And now for something a little more shallower.
Outfit: Cardigan: Anthropologie, Skirt: Loft, Shirt: Express, Shoes: Wanted via Delias, Belt, Scarf as necklace: Modcloth, Tights: We Love Colors, Bracelet: Friendlygesture via Etsy
I was so proud of myself for tying together the green and blues of my outfit with an accessory, and finally wearing a scarf tied as a necklace (from PS I made this found via Mission Closet). Shortly after this I realized that I was wearing navy, black, and brown together...again. What style "rules" do you routinely ignore?
When I wore this to work, I got compared to Tinkerbell. Maybe I should have reconsidered the high bun (and those sparkly wings I wore all day)?
Ummmm... I may just have to try this knotted scarf soon. So many wonderful blogs, so little time.
ReplyDeleteI do get the Tinkerbell comparison, but I think you look terrific! (Despite mixing every neutral known to man kind - gahhhhh!)
How was the 30 for 30 challenge been for you? I know you've said that it's kind of useful because you're in the process of moving/traveling a lot, but have you run into any major dilemmas with it? How about the shopping ban - do you already have a wish list ready to go for when you hit 30?
I love me some mixing neutrals. So far, clothing wise, the challenge hasn't been bad at all. As much as I lust for the new, I do really like the clothing I already have. Today I wanted a non 30 shirt, but that's more of a weather thing. But in general, I dress more for myself than occasions, and haven't felt like I needed a type of item that wasn't included. On my Omg buy now list? That white sweaterdress I had eyed before is up I'm ebay for much less, and a couple other things, but it'd be good if I don't just go out and spend money all over the place to compensate for not doing that this month.
ReplyDeletei love your brown, black, and navy combo - you pull it off well!! and i love that cardigan and all those ruffles!
ReplyDeleteYay for mixing neutrals! I also get the Tinkerbell comparison...except for the lack of a dress made from a leaf (potential post-challenege purchase perhaps?)...I am learning a lot from your challange and you certainly have inspired me to try and be more creative, although I think I'd end up with my fingers tied into the scarf if I tried to knot it into a necklace, but maybe one day I'll get it! P.S. I'm wearing one of my favorite scarves even though I'm in class right now (I know, I know, bad student)!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you for the shout-out! :) I'm really happy (and honestly a little relieved) that that post was so well-received.
ReplyDeleteI love that color palette, by the way. I catch myself wearing black and cream a lot, but I'm working on wearing more colored tights and such. It's fun!
Heather! Great to meet you!
ReplyDeleteUmmm, best cardigan EVER. I want!!
And I get compared to Tink when I sport the high bun, too. Just means we're cute ;)
love how you've combined the blues and greens, very clever, and it looks really good, too!
ReplyDeletexxx Charlie
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Linley- thanks! Somewhere along the way I developed a huge fondness for ruffles!
ReplyDeleteV- I'll have to work on making myself a leaf dress (using morning dew and spiderwebs to sew it together perhaps?) and I know you're not a bad student!
Rubybastille- I know that it can be hard to speak frankly about your own body-either the good or the bad, because really- even though it's so easy to get into a negativity fest, at least for me, I feel uncomfortable complaining since either it's something I can't control (so there's no point complaining about it) or I can influence (and I should be proactive instead of whining). I know that you work in an office environment- I don't know how much that influences your outfit choices, but I can definitely see that leading to a lot of neutrals. Would you be allowed to wear colored tights, or are you limited there?
Monkeyface- Hi, good to know I'm in good company with the bun! I totally recommend the trade market on effortlessanthropologie.com or ebay for finding Anthropologie clothing on the (sometimes) cheap.
Charlie- Thanks! After this, I'm definitely going to repeat the color combo.