlights of what I dealt with. Suffice it to say, if I wasn't already ready for a vacation before all of that, I am *definitely* WAY overdue for one now. But one thing that can bring me serenity, however fleeting it may be, is fashion. Amen.

So where are we? Let's jump in our time machines and go back to Wednesday for a moment, shall we?

Floral Print Dress - Target; Crocheted Rose Cardi - Forever21; Peep Toe Booties - Seychelles via Urban Outfitters

After some light snow the day before, I was definitely itching for Spring. Like the people who dress up for snow in the hopes that it will in fact snow, I donned this floral frock with hopes of summoning Spring permanently. Did it work? Not really...but it did help to brighten up my dad and mood (definitely a plus considering all the stress. All I can say is thank goodness for clothing!)! To elaborate on the floral motif, I layered on top this crocheted cardi embellished with roses. I picked the cream color up again with the booties and finished the rest of it off with silver accessories and gray tights. I'm ready for Spring. How about you?

Have A Early Start Day

Hello lovely people! Sorry for the lack of posts these past few days. My car broke Saturday night and it's thrown my whole week off. No surprise here, whenever I'm without my car I'm usually miserable. I enjoy my independence for sure! I ended up working from home Monday (with futile hopes of getting my car back the same day) so no outfit photos. Luckily my car is all better as of today!

Tuesday I realized I'd have to figure something else out, so I ended up dropping the BF to his job & then taking his car with me. But this meant I had to leave the house more than a whole hour earlier than I'm used to! To make dressing matters more difficult, it had snowed a little bit so that meant I couldn't just throw on whatever I wanted to.

Printed Tunic - Old Navy; Ribbed Tank - Target; Brown Leggings - Torrid; Fuzzy Boots - Bazaar

Since winter is waning (hopefully) I opted to wear my fuzzy boots as I probably won't have many more chances to wear them. I added some leggings and a peasant style printed tunic layered with a purple tank, keeping it all pretty simple. I also kept the accessories very simple (by my standards at least!). One thing I would've added if I had more time to think about it would've been a belt at my waist, probably my skinny braided one from H&M. A belt would've helped to define my waist better, as I feel like the top is looking a bit sac-like in these photos...! Oh well, live and learn. :)

Outfit Mashup - Spring Fever

As I mentioned the other day, the weather has been so nice. Yesterday it got into the lower 70's! I'm definitely getting Spring Fever. Just one taste of Spring and I want more! Unfortunately, today is not so nice but, to keep it in perspective, it's not bad either for still being mid-February. Anyways, I do have some business to catch up on so let's do a mashup, shall we?

On Wednesday morning, I was at a loss as to what I wanted to wear.Then I popped open my browser to take a look at my mail and saw on the Yahoo! homepage an article about a fashion blogger who draws inspiration each day from a different piece of art. Of course, unfortunately I didn't bookmark it and can't find the article now. Anyone know which blog it was? Well, I thought that was a great idea and since I was in a pinch for time to get dressed I figured I'd give it a go. I pulled out my The 20th Century Art Book and flipped around until I spotted something that caught my eye.

Organization of Graphic Motifs II, Kupka

Pink Lace Cami - Converse for Target; Satin Embellished Tank - Old Navy; Olive Lace Shoulders Cardi - Target; Nude Peep Toes - Guess via DSW

I pulled the main colors- pink, red, blue and green- from the painting and translated it into the pink cami, red tank, green cardi (& socks) and blue jeans. For my shoes, rather than going with the more dominant neutrals of white and black from the painting, I chose to go with the nude tones. Also, having a new pair of nude peep toes (a product of birthday shoe shopping trip with the BF) to wear may have had an influence in the decision. I kept with the neutral nude tones with the accessories as well. I really like how it came together and I am quite pleased with how well it matches the inspiration piece. Not a bad idea for getting inspiration for when you're not sure what to wear. I only wish I could find the article to give proper linking credit to the blogger who's idea it was!


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While Wednesday's outfit was inspired by a painting, Thursday's was inspired by shoes. On that said trip with the BF to go shoe shopping, I got some shoes which I ended up having to return. While browsing around (I was already there, so I had to!) I found these totally adorable black floral print heels. I knew I couldn't leave them behind or I'd be forever regretting it.

