What I wore today: 10/25/2013 (Odette)

I bought this lovely top a few weeks ago. It's downy texture immediately gave me the impression of feathers, so, I figured, why not wear it to see Swan Lake? Ryan and I make it a point to go to the ballet at least once a season. Ballet was my very first love, and I'm thrilled that Ryan has taken to it with such enthusiasm.

He took these photos of me just before we left home (thanks, Rye!) and then pointed out that the mockingbird who hangs out on our block was imitating the "beep-beep" noise of my camera autofocusing. I will admit to jumping up and down when I heard it. It was pretty cool. I love our urban mockingbird.

White feathery-textured "Guimauve Top" - Anthropologie

Black and white gingham pencil skirt - thrifted

Black tights - Spanx, Nordstrom Rack

Black quilted-leather boots - Corso Como, Nordstrom

Black bauble "bubble necklace" - eBay

Dinosaur bone rib cage cuff bracelet - Noir Jewelry

What I wore today: 06/16/2013 (Milk and Cookies)

I love tucking a t-shirt into a skirt and blousing it over the fitted waistline. Usually, I'll pick a band tee and a girl skirt for a nice contrast (seen here), but this time I was in a matching mood. I even used the skirt's pale-pink zipper as the inspiration touchpoint for my accessories. 

I wore this to Brunch with my parents on Fathers' Day and to see the movie Before Midnight, which I really enjoyed. I first saw Before Sunrise when I was about 17 and saw Before Sunset soon after that. Since then, I've bought them both and watched them many times. 

One of my favorite things in life is having long, interested conversations, so it's kind of thrilling to see films based on that idea and on the idea of falling in love with someone that way.

EDIT: This post has been submitted to IFB's Project "Black and White Ball." See the other submissions here. 

"Scalloped Stripes Pont Skirt" black and white bubble skirt - Girls from Savoy, Anthropologie

Zevs dripped Chanel logo t-shit - eBay

Pink satin ballet flats with ankle ties - had forever

Rose gold pouch - Marc Jacobs for Target

What I Wore Today: 04/16/2013 (Paint it Black)

I do not endorse rubber flip flops outside of a dormitory's communal shower, but I do love a flat sandal, especially one with a little metal detailing. As such, these shoes were one of the three items I brought home from Praba Gurung's collection for Target. (See the others here and here.) With weather what it is, however, I didn't get to wear them until this week.

By the way, did you notice how I mentioned in my last outfit post that spring makes me want to wear lots of colors, and then followed that up with a completely black, white, and gray ensemble? Yeah, consistency isn't always my strong point.

I have a colorful iPhone case, though. 

Metal-detail sandals - Prabal Gurung for Target
Gray "Stevie" jeans - AG, Anthropologie
People-pring silk camisole - Anthropologie
White cardigan - Target
Pavé cable link bracelet - J.Crew
Knocker bracelet - Tibi
Art-deco "deco-trinket bangle" bracelet - Anthropologie
Nail-polish striped iPhone case - DIY

What I wore today: 11/29/2012 (Layer it on me!)

This fall, I've been doing a lot of layering sleeveless dresses over button-downs (see here and here), but today, it occurred to me that the same idea would work well with my leather peplum top. I kept the rest of the look simple and neutral, adding some saddle oxfords and a leopard-print belt as secondary points of interest. What do you think? How are you layering button-downs this season?

"Vegan leather" peplum top - Urban Outfitters

Gingham flannel shirt - Eddie Bauer

Mini skirt - thrifted

Saddle oxfords - vintage

Leopard-print horsehair belt - Anthropologie

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What I wore today: 06/30/2012 (Maxi Peplum)

Another way to keep a maxi from looking sloppy (as discussed here) is to pair it with a structured top. In the colder months, a blazer could do wonders. In the absurd, 90-degree weather we've been having in the midwest this week, a light peplum tank works well.


This belt is one of my favorite pieces. I can't count the number of outfits I've worn where this belt was the showcase piece: the thing that pulled everything together. Most recently, you've seen it in my anniversary outfit, and last summer you saw it paired with a dress I made. But, you probably haven't seen these old lookbook.nu posts that feature it: here, here, and here.

"Peplum pointe tank" - Anthropologie

Vintage belt - Moschino, eBay (last seen here and here)

Striped maxi skirt - Target (seen in solid gray here and here)

Jeweled leopard sandals - Target (last seen here)

Gold, black, and tan bag - Target (last seen here, here, and here)

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What I wore today: 03/14/2012 (Ryan's Shirt)

If you follow me on Instagram, then you may have noticed I was soaking up the rays in downtown Cincinnati's fountain square yesterday, and enjoying the fact that it was warm enough for both Starbucks iced passion tea and sandals.

I do think there's something so classically sexy about a woman in a man's shirt. I borrowed Ryan's yesterday, tucking it into a vintage shirt that had a fitted waist to temper the oversized bulkiness of it, and I felt great all day.

Part of that was also the lovely sunny weather we had. Spring has announced itself with vigor, showing up one day as clear and sunny skies, the next as a thunderstorm. But that's spring for you. I'm just glad it's here.

Men's button-down shirt - Ryan's closet

Vintage skirt with circle appliqués - Chicken Lays an Egg (local shop)

Baroque sunnies - Prada (also seen here)

Jeweled leopard sandals - Target

Kelly bag

Two-tone diamond watch - Citizen, Macy's

Claw bracelet - Asos

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