What I wore today: 11/27/14 (Thanksgiving)

Thanksgiving is always a fun, if somewhat challenging, holiday to dress for. I tend pick out earth-tones, which is a pallet I don't normally wear much of. Add to that the challenges of staying warm, looking nice, and wearing something that facilitates napping on your brother's sofa. 

Our Thanksgiving meal was delicious. My brother made a smoked turkey and a roasted one, and my sister-in-law's mom brought these yams that were cooked with fresh oranges. I made cranberry sauce as usual and two pies. Recipe posts coming next week. 

My niece Claire, who is almost 11 month old now, tried the potatoes, the yams, and even the cranberry sauce. She's an adventurous eater. 

Sweater dress – Missoni for Target

Cardigan – Anthropologie

Boots – Frye

What I wore today: 09/22/2012 (Polkadots and Chevron)

Sometimes you surprise yourself by putting together two pieces you had never thought of pairing with each other before and finding a look that you really like. Such was the case when I decided to layer this Missoni for Target sweater dress over this sheer polkadot button-down shirt. 

The combination gives each piece new life and makes it look different than it did the last time I wore it. I love how fashion can evolve even when you don't buy anything new!

 

chevron sweater dress - Missoni for Target 

Sheer polkadot button-down shirt - Forever 21

Black opaque tights - Spanx

Quilted leather boots - Corso Como

Studded-bottom bag - eBay

Pavé cable link bracelet - J.Crew

Claw bracelet - Asos

Dangling monogram bangle - Urban Outfitters

"Cosmic Rays Ring" - 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: 04/08/2012 (Easter bonnet)

Call me old fashioned, but I still feel like Easter Sunday warrants wearing a hat. I don't think of it so much as an obligation as I do as an opportunity.

Since bonnets aren't exactly my thing, I tend to wear a nice cloche. Last year it was this lovely straw one. This year, it's a pretty dusty rose felt number.

You've seen this Missoni for Target dress before. I just love it. Doesn't the colored chevron pattern remind you a bit of an Easter egg?

Chevron dress - Missoni for Target (also seen here)

Mustard tights - Target (last seen here and here)

Silver flats - Target (also seen here)

Felt Cloche - Jessica Simpson, Nordstrom Rack

Peachy pearls - My Pacific Pearls, gift from my parents (also seen here)

Bunny ring - Modcloth (also seen here)

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Big thanks to Ryan for taking my pictures, and to Annette for taking these pictures of Ryan and I together! <3

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What I wore today: 04/04/2012 (Pop of red)

I love a pop of red in an otherwise grayscale outfit, don't you?

In other news, that headache -- you know, the one I've had for six days -- it's finally almost gone. So, since I actually got out of my bed and left my apartment last night, I had to take a few outfit shots for you guys. Thanks for being patient with me this week. You're a bunch of dears. (Not to be confused with a bunch of deers, which is an entirely different thing and a malformed pluralization besides.)

Don't forget to check in tomorrow for a new DI(frY)day.

Heather gray blazer - The Limited (also seen here)

Black and white chevron t-shirt - Missoni for Target (seen layered under a dress here)

White skinny jeans - Levi's Mad and Crafted, The Outnet (also seen here)

Buckle peep-toes - Nine West, thrifted from Savers in South Austin

Studded bangle - Gap (also seen here)

Claw bracelet - Asos

Turquoise and silver bangle - gift from my mom, brought back from Mexico (last seen here and here)

Two-tone diamond watch - Citizen, Macy's

Pears - gift from my aunt who imports jewelry

Rose gold ring - Target?

Claddagh ring - my friend Cari's shop, Seventh Street Gifts

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P.S. You may have noticed my chevron obsession before, but it becomes particularly pronounced around black and white chevron.

Yesterday, I disappeared into my curtains.

via my Instagram

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