Another Use for Teal

Today's outfit pairs teal and olive:

Well, two teals, and two olives, I guess.



And yes, I know I also wore teal on Friday; but on Friday, I wore it with flame.  And today I'm wearing it with olive:

Blouse: v. old Old Navy (similar)  Cardigan: LOFT
Belt: J. Crew (similar)   Velvet Flats: v. old Old Navy (similar)
Pants: Ann Taylor (exact in different color, similar color but different pant)

So, really, while it might seem like I've suddenly gone teal-crazy, I'm actually doing it for you, Dearest Reader Friends.  I'm doing it to give you another use for teal.  You're welcome.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

High of Waist, Indeterminate of Color

Today's pants are both high of waist and indeterminate of color:

Sometimes they look terra cotta or maybe red ochre?

But at other times they look more brown:

Burnt sienna, maybe?  Rust?  Brick?  Ann Taylor calls the color "Modern Saddle" which, sure, I guess, why not?

Honestly, I'm not sure what color they are, but they are truly, delightfully high of waist:

Blouse: LOFT outlet (similar)
Pants: Ann Taylor  Sandals: Isola "Lisinda" 

And indeterminate of color.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Pink, Orange & Pinkish-Orange

My skirt is orange.  It looks red in these pictures:

But, I swear, it's orange.



See?

Orange.



Although... that photo is a little misleading as well.  Because the skirt is not a true orange, it's a sort of reddish-orange, much like my shoes are a pinkish-orange:

Or, you know, coral.  Whatever.

Sweater: Nordstrom  Skirt: Ann Taylor (also similar)
Shoes: Lollipops (similar coral, sadly not studded)

You can call these colors whatever you'd like; I call them well-paired.



Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Better Shiny Than Sorry

I have a lot of cropped pants in my closet.  And a lot of stripes.  So, I figured I'd wear them together:

With a little bit of shine to keep my neutral outfit from being too boring:

Just kidding.  There is no way a waist this high is boring.  It's just flat out glorious.  And stripes aren't boring either.  They're classic.  And awesome.



But, still, you can't go wrong with a little shine:

Shirt: old LOFT (similar)  Pants: Ann Taylor
Necklace: Piperlime (similar)  Belt: LOFT (similar)  Sandals: Isola 'Lisinda'

Because, you know what they say, "Better shiny than sorry."  And if they don't say that, they should.



Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Going Wide

As I mentioned on my post over at Already Pretty last Sunday, one trend I'm super excited for this season is wide-leg pants.  I've been thrifting culottes for years, but it's still nice to see a bigger selection of wide legs in the regular retail world.  Wide legs like this pair here:

I love these pants.  I know they aren't very flattering and that the cropped length with the high waist is an unusual silhouette, but I like that about them.


That's right; I like that they aren't very flattering.  Because, some days, I don't care to have my figure flattered.  Some days, I just like to wear weird shit.  You know, to confound the natives.


Now, is this outfit actually that weird?  I don't think so.  I think what it actually is, is very specific.  The silhouette of the pants, the cut of the shoes, the blobby print of the blouse:

Yes, blobby is the technical term.


And yes, it it all makes for a very specific look.  And yes, sometimes the natives mistake specific for weird.  And no, I don't care.

Blouse: LOFT (similar)  Pants: Ann Taylor
Belt: v. old Macy's (similar)  Shoes: Summit White Mountain "Brinley"

Because, I'll tell you what, Reader Friends.  I am here for the wide-leg silhouette.  One hundred percent.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Orange You Glad It's Spring?

I am.  Or, rather, I would be if it hadn't snowed yesterday and dropped below freezing last night.  I mean, it was so cold this morning that I was forced back into tights:

But, I can't complain too much because I paired those tights with my new orange skirt:

And a polka dot blouse:

Blouse: LOFT  Skirt: Ann Taylor
Blazer: Gap  Shoes: Via Spiga "Nalo"

Because orange and polka dots are two great things that look great together.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

9/18/15 Five for Friday: Office-Friendly Fringe

I'm taking a break from the Pantone colors for Fall 2015 today.  Instead, I'm offering five office-friendly fringe pieces:

Depending on your office, fringe can be a hard sell.  Heck, if you're over the age of 22 and not drunk in a field at a music fest somewhere, fringe can be a hard sell.  But, I, personally, love it and am always on the lookout for fringed pieces that are also office friendly.  Like the sandals I'm wearing in today's earlier post.

