This getting dark early business is not going to make outfit pictures easy. Fortunately for me, last week 2 of my friends visited during the day so I had them take photos for me so I wouldn't have to drag out my tripod. On this day I went out to lunch with my friend Jenna. It was pretty warm so I didn't need both sweaters, but the look was a little boring with just one. But two is better than one, right?

Cardigan: Ralph Lauren (Lord & Taylor), Sweater: Kenar c/o Marshalls, Jeans: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Boots: Cordani (Roundabout Resale), Necklace c/o UncommonGoods

Who doesn't love a nice comfortable grandpa sweater? Especially when it's Phillip Lim...for Target, ha ha. So far that has been one of my favorite designer collaborations Target has done. I have 3 pieces from the collection and I still wear them. I can't say the same for the others, which have all left my closet. (Except my floral Jason Wu dress and 2 Altuzarra pieces)

Sweater: Madewell, Cardigan: Phillip Lim x Target, Jeans: Mother Denim c/o Marshalls, Boots: Vince Camuto (Marshalls), Necklace: BubuRuby (etsy)

Sometimes when I wear vests they make me feel larger than I really am. In this instance I decided to belt the best to accentuate my shape, or lack thereof. The color of the vest goes so well with the print of this Edun tiered dress, which is one of my favorites. It's light and airy but I can warm it up with tights or, as in this case, a vest.

Dress: Edun (ThredUp), Vest: French Connection (Marshalls), Boots: vintage (eBay)

In honor of Throwback Thursday I decided to go back into my "archives" (which is only 6 years) and recreate the exact outfit I wore on this day in 2010.  Oddly enough I still had the dress and sweater, but not the shoes - thank goodness! This was not the greatest outfit, but I did my best to spice it up a bit!  I think I'll go into my archives more often and choose better looks to re-wear on Thursdays. But, for the first one I figured we'd go straight and make it truly '5 years ago' no matter how embarrassing. I think I'll make the rule that at least half the outfit has to remain the same, unless I don't have one of the pieces.

And in keeping with old tradition, these photos are blurry. I stupidly didn't realize until I put the pictures on my computer 2 days later and was too lazy to re-shoot. But it brings back the nostalgia of my old blurry photos.  Stupid camera focusing on the pretty leaves instead of my clothes! ;)

Dress: ASOS, Sweater: Kohl's, Boots: Audrey Brooke (DSW), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt)


And for full effect, the original. Gosh, how horrible is that?! Good thing my photography has mostly improved.

November 5, 2010

It's amazing what adding a pair of heels to an outfit can do. Instantly my posture changes and I feel so much more "dressed" than if I had flats on. I don't really have occasion to wear heels as much as I did when I went into an office, but I still like to bring them out now and again for no reason. Why let them gather dust when you can wear them out to eat, even if it's just Chili's.

Tee: Zara, Cardigan: Max Studio (gift from Lydia), Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne Jeans' (Shopbop), Pumps: Coach 'Nacie' (Marshalls)