Everybody Everywear - Floral Edition

I have been a fan of the Everybody Everywear site since it started, but I have never gotten around to submitting anything . . . until now! For May they are showcasing how various bloggers wear floral patters, which gave me a chance to dig out this dress that I found on clearance at Old Navy for $5. I decided to play up the 1960's housecoat feel of the dress by adding vintage white beads. Then to avoid being too Gladys Kravitz, I put on some heels and a modern watch.

Dress: Old Navy
Tights: Ellen Tracy via TJ Maxx
Shoes: F21
Necklace: eBay
Watch: Gift from the Easter Bunny

Copycat

I bought this dress after seeing the lovely Kendi wearing it a few weeks ago. I didn't realize she wore the same shoes until I made that link. Oh well stalking is the sincerest form of flattery. Right?

Dress and Shoes: Kendi
Necklace and Belt: Banana Republic
Cardigan: ? via Amazon

Hello 2005

I have horrible attention to detail and a very spotty memory. I do, however, remember wearing this blazer in 2005. I had just been elected as the Editor-In-Chief of my school's law review (I was just as surprised as you) and I had a meeting with the Dean of the Law School. I wore this blazer with a Ramones t-shirt underneath and khakis. Soon after I started gaining weight and the blazer was placed in "dead to me" storage. Now it is back and will probably be in frequent rotation this spring/summer.

Jacket: Gap
Tank, Jeans, and Scarf: Old Navy
Shoes: Bass

I like cats

Last night I met with a new client. She was quite grateful that we had a plan to help her with her problem. As she was leaving she gave me a hug and wished me a happy Mother's Day. She then looked at me and said, you ARE a mother aren't you? When I shook my head it was clear she felt badly so to break the awkward silence, I said loudly "but I have cats!".

The look of pity in her eyes was as bad as if I had said the second thing that popped into my head - "my mom is dead".

I sometimes wonder if I should have chosen a profession that does not involve so much human contact.

Orange you glad it's Friday?

A million years ago when I fancied myself a Dead Head and spent way too much time listening to Terrapin Station, I would have scoffed at anyone who wore a commercially made tie-dye t-shirt (especially one without Dancing Bears or a Steal Your Face).

Flash forward to this week when I saw this shirt at Target and decided it was just what I needed to wear with these pants. Although it was a very expensive t-shirt ($19.99) I justified the purchase with the knowledge that these pants were only .97 cents!!!! (see tag).

In other news I poked myself in the eye today and it still hurts. What's the remedy for this type of injury? A Hello-Kitty Band-Aid doesn't work.

T-shirt: Target
Cardigan: ? via Amazon
Jacket: Gap
Pants: Old Navy
Shoes: Calvin Klein
Necklace: eBay

A deal I could not pass up!

Leaning Tower of Me

I was in a hurry this morning so I snapped one shot which, because I used my car as a tripod, has everything at an odd angle. While I'm sure you all don't expect much from my photos I thought I should explain that the building behind me is not about to fall over. As far as I know.

More leopard today. I got this sweater at Goodwill a few weeks ago and I LOVE it. I expect you will see it a lot this fall (and this spring if it continues to be absurdly cold).

Sweater: Thrifted
Skirt: United Colors of Bennetton via eBay
Stockings: Target
Shoes: Doc. Martens
Jacket: ? via Burlington Coat Factory
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Zip MAB

Keep Feeling Fascination

I have wanted a gauzy white dress to wear with tights for a long time. I found this dress on sale at my local Old Navy a few months ago but they didn't have my size. After going to three stores in three cities- I finally found it and purchased it for $10.49. After going through all that effort it is a little embarrassing to admit that I'm not sure the dress actually looks that good on me. But clearly I am not one to let a small thing like that stop me!

Dress and Belt: Old Navy
Tights: Hue
Shoes: F21
Jacket: ? via Amazon

Wear It 5/3/2011

Although the weather channel claims it will be 70 degrees today, it has lost all credibility with me after yesterday when they claimed it would be 68 degrees and I nearly got frostbite in my office. Ergo, today I am wearing pants and long sleeves. Specifically these cheap polyester pants that I got for $10 on super sale months ago and that finally fit. I've paired them with this brand new shirt from the F21 clearance aisle. As a general rule I do not do pink and black or roses but something about this shirt reminds me of "something" and I felt compelled to buy it. I suspect it is HS related. I am hoping anyone who knew me back then will figure it out.

