Black, Navy and Marigold

So, I thought I was wearing a printed black blouse and a black skirt with my marigold cardigan:

At least that's what I thought until I stepped outside into the daylight and realized that my blouse was, in fact, navy:

I briefly considered changing and then remembered that black and navy together don't bother me.  In fact, I rather like black and blue together.  I figure if it's good enough for bruises thunderstorms, it's good enough for me.

Cardigan: Modcloth   Blouse: LOFT Outlet
Skirt: thrifted vintage (similar)  Sandals: Bali Sandals c/o LTS

And there you have it; the fascinating, and true, story of how I came to be wearing black, navy and marigold today.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

More Mustard

I believe I need more mustard in my life.  Or, at least more pieces of mustard clothing.  More pieces like this vintage sweater vest:

Why more mustard?  Because it goes with everything, of course.  Take this outfit for example; I paired mustard with burgundy and navy.

And it works:

You want to know why?  Because mustard goes with everything.  

Or, at the very least, it goes with burgundy and navy:

Vest: vintage thrifted  Top: Banana Republic (similar)
Pants: Gap  Boots: Born Crown "Sosie" (similar)

But, I'm pretty sure it really does go with everything else as well.  And, if I had more mustard in my closet, I could work to prove that hypothesis thereby making the world safe for mustard lovers everywhere.  Or, something like that.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Five for Friday 7/31/15: Oak Buff

For today's Five for Friday, I thought I'd highlight another Pantone Fall 2015 color: Oak Buff:

I really like this color.  I'm not too big on camel, but this is a sort of mustard-y camel, so I'm on board.  I am especially on board for the mustard-y camel Oak Buff pieces below:

1. ASOS Sleeveless Jacket - I'd love this jacket layered over a silky long-sleeve blouse for fall.

2. Max Studio Wool Cardigan - This cardigan is both adorable and 100% Mr. Rogers approved.  

3. Donald J. Pliner Mules - I love everything about these shoes.  The color, the mixed texture and the menswear vibe all make me very, very happy.

4. Square Jacquard Scarf - If you don't love this color in large doses, this scarf has just enough in the trim.

5. Boden Audrey Skirt - A-line skirts are just the best.  They're flattering on most everyone and this color will be perfect paired with a sweater and tall boots.

What about you, Reader Friends?  What are your thoughts on Oak Buff?

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Hello Again, Yellow Again

I feel like I've been wearing a lot of yellow lately.

A review of the archives shows that I have, in fact, been wearing yellow a normal amount, but it sure feels like a lot.


Maybe because I always want to wear yellow.  Especially this cardigan.  I want to wear this cardigan every day:

Top: LOFT (similar)  Cardigan: Modcloth (size up)
Pants: Gap (similar)  Shoes: Hive & Honey (similar)

It's been the perfect transition piece for spring, brightening up my blues and grays:

So, yeah, you'll probably see this cardigan a few more times in the coming weeks

Because I just can't help myself.


How about you, Reader Friends?  Have you been wearing anything on repeat lately?


Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Dot, Dot, Swan

I've decided that dots and swans were meant to be:

Skirt: Macy's (similar) (similar)  Blouse: Target
Cardigan: Modcloth  Shoes: Bettye by Bettye Muller (similar)

I mean, really, what goes better with a bunch of dots than a bunch of swans?

That's just some swan-y, dotty goodness right there.


And throw in a mustard cardigan?  Shoot.  It really, truly doesn't get any better.

Dots and swans, Folks.  Dots and swans are where it's at.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Seven Bucks

It's started being snowy in earnest here in PA so thank goodness for this giant mustard sweater:

Seriously, this thing is too big for even me and not terribly flattering, but I promise you that it's warm as heck and therefore totally worth it.  Not that I paid a lot of it; I think it was about $7 at Goodwill.


Not bad for seven bucks, eh?

Sweater: handmade, thrifted  Jeans: Old Navy
Scarf: LOFT  Boots: SOREL Tivoli High II

Nope, not bad at all.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Mustard and Leopard

On my last day in Oregon, I wore mustard and leopard.  Oh, and I added some polka dots too:

Leopard Coat: LOFT (similar, similar, similar)

Not only is this the outfit I wore on my last day of work on my last day in Oregon, it's also the last outfit my friend and photographer, Ferge, ever photographed for me.  She was so mad that I was leaving that she cut off my head:

But, even headless, it's still pretty darned cute, right?


I told you that I'd been on the hunt for oversized sweaters for Pennsylvania, right?  Well, they're great for the cold, but they're also great for pairing with short, flippy skirts:

Sweater: Handmade, thrifted (similar)   Skirt: Old Navy  Tights: Hue  Boots: Splendid (similar)

I don't generally wear short skirts, but I do love a short, flippy skirt.  (I like to pretend the extra volume makes up for the lack of length).  Especially when paired with an oversized sweater.


What about you, Reader Friends?  Is this a silhouette you'd wear?

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

The Big Maybe

For me, this outfit is a big maybe:

Cardigan: ModCloth  Pants: Kohls  Dress: Target  Shoes: Old Navy

I mean, it has all the elements I love.  It has leopard, it has mustard, it has pointy toes, and it has a vintage piece:

I think it's a sweater clip, but they're pins so who knows?

