Not Angry, Just Wondering

Jacket – old
Shirt – Campus Crew
Dress – Threadsence
Boots – don’t know, they’re about 6 years old. 
Necklace – Lustre in Montreal
I realize now, looking over the pictures, that I look really angry.  I wasn’t and I’m not.  It was just bright out and I was doing a combination of a squint and a wonder if the camera actually went off, since I couldn’t hear it over the traffic.  Yup, not angry, just bright and curious.  
This is really my What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On face. 
Quote of today:
“Why does Dora never have her pants on?”

Nothing New, Nothing Old

Jacket & Tights – F21
Dress – ModCloth
Belt – H&M
Boots – Ruche

Everything old is new again, or more specifically, nothing gets old in my closet. I’ve had all these items for years.  Except the tights.  They’re about six months old and $5 at F21.  I love recombining older things in new ways.  Really I would say that’s the secret behind real style: being able to constantly create unique looks with existing items.

Now yes, sometimes you’ll hit on a combo you really like, and by all means repeat that.  And yes, there is a finite number of combinations that look good together, but then you work within that *rather large* finite number of combinations.    All I’m saying is that style comes from the ability to combine and create within the given set of materials.

Of course, that’s not to say I have style.  I just have an idea of what style is.

True Story:
I come home.  
No welcome. 
I go into the kitchen and see two bums facing me.  
No welcome.
Both Andrew and Baby Girl are at the counter focused on cooking. 
I say, “Hi.”  They both turn to briefly look at me and turn back. 
He’s busy chopping.  She’s busy peeling the shells off hard boiled eggs. 
Welcome home Mama… I guess. 

Fall Upcycled Pieces

Necklace – c/o Imprintalish
Top – H&M
Jacket – Gap
Skirt – Skies Are Blue
Tights – F21
Boots – Threadsence

Fall is fully in bloom here.  Yes, I say that sarcastically since, what it means is that nothing is actually blooming, but instead dying.  I’m not a big fan of Fall.  I love the first week because I pull out my sweaters and boots, and then I’m over it.  I know it means we’re in for several long months of winter and cold, and really, I could totally pass on that!

But it does mean the return of darker colors and richer tones.  That I really enjoy.  So when I recently got the opportunity to style a piece from Imprintalish, I naturally navigated toward this necklace in a darker hue.  It also seemed perfect because I immediately thought of a white shirt.  Then I just had to build the rest of the outfit around those two pieces.  And this was the result.

I loved the idea of pairing this very cool upcycled necklace with a white top because it’s a great way to make something office-like *the white shirt* look unique and chic. I can see someone in an business atmosphere pairing this with a blazer and trousers, or a cute pencil skirt and being professional, yet totally one of a kind.

That’s what’s so great about Imprintalish.  All the styles are neutral enough to be worn in so many different venues and occasions, but unique enough that people will be asking, “Where’d you get that?”  I’m thinking I may have to get this piece next.  You? What would you get?

Blissfully Ignorant

Top – Huh Boutique
Jeans – Gap
Shoes – Rocketdog from Winners
Earrings & Necklace – F21
My aesthetic seems to be changing yet again.  For a while all I could do was wear sweet dresses and very feminine innocent frocks.  Now I seem to be swinging back to more bohemian and edgy looks.  It’s something that’s been going on all my life: this constant swinging between these two particular extremes.  If you look in my closet at any given point in time you’ll see the split personalities of my fashion psyche.  
I’m wondering what that says about my personal state of mind, but sometimes it’s better ot to ask these questions, because I’m sure there’s an answer.  And honestly, I’d rather not know.  Ignorance is bliss after all.
True Story:
Andrew’s parents came over to baby sit, so I could go to work.  
Once they had arrived and settled she turned me around, pushed me and said, “Go! Go!”  
Apparently, I’m no superfluous when the grandparents are around.

Random Sundays: GlossyBox Review

I tried Glossy box for the first time this month, and I’m already loving it!  In this package, I received a mini Dove deodorant, B.Kamins body lotion and lip balm, Wella Shimmer Delight Spray, and a full limited edition palette from NYX.

The colors on the palette are beautiful, and fun.  It’s kind of fun how I can see myself using every single color, and there aren’t any that had me cringing at the thought of wearing them. That says a lot, ’cause I’m picky and often cringe when I see a color.   If the next Glossy box is this awesome, I think I have to sign up for the year!

p.s.  Did you notice my cool Sand and Starfish clutch there?  It’s so great and the perfect size for carrying around my daily makeup and cosmetics in my purse.

September LookBook

I was really bad with videos this month, and kept forgetting to record.  So this one is limited and short, but still, at least I’m only taking 30 seconds of your time!

Outfits in order of appearance:
1. “Nowhere Near Spartacus
2. “Prepubescent and Awkward
3. “The Heart of The Big Bad Wolf
4. “Chocolate and Wine Only

Chocolate and Wine Only

Top & Pants – F21
Vest – I forget.  It’s old. 
Shoes – Payless
Zebra Necklace – Lustre in Montreal
I’m calling these my grumpy pants.  Not because they make me grumpy, but because when I’m feeling grumpy and don’t want to wear anything it’s these pants I turn to. Seriously, I think Palazzo pants might be the best thing ever invented because they’re like sweatpants you can wear in public while looking fashionable. 

It just doesn’t get better than that.

Okay, well maybe if there was a doctor approved “chocolate and wine only” diet for healthy living.  That I could really go for.  While wearing these pants.

Quote of Today:
“How do you know I’m sexting?”

Credit Where Credit Is Due

Blazer, Belt & Bracelets – F21
Dress – Moon Collection originally from Ruche
Shirt – American Eagle
Booties – I’m sorry, I don’t remember.  They’re old!

It’s Fall and the shops I frequent all come out with new LookBooks around this time of year.  I see them and want everything.  Of course I can’t have it!  There’s things like bills, mortgages, etc. etc.  But more than that, I like to stop and think about whether I can recreate that look with what I already have in my closet.

So, when Threadsence came out with their new LookBook I did just that.  I recreated this look from the things in my closet.   Thank you for the inspiration!

I take no credit for this outfit other than the fact that, at some point, I purchased all these items.

As one reader said, I really am a poster child for some of these companies.

Quote of Today:
“I had MarcAngelo sausages for dinner last night and I thought of you.”

CoffeeTalk: Inside My Closet

One person asked to see inside my closet, and though this one may not be as funny as other CoffeeTalks, I’m yours to command.

Have an idea or suggestion for a future CoffeeTalk?  Feel free to leave it as a comment on this post!

Little Red Dress

Dress c/o eShakti // Ruche earrings & necklace // Clarks shoes // Smart Set infinity scarf

I don’t usually showcase the same outfit two days in a row, but in yesterday’s post it just didn’t seem fitting to talk about the dress.  I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect red dress for just over a year.  Seriously, I’m that picky.  I wanted the perfect dress, you know? I wasn’t about to settle.

It seemed like kismet that when the folks from eShakti contacted me about styling one of their Fall collection pieces, I found this beautiful red dress just waiting there on the site.  It seemed to have been waiting just for me.  *I was also considering this one*

I’ve received an eShakti dress before, and I have since worn it so many times *here, here, here* Each time I wear it I get at least two compliments.  This new piece is no exception.  Within two hours I received a compliment from a co-worker and from a total stranger.  I love that!

Here’s the thing you can’t tell from the photos though – the dresses I’ve received are made from heavy and durable material.   They aren’t flimsy you know?  They have heft to them and I really like that. I really like the little sweetheart neckline on this one, and I’m so glad that I finally found the perfect red dress.  *insert little squeal here*

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