Long Olive Tank - Old Navy; Fuschia Lace Tank - Target; Ruffle Floral Blouse - Old Navy; Black Leggings - Old Navy; Floral Print Heels - Me Too via DSW

Thursday was also exciting because I actually got to take photos outside! The weather was pleasant enough and I was out and about taking photos for work. I was so happy. What better time to be wearing floral print shoes and a floral blouse too? Spring is on its way and I wanted to show it. :)

A few things to note. 1) The long olive tank actually came with a sheer dress that I bought from Old Navy. Don't you just love when garments come with extra pieces that you can use separately? 2) The fuschia tank can barely be seen in these photos (the blouse kept shifting upwards to hide it) but when it was peeking through, it did add a little bit extra color to this ensemble. Also, the blouse is sheer enough that you could just slightly get a little tinge of fuschia underneath the black.

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 The inspiration for Friday's outfit, I'd have to say, was also from shoes. Well, shoes and the weather! I was looking forward to Friday's forecast of 70 degree temps and decided it was the first day of 2011 I would go barefoot in my shoes. Thursday I had eased into it by wearing little lace footies, but Friday it was sans foot covering. And peep toes.

Black Lace Cami - JCPenney; Sheer Pink Blouse - Candies via Kohls; Oversized White Cardi - Target; Black Cropped Leggings - Torrid; Zebra Print Flats - Thrifted

I also decided to be brave and bare some legs. I donned some black cropped leggings and a black cami on top. To add a bit of color to the black and white theme from the shoes, I wore one of my favorite blouses. And just in case I got a little chilly, I layered on top the oversized white cardigan. I was comfy but felt chic with the layering and varied lengths which played on proportions. I also enjoyed the beautiful weather!

Have a fantastic weekend! :)

Have A Furry Boots Day

Well it's sure feeling like Spring around here in these parts. Right now is 64 degrees outside and I am loving it! Something about Spring just lights me up inside.It's definitely my favorite season. But even though I'm welcoming the much anticipated arrival of Spring, I was a bit frustrated to see this week's forecast last weekend. Why, you might ask? Because I had some boots to wear! Luckily Tuesday was the perfect day to where them.

I have been looking for a pair of reasonably priced furry boots this winter. I had no problem at all finding cute pairs that I'd love to buy, but finding a pair that was reasonably priced was a bit more difficult.

 

Embroidered Peasant Blouse - Thrifted; Light Taupe Ribbed Tank - Target; Jeggings - DSW; Furry Suede Boots - Bazaar

Then I found these beauties during my thrifting spree a couple weekends ago. There are few locations of Unique Thrift that also house a Bazaar section, where various vendors set up shop. I came across a lady selling shoes and lo-and-behold! I saw the pair that I wanted at the price I was more than willing to pay - $25! Not only that but I made off with the last in my size and color! :)

Since the boots do add some additional bulk to my calves, I wanted to keep the rest of my ensemble sleek and streamlined. I went with jeggings and a cotton peasant blouse that I also got on my thrifting trip. The blouse is a little low on the neckline, so I layered a light taupe tank underneath, which compliments the tones of the boots perfectly. Then I just threw some gold accessories and a leopard print headband, and there I had yet another outfit that I could wear just about every day! :)

Accessory After the Fact - Beaded Necklace with Wood Pendant

So it's been a while since I've done one of these posts. This is a necklace I designed and beaded myself, though I didn't make the wooden pendant. I get lots of compliments on this necklace whenever I wear it, so it always makes me smile to know that it's a one of a kind creation by yours truly! :)

Have A Romantic Holiday

So while I wore a more obvious outfit for Valentine's Day on Friday (and Sunday), I still had to wear something on Monday for the actual holiday! I decided to go for a romantic look and feel, without it crying out "HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!" (since I did do that already.)

