What I wore today: 11/11/2014 (Bien Fait)

 

When Ryan and I went to Mood while we were in New York (photos, video), I told him how occasionally I'll see the same textile used for wildly different products from different brands, and I like to imagine that Mood was the source for both. Two different designers, each living in New York and shopping at Mood, see the same textile and give it two separate lives, each as far reaching as the other. 

I once spotted a really lovely pattern I recognized from an Anthro top used on a Crosby record player.  These pants happen to share their fabric with an Anthro top as well. When I first saw the top, I loved the pattern, but I didn't really love the shape. I even thought that I would prefer the fabric as pants. Then, a few months later, there they were at Madewell. Thank you, Mood.

Everly ankle boots – Jeffrey Campbell, Urban Outfitters

"Delancey Slouch Trousers" – Madewell

Lace and leather shirt – Prabal Garung for Target

Necklace – J.Crew Factory

Belt – Madewell

What I wore today: 05/21/2014 (Ginger and Clover)

So, I'm a ginger now! I decided to do something new with my hair, and I love the way it eventually turned out, but it was quite a nightmare getting here with a few missteps along the way. 

First, my stylist dyed my hair a dark oxblood color. Then, trying to correct it, she dyed it bright orange. I gave up on her, bought some brown dye and applied that on top of the orange to bring it down into the realm of realism.

I really like the way it looks. Unfortunately, since it's a Frankenstein's monster of a color, I doubt I'll be able to find a way to dye my roots to match when they come in, so I'll probably have to go back to brown pretty soon. 

Oh well, I'm just trying to enjoy it while it lasts. 

I've worn these boots about 5 days a week since I bought them last November. A few months ago, I bought these lace socks, and decided they are PERFECT with the boots so I bought two more pairs. When I love something, I really love it. 

Cream lace "Grace Yourself Dress" - Modcloth

Lace "Daisy Lane Ankle Socks" - Free People

Jeffrey Campbell open leather "Cast & Crew Ankle Boots" - Free People

What I wore today: 09/16/2013 (Blush and Lace)

I've mentioned before that I can't get enough of classic gray sweatshirts. I especially love ones that have a bit of a twist or a surprising detail of some kind, and I really love when that detail involves lace. Something about gray sweatshirts and white lace just makes me swoon.

I picked up this cute Phillip Lim for Target bag yesterday. Even though highly-anticipated collections like his always sell out online immediately, I can usually count on finding good stuff if I go to a store (without waiting in lines or anything); that's the advantage of living in a not-super-fashion-aware city. This time, I couldn't make it to a store until two days after the collection debuted, but I went to a far-out suburban Target in the lamest part of town and, to my delight, they still had all the items I wanted to try on. Yay!

Gray sweatshirt with white lace detail - Anthropologie

Rose-colored jeans - Gap

"Everly" ankle boots - Jeffrey Campbell 

Cross-body bag - Phillip Lim for Target

What I wore today: 09/12/2013 (Not Over Neon)

I wore this last night to work our store's fashion show. We were instructed to wear our best Anthro, so I chose this superstar skirt from last summer. Though it's a bold color, I've found this skirt to be surprisingly versatile. I've worn in with chambray and black and white in the past, but decided to pair it with a simple white peplum top this time, accessorizing with a poppy neon necklace I painted with neon nail polish (tutorial here).

I don't know about you, but I'm not over neon yet. It feels especially appropriate in these last hot death-rattle days of summer, since I know all brights with give way to deep fall colors soon. 

Neon lace skirt - Anthropologie

White peplum top - Anthropologie

Vintage jellies - thrifted

Neon satchel - Target

Neon necklace - DIY
Dinosaur bone rib-cage cuff bracelet - nOir Jewelry

What I wore today: 02/11/2013 (Prabal Gurung for Target)

I checked out my local Target yesterday, and their supply of the new Prabal Gurung collection was already pretty slim, but I was able to scoop up the obvious stand-out piece that I'd loved since I first saw the collection as well as this surprise piece that I hadn't really noticed until I saw it in person. The leather collar really makes it. And, of course, I just couldn't resist changing into it immediately and layering my favorite necklace over the collar. Gotta love those tiny details that push a simple outfit over the edge into stylishville. 

 

Black shirt with lace accent and leather collar - Prabal Gurung for Taget

Skinny jeans - Pilcro and the Letterpress

Quilted black leather boots - Corso Como

Necklace - J.Crew Factory

Glasses - Urban Outfitters

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What I wore today: 05/20/2012 (Neon and Chevron are friends)

You may have noticed my enthusiasm about the neon trend that popped up last year (and has finally hit the midwest this year). You might also be aware of my chevron addiction. It was only a matter of time before the two collided, and I must say I like the result. 

The black and white pallet balances the neon in the same way a softer neutral does, and the mix of pattern and texture takes everything to another level. Often times, less is more. But sometimes, more can be more. And, after a week in hiking attire pulled from a suitcase, I was ready to jump back in with both feet.

What do you think? How would you style this neon skirt? 

Black and white chevron t-shirt - Missoni for Target (also seen here and here)

Textured neon skirt - Anthropologie

Black lace ballet flats - Payless? (Bought for a prom a zillion years ago)

Prada "Baroque" Sunglasses (also seen here, here, and here)

Chunky neon ring - DIY ( also seen here, tutorial here)

Lion bangle - Jewel Mint (also seen here)

Bronze cuff - The Outnet

Gold handbag - Target

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What I wore today: 03/10/2012 (Baby Shower)

My sister-in-law's shower was Saturday. Since she's expecting a boy, I wanted to incorporate a few "somethings blue" into my outfit.

The moccasins are thrifted and I love them, not least of which because they are literally blue suede shoes. The belt, also thrifted, has a longhorn buckle which reminds me of my dad's alma mater. (More on the belt and Texas here). The blue ring was made by me earlier this week. (Tutorial here).

Lace dress with Peter-Pan collar - Ruche (also seen here)

Ballet pink tights - Capezio, Discount Dance Supply

Blue suede moccasins - thrifted

Braided denim belt with longhorn belt - thrifted (also seen here)

Rhinestone feather bangle - Christmas gift from my mom

Silver bangles - Target

Two-tone diamond watch - Citizen, Macy's

Bunny ring - Modcloth

DIY melted-down crayon ring - Made by me (tutorial here)

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