That Doesn�t Mean What You Think It Means

I was in the hallway at work today and a woman yelled �Happy V.D.� to her friend down the hall.  I started laughing, but what I really wanted to do was tell her that �that doesn�t mean what you think it means.�  And then, of course, my friends and I spent the rest of the day saying �Happy V.D.� to each other.

In other news, I wore some clothes today.  These clothes, in fact:

You may notice that I�m not wearing pink or red.  I know that today is the EBEW Pink and Red Challenge, but I purposely skipped it because pink and red together on Valentine�s Day is just too on-the-nose for my taste.  I went with blue(s) and burgundy instead.

I�ve paired this day dress (vintage Karin Stevens, thrifted) with this cardigan (a.n.a via JC Penney) and belt (Gap) before, but with my riding boots.  Today I added teal tights (Hue) and burgundy shoes (Naya �Jada� via Nordstrom) instead.  And I love it.  I wasn�t sure about the burgundy shoes, but I think they definitely work.  And we can pretend I wore them in the spirit of Valentine�s Day (I didn�t).

Happy Tuesday, Everyone!  And Happy V.D!!

Gracey

The Accidental Outfit (Or, Avoiding a Thigh-Coup)

This outfit was an accident:

Now, you�re probably thinking �Gracey, this outfit looks fine; you didn�t need to tell us it was an accident.�  But, here�s the deal; you all know we�re big on transparency here at Fashion for Giants.  However, what you may not know is that that transparency is necessary to prevent a thigh-coup.  Now, thigh-coup may rhyme with haiku, but it would be a mistake to assume it�s anything as lovely.  No, a thigh-coup is actually when my crazy militant thighs attempt to take over the current government (me).  In an attempt to avoid this, my current government practices transparency as much as possible.

And, to that end, I have to admit that I didn�t plan this outfit this morning.  The outfit I planned during my cough-riddled half-sleep had a lot of color, some complicated layering and possibly fur.  But, when I woke up this morning and faced my piles of clothes � all clean but none put away due to my cold and my natural laziness � I saw this dress lying next to this sweater:

And it appeared to me, in my head-cold-haze, to be a match made in heaven.  The navy and blue polka dot dress (vintage Karin Stevens, thrifted) pairs surprisingly well with the peacock-colored cardigan (a.n.a via JC Penney).  I also added a thin belt (Gap) to define the waist, riding boots (Born Crown �Sosie� via Nordstrom) because they go with darn near everything, a watch and a vintage bracelet (gifted). And there you have it; an accidental outfit is born.

So, yes, while I�d like to pretend I spend hours selecting outfits that demonstrate that I do, in fact, know how to dress my giant self, I can�t.  My thighs are watching and if they think I�m being less than honest, they�ll ally with my hips and attempt a thigh-coup.  They�re bossy like that.

Happy Thursday, All!  Here's hoping it's free from thigh-coups and hip-juntas!

Gracey

A Little More Color

In keeping with what appears to be the theme of this week, I�m wearing color again today.  But, just a little bit:

Okay, so maybe it�s more than a little.  I can�t help myself.  As melancholy as I�ve been, I still reach for color in the morning.  Today I reached for my burgundy pleated skirt (vintage, thrifted), an orange blouse (thrifted) and a peacock-colored cardigan (a.n.a via JC Penney).  I added peacock colored tights that are actually sheer black chevrons layered over opaque teal tights (Target & Hue, respectively), my oxidized buckle belt (thrifted) to keep my too big skirt up and my trusty riding boots (Born Crown �Sosie� via Nordstrom) because, hey, they�re trusty.

I know this color combination is a little over the top for some, but burgundy and orange just holds such an allure for me.  It�s one of my favorite punchy color combinations and at a time I needed some punch, it actually did help to cheer me up.  As have all of your guys� kind comments.  You guys are the best.  For reals.

You know what else helps cheer a girl up?  Parties.  To that end, I�ve linked up to the Thursday is for Thrifters Link Party over at Spunky Chateau.  I feel better already.

Happy Thursday, Everyone.  And please know that I really do appreciate each and every one of you.

Gracey