The Spring Version

I first wore this outfit last Fall:

Today I'm wearing the Spring version:

Well, the almost-Spring version.  I'm still not convinced it's actually Spring and so will keep laying like my life depends on it.


Because, as you likely noticed, the Spring version of this outfit is just the Fall version with some added layers.  But, that's okay because in this case, added layers mean added colors:

I mean, if there was anything the Fall version of this look was missing was more colors, right?

Skirt & Top: H&M  Cardigan: LOFT
Scarf: La Fiorentina  Belt: thrifted  Boots: v. old Kenneth Cole Reaction

Right.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

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Pattern Play

One thing that has been both frustrating and amusing about getting a new job is that I have a new set of people I get to explain my outfits to.

This outfit required quite a bit of explanation:

First I tried to tell them that mixing patterns was okay.  They were not convinced.



Then I tried convince them that this mix especially made good sense.  I mean, look at this:

Could any two prints go any better?!!!



And yes, I said go.  I know this outfit doesn't match:

But, I'll be gosh-darned if it doesn't go.  Apparently though, "going" isn't a concept my new co-works are ready to embrace yet.



That's okay.  I'll just keep mixing my prints and eventually they'll agree that the mixes make sense.

Top: H&M (similar) (similar)  Skirt: H&M (similar)
Belt: thrifted (similar)  Boots: v. old Steve Madden (similar)

Maybe.


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Late Spring Layers

On Monday, it was 91 degrees here in PA.  In two days, it dropped 30 degrees and we're now in the high 50s, low 60s.  I don't mind though.  One, the heat is NOT a dry heat; in fact, it is a sweaty, gross heat that makes me sad.  And two, it gives me the opportunity to pull out some late spring layers:

The layer I'm most excited about is this cream moto:

I got a great deal on it because I bought it super late in the season, but that also meant that it was basically too late in the season to wear it much.  So, when the temperatures dropped, I knew I had to take the opportunity to break it out.

Happily, it worked out quite nicely with my not-quite-a-maxi dress and my suede boots:

Unhappily, I think it'll be the last time it makes it onto the blog for awhile; I believe we're supposed to be back up to 80 by this weekend.  Hot, sweaty 80.  Yuck.


Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

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