Cranberry

I guess this cardigan could be called "red" but red is boring and I grew up looking at J.Crew catalogs, so I'm calling it cranberry:

Dress: c/o eShakti  Cardigan: thrifted   Tights: Spanx   Boots: Nine West "Darsy"

I know it doesn't seem like enough for cold November weather, but it's a lovely wool/silk mix and is warm as heck.  I thrifted it a couple of years ago and don't wear it nearly enough, I think because the proportions are a bit difficult to work with.

Then I remembered that I have trouble with proportions anyway so I just slapped it on over my eShakti sheath dress and some tights:

In case you were curious, the dress is oatmeal with an ink trim and the tights and boots are ebony.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

80s + Plaid = Love

This sweater is one of those fabled plaid pieces I thrifted this summer in anticipation of cooler weather:

Sweater: vintage, similar   Scarf: DIY   Jeans: Banana Republic   Boots: Nine West "Darsy"

 Well, cooler weather has arrived, and I finally (finally!) got to wear my beloved plaid cardigan.  And it was a delight.

Except that the super-low-v neckline gave me a bit of trouble.  It's not as though the girls popped out and waved at folks, but I could feel them thinking about it.  I tried to mitigate their overwhelming friendliness with a scarf, and I think that worked, but I was awfully warm all day.

I tell you, Friends, it's a rough day when a gal has to choose between sweating and flashing people.

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Whither the Kitsch?

The other day Sally wore an outfit where she said she was dressed for "almost herself."  I know exactly what she means.  This outfit is almost me, but not quite:

Target tunic-dress & leggings, Nordstrom cardigan, Macy's belt & thrifted boots.

It's me in that it involves bright colors, worn together.  And leggings; I love leggings darn it.  And boots.  I'm all about the boots.  But, it's still not quite me.

I think it's because there is nothing fun or particularly interesting about this outfit.  (That's right; I think I'm more interesting than this.  I said it).  It's also really drape-y.  I think I'm more comfortable in slightly more structured items with some fun to them.  I was physically comfortable in this, but it doesn't speak to my fun-loving, kitschy soul.  Whither the kitsch, Gracey, whither the kitsch?

Don't worry.  I'll probably get it together by next week.  Probably.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Maybe Peach & Navy

I think this top is peach. Maybe:

It may be blush though. 

Either way, it could probably stand to be paired with a bolder color than navy.  I did add a bit of color with the jewelry.  But then I went with the pale gold shoes; again, I think a colored shoe might have been more interesting.  

I think I just don�t believe it�s spring yet so I�m sticking to my dark, winter neutrals.  Yes, it has been in the 70s here the past couple of days, but I know as soon as I pull out my spring/summer clothes, the temps will drop and it�ll start hailing.  Oregon weather loves to play mind games.

What about you, Reader Friends?  Is it spring in your wardrobe yet?

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

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Tight and Moody

This look is both tighter and moodier than I usually go:

Although, I think it really only seems tight to me because my boobs are in one of their bigger iterations right now and the shirt is both high-necked and stripe-y.  Also, I ate some donuts before I took these photos.  Note to self, tight stripes and donuts are not your friend. 

As for the color palette, it is moody, maybe a little grungy even, but I like the mix of the purple striped tee (Rebecca Beeson via bluefly) and the leopard skinnies (Old Navy Rock Star).  I also added a black cardigan (Old Navy) and charcoal boots (Gap) because when your outfit is feeling moody, it�s best to just go with it. 

Happy Friday, Everyone!  Have a fabulous weekend!

Gracey

Burgundy & Blue

We�re entering that confusing time of year here in Oregon where it�s really sunny and things are starting to bloom so you think maybe it�s Spring, but then, in the middle of your bike ride it drops 15 degrees and starts hailing.  

As you can imagine, that sort of weather can be hard to dress for when you commute by bike.  Therefore, I�m back to my old standby of dresses, cardigans, tights and riding boots:

What can I say?  It dries easily and is warm enough but not so warm that I overheat during the sunny moments.  Also, it�s easy to put on when you're to tired from staying up late reading the Game of Thrones books to think of anything else.

For today�s version, I paired a blue dress (vintage Karin Stevens via Salvation Army) layered under a burgundy and blue cardigan (Gap Outlet).  Today�s tights are burgundy and today�s riding boots are Born Crown (�Sosie� via Nordstrom).  Et voila, simple, effective and quick-drying. 

Happy Tuesday, Everyone!

Gracey

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Neon Peach

�Neon Peach� refers both to the belt I wore today and to my next band.  It�s going to be an all-girl 80s cover band and it�s going to be epic.

I wore my neon peach belt (IZOD via Marshall�s) with a vintage floral dress (Anthony Richards via Goodwill), a navy cardigan (JC Penney), blue tights (DKNY via Nordstrom) and Born riding boots (�Sosie� via Nordstrom).  But the best part of this outfit?  Another Lynne pin: 

This one is made of little clusters of awesomeness that happen to go fabulously with my neon peach belt.  I love it. 

And that is all I have to say about that.  I have a four-day weekend coming up so I�ll wish everyone a fabulous, safe New Year now, and I�ll see you on the other side!

Gracey

Best EBEW Ever

Today�s Everybody Everywear theme is� boots:

Yep, boots.  Which makes this the best EBEW ever.  I mean, I like that EBEW challenges me most of the time, but sometimes it�s nice not to have to think too hard about my outfits.  Really, the only way this could have been easier for me is if the theme had been �Clothes;� I�m fairly certain I could nail that one too.

Yes, I said �too� because I�m pretty confident with today�s look.  Because, if there is anything I can style without too much trouble, it's boots:

Of course I chose my Born Crown �Sosie� boots (via Nordstrom) for the challenge because if I were only allowed one pair of boots (Heaven forbid!) in my wardrobe, it would be these.  I�ve had them for four or five years now, and they�ve held up beautifully.  In addition to my beloved boots, I also wore a vintage dress (Lorac Originals, thrifted), tights (Hue via Macys), a tri-color belt (Goodwill) and a hilariously awesome vintage cardigan (Lord Jeff via Goodwill).

Yep, the maker of this cardigan is Lord Jeff:

And, to me, that is hilarious.  I mean, is there a less noble name than �Jeff�?  I love that almost as much as I love the rest of this cardigan.  And I love this cardigan a LOT.

But, I digress.  We�re talking about boots, not cardigans.  To see how everybody everywhere else wore their boots, be sure to stop by EBEW.

And have a Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

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