Finally Met Its Match
Worn: November 25, 2012
L8ter black top from Macy's, 2010
Alfani black wrap from Macy's, 2009
Grane black skirt from Macy's, 2012
Unlabeled fuschia & black scarf from a mall kiosk, 2011
We Love Colors black tights, 2011
Body Central fuschia & black earrings, 2011
H&M black belt, 2011
Croft & Barrow "Helena" boots from thrift store, 2011, originally from Kohl's
August "Blossom Story" black beret from Macy's, 2008
Posing in the Rain
Worn: November 19, 2012
It was raining just a smidge when Lynn and I arrived at Oakland today, so I carried an umbrella with me during the shoot. Poor Lynn, holding the camera, just got wet. She's such a trooper; I don't know how she puts up with being my photographer. Meanwhile, posing with an umbrella is awkward, so when the rain paused, I ended up doing most of the shoot without it.
I notice a lot of women wearing their hair in front of their ears. I usually can't stop myself from tucking my hair behind my ears, but I held back today long enough to get pictures. I don't really care for the look, at least on me.
Lauren Ralph Lauren blue top from Macy's, 2008
BCX black wrap from Macy's, 2010
Grane black skirt from Macy's, 2012
We Love Colors black tights, 2011
Steve Madden brass links belt from Macy's, 2010
Croft & Barrow "Helena" black boots from thrift store, 2011, originally from Kohl's
Sadie Green's blue earrings from Cliptomania, 2007
Cashmink black scarf from Macy's, 2008
August "Blossom Story" black beret from Macy's, 2008
Traveling Coach
Worn: November 18, 2012
Like lots and lots of other people, I was enchanted by the Coach Tour series of dresses and tops Modcloth began offering last year. I bought this one in January as my first ever Modcloth purchase. It was also my first time buying a dress online and the dress has been my favorite ever since. And, of course, since whenever I like the style of a garment I usually buy it in about three different colors, I'm picking up a couple more Coach Tour dresses during Modcloth's Thankgiving sales.
Monteau "Coach Tour" dress in Bleu from Modcloth.com, 2012
Ralph Lauren Polo offwhite cardigan from Macy's, 2003
We Love Colors red tights, 2012
Bouquets "Sensible" navy flats from Zappos.com, 2008
Vintage interchangeable belt clasp from eBay, 2011
Red belt made of Dritz knit elastic from Hancock Fabrics, 2012
Red earrings made from Michael's components, 2012
Polo Ralph Lauren PH1007 eyeglasses from Lenscrafters, 2007
Fabric Mitosis
Worn: November 12, 2012
I love accordion pleated skirts. I bought two at Macy's back in July, one green, one black, but I would love to have them in several more colors. I came across this skirt at Sears last week. The fabric texture is identical to that of the Macy's skirts, which is not too surprising, since both Grane and True Freedom are part of the Jones Group, along with half a dozen other brands I've worn. This skirt was much longer than the others though, so I carefully measured seven inches up all the way around the bottom and trimmed it. All three skirts use raw edges, as the material doesn't fray. And since I love to have matching items, I decided to repurpose the bottom of the skirt as an infinity scarf.
L8ter black top from Macy's, 2010
True Freedom purple skirt, shortened, from Sears, 2012
Scarf made from bottom of True Freedom skirt from Sears, 2012
Vintage interchangeable gold belt clasp, 2011
Purple belt made of Dritz knit elastic from Hancock Fabrics, 2012
August "Blossom Story" black beret from Macy's, 2008
Gatta black tights from legxicon.com, 2012
Soft Style by Hush Puppies "Karavan II" black pumps from Zappos.com, 2010
Purple earrings made from Michael's components, 2012
Roxy Atomic RX5111 sunglasses from Zappos.com, 2008
