Well, that's all for today, dears. I'll be back next week with more geektastic office wear. I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Taking the Week Off
Well, that's all for today, dears. I'll be back next week with more geektastic office wear. I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
Tagged
As someone who is fairly new to the blogging community, I was surprised and gratified to be tagged by the lovely and insightful Sal over at Already Pretty. She sent some b'love my way in the form of this gold card:
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One of the unexpected joys of keeping this blog has been the kind acceptance into this warm little world of supportive and encouraging ladies (and the occasional guy). I love the fact that the style blog network crosses continents, oceans, age groups, and lifestyles. Thanks Sal for the wonderful pick-me-up, and for your fantastic blog.
And now, in observance of the rules, I must spread the love to 5 blogging friends including one new one:
The Cute on the Cheap girls: A fun group of ladies who write not only about their daily wear, but also about haircuts, skinned knees, and semi-naked men.
Not Supermum: A motivated mum in the UK who is completely reinventing herself. She has a long list of goals, so let's give her plenty of b'love and encouragement.
Kimberly's Fab Finds Under $50: This gorgeous lady absolutely radiates confidence and style, and does amazing things with a few bucks and a lot of creativity.
Work That Wardrobe: Jane is going a whole year without buying any new clothes, so the rest of us don't have to. Go Jane!
And my new blogger friend, Style Symmetry: Hailey and I found each other's blogs on the same day. It must be fate.
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One of the unexpected joys of keeping this blog has been the kind acceptance into this warm little world of supportive and encouraging ladies (and the occasional guy). I love the fact that the style blog network crosses continents, oceans, age groups, and lifestyles. Thanks Sal for the wonderful pick-me-up, and for your fantastic blog.
And now, in observance of the rules, I must spread the love to 5 blogging friends including one new one:
The Cute on the Cheap girls: A fun group of ladies who write not only about their daily wear, but also about haircuts, skinned knees, and semi-naked men.
Not Supermum: A motivated mum in the UK who is completely reinventing herself. She has a long list of goals, so let's give her plenty of b'love and encouragement.
Kimberly's Fab Finds Under $50: This gorgeous lady absolutely radiates confidence and style, and does amazing things with a few bucks and a lot of creativity.
Work That Wardrobe: Jane is going a whole year without buying any new clothes, so the rest of us don't have to. Go Jane!
And my new blogger friend, Style Symmetry: Hailey and I found each other's blogs on the same day. It must be fate.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Butterfly
I love the look of the butterfly sleeves on this blouse, but I rarely wear it because I don't much like the way it hides my figure. Today I tried belting it under this obi belt, which I think improved the shape. It took a lot of adjusting to get just enough fabric tucked in without getting too bulky around the waist, but thankfully the obi kept everything in place once I finally got it just right.
The bottommost layer is a full length charcoal gray slip, topped with the butterfly blouse from Sisley and skirt and obi belt by Sunhee Moon. The shoes are BCBG Girls and the pocketwatch pendant is from a flea market. The dog is some sort of pit mix and is named Georgie. Since she was rescued and I got her from a foster family, is that the equivalent of being thrifted?
Hat Season
I'm thrilled at the return of hat season. It was with great joy that I read on The Glam Guide the other day that hats are going to be big this fall and winter. Not that I wouldn't wear them anyway; I'm just looking forward to the selection being better than in years past. I love the way a hat can completely change the feel of an outfit, not to mention the fact that they have the power to neutralize the most troublesome bad hair day.
Hat: Seeberger (purchased in Salzburg, Austria)
Tie-top blouse: H&M
Argyle vest: A. Byer
Belt: Gap; thrifted
Skirt: H&M
Shoes: Bobbi Blu
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Steampunk
The quality of the vest is excellent, and it looks equally good buttoned up or worn open like this. Today I paired it with a button-down, sheer top from Anne Taylor to give it a more business-appropriate look, and added a polka-dot camisole underneath to add a little more depth. The cords are by Marlow, and the belt is thrifted. The belt
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Leslie's Challenge
Nevertheless, I was inspired to rise to the occasion not from any Olympic fervor or pang of patriotism, but because I do think that red, white, and blue can look chic together and because I always love a challenge. Dare I also admit that the sexy secretary theme of today's ensemble was inspired by the fact that I knew Mark was going to be coming over tonight?
