Flared and Mohair(ed)

My jeans are flared.  My jacket is mohair(ed):

And this color combination is a little weird:

Maybe more than a little weird.  But, weird in a good way, I think.



Or, maybe not.  Maybe just weird in a weird way.  Something about it still appeals to me though:

Blouse: Target  Cardigan: LOFT
Jacket: vintage, gifted  Jeans: Gap  Boots: Franco Sarto "Eminent"

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Just Enough

This outfit is striped and red.  And flared and leopard.  And there's a fox face in there.  Basically, there's a whole lot going on in this outfit:

But, I can't help it.  I love all off these pieces and I love them all together.


I mean, how great is my fox brooch with my striped shirt?

Pretty great, I'd say.


Also pretty great is the combination of the everything else with the rest of the everything else:

I guess what I'm saying is that I know this seems like too much, but for my personal aesthetic, it's just enough:

Jacket: thrifted vintage  Blouse: thrifted vintage (similar)
Brooch: vintage  Belt: v. old (similar)  Jeans: Gap  Boots: Franco Sarto "Eminent"

Yep, just enough.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Flares for Fall

As you've probably noticed from every blog and magazine you read, flares are a huge trend for fall.  I've been wearing flares on this blog since it's inception, making me either woefully behind the times, or preternaturally ahead of them.

These particular flares are new though:

And... I'm not sure.  I think I prefer a larger, more dramatic flare, to offset my larger, more dramatic hips.  I'm not sure these are offsetting a damn thing:

I mean, my thighs looked at these and called them "bootcut" which, as everyone knows, is a terrible insult to a flared jean.


Still, they do fit well:

And I like the wash and the fact that the fading is minimal.


I guess what I'm saying is that I do like these jeans:

Blouse: thrifted Jones New York (similar)
Jeans: Gap Skinny Flares  Shoes: Franco Sarto "Gabba"

I just thought there'd be more flare there.


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Flared and Frilled

There are finally (finally!) daffodils blooming here in Western PA and they inspired me to wear a little yellow of my own:

This top is funny because I love the stripes, the color and the cut, but I'm not sure it's all that flattering on me:

I'm pretty sure it gives my shoulders a bit of a "frilled linebacker" look, but I just can't bring myself to get rid of it.  Probably because it is so cheery and comfortable.


And because it looks darned good with my fox locket:

The jeans are also not the most flattering, but ditto on the comfort factor.  And it's nice to break out of that skinny mold sometimes.  Not me.  The jeans.  I haven't been in the "skinny" mold for ages!

Top: old Anthropologie, can't find similar, but I like this option and this one
Jeans: Gap (similar)  Sandals: Banana Republic (similar)

Bottom line, pairing flared with frilled may not be the most flattering, but it's cheery and comfortable and sometimes that's all a girl wants in an outfit.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Neutrals & Neon

I know that neon is no longer on trend, but I still like wearing it.  It's just the thing to brighten up a neutral winter outfit:

I mean, yes, I could have worn a black scarf with this, but that would have been so boring.  On trend, perhaps, but boring.

One thing you can say about neon, it's definitely not boring:

Even in little pops like a scarf or earrings, neon is just fun to wear.  I admit that I am a little bit biased due to my love of the 80s.  But, really, neon is fun:

And so are capes:

Cape: sold out eShakti (similar)  Scarf: v. old (similar)
Jeans: v. old Gap  Earrings: Kate Spade New York

And of course, one doesn't wear neon or a cape without being visible, so I'm linking up with Patti today.


Happy Visible Monday, All!

Gracey

Light and White

You guys.  I'm wearing light wash jeans:

Sssshhh.  Don't say anything about them. My thighs have no idea.  You see, my thighs have been partying since the World Cup began; they are huge fans of any sport where the athletes have big thighs. You should see them during Olympic speed-skating; it's a non-stop Bacchanal in The Republic of Thighastan.


Anyway, while my thighs were sleeping off their "holy shit I can't believe Spain went out like that" bender, I snuck them into some light wash jeans:

Of course, they will notice eventually and they're going to be pissed, but I figure they'll forget about this little incident as soon as Uruguay and England step on the pitch.


In the meantime, I'm wearing light wash jeans:

Jeans: Gap  Tee: Nordstrom  Shoes: Nordstrom Rack  Necklace: LOFT

Muah ha ha ha ha ha.  Suck it, Thighs!


Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Get the Look

Gap 'Long & Lean' jeans

Similar linen tee

Similar platform sandals (here or here)

Somewhat similar necklace

MarketPlace: Handwork of India

The other day I was contacted by a company called MarketPlace: Handwork of India with the offer to review one of their products.  I had never heard of this company so I did a little research and they’re pretty amazing.  They are a nonprofit Alternative Trade and Development Organization that works with 480 women artisans around Mumbai, India, to produce clothing and home décor items showcasing authentic techniques such as hand batik, ikat and hand embroidery.

The women work in supportive, non-exploitative work environments in the form of 14 cooperatives around Mumbai, which the women organize and manage.  And, addition to the much needed employment, MarketPlace works in conjunction with another nonprofit organization in Mumbai, SHARE, to provide social programs to the artisans.  And the women in turn use their own social program, Social Action, to get involved in their communities, tackling everything from garbage collection to domestic abuse.  

So, yeah, pretty amazing.

And so are the items they produce.  Like the Majuli Tunic:

Here is a close-up of the hand printed pattern and the hand embroidery at the yoke:

I don’t wear a lot of purple, but I love the dusty plum of the tunic.  And I love that the embroidery inspired me to pair the tunic with a mustard scarf:

Really, what's not to love about a company that empowers women and inspires the wearing of mustard?!  That's right, nothing.

To share in the love and learn more about MarketPlace: Handwork of India, please visit them here.

And have a Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Birdie Awesomeness

As an Oregonian, I am, of course, unable to resist anything that has a bird on it.  So this shirt?

Yeah, this shirt was destined to be mine.  Not only does it have birds on it, but it fits my long arms even though it’s not offered in “Tall”.  Those two qualities alone are reason enough to love this shirt.  But then you add the fact that it looks adorable layered under my apricot sweater and it is birdie awesomeness at its best.

In addition to the awesome bird button-down (Caslon via Nordstrom) and the apricot sweater (Worthington via Goodwill), I also wore flared jeans (Gap), camel wedges (Corso Como via Piperlime) and neon studs (Kate Spade NY via Nordstrom).  

 

Friend Ferge thinks the neon studs don’t make sense with this look.  She is wrong.

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Shop the look:

Exact Caslon button-down (other prints also available)

Similar neon studs (save, spend)

Similar Gap flares (Tall available)

Similar apricot sweater (here, here and here)

Similar camel wedges

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