Pleats, Stripes and Brights

I thrifted this vintage pleated skirt the other day and couldn't wait to wear it:

Happily, the weather cooperated and I was able to pair it with a striped tee and colorful flats instead of tights and boots:

I mean, it's not that I don't love my tights and boots.  I do.  But these flats are just so much fun:

So bright flats it is:

Tee: Old Navy (similar)  Skirt: thrifted vintage (similar)
Earrings: local Portland craftsman (similar)  Shoes: Via Spiga "Pallas 2" Flats

And pleats.  And stripes.  All the good things.



Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

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

Blue Layers

Today I'm wearing layers of blue:

With a little black thrown in for edge.  Just kidding.  I'm wearing black tights because I like black tights.  There's no edge here.


There might be a little purple though.  Seriously, I think this scarf is actually shades of purple, not blue:

Or, maybe not.  Who knows?  I certainly don't.



But, I also don't care because I really, really love all of these pieces together:

From the possibly-purple scarf right down to the edgy black boots, this is one of my favorite outfits ever:

Sweater: Gap  Skirt: thrifted  Scarf: La Fiorentina via Bluefly
Earrings: Kate Spade NY (similar)  Tights: SPANX   Boots: Franco Sarto "Eminent"

I guess what they (and by "they", I mean "I") say is true; blue layers are the best layers.


Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Stripes & A Statement Necklace

The other day, the fine folks at Happiness Boutique sent me a statement necklace.  This statement necklace:

Celebration Statement Necklace c/o Happiness Boutique

And, I have to say, I couldn't be happier.  I've found that not all costume jewelry is created equally; a lot of it is not substantial enough for my tastes.  I don't want anything so heavy that it hurts my neck, but I also like my jewelry with a little bit of weight to it.  I have a couple of pieces that just feel like cheap plastic (and probably are).


But, this necklace; this necklace is perfect:

 It's just heavy enough to feel (and look) substantial, but not so heavy that I had to take it off after half a day.  And it looks to me as though all of Happiness Boutique's pieces are the same quality.  They are also very reasonably priced, especially given that shipping is free.  And there's a great rewards program too; you get points for both purchases and writing reviews.

There were a ton of necklaces that I loved, but I ultimately ended up with this one because I like the versatility of a multicolored piece.  All the colors in this necklace make me very, very happy.


Pairing the necklace with stripes also makes me very, very happy:

Skirt: sold out LOFT (similar, a-line option)  Necklace: Happiness Boutique
Blouse: thrifted (similar)  Sandals: Banana Republic (similar)

Because, really, how can you be mad at anything that goes with stripes?

Pro tip: Everything goes with stripes.  Including this necklace.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Pajama Day

My favorite thing about maxi dresses, especially knit ones, is how much they feel like pajamas:

They're not particularly flattering, at least not this one, but I'll be darned if they aren't comfortable.  Especially when paired with a cozy knit moto:

I didn't have "Pajama Day" in elementary school when I was younger, but my nieces and nephews have it and it seems like great fun.  Or, if not fun, then at least really, really comfortable.

Dress: Gap (similar)  Jacket: LOFT (similar)
Scarf: Old Navy (similar here, here or here)  Flats: Old Navy (similar)

Maybe they should have Pajama Day at work too.  I'd support that.  And afternoon naps.  I'd totally support naps.


Happy Friday, 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

The Human Highlighter

I'm basically a human highlighter in this dress, but that doesn't stop me from wearing it:

It's just so comfortable.  And bright.  I mean, does it get any better than both bright and comfortable?  (Hint: the answer is no).

I did tone it down a little bit with my increasingly ubiquitous olive jacket:

Dress: Gap  Sandals: Target  Jacket: thrifted

I swear, I don't know why more people don't pair neon peach and olive together.  Pro Tip: Few things help lessen the human highlighter aspect of neon peach more than olive.  Of course, olive jacket or no, I'm still highly visible in this outfit & therefore am linking up to Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Open-Weave and Man Pants

Today I am wearing, just as the title suggests, open-weave and man pants:

The sweater is open-weave and the pants are, well, man pants.


