Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Maiding

So, my dear darling sister is getting married this June and I have the honor of being her maid of honor. Besides meaning I get to plan the wedding shower and the bachelorette party (and you better believe they'll be amazing) it also means I have to make sure I look fab as the second most important lady there. Erin's as far from bridezilla as one can be, and has picked out our dresses and letting us all pick the rest of our accessories.

We'll be wearing the now-classic convertible infinity dresses in a lovely blue teal. I can't wait to play around with all the shapes you can do with them. I'm thinking of doing mine in a grecian one-shoulder look and play up the vintage feeling of it with my accessories. 

Just like this but rather bluer.

I've been dying for an excuse to get one of these gorgeous star headbands, and this is absolutely the perfect reason. A bit of sparkle is the perfect thing to jazz up short hair, which can be difficult to give a fancy feeling.


The search for shoes has been ongoing, but I fell absolutely in love with these Seychelles t-straps. Very vintage and I absolutely will wear them again. Plus, we'll be on grass, and the heel's not too thin or tall to manage.


Finally, I've my eye out for some earrings - I'm thinking studs but with a bit of sparkle, not too much to compete with the crown, though. I might add a necklace depending on how I wear the dress, we'll see.

Outfit Post: Snow shoes

These are my other favorite new wintery shoes - furry grey boots! They can be worn folded down, like this, or up to keep your calves a bit warm. I've also been wearing the hell out of this wee necklace, a lovely and surprising Christmas gift from my sister. I told her I was looking for a tiny gold disc necklace and she hunted this one up on etsy and put it in my stocking! What a dear. Also, Vegas clearly decided halfway through that he absolutely must help me. I usually don't mind but he does shed like a beast; not good on a sweaterdress!






Dress: Anthro
Tights: Macys
Boots: Bearpaw
Necklace: Gift
Earrings: H&M

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Outfit Post: Wedge

Just a quick drop-in since it was a gorgeous day out. I wanted to show off my new favorite cold-weather heels: black suede lace-up wedges. Not perfect for the remaining bits of snow, but they have a great grippy rubber soul that's good when it's a bit slick out. Also, I had to show off my new haircut - I love trying out new things!





I think I might do a chevron next time.

Blazer: Gap
Top: Anthro
Trousers: LOFT
Shoes: Macy's

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Jason Wu for Target

I did a little gay gasp when I saw this first dress. I do not need to be shopping while unemployed, but at least one of these items will be mine, no bones about it. To Target on Feb 5th! See the whole line on TLo.




Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas!


Shirt: Macys
Cardi: Gap
Earrings: Anthro
Necklace: Accessorize 

Friday, December 2, 2011

Outfit Post: Happy December

Yet another outfit worked around my lumberjack boots. I topped the whole thing off with a buffalo check scarf, just perfect!





Blazer: Gap
Sweater vest (worn as top): Target
Skirt: Penneys
Tights: Target
Boots: Mel's
Necklace: Gap
Earrings: Anthro

Wooly warmth

I have something of a wool blanket/throw collection going - they're one of my favorite things to buy as souvenirs when in sheepy countries (Ireland, Scotland) and they're terribly nice to have around for cozy tv watching. So far I have a great purple tartan one, a purple/cream check one, and an Avoca red/grey tartan.

Someday, I'd love a good classic Pendleton striped throw. Maybe vintage?


But now, I'm loving the offerings from Faribault Woolen Mill Co. I think it's my current love of buffalo check, probably inspired by being back in the mountains and countryside, where homey plaids and rugged leather and plush fur feel so much more appropriate than in the city.


They also have a great Stewart plaid. I'd love either that or a Black Watch throw.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Outfit Post: Pony up

I based this whole outfit off my cute new lumberjack boots. I love the buffalo check laces and I loved the $23 price tag (after discounts and gift card).






Dress: Target
Jumper: Anthro
Lace-edged slip: Marks & Spencer
Tights: Fred Meyer
Boots: Mel's Nursery
Belt: Penneys
Earrings: Anthro

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Outfit Post: Fine and Dandy

The weather's been fairly mild of late, so there may perhaps be a few more outfit posts before the snow starts again. I had to share this one because it features my beloved Liberty shirt with a brand-new hot pink tie. Plus a new haircut!





Top: Liberty
Tie: Tommy Hilfiger
Trousers: LOFT
Shoes: Aldo

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Outfit Post: Colorblock

We may be coming to the end of outfit posts for the winter - it's getting a bit too cold out to take pictures! There may be some on nice days, we'll see.




Cardigan: Gap
Top: Gap
Trousers: LOFT
Socks: Gap
Shoes: Aldo