Lace Dress - Target; Umber Top - Thrifted; Suede Booties - ShoeDazzle

I had this dusty rose colored lace dress in mind, because what says romance more than pink lace? To offset the obviousness, I layered an umber colored top that has some textured sleeves under the dress. Next I piled on more lace in the way of lace stockings. To top off the look (or bottom if off rather?) I donned my new booties. One slightly disappointing thing to note, is that since the lighting in my room leaves much to be desired, I thought the hue of the shirt and the booties more closely matched. But I think the black satin sash I tied in a bow below my bust, along with the black stockings and black trim of the booties, helps to ground the look so it's less of an issue that the top and bottom colors don't match up completely.

What do you think? Do you prefer to go for bold and obvious looks or more understated looks for Valentine's Day?

Have A Happy Valentine's Day!

Can you feel it? The luuuuuuurrve that's in the air? Oh no wait, was that just something in my water instead? ;) Hehe, I'm a sucker for themed dressing and for romance in general, so you just know I had to have a Valentine's Day outfit. My red shoes arrived last Thursday and I just couldn't wait until today to wear them.

Red Lace Cami - JCPenney; Sheer Lace Blouse - Marshalls; Tiered Ruffle Skirt - Old Navy; Red Peep Toes - Poetic License via Ideali

I put this combo together, without really thinking of Valentine's Day. And then I looked in the mirror and realized how perfect it was. Full disclosure, I also wore this outfit yesterday since the BF and I were celebrating a day early. While we were eating dinner, a server came over and even commented on how much she loved my outfit. :)

So how do you plan on celebrating this day of love? <3

Have A Spoils of Thrifting Day

I'm feeling so much better with a full night's sleep between myself and this past week! Although, I gotta admit it didn't end so bad. The BF took me shopping for my birthday last night. SHOE SHOPPING! Yeah, definitely not a bad way to close out the week. :)

So as I mentioned, last weekend on my thrifting trip I scored a sweet velvet blazer, still new with the tags. Out of all the things I was hoping to find that day, I was on the hunt specifically for a velvet blazer. Not only did this one fit perfectly but I loved the color! Later, I realized it's pretty close to the color of the year for 2011. Awesome and unintentional!  After a trip to the dry cleaners, I was ready to wear it on Thursday. My first thought was to pair it with some jeans and a top. But wait, I'd worn jeans twice already this week. I needed to change it up a bit.

70's Sundress - Something New, Something Old; Velvet Blazer - Thrifted; Brown Wedges - Target

So I got to thinking and decided on this vintage 70's dress, which draws perfectly from the color of the jacket without it all being too overwhelming. I had these shoes in mind (also recently re-discovered in the box in basement) because they have a nice vintage feel to them. But my next challenge was to figure out how to bring it all together with my legwear. Aside from the lighter browns in the buttons of the jacket, there's no brown on my top half. Then I thought of these tights. They have a red floral pattern running up the sides, and are brown, but not too dark brown that it would make my bottom half look heavy. And voila! It was an instant success. Plus I got a lot of complements on my lovely new blazer. :)

Have A From Blah to Blooms Day

Wednesday I was feeling pretty blah. I had an early morning appointment so my main concern was just getting out the door on time. Usually when I'm feeling that way, I throw on leggings or jeans due to sheer simplicity. I decided on jeans and then had to quickly figure out what else to wear.

Black & White Floral Print Cami - Target; Black Draped Cardi - Target; Skinny Jeans - Old Navy; Dalmatian Print Peep Toes - Macy's

Since I really had nothing in mind, I chose to go with a black & white color scheme. It would be easier to for me to quickly accessorize than an outfit with color in it. Once I put on the cami, the rest of the outfit just sort of pulled itself together! Since the clothing was pretty basic, I felt I really needed to make an impact with my shoes. Dalmatian print peep toes? Heck yes!

With the floral print of the cami and floral crocheted back of the cardi, I just decided to keep the blossoms coming with my accessories. My necklace strand has a flower pin attached and I just bought a ring that is essentially a poufy white flower, which I felt was perfect for this look. Finally, as I said I was at odds with time that morning, I pulled my hair back with a poufy ribbony hair thing with white flowers. I like theme dressing, what can I say?

Oooh! Also, I finally got a picture of the back of this cardi (which I also own in a cream color). I've been meaning to get a pic, since the nicest part of the garment never actually gets seen in my outfit photos. It's pretty huh?

