Showing posts with label September. Show all posts
Showing posts with label September. Show all posts
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Monday, October 12, 2015
Chuck Taylor Love Story
Earrings by Dottir
For many years, Chuck Taylors were my go-to shoe. I would buy a pair, wear them for about 3 years until they literally fell apart and then begrudgingly buy a new pair that I quickly broke in to that perfect comfort spot. My last pair wore out nearly 5 years ago and at that point, I could no longer find my size in stores. I'm not too fond of buying shoes online, so I just didn't replace them. Finally, I was so sick of my lack of casual shoes that I gave in and bought a pair online. And I've gotta tell ya, I have no regrets. I bought the charcoal color, a first for me and I absolutely love it. The color goes with everything. Even though I didn't get to try them on before I purchased them, they fit perfectly. Now whenever I'm not sure which shoes to wear, I just put on my Chucks and that's almost always the right choice.
Earrings by Layla's Elaborations
Ooh, lovin' on the dress. I got this trapeze dress at a Buffalo Exchange in Denver, CO. I love thrift shopping when I travel. I used to love to buy souvenirs, but now I just buy used clothes. I believe that every piece of clothing holds a story, not only my story, but the untold story of the previous owner. This makes me feel like I'm collecting a part of the town that I visit. Now every time I wear this dress I have fond memories of my time spent in Colorado, which is linked to the dress' hopefully fond times with it's previous owner in Colorado. Who knows, maybe this dress was abused, but I like to think it was loved in some way.
I got this dress because I was at a buy 2, get 1 free sale at Urban Archaeology and this was the freebie. It's too big, but the colors in the plaid are incredible. This outfit was OK, but I think this dress is gonna need some alterations to really work.
Two hours into the day and I ripped the heel of my boot right off. Super bummed and I let everyone know it throughout the day.
Bye boots.
You were loved.
Back to those Chucks making everything come together.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Notes on Puce
"Gettin' it in camel"
If I could commit to something like a "Fall fashion concept", this would be it.
I'm not sure how to correctly portray the color of these tights. The packaging says that they're "olive oil". Olive oil is just a marketable Puce, which is what I call this color. However, when I googled the color puce, I found this color name to be quite controversial. Apparently, "puce" is a dark reddish purple, but when I took a small poll, the general public thinks puce is a dark greenish yellow. Maybe this has something to do with associations with the term "puke green". Now I'm left totally confused and ashamed of my color naming abilities.
Whatever you want to call it, I love the color and I love these sweater tights from Poppy. I'm going to be wearing them a lot this coming Fall and Winter, so I had better get a "puce" (or whatever) colored marker to better represent them in my drawings.
I woke up this morning with thoughts of casual comfort. I was gonna wear some jeans and a simple top and feel great about myself. I don't know how it happened, but this is what I came up with: black slacks, a backless blouse and high-heeled boots. I'm so messed up. I can't not get fancy.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Clothing Exchange Part II
The following outfits were created using items from the last clothing exchange hosted by and for Prairie Fire Lady Choir. Now those are some stylish women!
These pants! I never thought I'd own and enjoy skinny jeans, let alone distressed skinny jeans, but these are wonderful. This is why I love the clothing exchange. You try things that you never thought you'd try and end up loving them. Yay for new already broken in pants!
I think I'm going to be Frida Kahlo for Halloween.
Necklace by LaLunette
Again with the skinny jeans! Now black skinny jeans are something that I've actually been wanting for a long time and for some reason couldn't find the perfect pair. They were always too short or too tight or too low rise, etc. These are great! They're high waisted with a thick elastic waist band, so they're really comfy! They were also taken in a couple of inches by the previous owner, making them a perfect fit because now they're nice and long.
Earrings by Dottir
This dress is also something I would never think to buy, but I love it. It goes perfectly with many of my accessories, especially this necklace (also from the clothing exchange).
