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

Inspiration Monday: home

Today is Inspiration Monday over at Two Birds.  Here is the inspiration photo:

Emma Stone

And here is my look:

Jacket: vintage, thrifted  Tee: Homeland Tees  Scarf: Gifted 
Jeans: Gap  Boots: Macy's

I've been extraordinarily homesick lately so I've been wearing my home tee a lot.  Like a lot:

It has an outline of the state of Oregon on it and says "home."  It makes me perversely happy to wear it here in Pennsylvania as I still am unable to view PA as my home.  Perhaps eventually, but not yet.


Of course, I don't know if Emma is wearing a home tee (probably not, poor girl), but I think the rest of my look is fairly close:

Gray jacket, pale scarf, jeans and boots. Yep, we're practically twins.


Happy Monday, All!  And thank you to Two Birds for the inspiration and for the link party!

Gracey

Pink and Plum

The easiest way I've found to pair printed items with something in a color is to use the color palette in the prints themselves.  For example, today's houndstooth cardigan is hot pink and plum:

So I paired it with my plum skirt:

Cardigan: Target  Skirt: Thrifted  Belt: LOFT  Boots: Splendid

I think a lot of people default to pairing prints with black, or with jeans, instead of with color because they aren't sure what color to pull out of the printed piece.  It's not that deep; just pick a color and it'll be fine.  I could have easily paired this cardigan with a hot pink skirt, but I don't have a hot pink skirt, I have a plum skirt, so that's what I wore:

And see?  It turned out fine.

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Neutral Layers

As most of you know, I'm just not that into neutrals.  But, I love layers, texture and patterns which is why I think this outfit works for me:

The turtleneck  and boots add a bit of color, but otherwise, my outfit is dependent on layers, texture and patterns for interest.  The cream sweater has a non-standard stitch, the gray skirt is a diamond pattern and the gray tights are herringbone.

I even layered my necklaces:

So, yeah, even though this outfit is mainly neutrals, it still feels like me.

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Get the Look

Similar skirt

Similar sweater

Exact Naya "Virtue" boots

Similar moss agate necklace

Stripes and an eShakti Review

According to most of the fashion magazines I read, stripes are in for spring.  And wouldn’t you know it, I wore stripes today:

When the lovely people at eShakti contacted me and asked me if I’d like to try a piece from their Pre-Spring/Resort Line, I jumped at the chance.  There were several pieces I loved (you can see them in this post) but I ultimately decided on this cream and blue striped knit dress: 

It’s my first knit piece from eShakti, and it’s pretty great.  It’s as soft and as cozy as pajamas, which is fabulous, but the lovely green belt, which came with the dress, also adds some structure.  I added a bit more structure, and some warmth (this dress is sleeveless) with a black blazer (Gap), charcoal herringbone tights (Hue) and ankle boots (Nine West “Darsy”). 

Really my only nit to pick, and it’s a small one, is that this is a LOT of dress.  The skirt is pleated, and therefore pretty full, and because the fabric is a nice, heavy knit, it can be a lot.  If I had it to do again, I’d probably order it a bit shorter to balance the weight of it.  This particular dress is currently out of stock, but if they re-stock and you do order it, I suggest ordering an above-the-knee length.

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Gracey

Shop the Look:

Similar striped eShakti dresses: this one is the same fabric, different cut and this one is the same dress in red/white stripes

Similar black Gap blazer

Nine West “Darsy” boots

Emerald green belt

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