Back Side of Cardigan

Have A Braided & Studded Day

Oh wow, you don't know how happy I am that it's Friday and this week is almost over. It's been a hectic one. But I've got lots to catch up on and I'm determined to not have to do a mashup of all the outfits.

Here we are, back to Tuesday, which seems like so long ago already. I wanted to wear this thrifted sweater with these gold flattened pyramid studs on it. But I was at a loss on how to style is and specifically accessorize it. I mean, the top itself is almost an accessory with all the hardware.

So I thought KISS. Lol, no not the band! Keep It Simple, Stupid - I remember learning that in school, though I'm a bit foggy on what the application was at the time. But especially when it comes to design (and styling is a designing after all) it's a helpful acronym to remember. However, I like the updated version since it's less self deprecating. Keep It Short & Simple. Or how about Keep It Short & Sweet? Ok well I've digressed...

Studded Gray Sweater - Thrifted; Gray Striped Tank - Old Navy; Jeggings -DSW; Cognac Braided Belt - H & M; Cognac Wedges - Walmart

Anyway, so yes. I decided to keep it simple. I discovered these shoes in a box (from my last move from 2 years ago) in my basement over the weekend and was thrilled that the cognac color and the braided texture complement this skinny belt I have. So the belt & shoes were definitely in, but I couldn't wear the belt at my high waist like usual. So I decided to go for a drop waist look here. The layered tank underneath helped to add a little length so I could pull the drop waist look off better, in my opinion. I added some simple gold accessories to keep the rest of the look understated & tada!

Have A Beaded Day

As I mentioned the other day, I was not feeling so hot on Monday. So minimalism was key for my comfort. I threw on some jeans and a cotton peasant blouse with big billowy arms. I was certainly feeling comfy.

 I got this beaded necklace from my parents for my birthday and I thought it would look good with the shirt. Plus it allowed me to bring some color into the outfit. The blue tank and the purple socks are pulled from the colors of the necklace. I also got a pair of beaded flats on my thrifting trip this past weekend, which echoed the blue and gold of the necklace. I also threw a few more subtle accessories to complete it all.

Crocheted Bib Peasant Blouse - Old Navy; Light Blue Lace Tank - Target; Skinny Jeans - Old Navy; Gold Beaded Flats - Thrifted

Gold beaded flats scored from the thrift store. Only $1.99!

Handmade beaded necklace. Thanks Mom & Dad! :)

Have A Happy Birthday!

As I mentioned yesterday, my birthday was this past Saturday. I celebrated the big 2-6! I am the kind of gal who likes to stretch her birthday out as much as possible, so it should be no surprise to anyone that I dressed up Friday for my birthday.

 

This dress was the second part of my HauteLook.com order (the first part being this skirt). I ordered the two items specifically with my birthday in mind and I'd been looking forward to wearing this dress for my birthday. Since I went thrifting for my birthday, I figured Friday was the better day to dress up. I must have been glowing all day, because I kept getting the nicest compliments on how I looked. Definitely a good way to start out my birthday... :)

 I had quite a lovely birthday, starting out Friday, of course. As I mentioned I received several compliments, the first one just as I was getting on the elevator at the office. Not a bad way to start my day off. Then my friend took me out to lunch, over which we enjoyed good conversation & food and still more compliments! Yes! :) When I returned to the office, some flowers from my dad were waiting for me along, with a card signed by all of my coworkers. Then as I was leaving the office, some other coworkers burst out into an impromptu "Happy Birthday" song. I felt like such a lucky girl!

