Unseasonably Warm in Plaid

It's pretty chilly in the mornings (no frost yet, though!), but by late morning it's back to being really hot out. Walking home in this outfit, I was sweating like crazy glowing like a lady.

The tights may have been just a bit much. Good thing I didn't wear a layer under my sweater!

• Sweater - Banana Republic, thrifted; purchased here on the weekend for $15.50
• Skirt - Tommy Hilfiger, thrifted; purchased here at the end of August for $16.50
• Shoes - Gentle Souls; first worn here in August with fruital and strapless

One of my coworkers stopped at my desk this morning, looked at me, then backed up to look at my bottom half behind my desk. "Oh, thank goodness," he said, "you look so classic. I knew you'd have something good going on at the bottom."

This is my stab at being trendy. Chunky sweater! Check! Um...is plaid trendy? Check! Coloured and textured tights? Uh, maybe half a check, since coloured tights seem to have been sucked into a black hole (gah, black tights are so DULL). Ankle strap shoes? Check? I have no idea if they're in style.

This is the first wearing of both the sweater and the skirt - I can't resist pairing up new-to-me items. Both were good, although since the skirt is a size big on me, it sits quite low on my hips, which led to many checks of my midsection to make sure nothing was hanging out.

The stuff:

Love these shoes! Such a pretty soft grey. I considered putting these away for summer, but decided that even with such a light grey, they would be fun with tights. I was right!

Circular bling:

I might do a big chunky necklace with this sweater at some point, but for today, it was all simple stuff.

• Earrings - Glee, local
• Shield ring - Nine West
• Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes

I should go check the weather forecast for tomorrow!