Because, Well, Boots

So, it was like 80-something on Tuesday.  It's only supposed to be like 50-something today.  And rainy.  But, that's okay, because, well, boots:

But, also, because cardigans.  And scarves:

Is it cold?  Sure, but by this time of year, I'm ready for cold:

Cardigan: Old Navy  Pants: v. old Gap (similar here & here)
Scarf: TJ Maxx (similar)  Boots: v. old Born Crown "Sosie" (similar)

Because, well, boots.



Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Electric

Today's Style Challenge from Putting Me Together is to wear something bright.  This makes me happy for several reasons.  One, I love brights in the winter.  Two, like the first challenge, it was easy for me.  And, three, it gave me a little-needed excuse to wear my electric blue sweater:

Sweater & Skirt: thrifted  Tights: SPANX  Boots: Born Crown

Electric!


In fact, the only problem I had with this outfit was what to pair with the sweater.  As you can see, there's snow on the ground.  And even though it's not particularly cold, I'm a bit hesitant to wear skirts out here in case I'm caught in a freak snowstorm.  But, I took the chance and paired my sweater with a vintage checked skirt:

Okay, okay.  You caught me.  I chose this skirt not because I've suddenly become rational about freak snowstorms (I really haven't).  No, in truth, I chose it because it fits my curves really well.

I mean, look at how cute my booty looks!


But, that's enough about my bum.  The challenge was not "wear something heinie-enhancing," it was wear something bright.  Which I did.  It was this sweater:

And a heinie-enhancing skirt.




Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Check, Check, Check It Out

Today's blog title is basically a stroke of genius on my part as it refers both to my checked pants and my library stamp tee:

Tee: Out of Print Clothing  Pants: Gap  Sandals: thrifted Franco Sarto

That's right, it's a t-shirt printed with the stamps that you used to see, in the good ol' days, when you... wait for it... that's right, checked out a book.  Let's all let that sink in for a bit.  Brilliant, yeah?

Also brilliant?  This tee:

I love it so much.  It's from Out of Print Clothing whom I love anyway for making awesome things like shirts, totes and jewelry and for donating a book for each awesome thing sold to their partners, Books for Africa.  And then they went and made this tee and I was in heaven.

Seriously though, pretty great right?

You can get your own Library Stamp Tee here.  And I hope you will, if only to confuse all the children who have no idea what a library stamp is (sad face).

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Get the Look

Library Stamp tee

Similar checked pants

Similar wedge sandals

Crazy 'Bout Paisley

Okay, you caught me.  I am not, in fact, crazy about paisley.  I mean, I like it well enough, but I only own one paisley piece and it's this tunic:

However, I don't think "Paisley: I Like it Well Enough" has the same ring for a blog title that "Crazy 'Bout Paisley" does.

And I really do like paisley and I am, actually, crazy about certain aspects of it.  For example, I like how well it plays with other patterns, like in today's outfit:

I paired my paisley blouse (v. old Banana Republic) with checked pants.  And the paisley itself is mixed with polka dots on the blouse.  And they all play well together.  I think that's pretty awesome.

Also awesome?  Vintage squash blossom necklaces.  They also go well with paisley:

So, while I may not be crazy 'bout paisley, I'm crazy about this outfit, which contains paisley and therefore my title totally makes sense.  Totally.

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

Get the Look

Similar paisley blouse

Similar checked pants

Similar metallic flats

Jenna Lyons Made Me Do It

My friends hated this outfit:

Kathy said there was just a whole lot going on.

Ferge said she was fine with it until she got to the shoes and then she didn't get it.

Ferge also said she just wanted to send me home to change.  I responded with this:

Because, here's the thing.  I know this outfit is kind of crazy.  Kathy isn't wrong; there is a whole lot going on.  But, for me?  This works.

I love the combination of the blouse (vintage, thrifted) with the pants (vintage, thrifted) and Jenna Lyons says leopard is a neutral so the shoes (Nine West) totally make sense with this.  I mean, who am I to call Jenna Lyons a liar?  Nobody, that's who.  So if anyone asks, I'll just say Jenna Lyons made me do it.

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Maybe Peach & Navy

I think this top is peach. Maybe:

It may be blush though. 

Either way, it could probably stand to be paired with a bolder color than navy.  I did add a bit of color with the jewelry.  But then I went with the pale gold shoes; again, I think a colored shoe might have been more interesting.  

I think I just don’t believe it’s spring yet so I’m sticking to my dark, winter neutrals.  Yes, it has been in the 70s here the past couple of days, but I know as soon as I pull out my spring/summer clothes, the temps will drop and it’ll start hailing.  Oregon weather loves to play mind games.

What about you, Reader Friends?  Is it spring in your wardrobe yet?

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

Shop the Look:
Similar lace blouse
Similar cropped pants
Similar cropped cardigan
Exact FRANKIE necklace
Similar gold flats

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