Blouse: Old Navy, Faux Fur Vest: Old Navy, Scarf: H&M (similar), Cords: Forever 21, Knee-Highs: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: nOir.
December 14th 2011
I’m wearing a lot of varying textures with this outfit. Fur, corduroy, silky and fringed. When you stick to mild color palettes that mix well with each other, you can play with different mediums in your closet. It’s a nice way to add interest to your outfit without being annoying.
I never thought I’d be one of those girls wearing an over-sized button up shirt for the sake of fashion. Something about the lighter breezy fabric and cut of this blouse is flattering rather than frumpy. As long as you pair it with a slimmer bottom then you can easily get away with wearing a big top. I purposely bought this shirt nearly 2 sizes larger than I normally wear.
I’m going to do “Work It Wednesday” along with Jill’s blog Good Life For Less next week, where you show how you wear one item 3 different ways. This top will be a great example with how versatile it is. Keep an eye out for it next Wednesday!
Marni got a haircut and it’s blowing my mind how very different she looks. Like a whole new dog! Today she’s getting her lady parts hacked (I know, classy way of putting it, eh?) so send your love to her, poor little darlin’.
Top: Thrifted Bebe, Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Tights: Forever21, All Jewelry: Forever21.
November 26th 2011
Saturday we celebrated our parent’s 30 year anniversary with a small dinner party at a local restaurant. Together they make one awesome set who have raised two semi-normal healthy adults without driving either of them to a life of meth addiction and Vegas one-night-stands. Bravo parental units, bravo!
No really, they’re pretty great. The dinner was a surprise that I set up with many of our friends and family. My dad caught my nasty cold from the week before and he was feeling a little better than warmed over death. With complete faith and love for his daughters he agreed to still go to dinner with us, having no idea that many more people were there to celebrate. Like a trooper, he stuck it out in high spirits. Good man.
I knew it would be chilly, so I opted for tights and something I could easily toss a blazer over. This top was another find from the thrift store the day I got in my car accident. It’s a bit tight, but I couldn’t pass it up. If you’re anything like me, when it’s just a smidge tight you let it slip and hope you lose a few pounds or that it will be seen as edgy rather than trashy. The fact that there are mesh and satin panels makes this top pretty great no matter what. Oh and the sparkles.
Turtleneck: Old Navy, Faux fur vest: Old Navy, Skirt: 10+ years old, Tights: Forever21, Boots: Miz Mooz, Watch: Michael Kors.
November 24th 2011 — Thanksgiving
We’ve finally reached the time of the year that I’ve been referencing for awhile. A time I’ve looked ahead to and felt a mixture of excitement and sadness. For eight months my husband and I have been living several states away from each other. We have planned all along for me to move out there, but it didn’t happen right away for many reasons. The most important of those reasons was so that I could spend the holiday season with my family.
Yesterday I had a nice quite dinner with my parents and my sister (who took these photos, and actually enjoyed doing so) and then we took a few plates over to my grandparents house as well.
What truly changed my day and possibly how I’ll see the rest of this time with my family was this touching post by my friend Layla who is having to say goodbye this season to a dear friend. It changes your perspective a bit, eh?
Jacket: Anthropologie (similar), Jeggings: Target, Booties: Sole Society (invite link), T-shirt: Target, Scarf: Eddie Bauer (similar), Gloves: Target, Hat: Target, Feather earrings: Forever21.
November 18th 2011
Shortly after these photos I hopped in my little old Honda Civic to run some errands around town. The puppy wouldn’t let me put her sweater on and since it was so cold outside, I ended up leaving her at home. After I had finished running errands, I headed to a local thrift shop and found a great Levi jean jacket and a cute sequin and satin Bebe top. I got in my car and started to head for home.
What happened next is still a bit fuzzy. Essentially — I completely failed to notice an intersection with a stop sign. I don’t drive in that area much, but I do remember having accidentally run that same stop sign before. It seems to come out of nowhere. This time there was another vehicle there and before I had time to think, I hit him. The facts appear to show that I wasn’t wearing my seat-belt, though I generally buckle it before I even start the car.
My airbag failed to deploy so my jaw and chin hit the steering wheel column with some force. I was going approximately 30 miles an hour. I then slid a bit upward, and the top of my head made contact with the windshield. I had removed my fabulous hat by then and instead had my Marc Jacobs aviators up there. We’re thinking that’s what cut my scalp.
Luckily, other than a contusion on my chin and the cut on my scalp, I am perfectly fine. I was a bit sore the day after, but otherwise I am one lucky girl to be remarkably unscathed. The car didn’t come away so easy, but she was an oldie and we’re guessing the insurance company will label it totaled. The cost to repair it will likely be more than the old betty is worth. For now I’m car-less, but I have something lined up later this week that should suit me for the next few months while I’m still in California.
I do have to say, the EMS team complimented me on my outfit. What they saw of it, seeing as how I quickly removed my Anthro jacket when I felt blood running down my neck. I panicked about it getting stained and if you can believe it, I had enough gall to remove it before the blood got too far.
I’m currently missing one glove, the hat and the earrings. They’re likely in my car, in the tow lot. I’m mostly going to miss those sunglasses, but all things are replaceable. Except that jacket, I love that jacket. I would have been inconsolable had it been ruined.
If you think I’m being shallow and morbid, then you’re right. That’s mostly how I am. You also have no sense of humor or have the ability to see right through to my sarcasm. I am grateful to be alive and well, but damn. Those sunglasses.
(where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain!)
Jacket: Old Navy, Jeans: Gap, Sweater: Forever 21, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Necklace: Charming Charlies
November 9th 2011
I couldn’t avoid the Broadway musical reference any longer, sorry about that.
So I lied a bit last week when I said I didn’t bring anything good with me to Oklahoma. I did bring this cute (and warm!) coat I got during Old Navy’s 50% off outerwear sale last week. As you can see from the vertical position of my bangs, the wind was something fierce that day.
Marni rather enjoyed chasing my husband around in the grass (I don’t “chase” in heels, thankyouverymuch.), she didn’t mind the wind blowing through her bangs as much as I did. The two of them have bonded well. Even better is the cute little relationship forged between Marni and our other dog, Lilly. They’re inseparable and adorable all at once. Pictures to come of course!
Photos by the one and only — my husband.
