Low Heels Week - Gold and Brown

When I decided to do this theme week, these are the shoes that I thought of wearing first. But - shock of shocks! - they are actually 3" heels!
They are Aerosoles and you can see how squooshy they are - super comfy! They have lots of padding and I can shop in them for hours with no soreness.

Who'da thunk it?

Sorry for the boring outfit - I've been having a very stressful time at work lately, and I didn't plan any of my outfits ahead this week (just quickly grabbed stuff the night before). I should wear some yellow to cheer up.

The sweater is the last new-to-me non-accessory item that I got before Christmas - finally wore it! It's 80% merino wool, blended with nylon and a touch of spandex. Not itchy at all (I'm wearing a camisole underneath). It was around $12 in a thrift store.

The stuff:

I think part of what makes these shoes not feel like a 3" heel is that the heel is set lower under the foot - it's centred directly below my heel and keeps my foot from pushing forward in the shoe and mushing my toes together. The T-strap also keeps these really stable, as does the cap on the heel (since it's nice and wide).

Every time I see these shoes in the closet, I think, "Maybe it's time to toss those granny shoes," but then I wear them and I get a bunch of compliments. They are three years old and starting to get some wear, but I guess for now they'll stay.

Sweater (Banana Republic, thrifted), skirt (Jacob, consignment), shoes (Aerosoles), necklace (Plum), earrings (Foxy).

Simple Outfit - Up to My Eyeballs in Home Renos

I feel slightly guilty for having such simple outfits lately (dresses, tops and skirts) and haven't really put much thought into accessorizing overmuch. My excuse is that L and I have been doing renos on our condo for the last month. First, it was the bathroom, and having no shower for a week. Then we decided to paint the living room, dining room, library and hallway...which led to us having to paint all the crown moulding, all the hall doors and trim AND the baseboards. And on Monday, we are having laminate wood flooring installed - it arrives tomorrow to "acclimatize" to our place.

So if I seem a little frazzled lately, that is why. This area in the den where I take my photos is one of the only clear areas in the entire house.
Anyway! Enough about that. This is my "zillions of ways to wear it" skirt - this is only the 2nd time I've worn it, and I haven't done anything different with it at all. Well, the stuff is different, so I guess that counts, right?

Stuff:

The noisiest bracelet ever - seriously, I sound like I am carrying around a bag of cutlery when I wear it. These shoes are almost ready to go - they are getting worn out and nicked.

Sweater (Jacob, consignment), skirt (Kariza, consignment), bracelet (Plum), earrings (holiday last year), shoes (Wild Diva).

Casual Friday - Yee Haw!

Cowboy plaid shirt (Streetwear Society, consignment), blue cami (Esprit), denim pencil skirt (Smart Set), brown leather belt (Plum), silver leather flat slingbacks (Century 21, NYC), white gold hoops.
Man, I look tired! I took this before work on Friday, after working late the night before and then having 1/2 a bottle of wine. I must be getting old.

This is my $7 shirt from my vacation - I love this, from the pearlized snaps to the brown and turquoise colour mix. Gotta laugh at the sizing: it's a large.

I caught Inigo having a sit in his post the other night and had to share:
Ha, he's such a funny cat.
What a cutie.

Wrap Dress - Brown and Cream

Art nouveau printed dress (Plum), cream cami (Vero Moda, Plum), wood disc earrings and wood bracelet (Oscar & Libby's), leather faux croc and straw peep-toe pumps (Franco Sarto, The Bay).

When I forget to pick an outfit (or just don't feel like planning anything) the night before, my go-to outfit is always a dress. I have several that are work-appropriate and I just change up the accessories. I've worn this about a dozen ways since I bought it last fall. It's a super comfy dress (love the wrap! it's so flattering too), and it's machine wash and dry. Say what you will about double-knit polyester, but it's come a long way since the 70s.

These are one of the few non-Fluevog pairs of shoes that I've ever paid full price for, although I did wait for The Bay to do the 30% off promo before buying them - they weren't on sale plus 30% off, they were FULL PRICE plus 30% off. This is rare for me. But I fell in love with them at first sight. Aren't they gorgeous? They say, "I'm going on a cruise" to me. A close up for appreciating them in their full glory.

I am actually wearing nylons with open-toed shoes (!) - I need to shave my legs and the nylons hide the stubble. As long as the nylons are sheer enough and do NOT have a reinforced toe, they are perfectly appropriate to wear with open-toe shoes. Besides, I like the way nylons even out my leg colour (I have super pale skin and varicose veins - thanks, Grandad), and the control top is handy for tucking in cami layers so that they don't show.

Grey, Black and Yellow

Cream camisole (Plum), yellow poly satin blouse (Bliss), grey pinstripe vest (aka 'the boob vest') (Dots), black pleat front skirt with bow and pockets (Plum), black striped tights (The Bay), granny shoes (The Cobbler); black stone earrings and silver/black hinged bangle bracelet (both The Cobbler).

I got this blouse and its identical twin in cobalt blue about a month ago at one of those really chi-chi expensive boutiques - they are both size Large which is ridiculous, and just goes to prove how random sizing is - for only $15 each. Boo yah! I can always find a bargain.

I'm looking a little puffy in front, partly because this skirt has a goofy 1/2 bow smack dab in the middle, and partly because light-coloured satin shows everything. These tights are history - I blew both toes on them. Damn!

My office has decreed that April is "Denim Month" - oh, joy. It's bad enough that "office casual" has degenerated into grubby khakis and sloppy sweaters; must we also be subjected to horrid jeans and sweatshirts every day now? I dislike casual Fridays - I just don't feel professional at work unless I am wearing "work clothes". My casual denim looks on Friday are usually miles dressier than what most people wear. Ah well, this will be a challenge for me to see if I can do a whole month of work casual. Oy.