Velvet Suit

Doesn’t a velvet suit sound delicious? I paired my velveteen dress and velvet blazer together to create a velvet ensemble.


Blazer, The Limited. Shirt, INC (cut from a swapped dress). Dress, NY & Co (shortened). Belt, thrifted. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Nine West. Rings, gift, thrifted, and heirloom. Bag, Fossil (gift)

When it comes to comfort, velveteen has an edge over velvet because it stretches. But velvet does a better job camouflaging lumps and bumps. This dress shows every layer underneath the midsection: shirt, slip, tights, underpants. Maybe I need a velvet girdle to complete the look.

Waning Winter Wear

I feel like I’m running out of time to wear my wintry items. Today felt positively springlike. I’m cramming the plaid, velvet, wool, tweed, and pleather into my wardrobe this week.


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Blouse, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Bitten (shortened). Boots, Madeline. Scarf, Camp Foster PX “mall” (embellished by me). Rings, Black Hills Gold and Puzzrollrings. Bag, Fossil (gift).

Fancy (Short) Pants

A few years ago I was in love with my tweed winter shorts, but I had to give them the boot because they were just too low-waisted. My new wear-with-tights shorts are less snuggly and more fancy: glittery brocade pattern and a high waist (although I’ve obscured the waist with an untucked shirt today).


Shirt, Old Navy. Sweater, INC. Shorts, Sans Souci. Boots, Rampage. Sunglasses, Target. Earrings, Epcot Mexico.


Photos by Beefy Muchacho.

No Remote

I’m pretty good about remembering all my tech gear when I leave the house: iPad, two phones, ipod, MiFi, camera (with memory card and charged battery), and remote. But I still slip up on occasion. Today: no camera remote.


Blazer, Fang. Shirt, Moda International. Skirt, Hauber Sporting Life (thrifted). Tights, We Love Colors. Booties, Style & Co. Scarf, gift from Londyn. Bag, Fossil (gift).

My remote-less strategy is to place my purse where I plan to pose, focus the camera on the purse, lock the focus (putting the lens on manual), set the timer, and dash! This process was made even lengthier today by challenging light conditions. These pictures are in the fourth location I tried. After all that dashing, I was a little disheveled.

Dressing Like It's May

I broke out of my fall/winter palette rut and dressed like it was May* today. Don’t worry, the neutrals will be back tomorrow.


Blazer, J Crew. Dress, Tucker for Target. Belt, thrifted. Tights, We Love Colors. Shoes, Libby Edelman. Necklace, Target. Rings, Black Hills Gold, vintage, and Puzzrollrings. Watch, Raymond Weil.


*The colors are May, but I don’t know if the wool blazer would be so great in May.

Excuse Me, Miss

Clothing malfunctions are never fun. Open flies, gaping buttons, inside-out tops, and mismatched socks (or boots!) are all embarrassing. I suppose a dangling slip isn’t the worst that can happen, but it was annoying enough that I yanked it off shortly after taking these photos.


Jacket, H&M (thrifted). Stole, heirloom. Skirt, Jones New York (thrifted). Tights, no name brand from Madame Butterfly. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Earrings, swap. Rings, Black Hills Gold, Puzzrollrings, and Silpada. Bag, Fossil (gift)

Plight of the Procrastinator

I’m miserly with my disposable contacts…wearing them until they fall apart (instead of until the recommended “replace by” timing). Eventually, though, I run out. I’m down to a single contact. Lopsided vision gives me a headache, so I’m wearing glasses.


Blazer, BSB (thrifted). Dress, London Times (hand-me-down). Blouse, Charlotte Russe. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Nine West. Earrings, Julie’s Inspiration. Brooch, swap. Scarf, gift from Londyn. Rings, gift, Puzzrollrings, and vintage. Bag, Fossil (gift).

Feelings

This outfit was a reaction to how I was feeling this morning: rebellious and cold. By the end of the day I was feeling beat down and sweaty. So I guess it worked?


Sweater, consignment. Dress, Jovovich Hawk for Target. Tights, Target. Boots, Ariat. Sunglasses, Girlprops. Necklace, Target. Rings, gift, thrifted, vintage, and heirloom. Bag, Fossil (gift).

Fancy-Free

I was so comfortable today. This sweater and dress combo skims, but does not bind. The boots are wonderfully broken in with a low heel. The sunshine was enjoyable on my skin and hair. And my muscles were pleasantly tired from swim practice this morning. (I’ve returned to the pool after a break of almost four months!)


Sweater, The Limited. Dress, swap. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Miz Mooz. Sunglasses, Girl Props. Earrings, Native American store at the Three Rivers Mall. Scarf, thrifted. Cuff, Target. Rings, Black Hills Gold, Puzzrollrings, and vintage. Bag, Fossil (gift).

Solid Footing

Patterned sweater, patterned skirt, patterned tights, patterned bag, but the boots are solid!


Sweater, INC. Skirt, Parson’s Place (thrifted and shortened). Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Madeline. Earrings, Claire’s. Bag, Fossil (gift).