OOTD: Black, White and Read All Over

Have you guys ever heard the joke in the blog title? "What's black, white and read all over?"  I always thought it was pretty funny.  No?  Well you'll just have to get to the bottom to see the punchline :P.

Tomorrow is Black and White day on Everybody, Everywhere.  And so -- viola! A black and white outfit.  I'm such a unique person, I know.  Even my hair sticks out to the side.  See?

 
 Outfit Details
Top: Anthropologie Claudine Tee (similar here, here)
Vest: Nordstrom (similar here, here)
Skirt: Thrifted Nanette Lapore (similar here, wool here, red version here)
Shoes: Anne Klein (similar here, spendy D&G here)
Belt: Stolen from a different dress (similar here)
Tights: Spanx (buy here, similar here)

 

And now for the punchline: A newspaper!  

What corny jokes do you know?  Share in the comments!  Thanks for stopping by!

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EBEW: Drapes

Given my height, a whopping 5'0", it's taken me a long time to come around to a lot of things.  Maxi dresses and skirts; drapey, long material -- anything that could potentially make me look shorter.  I tend to go for more streamlined silhouettes in an attempt to make myself look taller.  This got especially important to me after the freshman 15 and other such aftermath.  But, you really just can't beat the maxi look sometimes -- it's comfy, surprisingly summery, and is a neat change of pace once and a while.  And this time, at least there is an army of other bloggers to do it with me!  Thanks Everybody, Everywear!

Yes, I'm wearing the Neo Refinement Pullover again.  So? Cost per wear people! Cost per...wash? Shhh....

Outfit Details
Top: Anthropologie Neo Refinement Pullover
Skirt: Bought in Italy (2003)
Belt: Vintage
Shoes: Anthropologie Open Space Wedges

 

I got this skirt when I lived in Pisa, Italy in 2003.  I kept it for years and years and years and never wore it, but couldn't bear to throw away my souvenir while it still fit.  Then I pulled it out one day after I moved the Bay Area, and now it's in my regular wardrobe rotation?  Funny how that works huh?  I love the uniqueness of the opening in front.  

Well, that's all for now folks!  Thanks for stopping by, see ya tomorrow!

Happy Post: Under the Moon & Stars

As you can probably tell, I made it home late from work today.  There was a tiny tiny tiny bit of light today and, only with the help of the artificial light around my door step, took some kinda dark pictures.  I actually like how they turned out!

Outfit Details

Cardigan: Liamolly Sonya Cardigan (on sale here)
Dress: Anthropologie Vappu Dress
Belt: J Crew Factory
Shoes: Nine West
Necklace: Anthropologie

Today's Mindset: Today started out pretty well.  I woke up in a neutral state of mind and had a fairly clear head driving to work today.  A lot of my meetings got moved, and while I was doing fairly stressful work, and still have to do more tonight, I feel pretty good. 

Happy Clothing: Today is polka dot today and I came out with a new cardigan I bought on sale at Liamolly online.  It's so cool and unique with it's deep V and tieneck and strategically placed polka dots.  Who wouldn't love something with a dance in the name?  I mean seriously?  Plus, I went with a happy mustard color and I really love the way the outfit turned out. 

One Happy Thing Today:  My friend and I went to get fish tacos today and just enjoy a 45 minute mindless, giggly break from work.

With all this and a workout last night, I'm feeling pretty good today!  I think the happy clothing and effort do do happy making things are working :D.