wardrobe wednesday

Wardrobe Wednesday | Follow Your Heart

 

I've always been a big proponent of following your heart. Because if you decide to branch out on your own without your heart, well, it makes that whole pumping-blood-delivering-oxygen-generally-living-thing kinda hard. And being that I believe so strongly in this whole living notion, I happened to buy a intarsia sweater with that very mantra stitched on the front in hot pink letters.

Truth be told, I didn't really buy it for the sentiment, but more for the fact that I had a hunch it might work well with a pair of tapestry mary jane heels I've had for three years and only worn once. Apparently, the justification used to purchase these shoes ("they'll go with anything!") has proven to be less than true.

But I think I may have found a new outfit to sport these autumnal shoes. All from following my heart. See the lesson here? Listen to your heart. And right now mine is telling me it needs chocolate for breakfast. The heart wants what the heart wants...

Enjoy your Wednesday, my lovelies!

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Hydraulic Corduroy Moto Jacket (thrifted)
Old Navy Graphic Crew-Neck Sweater
Old Navy Poplin Dot Shirt
Old Navy Rock Star Super Skinny Jeans
Madden Girl peep toes | on ebay;  similar (ebay)
Mossimo tote | similar
Rayban Wayfarer

 

Wardrobe Wednesday | Head of the Class

 

Over the past few years, I've been trying to rebuild the blazer/jacket contingency in my wardrobe. When I was fresh out of college and landed my first job working in a PR firm, I had invested in a few work-appropriate jackets, but that was the mid-90s and those heavily shoulder padded, thigh-length jackets currently would only be appropriate if I landed a gig as a backup singer in a Sheena Easton video.

In my hunt for some updated jackets, I've realized that quality doesn't come cheap. To get a tailored fit, timeless fabric and decent contruction, you usually have to fork over some dough. And for me, finding sleeves long enough for my gangly arms is always a challenge. So when I happened upon this classic navy plaid blazer at Target (with more than adequate length sleeve and a wonderfully tailored fit) AND it was $39.99...well, you better believe I snapped it up.

This jacket could easily be dressed up over a simple sheath dress, or paired with a frilly lace top, riding pants, and tall boots. But hands down, my favorite way to wear blazers is with jeans and a tee as I've done today. To keep it from looking too collegiate, I layered it over my embellished skull tee. Because nothing says I can drink you college girls under the table like a giant lace-appliqued skeleton face on your torso.

Happy Wednesday, my fashionistas!

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Merona Oxford Blazer in Navy Plaid
Mary Jane Skull Tee | similar
Old Navy pintucked blouse
Joe's Jeans Highwater Vintage Reserve cropped jean
John Fluevog Half Truth Crystal bootie
Eddie Bauer leather briefcase | on ebay
Ray Ban Wayfarer sunnies

Wardrobe Wednesday | Just Add Denim

Whenever I am considering buying a new piece of clothing, I try to imagine something currently in my closet that I could pair with it. Of course, this requires remembering what I already own. Which I kinda suck at. I call it closet amnesia, and I am stricken with it on an alarmingly regular basis. So then I am forced to use my standard rationale of "it would look great with a denim shirt!"  Like this is some kind of fashion epiphany. Yes, I know everything goes with denim. But that fact comes in very handy when you're trying to justify buying something like the pragmatic shopper you are.

So I bought this pleated floral skirt well over a year ago at Target, based solely on the premise that with a denim shirt and boots it would make a cute, casual outfit. Well, the skirt has yet to see the world outside my closet, because every time I'd put it on, it never looked quite right - even when paired with the foolproof denim shirt. It seemed too dressy, a bit too long, and a little grandmotherish. Which, um, isn't exactly the first adjective I'm hoping to elicit with my wardrobe choices.

But with a recent blast of cold weather, I decided to try the skirt again layered over black leggings. It was then that I realized the length of the skirt (it hit me right at the knee) was throwing things off. There was just too much pleated floral going on. In an attempt to see what the skirt would look like a bit shorter, I rolled it up at the waistband until it hit me mid-thigh. Much better. So out came my trusty scissors and sewing machine and bam! a whole new outfit (and hemline) came to be.

And looky there - it looks great with a denim shirt. You can't argue with the facts, people.

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Seven7 denim shirt | similar, similar
Thumbhole tee | similar
Old Navy knitted cowl
Mossimo pleated skirt | on ebay
Warming Noon & Night leggings
Frye Veronica boots
Burberry sunnies
Mossimo bow purse | similar