Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Monday to Wednesday: Skulls, Neutrals (with cats) and a Party Dress for Work

Although it's been a warm week, it remains freezing in my office. I am going to need to start looking for more cardigans when I'm out on my thrift adventures.

Speaking of cardigans (oh, such a smooth segue!), I wore my skull cardi on Monday:
I felt this was a much more successful outfit than when I last wore it in April. The grey of the skulls is sort of a browny-neutral-y grey, and when I held it up to this khaki skirt, I liked how they went together. I last wore this skirt in July here (scroll down), and it's one of my wardrobe basics.

I like the pops of red (there's a skull in the centre of the back of the cardi that has a red bow - picture here) in the shoes and belt:
I adore these shoes (last seen here), and they are so comfy!

The stuff:
Mmmmm...red suede platforms...

The earrings:
I like the wood. Vizzini enjoyed attacking them so I didn't have them on for long at home!

Knowing I was going to be wearing red shoes with a purple cardi, I had to do my toes to match:
Cardigan (Kersh), skirt (Club Monaco, consignment), belt and earrings (Plum), shoes (Locale).

I built the Tuesday outfit around the cardigan. I've only worn it once (here) and I wanted to try out a different look this time.
Hee, Vizzini is hungry! Inigo is also stalking me in the background. I realized Vizzini was there just as the timer went off on the camera.

It's a bit hard to see the colours, but the skirt is a slate grey and the sweater under the cardi is taupe. I liked the mix of neutrals.

Outside:
My WW group liked this outfit, especially that I'd matched my shoes (snakeskin print) to the top and the belt.

The stuff:
The only bit of non-neutral (I count the khaki/olive as a neutral) are the bits of orange crystal in the jewelry. Vizzini attacket the belt and kept trying to chew the buttons on the cardi.

I love this bracelet:
It's so pretty. Worth the $10.

Cardigan (Kensie, consignment), top (Ellen Tracy, swap from Caro), skirt and earrings (Plum), shoes (Naturalizer), belt (Gap), bracelet (consignment).

Today, I just felt like wearing something easy. I was audited on some of the functions of my job (it went most excellently, thank you), so I wanted to look professional and pulled-together:
Of course, fab shoes always do the trick! This is my navy cardigan that I first wore here. The last time I cleaned out my closet, I got rid of a couple of my skirts with navy in them, so now I am on the lookout for more. Funny how that happens.

The "skirt" I'm wearing is not actually a skirt:
Bwah! It's a dress! Boob shot!

I've had this dress for a few years and have styled it for work several times. For a wardrobe challenge last year, I layered a top and belt over it, wore a blouse under it; with the same shoes as above and a blue jacket; for Boot vs. Dress Week in 2009; to the theatre with Mom; and the very first time for my birthday in 2008, which is the only time I've ever worn it completely on its own. I love getting a lot of wear out of a dressy dress!

Outside:
I went with all pearls, to bring out the cream bits in the shoes.

I didn't realize this picture was blurry until I uploaded it:
I am not going to haul out my clothes and redo it, sorry. Aren't those the most amazing shoes? Here are some better pictures, from last time I wore them.

This was my Grandma J's necklace:
I think it's probably from the 80s - which I don't consider vintage (yet).

Cardigan (Mango Suit, thrifted), dress (Maggie London), shoes (Poetic License), necklace (Grandma J).

I got a package in the mail today! So exciting! Megan, you are such a dear to send me things! I am so privileged to get an ORIGINAL Megan Mae drawing of myself! Check it out!
You can see a bit of the other stuff she sent (which I will be showing off soon). This is the outfit she drew of me. I look waaaay better in the drawing! Thank you, Megan!

16 comments:

  1. Haven't time to comment on all, but starting at the top, I love the bold combination of red & purple. (Would love to see the red on back of the skull top!)

    Great idea to wear the dress as a skirt.

    Shoes and accessories are to "die for" - in every outfit! You are the MASTER-ESS!

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  2. That cardigan is so cool. I love the purple and red together. And your toes match!

    That is the most perfectly perfect picture with Vizzini and Inigo. That is definite a "Mom, Feed me now, dammit!" pose. The mixed neutrals are really fab, and the snakeskin keeps the outfit interesting.

    Very creative way of using the dress as a skirt. I totally didn't realize it until I scrolled down.

    I'm so glad you like everything!

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  3. Your "It's a dress!" photo is so darn cute!

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  4. Ooh, I'm sure I've said it before... those red suede wedges rock my world! Also love your Grandma's pearls and that artwork is fabulous.

    Sarah xxx

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  5. Great outfits once more! I think my favorite is the one with neutrals! Olive green is one of my fav colors! Many kisses :)

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  6. I love the drawing of you - it's you! And you're wearing my favorite red shoes, love them. Hey Vizzini! Inigo is watching.

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  7. My gosh, I'm jealous of that skull cardigan!

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  8. Vizzini is getting so big! What would Wallace Shawn think?

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  9. ah, young Megan Mae is a very talented illustress!!! She really captures you in that picture - what a sweetie!

    all 3 loox are tres faboo - but the second is especially catching my eye. the palette is gorgeous, flattering and elegant, and the fit of the cardi is just loose enough to give things a wonderfully casual yet perfectly together vibe.

    !!!!!! steph

    p.s. speaking of wee packages, is it there yet? i mailed it a week ago....

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  10. Your shoes are always so killer! I love your skully cardigan

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  11. I absolutely adore that drawing of you :)
    I have told Megan Mae, not sure that I told you - it's like she is a Sheila mini-me :)

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  13. As usual, your shoes are just spectacular! But the last dress is a dream too!

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  14. You are giving me serious shoe cravings.

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  15. Rebecca, there's a picture of the skull on the back if you click on the link I posted.

    Roberta: he's say, "Inconceivable!"

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