OOTD: An Apple a Day

To tell you the truth, I can't even remember when I actually wore this outfit.  Sometime in the last month per chance?  :P  I'm still loving the apples on this blouse -- apparently I have a thing for clothing with fruit prints. I just bought a skirt from J Crew with peaches on it the other day!

 
Outfit Details
Top: Anthropologie Red Delicious Blouse
Skirt: Anthropologie Scalloped Clouds Skirt
Shoes: Target
Sunglasses: Dry Goods
Belt: Vintage

 

Do you ever wonder why the saying is "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"?  Wouldn't it be the dentist?  I mean with all the benefits apples have on teeth and everything... bizarre. 

Today the BF and I walked to our local downtown where there was this amazing wine bar with wine...on tap!  Talk about major aeration of wine there people!  We both got flights and while BF doesn't love wine as much as your truly, all of them had this wonderful smell to them since they had time for the alcohol-y smell to evaporate.  Talk about amazing.  I love living in a city-like place.  

Hope you had as great of an evening as I did!  Thanks for stopping by!  

OOTD: Crayon Colors

Dry shampoo is my hero.  It eliminates shine and creates volume.  Only problem?  When I'm applying it, I feel like I'm creating crack lines on my head.  Ah well, I suppose you could look at it like hair crack -- I'm pretty addicted!

 
Outfit Details
Cardigan: Anthropologie Fall Foliage Cardigan
Dress: LOFT
Shoes: Zigi Soho Mixer Boots
Necklace: Anthropologie

   

Apologies for the shot of my less than neat bathroom, but I was in a hurry and really wanted to post this outfit.  It reminds me of primary colors, which in turn, reminds me of crayons!  

Hope you're all having a great week!  Thanks for stopping by!  

OOTD: Muted

Well, nothing like opposites back to back.  Yesterday's post was about really bright clothing, and today is a much more muted palette.  Sometimes it's fun to wear something kinda preppy with whatever hair and a red lip. 

 
Outfit Details
Top: StyleMint Prince (buy here)
Cardigan: Anthropologie Cattleya Cardigan (similar here)
Pants: AG Stevie Crops (buy ankle version here)
Scarf: Jason Wu for Target (similar here)
Shoes: Anthropologie Diamond Stitch Skimmers (similar here)

 

Anyone else think that it's funny I'm wearing cropped jeans as ankle pants?  I'm sure I've talked about this before, but I just can't get over it.

In other news, I heard that Swap-o-Rama, a massive clothing swap, is coming to the Bay Area!  There's one in San Francisco this weekend and another in San Mateo in May.  I'm going to try to go to both!  Who doesn't love free clothing?  If you're planning on going or are interested, hit me up with an e-mail -- would love to meet some of you! Check out the deets here: http://swaporamarama.org/events.htm. 

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OOTD: In and Out

Work has picked up unbelievably and I've had friends in and out of my house for the last couple of weeks, so it's been hard to get a spare minute.  But now that I have one, I'm going to quickly share this bright, bright, BRIGHT outfit I wore sometime last week (I can't remember when).

 
Outfit Details
Top:Anthropologie Fastened Portals V-Neck (similar here)
Pants: Gap 1969 (similar here)
Shoes:J Crew Mona Patent Pumps (similar here)
Scarf: Macy's (similar here)

 

Gotta dash!  Thanks for stopping by!  

OOTD: Dropwaist

 

Outfit Details
Dress; Anthropologie Minutiae Dropwaist Dress (buy here)
Shoes: Target (buy here)
Necklace: Francesca's Collections (similar here)
Sunglasses: Dry Goods (similar here)

 

 

So, once again, I am a giant hypocrite.   Here I was, complaining about how dropwaist dresses/skirts don't work for my body type and then I end up going and buying one.  I think it's because the skirt on this one is fairly shirt, which helps with proportion.  Not to mention, the polka dots are AHmazing!

Well, if I can't be a hypocrite here, where else can I be one?  Since fashion's always reinventing itself, I suppose it naturally leads to hypocrisy.  I'll just go with it -- reinvention for the win!

Ok, we just got a Kinect, so I'm off to play Dance Central.  Because I gots no original dance moves.

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OOTD: Multi-colored

Sometimes when I need to look extra professional, I go for a more streamlined look than the twee, eclectic one I tend to rock on a regular basis.  This outfit definitely fits the bill with the khaki pinstriped pants, classic pumps and close fit sweater.  What makes it more towards my style however, is the almost random mix of colors.  I'm loving the bold purple, green and orange in this outfit.  What about you?

 
Outfit Details
Top: Thrifted Sisley
Cami: American Eagle
Pants: The Limited
Shoes: J Crew Mona Pumps via eBay
Scarf: Present from Italy from Friend <3
Sunglasses: Dry Goods
 

I got these pumps off of eBay and I sure as heck don't regret it.  This Italian leather business ain't no joke, and the tangerine color is right on trend.  And I don't even care that there are black sharpie lines through the J Crew brand name on the insole!  Whatevs. 

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OOTD: High Heels and Baggy Pants

You know, I'm really starting to dig the boyfriend jean trend.  Pants that you don't have to worry about not fitting into on a bad bloat day?  I'm in!  Only things is, it's important to balance the outfit out with elements that fight against looking short and frumpy.  This time, I used high heeled platforms!  Forget the fact that I ended up being suckered into setting up for a high school band garage sale while wearing this outfit.  I got more than one giggle while I folded clothes on the ground in four inch platforms.

Outfit Details
Shirt: J Crew Buffalo Check Boy Shirt (similar here)
Cami: J Crew Favorite Tank (similar here)
Jeans: Seven for All Mankind Cooper Boyfriend Jeans (similar here)
Shoes: Anthropologie Bowed Lucerta Mary Janes  (similar here)

 

So one of the reasons I was busy last month is because I turned 29 and there were various weekends of shenanigans!  I'll catch you up some other time, but one of the results of hitting the last year of my 20's is that I started a 30 before 30 list (not to be confused with the Kendi Everyday 30 for 30 challenge).  Basically it's 30 things I want to accomplish before I turn 30.  I plan to keep you all fully abreast of the progress!  I've finally fleshed out all 30 things, so I'll be sharing this week.  

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