This skirt was the first thing that I picked up at the exchange and it had my name written all over it. The colors on this drawing are a little off and the skirt is actually a bright orange (surprise!). I have a very similar skirt already in mint green that I wear a lot and thought that the orange version would be even more versatile. I was right. I've already worn it several times with many different colors and styled in different ways. I love this combo as I'm always looking for more ways to wear this crop top.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Ode to Hats
I love wearing hats. Hats can add so much to an outfit and they keep you warm when the temps start to drop. If I'm a little chilly, I'll often times throw on a hat instead of another layer and that's all I need. Hats can instantly make a bad hair day into a cute head day. The facts are in. Hats are great!
Even though I've always known that hats are great, it took me a really long time to feel comfortable wearing them.
The downside to wearing hats is that they draw attention. Not a lot of women wear hats. It's a novelty. My husband loves hats and wears them all the time. He doesn't get any extra attention for this because it's widely accepted for a dude to wear a baseball cap, driver's cap, or a fedora. When a woman wears a hat other than a baseball cap it's suddenly seen as a statement and everyone has a comment to share.
Now, I could just wear baseball caps and quite my bitching, but that's just not my style.
I want to wear hats that are stylish and that make sense with the rest of my outfit.
I've spent several years coming up with an assortment of hats that I feel comfortable wearing in public. This post is dedicated to some of those hats and how I work them into my everyday wardrobe.
Monday
Even though I've always known that hats are great, it took me a really long time to feel comfortable wearing them.
The downside to wearing hats is that they draw attention. Not a lot of women wear hats. It's a novelty. My husband loves hats and wears them all the time. He doesn't get any extra attention for this because it's widely accepted for a dude to wear a baseball cap, driver's cap, or a fedora. When a woman wears a hat other than a baseball cap it's suddenly seen as a statement and everyone has a comment to share.
Now, I could just wear baseball caps and quite my bitching, but that's just not my style.
I want to wear hats that are stylish and that make sense with the rest of my outfit.
I've spent several years coming up with an assortment of hats that I feel comfortable wearing in public. This post is dedicated to some of those hats and how I work them into my everyday wardrobe.
This is the first hat that I bought on my hat quest and I don't know what I would do without it. It's incredibly versatile, fits perfectly, and is different without being obvious. I know it's different because since I bought it, I have never seen another hat like this. The weight, fabric and color are similar to a newsboy cap, but it doesn't have a bill, making it a beret. I've never been terribly fond of newsboy caps on me. For some reason, when I put them on I look like I'm trying too hard. Apparently, all you have to do is remove the bill and magic happens. If my house caught on fire, I would go back for this hat.
Tuesday
Similar earrings - Bibelot
I'm not sure how this gray beret fits into my life yet, because today is the first day that I've ever worn it. I bought it several years ago at my favorite consignment shop because it was just so darn cute. It's a classic wool beret. Nothing fancy. Nothing revolutionary.
The thing about classic berets is they are an icon for artists. How lame is it for me, an artist, to wear a beret? I don't know. You tell me.
I like it with this outfit, but if I had more balls this morning, I would have sported this hat instead. It's so much more fitting with my 90s inspired outfit I have going on.
This is my dilemma. The beret is pretty unassuming. I wore it most of the day and no one said anything except "cute hat". Had I worn the navy blue wide brimmed feather adorned fedora that goes so much better with my outfit, I would have gotten a lot of second glances, a lot of comments and possibly some whispers. Or maybe that's all in my head.
Similar shell - My Sister's Closet
Similar skirt - Savers
Similar belt - Savers
Shoes
Similar earrings - Urban Outfitters
No hat today. Too hot. I am, however, wearing my skirt backwards. No one said anything all day, so I think I got away with it. The real front side has a covered zipper, pockets and belt loops. I thought it was too bulky for the sleek look I was going for. I've had this skirt forever. It used to be a favorite, but I haven't worn it in years. Maybe I'll start wearing it backwards and make a whole new skirt of it.
I'm not sure how this gray beret fits into my life yet, because today is the first day that I've ever worn it. I bought it several years ago at my favorite consignment shop because it was just so darn cute. It's a classic wool beret. Nothing fancy. Nothing revolutionary.