In fact, they are the man pants that I thrifted a couple of years ago for a quarter.  That's right, a quarter.  Which is reason # 767 why thrifting is awesome.

Sweater: LOFT  Pants: Thrifted.  FOR A QUARTER!  Sandals: Isola via Nordstrom

Because, let's be honest, where else can you get a pair of delightful man pants for a two bits?  No where, that's where.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Get the Look

Similar open-weave sweater

Similar(ish) checked pants

Isola "Lucina" sandals

Similar neon necklace

Double Denim and Neon Stripes

Remember when double denim was all the rage and all the cool bloggers wore it and we all wondered how they did it?  Well, I still have no idea and I'm pretty sure it's no longer all the rage, but I went ahead and wore double denim anyway:

Tunic: Old Navy  Skinnies: Wit & Wisdom  Boots: Nine West

And I paired it with neon stripes.  I'm pretty sure that, like double denim, neon is now passe, but I happen to like neon stripes.  Especially these neon stripes:

Gap Neon Stripe Scarf

This scarf reminds me of a tee from the 80s, in the best possible way.  And I don't care if neon's fifteen minutes of fame are up, I'm going to keep wearing this scarf.  And probably double denim too.  Just because.

What about you, Reader Friends?  Do you stop wearing a trend as soon as People Style Watch declares it "over" or do you maintain your neon-wearing ways?

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Get the Look

Similar chambray tunic

Similar polka dot skinnies

Similar ankle boots (save or splurge)

Exact neon stripe scarf

Inspiration Monday on a Tuesday

So, this is my look for Two Birds' Inspiration Monday:

Yes, I know it's Tuesday, but a girl does what she can.  I also had to do what I could with this inspiration photo because, as it turns out, I had basically none of the necessary pieces!

Here is the inspiration photo for my look:

It's Olivia Palermo.  As I've mentioned before, I'm not sure what she's famous for, but she seems stylish and has nice, shiny hair, so that's something.  I also really like her outfit.  Unfortunately, I had nothing in my closet that even remotely resembles what Ms. Palermo is wearing.

See?  Not even close.  But, I tried.  Instead of a tweedy, pink topper, I wore tweedy green (thrifted).  And instead of fun, colorful heels, I wore fun, colorful flats (Coconuts).  And my jeans (Old Navy) are only slightly distressed as opposed to full-on I Don't Give A F*ck distressed.  But, I think we can all agree that I nailed the white shirt.  Yay, me!

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

Shop the Look

Similar Old Navy skinnies

Similar white shirt

Similar neon flats

Similar green jacket

A Reprieve

We're having a reprieve from the rain for a few days and it is delightful.  It's still pretty cold in the mornings but the afternoons have been glorious.  So I took the opportunity to shed some layers:

I know, it's not a very fall-like palette but I actually really liked the skirt (Old Navy) with the gray sweater (JC Penney).  But the boots (Enzo Angolini via Nordstrom, similar), the boots are totally fall-like.  An effect I probably ruined with my pink and blue necklace (via Etsy shop, Nest of the Bluebird) and neon pink studs (Kate Spade New York).

Still, I'm sure I'll be back to fall colors once Oregon gets back to fall weather.

Happy Friday, All.  And have a lovely weekend!

Gracey

Before the Rains Came

So, I'm not actually wearing this dress today:

Vintage RK Originals dress, Gap boots & Kate Spade New York earrings

Nor did I wear it yesterday as is usually the case.  No, I wore this before the rains came.  Over the weekend, Oregon remembered that it's Oregon and it has a responsibility to rain steadily from the first day of autumn through the last day of spring.  It's off to a great start.

But, enough about the weather.  Let's talk about the dress.  I think it's from the 60s and I think it's fabulous.

My favorite part is the studded trim:

Seriously, aren't those just the most ladylike little studs you've ever seen?

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey