Bright Tights

Sometimes I like to wear super-bright tights:

Even if only a sliver of the tights is visible, like in this outfit, it makes me happy to know that I have neon legs.



Because, with hot pink tights like these, a sliver is all you really need:

Just enough to make you happy.



I mean, sure, they also serve the purpose of picking up some pink in my sweater and therefore tying everything together:

 

Sweater: v. old Gap (similar)  Skirt: Land's End (similar)
Tights: HUE (similar)  Boots: Born Crown "Sosie" (similar)

But, I think we all know that I'm really just wearing them because they make me smile.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Shocking Pink

This dress is one my favorites to wear during the winter:

The color is just the best for gray days.  And when paired with gray accessories:

Also, even though it only has three-quarter sleeves, it's very warm and made even warmer with the addition of a wool scarf:

But, mostly, I just love the shocking pink color:

Dress: thrifted vintage (similar)  Scarf: thrifted or gifted
Belt: J.Crew  Tights: HUE (similar)  Boots: Circa Joan & David  (similar)

And, of course, by shocking, I mean shockingly good.


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Stripes and Studs

Based on the title of this post, you're probably expecting something cool and a little bit rock n' roll.  Something like this:

Image via Pinterest

For those of you who thought that might be what you're getting, let me welcome you new readers to the blog.  Because if you've read me before, you know that my thighs would use those pre-made tunnels to escape those jeans and try to take over the world.


And you'd know that my version of stripes and studs is neither cool nor rock n' roll, but rather, candy-colored and cheery:

Dress: thrifted, vintage   Shoes: Lollipops via yoox

Because when I buy studs, they're on orange suede sandals:

Lollipop sandals via yoox.com

And then I pair them with the happiest stripes I can my hands on:

Happy stripes, folks.  That's where it's at:

And happy Monday's, of course!


Gracey

more happy stripes

Not Culottes

This is a skirt, not culottes:

But, it should be culottes.  I mean, for the love, it looks like culottes.  It clearly wants to be culottes:

Not that I blame it.  If I were an article of clothing, I'd want to be culottes too.  I love culottes.


And I love this skirt too:

Skirt & Top: vintage, thrifted
Earrings: gifted (similar)  Sandals: Isola via Nordstrom

I do.  Even if it's not culottes.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Black, White and Bright

Most everyone agrees that black and white are a classic combination.  But, to my eye, black pants and a white blazer can read less "classic style" and more "classic waiter."  To avoid being asked for water refills, I added some navy and a bright scarf to my look:

And, it seems to have worked; not a single person asked me for today's specials.



As is often the case with my outfits, the scarf is the best thing about this look:

It's vintage, silk Vena and it is, of course, thrifted.  I couldn't resist the colors or the mix of graphic patterns.



The navy shirt though; I'm not sure that was necessary:

You can hardly tell it's navy and I'm skeptical that it's bringing anything to the outfit.  I think a black shirt would probably have been fine.  Huh, I wonder if I thought this was a black shirt?  Hell, probably.


Oh, and although you can't tell from the above photos, I am also wearing shoes:

Blazer: Banana Republic (similar)  Pants: LOFT
Top: Gap (similar)  Scarf: vintage Vena  Shoes: DSW (similar pump) (similar flat)

Cap toe wedge pumps, to be exact.  Remember when cap toes were all the rage?  Are they no longer?  Do we care?  I have to say, I don't think I do.  How about you?


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Silk Scarf Kick

I have been on a silk scarf kick lately.  I wore one here, here and another today:

And I don't think I'll be stopping any time soon.  They great for a bit of extra warmth on chillier Spring days (so, you know, all of them here in PA).  They're great for adding a bit of color.  And they're so easy (and cheap) to thrift.


I especially love the color and pattern on this one:

Scarf: vintage, thrifted  Shirt: vintage, thrifted (similar)
Skinnies: Old Navy Hi-Rise Rockstar  Trench: Banana Republic (similar)  Boots: Born (similar)

The scarf is vintage, and thrifted, and I paired it with a vintage, striped shirt (also thrifted), skinny jeans, boots and a trench.  Because trenches are pretty great for chilly Spring weather too:

Happy Monday, All!  And don't forget to link up to my Literary Stylings Link Party tomorrow!

Gracey

Olive and Boots

My skirt and my top are both olive when they're on their own.  But putting them together seems to have lessened their olive appearance.  They look brown and gray together:

 I guess I should have titled this post "Brown and Gray and Boots" then, but I'm still standing by their individual olive-ness.  I'm supportive like that.


I also could have titled this post "Wind in the Hair" because I feel like Tyra would totally approve of this photo:

Well, not totally; I don't think I'm "smizing."  Next time, Tyra.  Next time.


I should also mention that this outfit was worn earlier this month.  I would likely freeze if I wore this today as we've entered the "freezing rain" phase of fall here.  And it's no fun at all.

But, earlier this month it was warm enough to try to pair two olive pieces and have them change color and still be comfortable:

Sweater: JCP a.n.a  Skirt: Nordstrom (exact)  Boots: Born (similar)

 Ah, those were the days.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Fall Floral & All-Season Animal

In between the rains, we've been blessed with some really gorgeous days here in Oregon.  I took the opportunity on one of those days to go bootless.  Choosing instead my favorite animal print flats:

Dress & Belt: vintage, thrifted  Shoes: Nine West

These  flats are some of my very favorite shoes and really, if it didn't rain like the dickens here all fall and winter, they would be all-season shoes for me.


This time around, I paired them with a dark, fall-appropriate floral dress:

All of my dark floral dresses are thrifted, and this one is no exception.  They are one of the easiest items to find in secondhand stores and a great way to wear floral through autumn and winter.


I especially love the mix of bright pink and black on this dress:

It's fall-appropriate without being gloomy.  And it's the perfect fit with the leopard flats.


Honestly, even if you're "not really into" animal print, I recommend a pair of animal print shoes.  They're fun, they're exceeding versatile and I promise that they won't lead to head-to-toe leopard velour.  Unless, of course, you want them to.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

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Hot Pink & Houndstooth

There is something about this navy houndstooth skirt that makes me want to pair it with the brightest brights.  Last time it was chartreuse.  This time, it's hot pink:

And I do mean hot pink.  It's basically neon in the right light:

But, it's also silk and it was thrifted and so was the skirt, so, aside from the shoes, this outfit cost me next to nothing.  Pretty good for next to nothing, huh?

Happy Tuesday, All!

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