Cropped tartan jacket: A. Byer
Navy pencil skirt: Moon Collection
Belt: Red Dress Shoppe
Blue t-straps: Paolo
Monday, August 18, 2008
Details
This outfit also features this sorely-neglected blazer from Max Studio. I think it must have been about 2 years since I've worn it; in fact, I almost got rid of it at one point, but the original cost of the jacket made me feel guilty about casting it off without at least giving it one more try. Once I saw it incorporated into this outfit, I wondered why I hadn't worn it more. I like how the tuxedo-style lapels give the blazer a more formal look.
Blazer: Max Studio
Green knit top: Forever 21
Black tee: H&M
Skirt: Anthropologie
Shoes: Art Shoes
Handbag: Lucky Brand
Friday, August 15, 2008
Equestrian
I found this skirt as part of my recent thrift store haul. I actually didn't like it very much when I tried it on, but upon closer scrutiny I realized that it just need the right
Jacket: La Redoute
Top: Sunhee Moon
Belt: Oscar
Skirt: Thrifted
Leggings: Kersh
Boots: ??
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Accessories
Skirt: Ralph Lauren
Tunic: H&M
Scarf: Banana Republic
Shoes: Bronx
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Transitional
In the end I was pretty happy with the blend of summer and fall styles and colors; I think this makes a good transitional outfit. San Francisco sort of defies conventional seasons anyway, so it's fun to play with items that are supposed to be worn at a different time of the year. Our warmest months are typically September and October, so I'm certainly not ready to put away my sundresses just yet.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Subtle
Monday, August 11, 2008
Octogenarian
Today I ate a fortune cookie that instructed me to, "Seek advice from an octogenarian." It didn't specify what kind of advice to seek, but it occurred to me that it possibly meant style advice. And that got me thinking, how cool would it be if there was an octogenarian reading my blog?
"Buy another pair of shoes."
Oh man, those octogenarians are a bad influence!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Satisfaction
The white drape-neck tank is Michael Stars, pink and brown blouse is thrifted, cardi by La Redoute, belt by Oscar, Joe's jeans, and Saks Fifth Avenue pumps.
I'm sure I'm not the only woman who has the problem of being tempted to buy things simply because they're on sale, and the bigger the discount the more tempting the item is for me. Lately I've really tried to discipline myself and consider whether the item in question is worth the price, sale or no.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Curves
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Metal Detector
Since the colors of this outfit were very subdued, I piled on a bunch of flashy jewelry to boost the glam factor. This prompted one of my coworkers to remark that it was a good thing I didn't need to go through any metal detectors today.
The gold top is from Susina, gray hoodie from a local import store, skirt by Banana Republic, belt from the Red Dress Shoppe,
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Belt Clip for Nerds
The purple drape-neck top is thrifted, long cardi from Max Studio, handbag from Banana Republic, boots by Bata. The belt is Oscar by Oscar de la Renta, and is one I got at Saks Off 5th the other weekend in Minneapolis for only $20. Like many leather belts it has the problem of the excess belt length sticking out, and today I was at a loss as to how to make it lay flat. Finally I held it in place by strategically clipping on the security access badge I have to wear at work, which was an astounding bit of nerdiness. But hey, it worked.
To keep this outfit from looking too washed-out, I added this chunky wooden necklace. I find that this necklace, with its large black beads, is an immensely useful item to have in my wardrobe; I don't wear it very often, but when I need it there's really no other substitute for adding a little punch to an outfit without bringing in an additional color. With this one being nice and long, I can tie it in a knot or loop it around my neck several times to make it just the length I need.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Cropped Pants
The blue wrap dress is from Forever 21, cropped pants from La Redoute, shoes by Born, scarf and handbag from Banana Republic.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Sacrilege
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