 Later that evening my parents took me and my bf out to dinner at my new favorite restaurant, Mad Fox Brewing. We enjoyed a delicious meal and then returned home for cake and presents. And I definitely lucked out in the jewelry and accessory department for sure! Let me just say my dad has gotten *way* better at picking gifts out and I am so glad that my mom knows how much I adore Betsey Johnson jewelry. :)

Gray Tulle Dress - HauteLook; Purple Sequined Shrug - Old Navy; Black Tulle Bow Peep Toes - DSW

As far my outfit went, it was glitz and glam all the way! Quintessential me, if I do say so myself. This is MY outfit. Put this at the top of the list of outfits that I could wear every day! I felt like a princess, thanks in large part to the tulle skirt on the dress with little rhinestones. It recalls memories of me playing dress up when I was a kid. Only now I'm playing dress up as a grown up! Hehe, I just love how some things never change and my playful nature with clothing is one of them. I hope even when I'm turning 86 I will still enjoy playing dress up. :)

Have A Stylish Day - Thought Jar

Welcome back to Monday lovely people! If you are a sports or football fan, chances are likely that this is a particularly rough Monday for you. While I myself could care less about the Superbowl (except the commercials), my Monday started off a bit shaky as well. I slept in due to an upset tummy (thank you, Olive Garden!) and in turn was off to a late start today. I also forgot my flash drive at home, with last Friday's outfit photos which I was hoping to work on today. So I decided to start a new feature - the Thought Jar. It's just a place for me to keep some random thoughts and hopefully offer you to get a better chance of getting to know me. :)

So Saturday was actually my birthday. I went on a thrifting haul with the BF into Maryland to check out a bunch of stores that I've never been to. I got pretty lucky and scored some sweet finds including a brand new Candies maxi dress with the tags still on and a red, velvet blazer that fits perfectly, also with the tags still on. The BF also got lucky with an awesome Nascar racing jacket. I had a lot of fun but unfortunately since we got out on a late start we didn't cover nearly as many places I wanted to. But that just gives me an excuse to do another thrifting haul very soon. There are also a bunch of vintage consignment shops that I want to hit up so there's much to look forward to on that front!

Since it was my birthday, I did a little early shopping on Friday. I have long been searching for the right pair of red heels. When I was a little girl, my grandmother always used to buy my red patent leather Mary Janes. I used to adore those shoes and I always felt so special on our trips to go pick out a new pair. There's just something about wearing red shoes, and even at age 3 I knew it. On Friday I found the perfect pair on Ideeli.com from Poetic License. The style is called Egyptian and let me tell you, they are to die for! They call to mind Dorothy's ruby red slippers and also bring some art deco flair with them. I am in love and cannot wait for them to arrive! :)

My new red heels! Happy birthday to me! :)

On a completely unrelated to fashion/style note, I have come into possession of some vintage ephemera from an estate which I recently saved from being trashed. I know that there is a definite market on eBay for vintage ephemera, but I've never had any experience selling anything on there before. Anyone know where to start or have some tips/advice? The kind of things I have are photographs, slides, handwritten letters, vintage National Geographics, old children's books and so on. Definitely some neat stuff, just gotta figure out this whole eBay process now...

Lastly, did anyone catch SNL this weekend? I don't really watch that show much these days, but Dana Carvey was hosting so I watched a bit. I grew up watching SNL from the early-mid 90's and imho those were definitely the best years (at least from the years that I was alive and able to watch first-run episodes). Dana Carvey, Mike Meyers, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, David Spade...and the list could go on! It was fun to see two of Dana's most memorable characters return - Garth from Wayne's World and the Church Lady. What did you think? Who were you favorite cast members and/or characters from SNL?


Anyhoozle, time to get back to work! Everyone have a wonderful Monday! :)

Have A 'National Wear Red Day' (Or Black & Yellow)

Thursday was "National Wear Red Day" to raise awareness and show support for women with heart disease. And today is the Super Bowl, the day wear tons of people will be wearing black and yellow to show support for their football team. I really had no planned intentions of combining the two days, but it's weird how it happened! And really I'm more of a supporter of women's causes than I am sports. But I can't lie either, I do love me some black and yellow in my outfits. Now green and yellow, I haven't tried that yet...but I can't knock it either! :)

Red Lace Cami - JCPenney; Gold Ruffle Oversized Cardi - Old Navy; Gold Banded Scallop Skirt - HauteLook; Black & Gold Braided Belt - Target; Black Leggings - Target; Black Peep Toes with Gold Studs- Payless

So obviously I knew I was going to wear red. I also knew I wanted to wear this skirt, which I had recently received from online. The question was, how? Since the skirt is banded, I tucked the cami into the skirt and wore the skirt band at my high waist. Viola! It almost looked like a dress.