And like these five pieces here:

1. Thakoon for DesignNation Houndstooth Fringe Cardigan:  This cardigan is a great mix of herringbone and houndstooth print with the added fun of fringe.  You know you need a cardigan for fall; you may as well make it a fun one!

2. Ann Taylor Skinny Fringe Scarf: Skinny scarves are very "in" this season and the combination of print and fringe makes this one special.

3. Rebecca Minkoff Fringe Y-Necklace: Y-necklaces are lovely pieces and the fringe adds great movement to this one.  Wear it over a turtleneck to break up any uniboob action that might be going on.  Unless that's your look, then you do you.  Always.

4. Delman "Sade" Pointy Toe Flats: The combination of blue snake finish and trim makes this sleek flat feel both stylish and a little subversive.  But, only a little, so you don't get fired for your "darned Slytherin shoes!"

5. LOFT Fringe Blanket Skirt: I love blanket skirts.  They totally remind me of the 90s and I'm delighted they're back.  This one is in the perfect combination of fall colors and comes in regular, petite and tall (yay!).


What about you, Reader Friends?  Do you like a little fringe for the office?


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Wind-in-the-Hair

I'm honestly not sure if this outfit works:

Dress: vintage, thrifted  Cardigan: Ann Taylor, thrifted  Tights: Hue  Boots: Enzo Angolini  Necklace: LOFT

I mean, there is A LOT going on.  Floral and micro-leopard and blue and green and yellow and boots and smiles.

But, what I do know works is this wind-in-the-hair shot:

Right?  Totally.  Now I'm just trying to figure out which of my friends I can get to follow me around with a wind machine.  Or maybe I  can bribe my nephews to do it; I bet they'd do it for some LEGOs.  Those kids love LEGOs.

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Shop the Look

Blue floral dress

Animal print cardigan

Similar necklace

Skinny blue belt

Olive tights

Similar boots

Spots, Dots & Par-rots

I'm wearing spots, dots and par-rots today:

I've often yammered on about how I love animal and green together because something something jungle.  I continued that "jungle theme" with my new (to me) parrot brooch:

So green.  And parrot-y.  (Not parody, parrot-y; if it were a parody of a parrot, it'd be Conan O'Brien in a parrot mask or something).

I found the brooch in my favorite local vintage shop, Lil' Gypsy Vintage, and thought it would be perfect with my animal spotted cardigan (Anne Taylor via Goodwill) and green dotted pants (LOFT).  I also added a vintage Monet bracelet (via Red Fox Vintage) and my cap toe wedges (Bandolino via DSW).

Yay!  Jungle!  Sort of!


Happy Thursday, Everyone!


Gracey

P.S. if you haven't entered my Shabby Apple giveaway, today is the last day to do so; don't forget!

Shop the Look:
Similar green dotted pants (Tall available)
Similar spotted cardigan
Similar cap toe shoes
Similar vintage parrot brooch

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Bat-Wing Boobies

I love leopard print paired with floral print.  And I love leopard paired with blue.  So, pairing my leopard cardigan with this blue, floral dress is a combination that really probably should have occurred to me sooner.  But, better late than never, right?

I actually wasn’t sure the dress (vintage Anthony Richards) would work under the cardigan (Ann Taylor).  It has elbow-length sleeves and as much as I like a dress with sleeves, they aren’t always the easiest to layer.  At least not for me and my arms.  They tend to bunch and twist and generally make me angry.  But, I’m happy to say that I was not angry today; the cardigan is loose enough through the sleeves to fit easily over the sleeves of the dress.  

I also added my lighter-hued boots (Enzo Angolini "Saylem" via Nordstrom) because even though it’s been pouring rain, it still actually feels like spring here. 

That's right, I've decided these are my spring boots.  That I will wear year round.

Really, the only thing I wasn’t entirely happy about with this look was the belt (Old Navy).  I love the blue, but I think it’s too skinny.  The cardigan kept drooping over at the sides, giving me bat-wing boobies (you can see what I mean in the first two photos especially).  And nobody wants bat-wing boobies.  Probably.  I'm not going to claim to know everyone’s boob preferences.  So, suffice it to say that I don't want bat-wing boobies.

Happy Tuesday, All!  May it be free of strange breast shapes (unless, of course, that's your thing)!

Gracey