Sparkles and Leopard

So, it snowed here the other day.  I only mention this because it doesn�t snow that much in my part of Oregon so it was kind of a big deal.  I celebrated by wearing sparkles and leopard; you know, as one does:

Top: LOFT, similar   Pants: Old Navy, similar   Boots: Naughty Monkey, similar

Also, yes my boots are suede.  And no, they were not even remotely appropriate for walking in the snow.  But, in my defense I didn�t really believe it would snow, because it doesn�t usually, so I just wore whatever I wanted.

So, you know, sparkles and leopard and inappropriate shoes:

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

A Pop of Adorable

This outfit is all about the shoes.  These shoes:

They are Via Spiga and I was lucky enough to find them in my size at my local Goodwill and yes, those are hearts.  Also, they are friggin� adorable.

I paired those adorable shoes with some polka dots because, well, of course:

That's lint, not lonely people glitter. ;-)

The polka dot tunic is Foxcroft  (similar) and is also thrifted.  Although the tunic is navy, I paired it with black pants (Vera Wang Simply Vera via Kohls) because, frankly I like black and navy together.  And I also really wanted to let the shoes pop. 

Which I think they do:

In fact, they�re a pop of color and a pop of adorable.  Win-win!

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

Indigo Girl

I�m not sure today�s photos are really doing this dress justice.  They�re skewing a little cobalt when, in truth, this dress is a lovely, deep indigo:

Not that there is anything wrong with cobalt.  I love cobalt.  But this dress is not cobalt, it�s indigo.  I think these photos show it a little bit better: 

Hmmph.  Maybe not.

But this photo definitely shows me doing The Duck Face Robot, which is a dance I made up this morning:

Ducks and robots aside, my dress is indigo, not cobalt.  And it�s vintage and warm (wool/acrylic blend) and has pockets, so it�s basically awesome.  In addition to my awesome dress of awesome indigo-ness, I also wore a turtleneck (Gap), tights (Hue via Macys) over which I wore OTK socks (Nordstrom), and suede boots (Naughty Monkey via Nordstrom).  I also added a studded belt (JC Penney) and neon pink studs (Kate Spade New York via Nordstrom). 

Also, if you don�t know who the Indigo Girls are, we may need to have a talk.  At the very least you should watch this video (to which you could dance The Duck Face Robot if you wanted):

You're welcome.

Happy Wednesday, All! 

Gracey

Oh, Hey There, Boobs

I like this dress, in theory, but I�m not sure it works in reality:

(Similar mixed print dress, Spanx sheer polka dot tights, similar Naughty Monkey boots)

In theory, it�s made of comfortable matte jersey, has great color, a fun pattern and a flattering cut.  In reality, I�m afraid it�s a little �Oh, hey there, Boobs� for my tastes.  I don�t think it�s obscene, but I fear it might be questionable:

Which is too bad, because I otherwise like this outfit.  The dress (Suzy Chin for Maggy Boutique via Ideeli) really is comfortable.  And I love the polka dot tights (Spanx Sheers via Nordstrom) and slouchy boots (Naughty Monkey via Nordstrom) with it.  I just worry about that swath of red fabric across the chest, especially coupled with the lower neckline.

But, oh, well.  Done is done.  And no one has actually said �Oh, hey there, Boobs� to me, so I�m going to say it�s fine.  At least for now.

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

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Monocreamatic

Today was the Everybody, Everywear Monochromatic Challenge.  I decided to go with monochromatic cream (or monocreamatic, if you will):

Monocreamatic

The Necklace

The Shoes

For this look, I paired a pleated skirt (vintage, thrifted) with a silk tank (thrifted).  I added a suede belt, worn backwards (thrifted) and nude platform sandals (Banana Republic) worn the correct way.  I also added a bib necklace (c/o Maurice�s) and a few bangles (Nordstrom and thrifted). 

I know it�s not entirely monochromatic, given the belt and the shoes, but I don�t know that I have it in me to go head-to-toe cream.  Or any other color for that matter.  Maybe black; I�ll have to try that come this fall.

For more monochromatic looks that probably aren�t broken up by off-colored belts, visit Everybody, Everywear.

And Happy Tuesday, Everyone!

Gracey

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