Then I fretted a bit over what type of cover-up to layer on top, until finally deciding on this oversized cardi. I like that it is just as long as the skirt here, though I was at first afraid it might be too bulky. But the waist band and the belt help to create an hour glass silhouette, so it's totally working for me. With the leggings layered under the skirt, the peep toes and the other accessories to finish the look off, I have to say it's one of my favorites!

Have A Winter Whiteout Day

So I admit it. I've been feeling pretty blah lately about winter. I mean, if we even got some snow around here I'd be happy with that. But I've been watching the entire East Coast get slammed with winter weather, while it's somehow managed to skirt around the DC area every time  just about! To me, winter should be cold and white. I'm not talking about 'shut everything down because we're snowed in' conditions. Even just a inch or two dusting every few weeks would be fine. Gimme something at least!

So in lieu of actually having a whiteout outside, I decided to create my own. I actually pulled some inspiration from a magazine here, either Lucky or In Style, I can't remember! There was a feature about dressing in whites, creams, beiges and other light neutral colors in the winter, contrary to the outdated "no white after Labor day" rule. Now there are some fashion rules that I've never felt pressured to adhere to, and that is one of them. However, I also don't wear white or cream often, let alone from head to toe. So I thought I'd give it a try...

Coral Tank - Old Navy; Lace Scoop Neck Tee - Ross; Cream Cardigan - Target; Floral Print Skirt - Target; Cream Oxford Peep Toe Booties - Seychelles via Urban Outfitters

I liked using this skirt for a base because it's got a cream background but it adds all these pops of color and visual interest with the print. The coral tank plays off the orangey reds in the skirt and along with the lace tee, helps to add more visual interest. Too much white and I would have looked washed out but I think the colors and textures visually end up balancing out. The skirt is on the shorter side, so I couldn't have pulled it down any further, but I think if it were 2-3 inches longer it might have helped to balance the proportions a smidge better.


Now if only we could get some snow... :)

Have A "Hello World I'm Back!" Day

Hi there....you remember me? Yeah, I've been missing for a few months. I'll spare you the details but basically life has been dealing me a lot stress lately and in December it all just came to a head. So I dropped off for a while to go find my head and de-stress a little bit. Luckily it's been working and I've been feeling a lot better these past few weeks. I know I should have said something, even if it was just a little note that I'd be back once I was feeling better. So for that I apologize. I promise if I ever need to take a break again, I'll at least tell you!

But now that I'm back, I want to focus on moving forward! Even though I wasn't blogging, I was still taking photos. So I've amassed a collection of outfit photos that need to be posted. But short of doing one really giant, over-sized and unnecessary mash-up post, I'm going to post them on Flickr and then link to the photos here. So look for that in the next week or so. And I'm planning to do some other things too, so keep an eye out.

But first, I gotta get back in the groove a little.....

Tuesday was the first day of February and it seemed like a good day to start back up on. With the cold as intense as its been, I've been getting a lot of use out of my leggings this season. Tuesday was no exception. While I like the look of jeans, I detest how cold they can get. These jeggings are quickly become a wardrobe staple of mine. They look like jeans but are so warm and comfy!

With Spring fashion everywhere, I have been taken by the bright, neon colors. Being in the doldrums of winter, I really like using Spring as inspiration now to shake things up. This bright, floral print peasant blouse does just the trick.

Floral Peasant Blouse - Old Navy; Grey Lace Long-Sleeved Tee - Charlotte Russe; Jeggings - DSW; Grey Suede Buckled Pumps - Target

 At first I was at a loss as to what to layer beneath the blouse. I really didn't want to overwhelm with color but black seemed too harsh. Then this grey lace long-sleeved tee popped into my mind and I knew it would work. I really like how it sets the color of more intensely.

Again, with my feet, I didn't want to go overboard on the color. I figured grey pumps would be the perfect complement to fuchsia socks. And the jewelry I kept minimal (Gasp! Me? Minimal accessorization?!). 

I think this look totally works. It's super casual and comfy but also very feminine and fashionable. On days when I'm not dressing up, this is how I like to look!