OOTD: Tiny Owl Dots

If you've followed my blog for a while, its really no secret that I love patterns.  Florals, stripes, polka dots, color swirls -- you name it, I hearts it.  So when this yellow number went on sale, I just HAD to pick it up.  From afar, polka dots.  Close up?  Teeny, tiny owls!  It's so cute I can barely contain myself. 

 
Outfit Details
Top: Anthropologie Lemon Liftoff Blouse
Skirt: Portland Street Market
Boots: Zigi Soho Mixer Boots

 

Can I just say that these boots are some of my favoritest?  I bought them in the winter of 2009 and have had to get them resoled once already.  Well, they're worn down again!  Gah!  It's not so much the cost that gets me.  It's really just that I'm more aware of them missing when they make it to the cobbler, which makes me want to wear them more than on a normal day!  Does that happen to any of you?  It's annoying!  Absence does make the heart grow fonder, I guess. 

One more thing before I go!  Last time I wore this skirt, I totally wore it as a shirt!  Haha, check out this remix: 

 

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OOTD: Let the Layering Begin

In case you're wondering where I've been, I lost the PC to DSLR cord for my camera last week.  I turned my house upside down looking for it!  Of course, I found it after I stopped looking, under some magazines on my bedside table.  Sigh. 

Cooler weather tends to take a little longer to hit the Bay Area, so I really didn't start layering clothing until last week.  I've been enormously jelly of the other bloggers with their cute long sleeves and coats!  This outfit is relatively straightforward, except that I shook it up with some green textured tights.  So adventurous, I know.

 
Outfit Details
Top: Banana Republic
Dress: Anthropologie Fifth Form Shift
Boots: b.o.c. martina boot
Tights: Gap

 

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OOTD: Laces and Pins

The Bay Area never gets bone chilling-ly cold or anything, but Fall tends to bring in just the right kind of weather for layering.  I decided to take full advantage and wear tights and boots.

 
Outfit Details
Top: Hanes Boys Tee via Target
Cardigan: Express
Bottom: Modcloth Pretty in Punk Skirt
Shoe: Miz Mooz
Belt: United Colors of Benetton

 

I'm also no longer a Modcloth virgin!  I took full advantage of the major sale they had last month and picked up a few things, including this skirt.  It's pretty rocker cute with an exposed zipper and a safety pin pattern.  I thought it would go well with my lace up boots and the rest was history.  

Work's gotten kinda busy, so I'm going to keep this one a bit short and try to catch up on some sleep.  Thanks for stopping by!

Mobile Fitting Room Review: Drawing Dots Chemise

This fitting room review is for the Alihop brand Drawing Dots Chemise. It runs at $98 and I'm wearing an XS.

To be honest with you, the only reason I'm not balking at the price with a vengeance is because this is more of a dress than a chemise to me. But still -- holy expensive loungewear Anthro! It's a little ridiculous if you ask me. Unfortunately, this is a really cute piece-- I just love Kelly green and navy together, and the dots are just a great touch. It ties at the neck and would work well with or without a belt. And how cute would it be with tights and boots? Fabric is nice and comfy cotton (with silk possibly integrated) and a good length. Fits TTS. Definitely going to wait for sale and then well see.

It's definitely worth a try on though! I would totally go for it if it was more of a loungewear price.

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Mirror Shot: color pop

Since I didn't really post any outfits from the past week, I made sure to get my Thursday outfit in a picture. At this point, I was tired from daytime and evening activities, so I just threw on an easy jersey dress, a long cardigan and I was good to go.

What really made this work is the brightness and cheeriness of the color palette. It definitely brightened my mood!

Outfit Details:
Dress: Anthropologie Gathered Hemlock Dress
Cardigan: Anthropologie delicate Drafts
Shoes: Tory Burch

I also got a pic with the conference mascot, the sp monkey! He tweeted his location twice a day and I finally found him the last day! I got a cute pic and a water bottle for my troubles :).

One Shot Review: Pointelle Variations Sweaterdress

So I've been spending all week at a conference with no camera but my phone :(. Sounds like a good opportunity to play with the blogger iPhone app!

This is a review for the Pointelle Variations Sweaterdress by Sparrow. It runs at $178 and I'm wearing a small.

Sweaterdresses look super cozy but are hit or miss for me. Unfortunately, this one is a miss. It was scratchy (can't STAND that) and the side view gives me a tummy pooch I don't appreciate. And geez, the price is too rich for me. On the positives, it's a good length and the weave pattern is pretty interesting. Give it a try on if youre interested. I sized up a touch, so consider that when picking a size. This will be a pass for me.

What do you think? Blogging on the
phone for the win or fail?

Ootd: Japanese schoolgirl

I'm currently on a weekend trip, so not much time near the computer. But! Gots the new iPhone app, so you still get outfitted goodness. This outfit reminds me of something an anime schoolgirl would wear.

Outfit Details:
Dress: bought in Australia
Shoes: Blowfish
Scarf: Pendelton via Crossroads
Belt: Anthropologie

I had to take these in an Anthro fitting room because I didn't have time to take them at home before it got dark. Sadface, I know.

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