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

Review: metrostyle leggings

As I've mentioned before, it can be difficult to find quality leggings in Tall lengths.  And by quality, I mean leggings that are not see-through and have well-stitched seams; it's bad for my self-esteem when I pull on leggings and the seams pop!

Lately I've been on a serious mission to find leggings I love and I'm happy to say I've been very lucky!  But, it took some work.  I'll share all of my finds later this week, but today I want to talk about the leggings metrostyle sent me.  Apparently they knew of my search and were there to help a sistah out.

These are my metrostyle leggings:

Leggings: Skinny Ponte Knit in Tall c/o metrostyle

And I do love them.  Please to allow me to explain why.  One, they are seriously thick because they're ponte.  And while they're not thick enough to wear as pants (because leggings are NOT pants) they are thick enough that if my tunic rode up a bit, I wouldn't be completely uncomfortable.


Two, at 32.5" they are the perfect length for me to wear with flats, like I did today; as you can see, they hit me right above the ankle bone.  Also, to my eye, the 10" leg opening looks better with flats than a smaller, tighter opening.

And three, they have a nice, wide waistband and are therefore very comfortable.  I don't know about you, but wide waistbands are my jam; I can't even pretend to wear leggings with a skinny waistband.  These also come up pretty high on my waist, which some people hate, but I love.


And, best of all, there was only minimal bagging at the knees after a full day of sitting in them:

Shirt & Sweater: Gap  Leggings: c/o metrostyle  Shoes: Old Navy (similar)

Fit-wise, they fit true to size.  I'm a size 14 and I ordered the Large Tall and they fit perfectly both in my thighs (they haven't popped a seam yet) and my waist.

If you haven't ever tried metrostyle, give them a look.  They carry petite, tall and women's sizes as well as standard sizes.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey


Please Note: Although this item was given to me in exchange for a review, all opinions expressed on this blog are my own.  And that means that if the leggings were not great (Bob) I'd tell you.  Promise. 

Five for Fall: Plaid

As I mentioned earlier this fall, I'm doing a series of posts on trends that I'm excited for.  The first was Animals and the second is Plaid.

That's right, plaid is big again this fall and I, for one, couldn't be more thrilled.  One of the reasons I like plaid is because it's both classic and on trend, depending on the colors and application.  Another reason I like it is because it works for those who love color and those who prefer a more somber palette.  And I love it because there are options other than flannel shirts in case "lumberjack chic" isn't your thing!


Here are some of my favorites for this fall:

Clockwise from the top:

Gap Festive Plaid Car Coat - I love this coat for winter, it's a classic print but the solid sleeves make it modern.  Available in Tall as well.

Dear Creatures Dress - I love the mix of plaids on this dress and the tasteful cut-outs.  Available in sizes up to 4x.

Gap Plaid Always Skinny Jeans - I have these jeans (worn here) and highly recommend them; they are super comfortable.  Available in Tall as well.

JOA Brushed Plaid Vest - Sleeveless coats, i.e. vests, continue to be popular this season and this one is perfect to wear with skinny jeans and boots.

Press Plaid Peplum Coat - This is a great example of a modern plaid piece.  The bright colors and the peplum cut are very now and very cute!

Kohl's Plaid Scarf - I know I poked fun at oversized plaid scarves, but I couldn't resist this one.  It's blue!

ModCloth Plaid Flats - If you have mild winters and love adorable flats, these are the shoes for you.

Betsey Johnson Fit & Flare Sweater Dress - Quite possibly the best sweater dress ever.  Not a lot of sizes left, but what sizes there are are on sale!

And for more of my favorite plaid pieces and inspiration on how to rock it this fall, check out my Mad for Plaid Pinterest board!

What about you, Reader Friends?  Is there any plaid in your wardrobe this fall?

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Houndstooth for the Holidays

Remember last week when I talked about how impressed I was with Foxcroft’s new prints?  Well, I’m wearing another Foxcroft print today, and let me just tell you, I’m still impressed:

I love a big, bold print and this black and yellow houndstooth is just that.  Like the vintage royal print, this print has a throwback vibe that I’m absolutely loving.  

It’s a little 80s, a little 90s and lot wonderful:

Blouse: c/o Foxcroft  Skirt: Old Navy (similar longer)  Tights: Spanx   Boots: Splendid (similar)

Patterned shirts like this one are on Foxcroft’s Holiday Checklist as a must-have for the holiday closet and, I must say, I couldn't agree more.  Printed shirts are just so versatile.  Today I paired it with a simple skirt and tights:

But it’s also the perfect layering piece to add color, interest and throwback flare to winter outfits.

In fact, I'd say there is really only one con about this blouse.  And that is that the blouse's wrinkle-free crispness tends to highlight the fact that I should have ironed my wrinkle-full skirt but didn't because I prefer sleeping in to ironing.  It is otherwise perfect.

Also pretty perfect are the rest of Foxcroft's holiday must-haves; you can see the rest of the Holiday Checklist here.

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey


Please Note: Although this item was given to me in exchange for a review, all opinions expressed on this blog are my own.  And that means that if the top was not great (Bob) I'd tell you.  Promise. 

Fall Colors, Fall Boots

Sometimes, during the fall, I like to wear fall clothing in fall colors.  And, sometimes when I wear fall clothing in fall colors, I like to wear fall boots.  This was one of those times:

Boots: Born Crown (similar)  Jeans: Old Navy  Sweater: Gap (similar)  Tee: Gap (similar)

Is it the most creative outfit ever?  Probably not.  I mean, I'm not wearing a single "on-trend" item.  The color combination of olive and burgundy is neither wacktackular or never-before-seen.  And the scarf is not plaid, over-sized, or over-sized plaid.

But, this outfit is comfortable:

The scarf is covered with paisley and tiny little flowers:

Thrifted scarf (similar)

And I will probably never not wear these boots for fall:

Boots: Born Crown (similar)

Fall clothing in fall colors with fall boots; it's not exciting but that's okay.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey