Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Grande Dame

Whenever I wear this fur-collared sweater, I feel like some sort of grande dame. I wouldn’t mind modeling myself after Madame Adelaide Bonfamille of The Aristocats, spending my golden years dressed to the nines and providing for the street cats of Paris.

Sweater, vintage. Another sweater (underneath), Ann Taylor Loft. Skirt, Talbot’s (thrifted). Tights, Target. Peeptoes, BCBGeneration. Earrings, Ali’s Boutique. Bag, Franco Sarto.


I paired my old lady sweater with my old lady skirt and my old lady bag. My tights and shoes, though, are a nod to my (fictional) burlesque youth in Gay Paree.

12 comments:

buggyknits said...

you always have the cutest tights. I have stocking envy! I wish I could find that kind of selection here (small town).

Brittany D'Lynne said...

There is nothing "old lady" about that outfit. I'm too scared to try a fur sweater, but it looks GREAT on you!

Anonymous said...

My gosh, I haven't thought about "The Aristocats" in AGES! You are channeling all of the best things about Madame Adelaide, here, beautiful.

Sarah R said...

That is one of my favorite Disney movies! I have it on VHS...and watched it just the other night with my kiddos. We had a blast singing all the songs from memory.

~Everybody wants to be a cat, hallelujah!~

Sheila said...

I love that movie - why are cats always the villains in movies nowadays??

I like that you created your whole character story for this outfit. Very cool.

Lorena said...

Lovely !!!!!!!!! you look SO SHARP !

susan said...

I love this look! Very chic and sophisticated!

Anonymous said...

ooh, this is definitely a fancy aristocrat look! but with a fun modern twist of course. i am loving the gold-tone with red and the fur. great outfit. ~joelle

The Cheap Chick said...

As the movie tells us, 'everybody wants to be a cat!' And you are one cool cat in that outfit. Nicely done!

Suhbreena said...

Amidala's favorite movie right now is The Aristocats. We literally watch it 3 times a day. She now calls me "momma-cat" and pretends to be Marie.

Unknown said...

love the shoes and collar! my first cat was named Toulouse after a kitty from the Aristocats! Although, he was a she!

gina said...

Paris, cats, dressed to the nines... sounds wonderful!

This outfit is great. I love the sophisticated old-school look, with a modern fun twist from the tights and shoes.