Feeling Plummy

I was feeling rather plummy the other day:

And yes, it's too cold for open-toed shoes.  But, as I'm sure you know, when you're feeling plummy, that feeling doesn't end at your feet.


So, of course I had to pair my plum pants with plum shoes:

I also added a sweater that doesn't match, but goes really really well:

And then there's the scarf; I don't think it contains the color of the pants or the sweater, but it still serves to tie the two together:

Pants: LOFT  Sweater: LOFT
Scarf: sister gifted (similar)  Shoes: Franco Sarto (similar)

Prints are just the best for that, aren't they?

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

One Cowl to Rule Them All

Last year for my birthday, I bought a Skipjack Cowl from Victory Garden Yarn.  This year for my birthday, I bought a Snowdrop Cowl from Victory Garden Yarn:

And it is the best cowl ever.  One cowl to rule them all, if you will.  Or, heck, even if you won't.  Because I will.  But, you should.  Because this is a great scarf.


I wanted to get something more suited for the Pennsylvania winter this time around and this cowl is perfect for layering over cozy sweaters:

Cowl: Victory Garden Yarn  Sweater: Free People
Leggings: Macy's  Boots: Michael Michael Kors (similar)

I ordered the scarf in the charcoal and garnet combination, but Victory Garden Yarn offers 25 color choices and you can order the cowl in any combination of any two colors.


But, I really, really recommend pairing garnet with charcoal; it's fabulous:

Earrings: Modcloth

And perfect for winter without being drab:

Perfect.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Sweater Weather

Hello All!  Sorry about my extended absence; we were in Paris for just over a week and apparently not all of my scheduled posts actually posted because I am bad at scheduling things.  But, I'm back, and I'll write a Paris post soon (I know, I know, just what you wanted, more pictures of Paris).  And for now, here I am in a sweater.

Knowing that I was going to move to the frozen steppes of Pennsylvania, I tried to find oversized sweaters to help keep me warm this winter.  Unfortunately, when you're built like me, oversized often just ends up being "sized."  But, that's not the case with this Gap sweater.


As you can see, it's truly oversized:

And, truly cozy.  It has everything I like in a sweater; softness, warmth, and the color blue.  So far, the only downside has been that it pills fairly easily.  I'm hoping regular maintenance with a sweater shaver will help with that though.


Even if it doesn't, I'll probably continue to wear the heck out of this sweater this winter.  Of course, I won't be wearing it with boyfriend jeans and flats like I am here:

Sweater: Gap  Jeans: Lucky (similar)  Flats: Old Navy (similar)

No, here in Pittsburgh, I imagine I'll be layering it over a turtleneck or seven with jeans over leggings tucked into snow boots.  Because, I don't know if you know this or not, but Pennsylvania is cold folks.  So very cold.

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

#dearsally Holiday Wish List

I'm not currently working here in Pennsylvania, so I have a lot of spare time on my hands.  As a result, I've been doing a lot of reading, sleeping in and virtual window shopping.  As sad as I am to give up actual shopping because, well, no job (and really no need for clothes, if I'm honest), window shopping is pretty fun.

Especially at Long Tall Sally.  It is truly wonderful to see an item and know that it will, in fact, be long enough in the arms.  No more scrutinizing the model to see if maybe, just maybe, those ankle-length pants will be ankle-length and not mid-calf.  It's heavenly, I tell you, heavenly.

Here are some of my favorite pieces:

Because I'm an optimist (and I enjoy cat sweaters), I've created both a Workday Wishlist and a Weekend Wishlist.

On my Workday Wishlist I have an appropriately aloof cat sweater, a plaid skirt and an A-line midi, as well as tights and double-zip ankle boots.  I selected two skirts because I'm not sure how conservative my new work place will be and, because I think they're both fabulous with this sweater.

And on my Weekend Wishlist, I have an awesome mixed media, gradient houndstooth sweater coat, that I'd wear over either a black over-sized sweater or a cream sweater dress.  And I added heavy jersey leggings, waterproof boots and leather gloves that will actually fit my giant hands (I know!).  These pieces would be fabulous for cold days spent exploring Pittsburgh.

What about you, Reader Friends?  What's on your holiday wishlist?

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

The Leather Look

I am not wearing this today:

I wore this while I was still in Oregon and still had my very most favorite photographer friend Ferge to take my pictures.


No, today, I am sitting home watching the Pennsylvania weather decide if it wants to rain or snow.  Oh, goody, it's decided on snow.


But, that's enough talk about the weather.  Let's talk about the outfit:

Leggings: Long Tall Sally  Sweater: Free People  Boots: Splendid (similar)

I usually shy away from "leather look" leggings for a couple of reasons.  And both of those reasons are my thighs.  They like to stretch these types of leggings so far that the "leather" appears to crack.  But, these leggings, from Long Tall Sally, have so far proven to be resistant to my thighs' shenanigans.