Pants: Chadwicks
Shirt: F21
Shoes: RJ Girl

Wear It 5/2/2011

This is another outfit that looked a lot better in my head than on my body. However, it is typical of the more colorful style I want to have so I'm giving it a shot to see if it grows on me.

Shirt: Old Navy Maternity (I have never been pregnant but I fell in love with this shirt 6+ years ago and am very happy I kept it).
Tank: Gap
Skirt: Thrifted
Shoes: Doc. Martens
Necklace: Vintage via eBay

Wear It 4/29/2011

This outfit started out with me deciding I didn't feel like shaving my legs or wearing heels. From there I selected a long black skirt and this t-shirt. I remembered reading that to make a long skirt look less "hippie" you should pair it with a fitted blazer. So I grabbed this white cotton blazer by Theory which I scored at the Goodwill a few weeks ago. The result was I looked like a middle aged lady who tried to dress up for Wills and Kate's big day*. So off came the skirt and on came jeans. Thus endeth the story of where I try to get fashion advice from books.


* Also my thighs were rubbing together uncomfortably. They were the hardest hit victims of the great Easter candy weight gain of 2011. Donations for their recovery can be sent care of this blog.

Jacket: Theory (via Goodwill)
T-shirt and Necklace: J. Crew
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Shoes: Indigo/Clarks
Watch: Gift from the Easter Bunny

One hand in my pocket

Besides the obvious reasons, I could never be a model because I only have two to three poses in my repertoire, to wit: hand(s) in pocket, hand(s) on hip(s), hand(s) limply by side(s).

I got this shirt on sale at TJ Maxx when I was in my "blouse" phase. It is sort of middle age ladyesque but I think it looks a little more modern when paired with jeans. It is also a little small but so are all my clothes this week (damn you Easter bunny and your delicious candy).

Jeans: Old Navy ($7 on clearance)
Blouse: Ellen Tracy via TJ Maxx
Shoes: RJ Girl

Wear It 4/27/2011

Today I took all the time I saved by not putting any effort into my outfit into trying to jazz up the photo. I probably should have shaved my legs instead.

T-shirt and Cardigan: Old Navy
Skirt and Shoes: Target
Belt: Tweeds or C&W (yes it that old)

Close up of belt's cool tortoise shell buckle.

Probably the only food post you'll see here

My friend Julie turned me on to the notion of roasting vegetables and I am hooked. A few weeks ago I finally got around to trying her recipe for roasted broccoli and I am pretty much addicted. So much so that I have VOLUNTARILY gone to the supermarket on three occasions just to pick up supplies.

Even if you don't like vegetables or broccoli - give this a try. I promise it will be worth it. This is my lazy mash up based on Julie and the Amateur Gourmet's recipes.

Preheat the oven to 425

Take a lot of broccoli (I use 1 to 2 bunches for just me), cut into bite size bits.

Put the broccoli on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or foil. Toss with 2-3 tbs of olive oil, kosher or sea salt and pepper. Add some sliced peeled garlic cloves.

Bake in the oven 20 to 25 minutes, until some of the bits turn brown.

When it's done, take it out of the oven and add some fresh lemon juice.

Enjoy.

The amateur gourmet recipe.

Julie's variations.

Wear It 4/26/2011

This photo is a public service announcement: if you spend the weekend eating chocolate and drinking wine you will gain 5lbs and become pasty and bloated. Consider yourselves warned.

Skirt: Talbots
Shirt: Bass outlet ($12 -score!)
Belt: Betsy Johnson
Watch: Gift from the Easter Bunny
Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Wear It 4/22/2011

I know I said I wanted to take better pictures but we'll have to table that goal until I am no longer dying*. In spite of my pending death, I decided to have some fun today and play with "color blocking" as the blogger kids call it. Color blocking is just combining colors you might not think went together - such as red and coral. For a much better illustrations check out Jessica, B. Jones, and Amy. These ladies know how to do it right.

Skirt: J. Crew via eBay (believe it or not I did not sleep in the skirt, it just wrinkles easily. But for $6 I can't complain too much. Just a little.)
Shirt: Old Navy
Sweater: J. Crew
Shoes: Target


* excuse the hyperbole, I just have a disguising rash covering my face and spreading into my body. Disfiguring but probably not fatal.