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

Easter Wish List

Clockwise from left: Wind and Weather, Etsy, Terrain, Terrain, Modcloth, Anthropologie

Like Halloween, Easter is one of those holidays that you can definitely still enjoy as an adult, sometimes even more than you did as a kid. Easter candy is the best seasonal candy – as far as I'm concerned Reece's Eggs could replace Reece's Cups year round – and it's always fun to get dressed up and fill your home with flowers.

What I wore today: 04/23/2013 (Les Pays Bas)

For some reason blue, red and yellow florals make me think of The Netherlands even when they're not tulips. Consequently, I get the urge to wear my hair in maiden braids. I don't kid myself that either of these things is representative of modern Dutch fashion, but sometimes you want to look like the girl on the windmill cookie box. You know, those terribly overbrown windmill cookies your mom used to buy you at the health food store?

So, I just googled that and discovered there actually never was a girl on those boxes, so I have no idea where my image of a stereotypical Dutch girl actually comes from.

But the point is that some days you want to wear a costume, and you want to feel like a girl in braids and primary-colored florals and possibly wooden shoes who stands in a field (possibly of tulips) in front of a windmill. And, last week, I was having one of those days.

Also stripes and florals look rad together. The end. 

"Buttoned & Blossomed Sailor Shorts" - Anthropologie

Red and white mariniere breton top - J.Crew

Candy-striped open-toed flats - Modcloth

What I Wore Today: 04/14/2013 (Bradford)

In the springtime, I find myself wanting to wear more colors, wanting to mix colors to form unexpected combinations, and wanting to parade out all my favorite patterns like stripes and dots.

I cherish this time in fashion, this short period we get in spring and again in fall where weather isn't such a dictator of what we can wear. I relish the freedom of light layers.

Without the cardigan, this outfit would be perfect for the Fourth of July, but it's still a bit cold out, so I added a layer and found I really liked the new direction that mint took the color story.

By the way, only looking at the photos now do I realize that I happened to have on mint and red nail polish to match my outfit perfectly. A complete lucky coincidence! 

Polkadot jeans - AG, Anthropologie

Candy-stripe flats - Modcloth

Eyelet button-down - thrifted

Mint green "Jackie" cardigan - J.Crew
Pavé link bracelet - J.Crew
Nail-polish-spriped iPhone case - DIY

An ode to my favorite flats

 

They are not the nicest shoes I own, nor the most expensive (not even close), but they are the irreplaceable ones. 

I never predicted when I picked them out from Modcloth three years ago that these simple quilted flats would become such a vital part of my wardrobe. All I remember thinking was that they looked like Chanel but were a hell of a lot cheaper.

Soon, though, I found myself reaching for them more often that I did for any other shoe in my collection. Not only do they fit my feet perfectly, they go with almost anything. I wear them with straight leg jeans and silk dresses alike. These shoes do no discriminate. They love everything I pair them with, and they love to go anywhere I take them.

These shoes are troopers, and they've put up with a lot of wear and tear like true champs. 

However, their leopard lining has come loose several times and had to be re-glued, not a serious repair but a reminder that they are indeed not Chanel and will probably eventually wear out beyond repair.

This is the thought that haunts me at night. I become possessed with fear of the day I won't have these perfect flats to fall back on, and I rise from my bed in a cold sweat to scour the internet for anything that might serve as a replacement. 

But, alas, nothing compares. Even most Chanel flats I see tend to have those horrible bows on them. I despise those bows. I like simple, clean lines . . . I like my flats and no others can replace them. 

So, for now, I'll just have to keep re-gluing their lining, and hoping they hold up. Sheer will can keep shoes from wearing out, right? . . . Right?

(All photos - including those above - link to full outfit posts)











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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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What I wore today: 12/27/2011 (Black and ballet pink)

I bought this blazer today at Savers in Austin. It was new with tags (originally $60), and I've been looking for a plain black blazer, so this was perfect. The belt is also new. I ordered it from Asos when I ordered the Chelsea boots I got Ryan for Christmas. The dress is an old favorite that I usually like to wear with black tights and my vintage Moschino belt, but I found that it looks quite sweet with a pale pink belt and pale pint tights as well. Can you spot the subtle flower design on my tights?

Open-back jersey dress - Urban Outfitters

Blazer - Savers in Austin

Quilted flats - Modcloth

Tights - I honestly don't know. Topshop?

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