Now, the sweater is not a "tall" sweater but you wouldn't know it to look at it:

Free People sweater via Nordstrom

Most over-sized sweaters are just "sized" on me, but this one is well and truly over-sized.  I can't imagine it on a less tall person; it must be a dress!


To lighten up my gloomy-but-cozy look, I added citron earrings:

Kate Spade New York earrings via Nordstrom

Because nothing cheers up a look like some neon citron.


Happy Tuesday, All!

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

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

In the Limelight

No, no, I was not cast in an off-off-off-off-times-infinity-Broadway adaptation of Imitation of Life.  Though, I have to say that I wish that I were.  I love that movie.  I wonder if the book is any good.  I bet it is.  I should try to find it and read it and cry like a frickin' baby.

Anywho, no I'm not on stage, but I am wearing lime:

Sweater: Old Navy  Pants: LOFT  Boots: Born Crown  Necklace: Vintage via Lil' Gypsy

And it's staying lighter longer... so that title totally makes sense!

Also making sense, this color combination:

I know a lot of people wouldn't think to pair a lime top with teal pants, but it works because they're both shades of green.  Very different shades of green, but still, they're green and you can generally wear two or more shades of a color together and it will work out okay.

There you go, my tip for the day.  Oh, wait, I have one more.  If you haven't ever seen Imitation of Life, watch it.

And have a Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

Shop the Look

Old Navy sweater

Teal pants (exact, similar, similar)

Similar riding boots

Similar necklace

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

Shop the Look

Similar mustard sweater

Similar midi skirt

Exact boots

High-texture gray cowl

A Little Wine With That Cheese

Someone the other day made the comment that I have a big, cheesy smile.  This is true.  I do.  And, I figured if I was putting all this cheese out, I should offer some wine too.  So here you go:

Get it?  I'm wearing a wine-colored outfit.  Yeah, my sense of humor is pretty cheesy too.  But, this outfit isn't, right?  It's kind of great?  I always forget how flattering monochromatic looks can be, as I tend towards a riot of color and prints, but this is almost slimming:

Skirt and Sweater: thrifted  Boots: MICHAEL Michael Kors "Bromley"  Necklace: Macy's

In real life, the skirt and the sweater aren't actually as similar in color as they appear in pictures.  In fact, I thought the skirt might be radiant orchid, but it really is reading as wine (or burgundy or oxblood) in these photos.  Which is cool . It helps the title make sense.

Also, because I really don't do monochromatic, I added some color with my earrings:

They're vintage Mexican silver (via Lil' Gypsy) and I think they're a lovely addition to my otherwise monochromatic look.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Sweater Weather

After a few weeks of unseasonably warm weather, sweater weather has finally arrived in Oregon.  So, I dressed accordingly:

Actually, I overdressed, as I do.  This sweater (thrifted) is alpaca and it's ridiculously warm.  Almost too warm actually.  But, I've been waiting for months to wear it and the weather finally dropped below sixty so I decided now was the time.

Also, it's the perfect excuse to wear orange and burgundy together:

Cashmere scarf: Nordstrom, similar  Skirt: thrifted, similar  Tights: Target  Boots: Born "Mabel"

Not that I need an excuse.  But, I do think it makes my friends and family feel better when I can point out that there is both orange and burgundy in the sweater so therefore the scarf and the tights totally make sense. Sometimes people need things to make sense.

Personally, I just like to wear orange.

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Stiff Weirdness

You see this sweater?

I love this sweater like no one’s business.  But, I’ll be damned if I can figure out how to wear it.  It’s just sort of stiff and a weird length and possibly too big.  But, it’s also multi-textured hearts and that makes me love it in spite of it’s stiff weirdness.  Sadly, love doesn’t turn one into a styling genius, so this happened:

I mean, I guess it’s not terrible.  But, it’s not right either.  I think the proportions are just too off.  Not off in that cool way that jostles the eye but still allows it to continue it’s journey along the lines of the outfit.  No, off in the bad way where your eye basically gets slapped in the face and you have to look away to prevent further damage.

Bam!  Like a slap to your eye face.

So, obviously, I need some help.  How would you style this sweater, Dearest Reader Friends? 

Thank you in advance.  And Happy Tuesday!

Gracey

Gracey and the Big Thigh Day

I am having a big thigh day today:

Don’t get me wrong, I always have big thighs.  My thighs will tell you themselves that they are the biggest, baddest thighs on the planet and that that is why they’re forming their own republic.  

But, I think they're planning something because I could barely get these jeans over them today.  Usually when they act up, I like to quash their dreams of independence with a full skirt, but I’ve been too busy lately to chase down the rebel leaders.  The result?  My thighs in open rebellion.  And by open rebellion, I mean jeans:

Well, Thighs, enjoy it while it lasts.  Because as soon as I can marshal my forces, I’m coming after you with the biggest, fullest skirt I can find.

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!  (Well, everyone except my thighs, of course).

Gracey

Shop the Look:

Exact Gap Real Straight jeans (Tall available)

Similar yellow Gap sweater (Tall available)

Similar heeled clogs

Similar fringe necklace

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