Weather Woes

dress: exact | really cute option

chambray: target | current version 1, 2

fleece tights: gift | similar

boots: exact | crazy similar
necklace: exact | 14k gold version

watch: exact

scarf: (old) h&m | similar 

hat: cute option

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You can't see it under my chambray, but I assure you there's a cute dress under there.With faux-leather sleeves and everything....ok, just faux-leather sleeves, but still. It's a shame the weather is still like this, otherwise I wouldn't have had to cover it up with a thin denim shirt for warmth (which you can clearly see by the rosy red glow of my nose, is doing quite the bang-up job.) Thankfully fleece-lined tights are a thing, because while my entire upper body was freezing taking these pictures, I can't say that my legs did much complaining. Not nearly as much as my face did. And in this winter that doesn't want to end, a couple warm extremities are something to be grateful for.

Linking here today.

One Dress, Two Ways

One of my favorite parts about getting dressed is remixing the clothes I already have. I find the challenge of coming up with new ways to wear the same things really rewarding; it sparks my creativity and forces me to try new combinations that I otherwise might not have thought of. Plus, it's pretty easy on the wallet, too. I'm proud to say that since I started this blog over three years ago, I've only repeated outfits a handful of times (it's usually when I wear something and don't document it for the blog, so I feel entitled to wear it again. I'm a crazy person, right?).

Anyway.

dress: (old) target | really pretty option

blazer: exact

booties: payless | crazy similar

watch: exact

tights: c/o kushyfoot

necklace: super similar

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I hadn't worn this dress in over a year, and never in cooler weather, so I decided to take her out for a spin and remix her two different ways for fall. In this first outfit, my legs stayed nice and warm with the help of my kushyfoot tights. I love their opacity and texture, but I have to admit that when I realized they were control top I was totally turned off. I loathe control top. But  miracle of miracles, they didn't squeeze the life out of me. I can honestly say that this is the first pair of control-top tights I've worn that are actually comfortable. Pain-free control top tights exist.  Who knew?

dress: (old) target | super cute alternative

jacket: f21 | similar (on major sale!)

boots: exact

socks: c/o kushyfoot

scarf: similar

watch: exact

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I love how a simple change of jacket and shoes can transform an outfit into something entirely different. I wore this back when it was still slightly warm enough for bare legs. But even so, I wore fleece-lined trouser socks with my boots, and I was cozy all the way up to my shins. These babies will really come in handy during winter. A lot of my boots require thin socks, which usually leave my feet freezing cold. This pair is thin yet still cozy and fleecey. I don't even know how that's possible, but I'm so glad I found them.

The sweet people at kushyfoot also sent me a pair of emergency flats like such:

I brought these on my recent vacation to Las Vegas, and they were an absolute lifesaver. Or for the less dramatic, a foot-&-toe-saver. If you've ever been, then you know that there is a lot of walking to do, yet high heels look very nice at the club. I have no shame carrying my heels with me all the way from the hotel to the bouncer, awkwardly putting them on while standing in line to get in. Then folded up and into my clutch the flats go, to be taken out again when it's time to stumble on home.  #Classy.


Linking up here.

Chill.

jeans: exact
blazer: option 1, 2
top: gifted | similar
scarf: h&m (old) | similar
necklace: c/o born pretty | so similar (get 10% off w/ code KNT10)
booties: c/o chicwish | so similar
watch: exact

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I took these photos back around the end of March, when it was pretty chilly with temperatures in the 30s, and was worried that they'd seem out of place if I posted them now -- but oh, hey, look, it's 34° today!  Suddenly this outfit is entirely appropriate, which does nothing to console nor deter me from having a mini-temper tantrum because it feels like winter just. won't. end.


Linking here today.

I Just Flew In (boy are my arms tired)

baseball tee: exact
jeans: AE | similar 1, 2

jacket: i heart ronson | so similar
necklace: c/o born pretty
scarf: c/o born pretty
shoes: exact

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To wrap up my little round of travel-themed posts, here's the outfit I wore for my return flight home from Florida (sad face).  For the first time in probably my entire adult life, I had e.x.t.r.a. space in my luggage!  Which means that I didn't have to wear my biggest shoes or bulkiest items on the plane in order to save room. Score one for finally, finally getting the hang of this "smart packing" thing.

Linking here today.

Bring It On

{target dress | similar scarf | boots | socks | (old) roxy watch  | custom ring via local artisan (so similar)}

I think I probably fall into the .00001% of women who have never owned (or even tried on) a shirt dress.  That is, until this one.  I honestly don't know what I was waiting for.  I see limitless remixing possibilities: colored tights, booties, heels, flats, sneakers, topped with a sweater or jacket, layered under a cardigan, worn over a tee, paired with a vest, or mixed with a multitude of different scarves.  Bring on the cool weather.  My shirt dress and I are ready to face it.


