Victorian Revisited

If Victorian style has a season, it’s got to be fall (and maybe winter, too). What better time is there for all those heavy, sumptuous fabrics and high, lacy collars?


Jacket, New York & Co. Blouse, Newport News. Skirt, Express (thrifted). Tights, We Love Colors. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Bag, H&M. Necklace, Macy’s. Sunglasses, Xhilaration.


My lower half is dressed 100 years ahead of the upper.


Speaking of time warps, here’s how today’s outfit compares with the one I wore on this date, five years ago:


Same jacket and same shirt (but in a different color)


Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Watercolor on Houndstooth

I loved the contrasts in this outfit. Chiffon balanced by wool. Abstract florals vs crisp geometric patterns. Stark black and white against soft gray and vibrant purple. Long and loose over short and structured.


Cardigan, To The Max. Tank, Mushka by Sienna Rose. Skirt, Express (thrifted). Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Rampage. Bag, Vieta. Belt worn as a necklace (thrifted). Ring, Raffia and Bossa.

Imitation

It is such a relief to know that I am not the only crazy pattern mixer out there. Dimestore Diamond does some bold mixing. Her December stripes and houndstooth pairing inspired me to recreate the look with my own wardrobe.


Cardigan, Rodarte for Target. Striped top, Jones New York (thrifted). Skirt, Express (thrifted). Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Matisse. Necklace, VCLM. Watch, Raymond Weil.

Maggie’s mix and mine:


While I always ask before reposting another blogger’s image, I’ve never asked permission to copy an outfit. Personally, I consider it flattery. How about you? There is currently a discussion on style imitation at You Look Fab.

Body (Self) Con

Bodycon looks make me feel more self-conscious than confident. It’s funny how I don’t pause at pairing plaid and houndstooth, but a tight skirt gives me fits.


Sweater, Bloch. Blouse, Romeo + Juliet. Skirt, Express (thrifted). Belt, thrifted. Tights, We Love Colors. Boots, Matisse.

Let the Good Times Roll

I’m departing from the day-of-the-week titles* and further references to Lent. Instead, I’m wearing feathers in my hair and having a good time.

Jacket, Esley. Blouse, Forever 21. Skirt, Express (thrifted). Necklace, Old Navy. Tights, Danskin. Shoes, Two Lips. Hair clip, self made.


I had too good of a time last night, at Last Call Trivia. I had to Photoshop away my bloodshot eyes and undereye bags this morning.

Reedie asked if my theme weeks are ever noticed at work. I’ve conducted 17 theme weeks and never gotten a comment until today. Must be the Mardi Gras feathers.



I’ve never been to Mardi Gras. Does it involve Feats of Strength, like Festivus?
Although the snow is nearly up to my knees, I can’t help but have a good time tromping through it in my star-print galoshes.


*I was tempted by Thsilly Lithsp Thursday. I have a lisp, myself.

Experiment No. 592

This is my seventh Red Hat Society experiment. I think I’m getting the hang of combining red and purple. Or else I’ve just numbed myself to the clash of colors.

Poncho, Newport News. Turtleneck sweater, Charlotte Russe. Skirt, Express (thrifted). Belt as a necklace, thrifted. Black fishnets, Simply Vera. Purple tights, We Love Colors. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Bag, Vieta.




When I started this blog, I did not intend to avoid repeating an outfit. The pursuit of daily outfit novelty evolved as I challenged myself to explore all the possibilities within my closet. Today’s outfit borders on a repeat. I’m wearing the same sweater, skirt, and (purple) tights as in the last Red Hat Society experiment:


Despite the fact that the major pieces (and color scheme) are the same in each outfit, the use of accessories makes the ensembles seem totally different.

I <3 Kittens

Following your recommendations, I gave the very short houndstooth dress another try today. I wore it with peggings (pants-like leggings) tucked into boots.

Dress/tunic, vintage (via swap). Peggings, Bongo. Boots, Diba. Long-sleeved tee, Forever 21. Gloves, Mossimo. Hat, World Market.

In case you haven’t noticed, I heart this hat and these convertible mittens.


I also heart these boots and wear them all the time.


As ya’ll suggested, I tried belting the dress. I did not heart this look:


If you’ve made it this far in the post, you must be dying to hear about the kittens I heart. Here, they are….my new babies, Walt and Roy.


That last picture will open a very large version if you click it. Walt’s tongue is sticking out!