Green Dots

I know this belt doesn't exactly go with this outfit, but I needed something to cover up the fact that I could not zip this skirt up all the way (and still breathe).   Vintage is great but it can be hard to wear when you are waist challenged.

Shirt: Gap

Sweater: J. Crew

Skirt: ? via Goodwill 

Shoes: Nine West

Press One For Easy

Running late?  Toss on a wrap dress and tall boots (to hide unshaven legs) and a necklace to distract people from your dirty hair. 

Dress: Gap
Cardigan: J. Crew
Boots: Report
Necklace: ? still have no clue where it came from but I'm glad it appeared.

Make Your Own Coffee

I suspect I would be a very bad secretary.  But I do loves me a secretary skirt.  Especially a "vintage"* one like this baby from the Goodwill.  The only downside is that I will not be able to eat anything today so that I can keep breathing.  Considering I spent the last few days consuming nothing but birthday cake, fried food, and beer - this may be for the best.

Blouse: ? via TJ Maxx
Skirt: ? via Goodwill
Shoes: Max Studio 
Cuff: Hayden Harnett Ramone

* Considering I was probably in high school when this was made I hesitate to consider it vintage but I think technically most people would say it is.

Inspiration

It is very rare that I take my styling cues from stores or catalogs.  But when I saw how Banana Republic styled this skirt I had to try to recreate it.    My only complaint is that the blazer hides the cute side zipper.  

Skirt: Banana Republic
Shirt: Target
Blazer H&M
Shoes: Dr. Martens
Bracelet: J. Crew

Too Late

I realized too late this morning that I have an olive colored blazer that would have been a better choice than this predictable one. At least with the navy if you squint you can pretend I'm wearing a suit.  


Blazer:  Banana Republic via consignment store
Top and jeans: Old Navy
Necklace: J. Crew
Shoes: Kork Ease

Double Exposure

Can anyone have enough navy and green striped t-shirt dresses?  Apparently I can't.  I justified this one with the knowledge that one day I will wear out my other one and I'll have this back-up ready to go. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring proper shoes and a cardigan or blazer (for warmth and to disguise my lumpy figure) so if you need me - I am going to be hiding behind my desk.

Dress: Old Navy

Shoes: Converse

Repeats

I know I have worn this recently, but some days you just want to wear something you know works.  


Dress: Gap
Necklace: Mom's
Shoes: Payless


P.S. Have I mentioned how comfortable these shoes are in the last 24 hours?  Cause they are.  

Easy

If you have ever seen my Pintrest board you would notice I have a thing for Diane von Furstenberg.  Although my budget will probably never allow for an original wrap dress, I was excited to see this DvF inspired dress at the Gap yesterday.  Thanks to a sale (30% off in stores this week!) and coupon, the dress ended up costing me .97 cents.   Which is a bargain since I plan to wear it a lot.  

Dress: Gap
Boots: Report
Bag: Hayden Harnett/Paule Marrot Tuileries Satchel

Three Reasons Why You Should Not Break Your Ankle

In an effort to make this blog educational as well as ridiculous, here is some sound advice. In 2009 I broke my ankle walking across a parking lot. So I am an expert on the subject of why breaking your ankle is bad*. 1. It hurts. A lot. More than you might think considering the bone I broke was smaller than a dime. 2. You might spend a whole summer sitting on your couch instead of playing outside. 3. Nearly 3 years later you will still find pulling on boots incredibly difficult and thus, once you get them on, you will be trapped in an outfit that makes you look like an Oklahoma State co-ed in 1976.

* In fairness, there are some upsides, such as Percoset and the chance to watch every episode of NCIS being re-run on USA.

Sweater and Skirt: Old Navy (clearance - total cost less than $10)

Boots: Timberland