Linking here today.

...likes to travel

{ny&co top  |  ON shorts (similar -on sale!) & cardi  |  shoes  |  vintage scarf (2 sewn together)} 

Right now I'm currently in a car, road tripping down to Hilton Head Island, SC for a week of relaxing, biking, hiking, and chilling on the beach.  Since it's a 14 hour trip (each way), I want to make sure to stay comfy, but since we're stopping in D.C. along the way, I also want to look presentable for our forefathers.  And, you know, for all the living people there, too.  Comfortable clothes and flats are essential, and although it'll be 90 degrees, I'm prepared to bundle up since someone (looking at you, boyfriend) prefers arctic temperatures inside the car.

While I'm gone, I've asked some friends to show us all what they'd wear on a road trip.  I hope you enjoy.  See next week!

Martyr

{top, jeans: gap  |  wedges: payless (similar)  |  scarf: old navy  |  watch: sprout}

It was 100 degrees and humid when I wore this, but I still rocked the scarf and jeans when all I really wanted was to strip down to my skivvies and plunge into the nearest, coldest body of water.

But this isn't that kind of blog, and so I endured this sweat-suit instead, just for your sartorial pleasure.

Whoever said I wasn't dedicated to my readers?

Today I'm linking up here.

In Search of Sunshine

{dress: pacsun (similar)  |  cardi: joyce leslie  |  scarf: gift  |  socks, boots: target  |  earrings: c/o sahara jewelry}

Yesterday and this morning have been pretty drab and rainy.  In fact, we even braved a mini rain storm for this photo shoot.  Well, at least I did.  Hunny bunny stood under the safety of a picnic shelter with the pretense of keeping the camera dry.  A likely story.

And what dreary day couldn't use a little extra sunshine?

The sweet & stylish Rachel, who blogs over at Rachel the Hat presented me with the Sunshine Award.  Ok, so maybe she gave it to me a week (or two) ago, but isn't this just the perfect time for it?  I thought so.... 

 rules:

answer 10 questions below

pass on to 5 bloggers who brighten my day

favorite color:  Pretty much all shades of blue.  But I have soft spots for grey, cream, taupe, and coral - especially in clothing.

favorite number:  16.  That one's my favorite, but all even numbers just feel cozy to me.  That's not strange.

favorite animal:  Dogs.  They're just so much fun.  I could hang out with a dog all day.

favorite non-alcoholic drink:  Well, I normally am boring and just drink water, but if I'm feeling really indulgent (and it's around Christmastime) I love hot almond.  It involves melted white chocolate, almond milk, and is really creamy and delicious.  Recipe coming soon....        

twitter or facebook:  Oh, don't make me choose.

what is your passion:  Animal rights.  It's crazy how many terrible atrocities happen right here in the US, yet most people are unaware (factory farming, animal testing, circuses, fur, etc.)  For more info, click here.  On a lighter note, I also really love clothing and blogging!

receiving or giving:  The very diplomatic answer here is both.  But the truth really is that I enjoy giving gifts just as much as I love receiving them. 

favorite pattern:  There are lots to choose from, but lately I've had a major thing for ikat, stripes, and anything aztec/tribal/navajo.      

favorite day of the week: Probably Saturday.  It just feels the best - can sleep in late, can stay up late.  Some of the best days of my life have taken place on Saturdays (or on vacation, where every day feels like a Saturday!)     

favorite flower: Hands down, cherry blossoms.  And dandelions when they're all fluffy and white.  Technically weeds, they are just about the prettiest.  Next to cherry blossoms, that is.      

And now I pass the award on to these lovely ladies, who always know how to brighten my day.

1. Alyx @ Every Day is a New Adventure
2. Joyce @ Joyful Outfits
3. Megan @ The Frugalista Diaries
4. Jac & Jenny @ The Sunshine District
5. Sharon @ The Tiny Heart

A Wrinkle in Time

{top  //  shorts  //  scarf: diy  //  sandals: delias (similar)  //  watch}

I love this shirt, but it just might be the highest maintenance article of clothing I've ever owned.  It wrinkles at the drop of a hat, and sometimes even if I just look at it wrong.  The frequency with which it must be ironed requires a Cinderella-like devotion, only I don't get the added benefit of a team of bird & mouse seamstresses while I toil away, pressing out the creases.

 Normally I'd throw my hands up in the air and pledge never to wear a top that demands so much of my attention.

But I've already got the iron heating up, and this will be the second time I flatten out those folds this week.

 What can I say - I'm a sucker for a prima donna with a scalloped edge.

I'm linking up with these gals today.