The thing about classic berets is they are an icon for artists. How lame is it for me, an artist, to wear a beret? I don't know. You tell me.
I like it with this outfit, but if I had more balls this morning, I would have sported this hat instead. It's so much more fitting with my 90s inspired outfit I have going on.
This is my dilemma. The beret is pretty unassuming. I wore it most of the day and no one said anything except "cute hat". Had I worn the navy blue wide brimmed feather adorned fedora that goes so much better with my outfit, I would have gotten a lot of second glances, a lot of comments and possibly some whispers. Or maybe that's all in my head.
Wednesday
Earrings
This hat is new to me. I bought it because when I tried it on, someone who had nothing to gain from my buying it said it was really cute on me. It was inexpensive, so I thought, what the heck. I'll give it a go even though I never wear hats like this. I like it with this outfit. With these pants, it gives me a golfer vibe and I'm into that. The material is quite heavy and thick, so it might be more of a cold weather hat, making it not as versatile.
This hat is new to me. I bought it because when I tried it on, someone who had nothing to gain from my buying it said it was really cute on me. It was inexpensive, so I thought, what the heck. I'll give it a go even though I never wear hats like this. I like it with this outfit. With these pants, it gives me a golfer vibe and I'm into that. The material is quite heavy and thick, so it might be more of a cold weather hat, making it not as versatile.
Thursday
Similar earrings - UP6
Hat - Urban Outfitters
I love love love this hat. It is a bit odd and it draws attention, but this is one that I wear anyway. It's just so darling. I will say that I don't wear it "correctly". The way that it is supposed to be worn is a little bit more asymmetrical than how I wear it. I wear it so that the flat brim sits in front and the curved brim sits in back. The way it was designed to be worn is for the flat brim to be on the side and the curved brim on the other side. Trust, me, it doesn't look good that way. I made it better. You're welcome.
Hat - Urban Outfitters
I love love love this hat. It is a bit odd and it draws attention, but this is one that I wear anyway. It's just so darling. I will say that I don't wear it "correctly". The way that it is supposed to be worn is a little bit more asymmetrical than how I wear it. I wear it so that the flat brim sits in front and the curved brim sits in back. The way it was designed to be worn is for the flat brim to be on the side and the curved brim on the other side. Trust, me, it doesn't look good that way. I made it better. You're welcome.
Friday
Similar skirt - Savers
Similar belt - Savers
Shoes
Similar earrings - Urban Outfitters
No hat today. Too hot. I am, however, wearing my skirt backwards. No one said anything all day, so I think I got away with it. The real front side has a covered zipper, pockets and belt loops. I thought it was too bulky for the sleek look I was going for. I've had this skirt forever. It used to be a favorite, but I haven't worn it in years. Maybe I'll start wearing it backwards and make a whole new skirt of it.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Going for: Simplicity
Monday
This forever 21 top looks like a a bustier layered over a white shell, but it's all one piece that zips up in the back. The shape of the pencil skirt says business, but the ponte fabric says comfort. All day, I was told that I looked so fancy, but I was really wearing the simplest outfit I've worn in awhile. This is my thing. I make cheap fashion look expensive...at least I try.
Tuesday
I've been waiting for some time to wear this dress. I bought it this summer, and the color is very summery, but it's long sleeved and polyester. Too hot for July. The print is tulips, which I always associate with Spring. I was thinking that I would have to wait until April to wear it because it's not very autumnal. Fortunately we had a couple cool days this week and I took my opportunity. I'm really diggin' it.
Note to self: I bet it would look really good with some brown boots.
Wednesday
Here's another minimalist outfit that I enjoy. This might be a new thing for me. I like it.
This tunic is actually a dress that is too small for me. I've been trying to figure out what to pair with it and I find that these slim columnist pants work pretty well. And the shoes.
Thursday
Ok, so I'm thinking that I'll dress up as Janine from Ghostbusters for Halloween and wear exactly this. I seriously love Annie Potts.
