Arbitrary Neon

Arbitrary Neon is going to be the name of the band I start after Neon Peach goes up in flames because the bass guitarist thinks she should be a solo artist.  It also describes my accessories today:

Although you can�t see it very well, I am wearing a neon necklace.  This neon necklace: 

Long Epoxy Link Necklace -image via Target.com

Why?  Because it made sense this morning and who am I to ignore morning inspiration.  (Also, Morning Inspiration is going to be the name of my 70s soft rock cover band).  In addition to the arbitrary neon necklace (Target), I also wore dark leopard skinnies (Old Navy Rock Star), a sheer, printed blouse (Liberty Love via Nordstrom Rack), an oversized blazer (gifted J. Crew; thanks Alex!) & boots (MIA �Roam� via Piperlime). 

Full disclosure, I love this outfit.  I love the weird color combination (tobacco, blue & fuchsia?), the pattern mixing (of course) and the arbitrary neon necklace.  It�s randomly cohesive, which is totally my thing.  As of right now.

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Shop the Look:

Neon Target necklace

Similar blouse

Old Navy RockStar Skinnies

MIA �Roam� boots

I couldn't find a similar blazer, but I'd suggest thrifting something; thrift stores are full of oversized blazers.

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It Got Cold, I Overreacted

Apparently the Oregon Weather Gods got tired of fellow Oregon blogger, Stacey, and I writing about our recent great weather, because it got cold last night.  And, as I always do when it first gets cold, I overreacted:

Did I really need both the sweater coat and a flannel scarf layered over the chambray tunic and jeggings?  Maybe not.  But, as I said, when the weather drops about 20 degrees in three days, I have a tendency to overreact. 

Also, this is the same DIY scarf I wore on Monday, and in Monday�s comments, the Menopausal Super Model asked how I made it.  The answer?  Crookedly.  Actually, that�s not entirely true.  In spite of the fact that I can�t draw, cut or sew a straight line (I have SLD, or Straight Line Disorder (it�s totally a real thing)) I still managed to do okay with this scarf by following the lines of the plaid for cutting.  It is sewn a little bit crooked though because my left arm is still weak and I can�t guide fabric in a straight line even when I don�t have the excuse of a broken elbow.

The good news is that it�s an infinity scarf and wrapped around my neck you can�t tell it�s crooked, which is why I knew this was the project for me.  I got the idea from the lovely Franziska at Franishh, who used this tutorial.  I used the same tutorial and it was really easy, especially if you don�t worry about your lines being straight.

Yep, looks straight(ish) to me!

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Shop The Look

Similar sweater coat

CJ by Cookie Johnson python print leggings

MIA �Roam� boots (on sale now at Piperlime)

Similar chambray tunic

Similar flannel scarf

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As Promised

I mentioned back in August, in this post, that the Dark Floral trend was one of my favorite trends for this season and one that I�d definitely wear.  And here I am, wearing dark florals, as promised:

 

(Shop the look: Similar floral dress, similar belt, similar HUE tights and exact MIA boots)

Although I already own several dark floral pieces, I found this dress in Goodwill last weekend and couldn�t resist adding it to my collection.  I love the color palette on this one (the pops of scarlet are especially fun) and think it�ll be a very versatile part of my cold weather wardrobe.  Today I wore the dress (vintage Breli Originals of California) with burgundy oxblood tights (Hue), a tri-color belt (via Goodwill) and low boots (MIA �Roam� via Piperlime).

Although there is no burgundy (or oxblood) in the print of the dress, I think the tights worked well with it.  And I suspect teal, navy, scarlet and purple tights will also work well.  See?  Versatile.

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Gracey


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Happy Halloween

I didn't dress up for Halloween.  In fact, this is what I wore:

MIA "Roam," Image via Piperlime

I know it�s not very Halloween-y, being neither sexy (my sexy Bert and Ernie costume is at the cleaners) nor scary.  Well, not scary as long as you�re not chromophobic.  If you are, you�re probably terrified of my bright cobalt dress (Target).  Of course, if you�re chromophobic, you probably don�t read my blog.  But, in case you are and you do, maybe as a form of immersion therapy or something, I did tone the look down a bit with the blazer (J. Crew, swapped), the tights (Target), the scarf (c/o FRAAS) and the boots (MIA �Roam� via Piperlime).  Let it never be said that I�m not looking out for my chromophobic peeps.

Happy Wednesday, All.  And, yes, Happy Halloween.

Gracey

P.S. Chromophobia is a fear of bright colors.