But, even with all that good stuff, I'm just not sure it's enough.  I suspect this problem is with the proportions.  I think the idea is there, but the dress is slightly too long.  Or, maybe the pants are slightly too short.  Or, maybe, just maybe, the shoes are slightly too flat.

I don't know which maybe is the culprit; perhaps the problem is that they all add up into one big maybe.  And that's too bad, because I actually really liked this outfit.  Being as it has all of the stuff I like in one place and all:

But, looking at the photos, I see it's just not quite right.  Instead of a yes, it's just a maybe.  Oh, well.  It happens.

What about you, Reader Friends?  Have you worn any maybes lately?

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

T3: The Secret Garden

First, let me say that I know that T3 happens the Third Thursday of the month and today is not Thursday.  But, I had a hard time with this month's challenge.  Instead of being inspired by what we're currently reading, we were supposed to create an outfit based on our favorite childhood book.  And this was hard for me.  Not because I didn't read as a child; I read all the time.  No, it was hard because I don't really do favorites.  I don't have a favorite color, a favorite book, a favorite food or a favorite author.

So, instead of trying to figure what book was my favorite, I tried to remember what book was one of my favorites.  I loved The Black Cauldron series, I loved Black Beauty, I loved Heidi and I loved The Secret Garden.

Such a great book.  I read it repeatedly as a child and loved it every single time.

And, it's the perfect inspiration behind today's outfit:

Dress: vintage, thrifted  Cardigan: Modcloth  Sandals: Nordstrom Rack  Belt: Gap

I found this vintage floral dress  at Goodwill about a month ago and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to wear it.  I think a T3 challenge inspired by The Secret Garden constitutes the perfect opportunity.

I mean, look at this print:

I'm not sure any of those are flowers you'd find in an actual garden, but it sure works for this challenge.

Actually, I'd argue that this dress just works, period.  I mean, buttons and pockets and the midi length and that wonderful print.  I was pretty thrilled when I thrifted this one.

So, yeah, I'm late to the T3 Link Party, but I'm wearing a fabulous dress.  Surely that counts for something.

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

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ModCloth cardigan

Similar sandals (save, splurge)

Similar belt

Because It's Oregon

Yes, I am wearing boots in June:

Because it's raining.  Because it's Oregon. And, as this Pin shows, it's not summer yet in Oregon:

Image via Pinterest

So, yes, I am wearing boots.  I'm also wearing my shark tee because, as everyone knows, shark tees are always seasonally appropriate.  Always:

Tee, skirt & boots: thrifted  Cardigan: Modcloth

And awesome.  Shark tees are both seasonally appropriate and awesome.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go wear my boots and wait for summer.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

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Similar tee

Modcloth cardigan (up to 4x)

Similar boots

A Variation on a Theme

I don't have anything like a capsule closet, but I've been thinking that maybe I should.  Because it seems like the only things I wear are navy blue, stripes, mustard and leopard.  Often all at once.  Today's outfit is just a variation on that theme:

But, I'd like to point out that I added cobalt.  So, that's something:

Okay, not really.  I'll just go ahead and admit that, yes, its an oft-repeated color scheme here at Fashion for Giants, but I just can't help myself.  I love navy and mustard together and I love leopard and stripes together so mustard leopard with navy stripes just makes all the sense in the world to me.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

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Philip Lim for Target skirt on eBay

Similar striped tee

Old Navy cardigan

SPANX Tight End tights

Born "Mabel" ankle boots

Similar cobalt scarf

Finally Flats

I have to admit I'm jealous of those bloggers who spend their winter months in adorable flats and stylish pumps.  It's rare that I get to wear anything but boots from October through March, what with all the lovely Oregon sunshine (it's really rain, they just try to make it sound good).  But, today, it didn't rain and it wasn't freezing cold, so I finally got to wear flats:

And, of course, I reached for my leopard flats.  They're one of my favorite pairs because they're leopard, they're comfortable and they're snug enough for bike riding:

Note to those of you who want to bike commute, flats are good, but only if they fit snugly.  I lost one of mine in an intersection once and it was horrible.  I had to watch as cars drove over it and then dash out, in a single shoe, to get it.  True story.  Luckily, it wasn't hit, but trust me, snug flats are better than loose.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

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 Gap Real Straight jeans (I cropped mine myself)

Similar striped tee

Old Navy cardigan

Similar mustard infinity scarf

Similar leopard flats

Pinned It and Did It: Mustard

I have a strange affinity for mustard.  I know it's a color a lot of people shy away from, but I'm drawn to it for some reason.  So, of course, when I saw this Pin, it was one I wanted to try:

Image via Pinterest

And try it, I did:

Skirt & Sweater: thrifted  Cowl: Nordstrom  Boots: MICHAEL Michael Kors

All in all, I think it looks pretty good.  I went with a gray, cable knit cowl instead of fur, but I think the addition of the gray works.

Really, the only thing I think is missing, is texture.  The Pinsperation picture has a fabulous mix of leather, fur and that high-textured sweater.  I tried to add some texture with my scarf and the leather boots, but I think if I did it again, I'd also wear a sweater with a more interesting weave instead of a smooth weave:

In the end though, I really do like this look and I'm happy to be linking up to Style Journey's Pinned It and Did It link party with it.

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

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Similar mustard sweater

Similar midi skirt

Exact boots

High-texture gray cowl