What I wore today 08/10/2012 (Meet Hazel)

We're doing apparel moves at work, setting up everything for fall. We have three apparel concepts (certain kinds of girls who wear certain things), and for the next three weeks we're having fun by "dressing the concept." This is my outfit for "Meet Hazel," our front-of-store fall concept about a textile designer in Scotland who loves wooly sweaters, rich shades, and pattern mixing.

I wouldn't normally pair these two pieces together, but I thought Hazel would, and I found that I really, really liked it. It's always fun to mix things up a little by stepping outside your comfort zone. Don't you think?

Ruffled floral dress - Target (ages ago)

Cape-cut plaid jacket - Vintage

Gray knee socks - Target

Brown leather oxfords - Wanted

ENGAGEMENT RING - Richter and Phillips

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What I wore today: 07/13/2012 (Le petit écolier)

With my cuffed jeans and brogues, I felt a bit like a French schoolboy in this outfit. Which, in my book, is not at all a bad way to feel.

Without sharing too many details about things that aren't ready to be shared, I will just say that this has been a very good week within a very good year, and that I'm very, very grateful. 

 

Straight-leg jeans - Gap (last seen here and here)
"Sailor Boatneck Tee" - J.Crew
Brown leather brogues - Wanted
Pavé cable bracelet - J.Crew 
Signet ring - Urban Outfitters


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What I wore today: 07/03/2012 (And Stripes Forever)

I don't know about where you live, but here, Independence Day celebrations always seem to start a day ahead, and I like to be ready with a patriotic outfit in tow. This skirt is one of several versions I've made out of men's shirt sleeves (see others versions here, here, and here). It's fun to wear because some people figure it out or ask about it, while others don't seem to notice what it is at all. 

The chambray shirt is one of my very favorite items of clothing that I own, which is strange because I was initially a bit on the fence about buying it, since I'm not generally that enthusiastic about button-downs. Does that ever happen to you; you aren't in love with at item at first sight, but it soon becomes a favorite?

Anyway, the chambray is very, very lightweight which makes it perfect for a sweltering day like yesterday.

Which brings me to our soundtrack for today . . .

♫ ♪ "Ohio Heat" - Super Furry Animals

(No Grooveshark for this one, so just open the link in a new tab and hit play.)



 

Ruffled chambray shirt - The Limited (last seen here, here, here, here, and here)
Skirt - DIY, made from men's shirt sleeves (other versions here, here, and here)
Eyelet oxfords - gift (last seen here)
Pavé cable link bracelet - gift, J.Crew (last seen here, here, here, and here)

It's funny; as I was putting in links for the credits right there, I realized that this outfit is made up primarily of sartorial comfort food: pieces I go back to over and over again. What are your comfort items?

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What I wore today: 03/09/2012 (Lavender Mint)

I love pastels for spring. I can't remember the last time I was as excited about a trend. I've always been a big-time pastel person. As a kid, I loved easter because I usually got to pick out a new pastel dress to wear. Also, you may remember me gushing about this Philispohy di Alberta Ferretti collection last year in all its pastel glory.

However, one thing I'm a big fan of, that I haven't seen much, is paring pastels with black and white. The soft colors against the sharp contrast is just so nice, don't you think?

So, I layered my new BDG jeans with an old sweater and some black and white classics: vintage saddle oxfords and a striped tank from the Gap. Also, note the black and white pendant I made. It's a reference to Amélie.

Vintage saddle oxfords - eBay (last seen here and here)

Mint green cigarette jeans - BDG, Urban Outfitters

Black and white striped tank - Gap (last seen here)

Sparkly lavender v-neck sweater - thrifted

Amélie pendant - DIY

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