Also, this jumper is covered in a really intense olive, chartreuse, coral, turquoise, yellow, and black paisley print and I could not muster the gumption required to recreate it. Please forgive.
Also, this jumper is covered in a really intense olive, chartreuse, coral, turquoise, yellow, and black paisley print and I could not muster the gumption required to recreate it. Please forgive.
Friday
This is the dress that ripped down the side the first time I wore it. Today, one of the side seams of the lining came undone. The top layer of this vintage dress is in really great condition, but the lining that attaches to the skirt is falling apart. I'm gonna have to get that replaced, because I don't want to have to mend it every time I wear it. Bummer.
Also, I take back what I said about drop waist dresses. This one is working for me.
Also, I take back what I said about drop waist dresses. This one is working for me.
Tuesday
Boots
Similar earrings - I Like You
Labor day has passed, but I still want to wear white. I know that's not really a rule anymore, but still, it sticks. I think it has something to do with the final scene in Serial Mom. It's funny the things you hold onto. Anyhoo! Here's my fall interpretation of the white summer dress. I think it's working, mainly because of the boots. How amazing are these boots?! The answer is very.
Similar earrings - I Like You
Labor day has passed, but I still want to wear white. I know that's not really a rule anymore, but still, it sticks. I think it has something to do with the final scene in Serial Mom. It's funny the things you hold onto. Anyhoo! Here's my fall interpretation of the white summer dress. I think it's working, mainly because of the boots. How amazing are these boots?! The answer is very.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Art shows and Improv and Music, oh my! I'm tired...
Monday
I love color. I've never been afraid to pair bright colors together and I'm very fond of pairing compliments, making the colors appear even brighter. I used to be a red and green gal, but lately I find myself drawn to orange and blue. Maybe in years to come I'll just wear purple and yellow and get really into football...unlikely.
Tuesday
I'm still not sure about this dress. I got it at a clothing exchange and it's a size too big. Since it ties in the back, that's not a big problem. Obviously, the color and pattern are very me. It's good for the transition from Summer to Fall because the color palette is autumnal but the fabric is light, silky and sheer. However somehow, I've never felt quite right when wearing it. I don't know how long this one will stick around.
Wednesday
I am definitely ready to do some investigating in this outfit
Thursday
I really liked this outfit, but this drawing makes me look crazy. Also, drawing houndstooth is the worst.
Friday
This dress is from Dale's in La Crosse, WI. Dale's carries high end fashion for men and women. The merchandise is always current and uber trendy. Unfortunately for Dale, I am not the type of shopper who spends a lot of money on my clothes. I shop here for the sales, which are very good. While the prices are high, the clothes are quality. Everything that I bought from this store has become a very important part of my wardrobe because the pieces are unique while remaining timeless.
Saturday
Another purchase from Dale's. Classic wide-leg, pinstriped, wool trousers. They would be the perfect pair of pants if they were high waisted too. Oh well. This sweater is a little bit snug, but the tight bodice is off set by the wide leg, creating a nice balance.
Saturday Night
I changed to go see Root City Band. I thought that my head to toe wool ensemble from earlier was not ideal for dancing at Bunker's where it tends to get crowded and hot. Turns out that pleather leggings aren't ideal either.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Don't go, September!
Monday
Similar scarf - Savers
I'm wearing a lot of dresses from Mighty Swell Vintage this week. Mighty Swell used to be a pop up shop in South Minneapolis with great prices, size selection and an awkward group fitting room.
Tuesday
Similar Dress - Mighty Swell
Similar slip
Similar earrings - Everyday People
Boots
I've come to the conclusion that these full skirted midi dresses do not look very good on me, but I don't seem to care. They kind of rule.
Wednesday
Similar shirt
Cords
Shoes
Similar earrings - I Like You
Similar brooch
I spelled brooch wrong...
Thursday
Similar dress - My Sister's Closet
Similar tights - Target
Socks
Boots
Locket - Artistry Blooming
Earrings
All of the seashell jewelry is a tell. I'm not mentally ready for Winter.
