Because I Want To

I wore this scarf today because I wanted to, not because I had to:

Because it was warm here today.  Not just not-cold, warm.  I think it got up to 78 or so.  In November.  In Western Pennsylvania.  So, did I need this scarf?  No, I did not.



And the same could be said for the boots:

Dress: Target  Cardi: LOFT (similar)
Scarf: c/o of FRAAS (similar)  Boots: v. old Steve Madden (similar)

I'm wearing them not because it's cold and I have to.  No, I'm wearing the boots because it's November, damnit, and I want to wear boots.



Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Another Use for Teal

Today's outfit pairs teal and olive:

Well, two teals, and two olives, I guess.



And yes, I know I also wore teal on Friday; but on Friday, I wore it with flame.  And today I'm wearing it with olive:

Blouse: v. old Old Navy (similar)  Cardigan: LOFT
Belt: J. Crew (similar)   Velvet Flats: v. old Old Navy (similar)
Pants: Ann Taylor (exact in different color, similar color but different pant)

So, really, while it might seem like I've suddenly gone teal-crazy, I'm actually doing it for you, Dearest Reader Friends.  I'm doing it to give you another use for teal.  You're welcome.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

A Good Combination of Things

I don't know if it's the heat or my general discontent (I still miss Oregon), but getting dressed has been difficult for me as of late.  This face demonstrates how I feel about most of my clothes lately:

But, I have to say that I actually like today's outfit:

I mean, double pockets, so yeah.  But, also because it seems, to me, to be a good combination of things.



For example, the combination of the dress with the oxidized belt:

That's a good combination.  As is the combination of the dress with the cardigan.



And the dress with the sandals:

Dress: thrifted (similar) Cardigan: LOFT (similar)
Earrings: gifted (similar)  Belt: vintage  Sandals: Dune London "Ivanna"

Yes, I'd say that it's an all-around good combination of things.



Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

The Spring Version

I first wore this outfit last Fall:

Today I'm wearing the Spring version:

Well, the almost-Spring version.  I'm still not convinced it's actually Spring and so will keep laying like my life depends on it.


Because, as you likely noticed, the Spring version of this outfit is just the Fall version with some added layers.  But, that's okay because in this case, added layers mean added colors:

I mean, if there was anything the Fall version of this look was missing was more colors, right?

Skirt & Top: H&M  Cardigan: LOFT
Scarf: La Fiorentina  Belt: thrifted  Boots: v. old Kenneth Cole Reaction

Right.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Get the Look

Flared and Mohair(ed)

My jeans are flared.  My jacket is mohair(ed):

And this color combination is a little weird:

Maybe more than a little weird.  But, weird in a good way, I think.



Or, maybe not.  Maybe just weird in a weird way.  Something about it still appeals to me though:

Blouse: Target  Cardigan: LOFT
Jacket: vintage, gifted  Jeans: Gap  Boots: Franco Sarto "Eminent"

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Goodbye, Sunshine

I wore this outfit to say goodbye to the sunshine:

Because I'm pretty sure this is the last time I'll be able to handle bare legs or open toes until at least April, probably May.

I figured a mix of blue, olive, brown and golden raisin worked well for saying goodbye to the sun.  The mix makes me think of early fall when the skies are still blue (for the most part) and the leaves are just starting to turn:

From here on out, it's going to be tights.  Probably black tights.  And ankle boots and a bunch of black, gray and navy.  So sad.

And all the more reason to get in a nonsense color combination while I still can:

Cardigan: LOFT (similar)  Tee: LOFT
Skirt: LOFT  Belt: J.Crew  Shoes: FRYE (similar)

What about you, Reader Friends?  Have you said goodbye to sunshine yet?

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Art Teacher Chic

I feel as though I'm a pair of Birkenstocks away from looking like an art teacher in this outfit:

Which isn't to say I don't like it.  I actually really like it.  It's sort of art teacher chic:

Clashing prints?  Check.

Skirt in an awkward length?  Check.


Oversized cardigan?  Check.

Birkenstocks?  Birkenstocks...?


Nope, not for me.  I went with heeled black sandals instead:

But, really, I think it's safe to say I otherwise nailed this:

Cardigan: LOFT  Tank: LOFT (similar)
Earrings: Mata Traders  Skirt: thrifted (similar)  Sandals: Isola

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Pastels and Earth Tones

These colors probably shouldn't be paired together, but I did it anyway:

I mean, pastels and earth tones?  What was I thinking...



And yet, I swear this totally works:

Or not.  I'm not an expert on color combinations that make sense.  No, I'm better at those color combinations that make no sense at all.


Like pastels and earth tones together:

Pants: LOFT (similar)  Top: TJ Maxx (similar)
Cardigan: LOFT  Earrings: Modcloth, sold out (similar)
Shoes: FRYE (exact) (similar) (vegan option)

That's my specialty.


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Golden Raisin

LOFT calls the color of this cardigan "golden olive":

Cardigan: LOFT   Tank: LOFT (similar)
Skirt: thrifted  Sandals: Isola via Nordstrom

But I've decided that it's more of a "golden raisin."  Because, one, I don't think golden olives are a thing, but golden raisins totally are, and they are delicious.  And two, I consider myself an expert on olive because I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to it.  So, yeah, expert.


I guess what I'm say is, I know olive, and you, Sir, are no olive.  But, I still love you because you look great with stripes and actual olive:

And with red, and black and purple and every other color going on in this skirt.


So, yeah, this is not olive, it's golden raisin:

And it's great:

It's also sold out, unfortunately, but I do recommend it in Turquoise Bliss, which is actually teal.

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey