[Fashion OOTD] A Nod to the Tomboy

Outfit Details
Cardigan: Anthropologie Field Game Cardigan (similar here, here)
Dress: Madewell (similar here, on sale here)
Shoes: Keds (similar here)
Sunglasses: Tulle
Necklace: Gorjana Sand Dollar Necklace
Purse: MyOMy My Paper Bag

Folks, I used to be a tomboy.  I wore baggy jeans and sneakers, played sports, biked around the neighborhood in little pre-teen bike gangs (well, we weren't the SCARY kind of gang.  Just the group of kids kind of gang).  And then sometime in my mid-20's, I felt the subconscious urge to compensate for my lack of "girly-ness"and doll playing experiences by wearing dresses and skirts all the time, going to tea houses and learning how to salsa.  This outfit feels like the best of both - a definite free move-ability about it while still having feminine elements.

I hope you all had a fabulous Turkey Day and (if you participate), a fun-filled Black Friday!  Get some good finds!

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[Fashion/Adventure] Engagement Shoot

So things have been pretty quiet over at the to look for: Style front.  I know, I know, I'm lame.  And honestly, I can't promise anything about regularity because of all the wedding planning ups and downs!  But I couldn't help but share some of the engagement photos.  Only because the pictures look goooooood.  At least in my opinion.  Thanks to Michael Ying for the photography session!

 Thessa Outfit 1 Dress: Anthropologie New York New York Dress/ Shoes: Tahari Thessa Outfit 2 Dress: Anthropologie / Shoes: Frye Thessa Outfit 3: Top: Bears Jersey/ Bottoms: Lotus Premium Denim Love Jeans/ Shoes: Top Shop

We did 3 outfits to represent the formal, less formal and casual aspects of our life.  It was really important to me to get a photo journalistic photographer, which means that we were captured in more or less everyday life instead of cheesy posed shots.  The locations were in the downtown San Jose area including the San Jose Tech Museum and one of our favorite bars, Original Gravity.  I think Michael did a fabulous job! 

Where have you/would you wanted to take your engagement photos?  Share in the comments, I'd love to know! 

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[Fashion OOTD] MOAR Tartan

Outfit Details

Dress: BooHoo Mel Tartan Skater Dress

Cardigan: J Crew Boyfriend Cardigan (similar in cashmere)

Shoes: Target Merona Chunky Heel Pumps

 

I don't know why, but I always associate skater dresses with pre-teen girls.  That, along with the fact that I occasionally still get asked for a hall pass when visiting my fiance at the high school he works at, makes me avoid younger looking clothes like the plague.  But, BooHoo was giving these away at the iFabbo Social Media Conference (yes, I said GIVING AWAY.  Oh, and you can watch the conference replay here) AND it's tartan, so I was more than happy to give it a fair shake.  I have to say though, that this dress fits MUCH better than I thought it would.  It's a pull on and go type, so no fussing with zippers and the fit and flare is excellent.  Oh all right, I guess I'm a believer.  Thessa out.

What trends have you been pleasantly surprised by?  Share in the comments!

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OOTD: Not a Punk

Outfit Details
Button Down: Gap
Tank: Spitalfields Market in London
Jeans: AG Stevie Ankle
Shoes: Anthropologie Diamond Stitch Skimmers

Every fall for as long as I can remember, tartan has been in fashion.  Normally, I associate tartan with preppy school girls gone bad -- black leather, safety pins, plaid leading to the punk look. This?  This is NOT that sort of vibe. I think I'm going for a sort of weird, lazy, chick lumberjack sort of deal.  But you know what?  It was comfortable, had fun patchwork and plaid elements and some graphic art on the tank.  Plenty of interest for a weekend outfit!

How do you spice up a comfy weekend outfit?  Share in the comments!  Thanks for stopping by!

OOTD: Sunset in the City

 
Outfit Details
Dress: Madewell Tailored Silk Dress in Safari Sketch
Blazer: Nordstrom
Shoes: Seychelles Thin Ice Flats
Belt: Anthropologie Looping Lanes Belt
Sunglasses: Old Navy

 

The blazing, humid Chicago heat is a far cry from the temperate climate of the Pacific Northwest.  The heat drive me to light silk dresses paired with cute flats made for walking.  And what better dress to take to an urban jungle than one printed with zebras, tigers and giraffes? (Oh my!)   

On the plus side? Ice cold beer tastes all the sweeter in that kind of weather.  And you can bet that I was taking advantage of that.  

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OOTD: Wind Swept

 
 Outfit Details
Tank: BP via Nordstrom
Cardigan: Anthropologie Parted Petals Cardigan
Jeans: Lotus Premium Denim
Shoes: Dune via Topshop
Scarf: Stolen from my Dad
Sunglasses: CottonOn
Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs
 

My, my, how time has passed!  I told myself that I would take a brief hiatus to deal with wedding planning and re-branding my blog.  Brief turned into 4 months! And while I can't promise that I will be around as consistently as I want to, I will commit to blogging as often as I can. And I do feel the pull now and again to take outfit pictures and post them.

To show how long it's been, these pictures were taking in early spring, when we were still shopping wedding venues.  This was taken on the balcony of the Joliet Union Station venue.  It was hecka windy out there!  And while that didn't end up being our final choice due to distance and finding another place that eked them out of the running, it's a wonderful, unique choice.

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OOTD: Kelly Lemon

Outfit Details
Top: Booth at London Spitalfields Market
Cardigan: J Crew
Bottoms: Gap 1969 Skinny Cords
Shoes: Converse
Scarf: Old Navy
Necklace: Unknown

Friends, I am having quite the yellow, green and brown streak -- er, with clothes that is.  (Whoa...that was not intentional.  If you don't get it...don't worry about it). Anyway, kelly green and mustard reminds me of bright, citrus-y lemons and limes, which reminds me of summer and fun outdoors-y days. 

I also love this top because it's basically a fabulous girl who had no time to get herself fixed up in the morning (or alternatively, spent hours making her self look like she spent no time fixing her self up in the morning.  Defeats the purpose, really -- DON'T DO THAT!).   And she has hipster glasses.  It just makes me feel all warm and San Franciscan inside.

Any fun prints you love on articles of clothing you own?  Share in the comments!

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OOTD: Wedged

Outfit Details
Top: StyleMint
Shirt: Target
Bottoms: 7 for All Mankind Cooper
Shoes: Dune via TopShop
Sunglasses: CottonOn  

You know, I am in LOVE with my wedge sneakers.  They make me taller, they're comfy AND they have sparkles, snakeskin (faux, duh) and suede.  3 S's!  I mean, come on, how could that NOT be awesome? 

Admittedly, this outfit was supposed to be fairly easy and it did look that way.  But it seems that when you roll up boyfriend jeans and rely on them being tight on the leg to stay up, you just spend all your time fixing them.  So, probably never again, but I do think it photographs nicely.  

Have you ever had an outfit you liked but was just too much trouble to wear again? 

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OOTD: New Year, New Clothes, New Stories

Hey there everyone!  Let me be the next in line to wish you a Happy New Year (unless you're tired of that, then let's just move along, shall we?).

Last December was pretty eventful, mostly as BF and I went on a long Christmas holiday in Europe.  So, as it tends to happen, we spent the first 2 weeks frantically trying to close up any day to day loose ends and the last 2 weeks blissfully unaware of responsibilities.

I will definitely be sharing pictures from my trip, but I thought it appropriate to kick off the new year with an outfit post.  This being a fashion blog and all...

Outfit Details

Top: Top Shop
Bottoms: Gap 1969 Always Skinny Jeans
Shoes: Dune via Top Shop
Scarf: Christmas Gift via Old Navy
Jacket: J Crew
Bag: Orla Kiely

I picked up some super fun things from one of the London Top Shop location -- but we'll talk about that another time.  This was a day before going to work outfit that was fun and comfy at the same time.  And I am a wedge sneaker convert, let me tell you!  Height and comfort is just so hard to come by.  

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OOTD: Casual and Glam

This is an outfit that I wore to wine country that initially involved a much more "fancy" top.  But then I felt like it was too much for daytime non-partying, so I swapped in a super casual tee.  It's not new, but I the effect was too good in my mind.  Love love!

Outfit Details
Blazer: H&M
Top: Thrifted American Eagle
Skirt: ASOS Hype Sequin Skirt
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini
Sunglasses: Stunners
Purse: ASOS Leather Croc Metal Bar Clutch
Necklace: Forever 21
Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

 

You guys, I have been having some major girl moments lately.  Recently every time I see or hear an advertisement for some heartfelt couple or family moment, I tear up.  Or something that involves teams. Seriously!  All those video chat commercials with a dad on a work trip talking to his kids.   Or the Windows 8 commercial focusing on the photo password feature where you see a bunch of family pictures.  Shoot, even the fricking Under Armour commercials where athletes train really hard and the tag line "Protect this House" closes it.  I mean, what gives?!  I'm not on my monthly cycle either!  Anyone else have this problem?  

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