Friday
Similar dress - Mighty Swell Vintage
Socks
Similar boots
Similar earrings - I Like You
Similar belt
This dress is the best. The fabric is beautiful, the cut is flattering, the colors are bright and it works for every season.
Friday Night
Similar dress - Mighty Swell Vintage
Similar tights - Target
Boots
Similar earrings - Everyday People
Butterfly pendant - My childhood
I went dancing where the music was mostly 80s and 90s and thought it would be fun to dress up. I was feeling very Karen Duffy.
Saturday
Similar sweater - Savers
Similar t-shirt - Target
Cords - Anthropologie
Boots - Delia's
Similar earrings
Perfect for watching movies and eating Brasa.
I'm wearing a lot of dresses from Mighty Swell Vintage this week. Mighty Swell used to be a pop up shop in South Minneapolis with great prices, size selection and an awkward group fitting room.
Tuesday
Similar slip
Similar earrings - Everyday People
Boots
I've come to the conclusion that these full skirted midi dresses do not look very good on me, but I don't seem to care. They kind of rule.
Wednesday
Cords
Shoes
Similar earrings - I Like You
Similar brooch
I spelled brooch wrong...
Thursday
Similar tights - Target
Socks
Boots
Locket - Artistry Blooming
Earrings
All of the seashell jewelry is a tell. I'm not mentally ready for Winter.
Friday
Socks
Similar boots
Similar earrings - I Like You
Similar belt
This dress is the best. The fabric is beautiful, the cut is flattering, the colors are bright and it works for every season.
Friday Night
Similar tights - Target
Boots
Similar earrings - Everyday People
Butterfly pendant - My childhood
I went dancing where the music was mostly 80s and 90s and thought it would be fun to dress up. I was feeling very Karen Duffy.
Saturday
Similar t-shirt - Target
Cords - Anthropologie
Boots - Delia's
Similar earrings
Perfect for watching movies and eating Brasa.
Monday, September 23, 2013
I dyed my hair red and now it's purple.
Monday
Ok, so I still shop at Delia's. I'm obviously too old for most of their clothing, but the Morgan fit pants are perfect and I can usually get them on sale for $20.
Tuesday
Everyone always thinks that these are Frye boots. They are not. I had spent all summer looking for the perfect fall boot, even considering shelling out the dough for a pair of Fryes when I stumbled upon these bad boys in a shitty little consignment shop in Pinetop, AZ. They cost $20. They are perfect.
Friday
I love love love this dress! It's a bit short, but I plan on wearing it a lot in the winter with opaque tights or leggings. It's super comfy and really darling. Yay for Opitz!!
Saturday
I coveted these Anthropologie pants for a long time but could never justify paying for them, luckily I had a gift certificate to Forever 21 and found these green polka dot ankle pants for way cheap. They are not cords, more of a stretchy denim, but I still love them. They fit like a dream too.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Introductions
Thursday
I ripped the shit out of the armpit of this dress. Just fixed it up and I'm trying not to rip it again. This happens a lot with my vintage dresses.
Friday
This blouse does not fit me. It's about 2 sizes too big, but I can't help but love it and I can't help but wear it. I have a thing for tan silk garments with white polka dots a la Pretty Woman.
It actually looks pretty great with a fitted jacket.
Saturday
I wear this hat almost everyday in the Fall and Spring. I probably won't draw it every time. I also wear my glasses a lot and I don't draw them because it sucks to draw glasses.
Also, the opposite page in my sketchbook has a note that says "Anti psychotic drug that causes boys to grow breasts". While drawing my daily outfit, I was also watching some late night television. It seemed like every other ad was for Relion Group lawsuits. It was getting pretty old until this hilarious ad appeared. "If you are a male and took Risperdal as a minor or you have a son that took Risperdal as a minor and developed breasts, contact The Relion Group today." I laughed for about 10 minutes and then began to suspect that I had dreamed it or made it up.
Sunday
Mostly focused on being comfy cozy here. I need to take this sack-like dress in. Something from Forever 21 is too big for me. Has the world turned upside down?
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