Black and Cat

I really like this outfit although it seems to make me appear shorter than I am.  I suppose a higher heeled boot is order next time I wear this combination.  Or maybe I'll finally have that growth spurt I've been wanting since I was 12 years old.  

Sweater and Skirt: J. Crew
Scarf:  Came with This vintage dress
Boots: Palladium

Technical problems

Issues with photo editing today.  But since I know you are all dying to know what I am wearing, here's an unedited shot of my outfit.


Dress and belt: ? via Goodwill
Shoes:  DV for Target

Best Laid Plans....

Confession:  I signed up for a Bar Association seminar today because they always serve Chessmen cookies at lunch and I thought it would be a nice relaxing way to end the week.  Unfortunately, my boss had something come up so I have to cover for him in court this afternoon.  Not only does this mean I will leave the seminar early, but it also necessitated me wearing a suit.  Admittedly, this suit is made of cotton jersey so it is very comfortable but I would still rather be the fun summer dress I had originally planned for today.  


Suit: JC Penny
T-Shirt: ? via Burlington Coat Factory
Shoes: Gap
Bag: Hayden Harnett Sonia 
Necklaces:  one is J. Crew, the others vintage via eBay 

Confession

This outfit was inspired by watching Hart of Dixie this morning.  I know I am 20 years older than the show's demographic, but I can't help myself.  Try not to judge me too much.


Dress: Vintage via Etsy
Shoes: Max Studio via TJ Maxx

Coed

I had planned to wear a dress today but at the last minute I decided comfort was more important so I channeled my inner '70s coed and threw this on. I tend to shy away from cowboy style boots because it is hard not to feel like a poseur when you live in the north east. However, these boots were a super bargain on eBay and I think the cowboy style is subtle enough for the NYC area.

Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Sweater: J. Crew
Blazer: F21
Scarf: Hayden Harnett
Boots: Vintage Frye via eBay

Whatever

The theme to this morning's outfit - whatever (said with a teenager's sour disposition). First step - put on a black bra and a sheer red shirt. Notice bra is completely visible, shrug shoulders and say "whatever". Look for a cardigan to hide bra and shirt, find one that is small and the wrong color and put it on. Debate whether color combination is really cool or really ugly, shrug shoulders and say "whatever". Next look for clean pants that fit. Find ones with stain on knee instead, shrug shoulders and say "whatever". Lather rinse repeat with shoes, hair styling and make-up.

Shirt: vintage '80s, thrifted
Sweater: Target
Pants: Old Navy
Shoes: Eddie Bauer

Wacky Things I Bought on the Internet

I found this vintage dress on sale on etsy and I had to have it. I am not sure if I'm brave enough to wear it to work, but it was perfect* for last night's birthday dinner with mr. deathstar. I will probably remove the shoulder pads before I wear it again but other than that I am in love.

* caveat - as you can probably tell, the dress is snug and by the third course I had to take off the belt or risk it breaking a rib.

Dress: Vintage from Ms. Tips at etsy (super sweet seller)
Shoes: Urban Outfitter
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff
Bracelet: gift from mr. deathstar



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This Ape's For You

I have been at work for so long I don't know what day it is. So I've invented a new day, called wear your favorite colors when you were 7. In my case those colors were lavender and green. While green remains a favorite, I have eschewed lavender for most of my adult life. Until, that is, this past Sunday when I saw this shirt on the rack at Goodwill and fell deeply in love. It is a good thing I live in Connecticut where woman/shirt love is legal.

Shirt: Boden via Goodwill
Skirt: Jil Sander via Goodwill
Necklace: vintage via consignment store
Shoes: Urban Outfitters


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Good Advice Unheeded

When you graduate law school "they" warn you to always keep a suit in your office so that you are prepared if you are suddenly called into court. Very good advice, which, of course, I have failed to adhere to. So this morning I will be at court, covering for my boss, wearing this dress. Although it could be worse, it could be better. Although it is not court appropriate, this is a cute a dress. I got it on clearance months ago and it finally fits.

When I was thinking about wearing it today, I thought it was much longer which would allow me to skip shaving my legs. Clearly, I was wrong but I still didn't shave. Hope the mediator likes hairy girls! This dress is a lot more flattering than this photo suggests. I only had time for one crappy photo. I may re-shoot later so you can see the pretty sleeve details.


Dress: Old Navy
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Necklace: vintage via eBay

Vintage Quandry

I found this dress at my local Goodwill a few months ago for $11. I initially purchased it for the fabric (gorgeous silk, not necessarily evident in this photo), thinking I would be able to rework the dress somehow. When I got it home I saw that the dress was from Balenciaga! Made in France and everything.



Which brings me to my quandary. Do I attempt to rework the dress into something more modern or do I not mess with it and embrace the vintagey style? What would you do?

Dress: Balenciaga via Goodwill
Belt: ? via eBay
Shoes: Camper



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