Deepest, Darkest Jungle

I love the black background on this tropical print jacket.  It reminds me of the deepest, darkest jungle:

And it�s more �appropriate� for winter than a brighter tropical print might be. 

I also love the Karina dress (Marisa, c/o Karina Dresses) that I paired it with.  This dress has been a closet workhorse since I received it a couple of years ago.  It�s held its shape beautifully and is so easy to layer so it can be worn year round.  In addition to the jacket (vintage, gifted) and the dress, I also wore tights (Spanx via Nordstrom) and boots (Gap).  I also added coral statement necklace (via Piperlime) to complement the colors on the jacket. 

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

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Similar jacket (And by similar I mean, vintage tropical print with a black background)

Similar Karina dress (It doesn�t look like the Marisa is currently available, but I strongly recommend the Audrey for its similar cut).

Similar boots

Similar necklace

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Pinspiration: Stripes and Tropical Florals

One of the trends I loved most this summer was bold, tropical prints.  That love led me to Pin this picture:

Image via stylecaster.com

Pattern mixing with a tropical floral?  Yes, please!

When I first Pinned this look, I didn�t have the pieces to recreate it.  But then, during my Nosh Opping Expedition, I saw the perfect jacket (with a matching skirt) at a local Goodwill.  Unfortunately, I couldn�t buy it, what with the shopping ban and all, but my friend Alex, being the best friend ever, later went back and bought it for me! 

And so, it is the result of my friend�s generosity that present to you my version of the above Pinspired look:

My jacket is vintage, thrifted and gifted (thanks, Alex!!) and my striped tee is Old Navy.  Cocoa-colored short shorts don�t exist in my wardrobe so I wore rolled jeans (Gap Always Skinny, sized up) instead.  And I added a patent belt (Nine West), pointy-toe pumps (thrifted), a turquoise bracelet (gifted) and coral earrings (Crafty Wonderland).

Here is a close-up on the print on my jacket:

 

Now if I can just find a way to wear the matching skirt�

Happy Thursday, Everyone!

Gracey

FBFF for May 25th

Today's FBFF Questions are all about summer trends.  Katy Rose of Modly Chic has asked us what we are loving for the upcoming season.

I�m actually loving pretty much the same trends for summer as I was for spring.  Weather-wise there isn�t a huge difference between spring and summer weather in my part of Oregon so my summer wardrobe is essentially my spring wardrobe but with more sandals.

Here are some things I can�t wait to wear this summer with sandals.

Tropical Prints

I�m amused as all heck that tropical prints are back.  I like them because they�re kitschy and I love the kitsch, but I also like them because they�re so easy to thrift.  In fact, I�ve already worn a thrifted, tropical print piece this year:

Printed Pants

I�m sort of obsessed with this trend.  As I mentioned before, I know I probably shouldn�t wear printed pants given the size and militancy of my thighs, but darned if I don�t love them.  I�ve thrifted a couple of pairs, including these that I�ve already worn this spring:

Oh, look, more tropical print.  Well, I warned you...

Tangerine

It�s the Pantone Color of the Year and, in my opinion, for good reason.  It�s just so frickin� vibrant.  See?:

Coral Belts

Okay, this isn�t a trend, except in my wardrobe, but I love my skinny coral belt.  I�ve worn it multiple times and will definitely be wearing it all summer long:

Neon

It took me a little while to get on board with neon last year, but I�m glad it stuck around for another year.  I have a few pieces in my closet, mostly neon pink, mostly thrifted, and I can�t wait to wear them.  I�d also love a pair of neon shoes, like one of the pairs below.

Heart and Soul �Pasquale�:

Image via Piperlime

Or even a pair with just a little bit of neon, like these:

Lucky Ballerina Flat at Alloy (image via Alloy)

How about you, Reader Friends?  What are you looking forward to wearing this summer?  Maybe something from eShakti?  If so, don't forget to enter my giveaway.  And, Schoolmarm Style is hosting an eShakti giveaway, too, so visit Kathryn for even more chances to win!

Happy Friday, All!  Have a wonderful weekend!!

Gracey

Kitschy Print #17

This dress is just further evidence that I love myself a kitschy print:

I feel justified with this one because I swear more than one fashion magazine said tropical prints were in.  So, I�m totally fashion-forward with this.  Not buying it?  Fine, I just like kitschy prints.  Today�s was thrifted and hemmed by yours truly.  Before I hemmed it, the dress was that awkward length between a midi and a maxi and it was a lot of kitsch, even for me.  Now, it�s just the perfect amount.

I paired the dress with a coral belt (Steven Madden via Ross) because I�ve decided to wear this belt with everything this summer.  And I added pewter sandals (Lovely People via Ideeli) instead of heels to keep the beach-y feel of the dress and because my tootsies still hurt from my night of wild 80s dancing on Friday.

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and a happy Monday!

Gracey

Love the Outfit, Hate the Photos

You know those days where you feel great in an outfit right up until the point where you see the pictures?  I think I�m having one of those days.  I think maybe I had one of those days yesterday too.  I thought it was the sun, but it�s overcast today and I still can�t seem to photograph worth a damn.

Don�t worry though; today�s post isn�t another photo-free post.  This is what I wore today:

Seriously, y�all, I adoredthis outfit when I left the house this morning.  I love the crazy print and the high waist of the pants (silk, thrifted).  And I love this sweater (Old Navy) for its lovely color, open-weave and button-back:

And I love the two together and with the nude platform sandals (Banana Republic). 

But I do not love the photos.  At all.  I don�t think it�s the outfit; though it could be, I�m not sure high-waists are my thing.  Really though, I think it�s me.  Work has been hectic which makes me feel unsettled and unable to just relax and take a picture.  I�m just flat out twitchy.

Oh, well.  What�s a girl to do, right?  Right.

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

P.S. Autie asked for a close up of the shoes:

Banana Republic "Natalie"