I needed a bit of "tough" today, so I threw on my leather jacket, although I'm worried it might be too long for this look.
Posh eclectic tweedy dotty skirt ;)
Faux pearls
BR purple turtleneck
Clarks Boots
Comments and suggestions ALWAYS appreciated. Thanks!
I had the most spectacularly awful performance review of my entire career yesterday. My boss didn't provide one word of constructive criticism. Instead, she wrote an entire single-spaced page of commentary about how I was unable to think critically, solve problems and be assertive enough to get anything done. I was blind-sided by this which shouldn't happen in a performance review. She never mentioned these issues to me before.
Moreover, not one of the other attorneys with whom I work took the time out of their busy schedules to mention all the times I have helped them out with one crisis or another. What a let down!
In short, I'm feeling very small and unhappy today. I'm angry and sad. But I'm not going to let this get the better of me. I'm wearing purple for courage today. This outfit would have a happiness factor of 100% if the pants were actually PPL, but I'm settling for 95% happiness.
Sorry about all the above. It's hard to get past something like that in one short day!
In recent discussions about style labels, and in particular discussions about artsy eclectic style, I've been surprised at the number of negative associations people have with "arty" dressing. For me, the term "art" is tied to the fine arts, not with arts and crafts. I got the impression that it's the exact opposite for many people.
Angie's description of the artsy eclectic style resonated with me, particularly in the attraction to retro styles and unique accessories.
Just out of curiosity, I consulted the Lucky Guide to Style and noted that it draws a distinction between Posh Eclectic and Arty Sleek. Posh Eclectic is “a certain madcap glamor; made up of equal parts country-estate frump and the black-sheep aristocrat’s disregard for what’s acceptable." A posh eclectic gal wouldn't think twice about wearing silk, tweed, lace, pearls and rubber boots. I identify with this.
Arty Sleek, on the other hand, is more of a combination of avant-garde with minimalism. Lots of black. Asymmetry. I like it, but it's not me.
So, for these considerations, I'm going to work with the "Posh Eclectic" label for the time-being. Today's outfit reflects that.
I'm wearing a gabardine jacket with gold buttons, silk pussy-bow blouse and wool micro check pants. My favorite element is the waistcoat I made out of my uncle's old silk ties.
I've missed most of the week due to migraines, but I'm back to work today. It's cold out, so I pulled out a handknit sweater, my Brooks Brothers blouse, Martin trousers and added a pair of handmade earrings.
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Running off to work, so this will be a quickie:
Fur Vest - Jenava's from swap
turtleneck - BR
Pants - BR
Booties - Munro, will be returning since they pinch my toes - not wearing them ;)
Necklace - made by me
...or, Whatever Happened to Jump in My Hands in the Dark When I was getting Dressed...
Gap Jacket - I'm not sure why I keep buying things that are this particular shade of red. It's a challenging color to wear. It does make me feel awake on a dreary Seattle day, so that's a plus!
Striped t-shirt from H&M
NYDJ straight leg jeans
Vince Camuto Booties
Chunky faux turquoise and silver necklace
I'd like to take more wiw photos in 2013, so some will be quick and dirty like this cell phone photo of my reflection in the bathroom mirror. :)
Sweater: gap
BR Martin trousers
Clark's shoes
Homemade necklace
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I wish I could take outfit photos in natural light, but my schedule doesn't allow for it. The flash makes my tights look sheer, but they're opaque.
This outfit was inspired by one of Annagybe's.
http://noscrubs.lookfab.com/po.....nd-leopard
Sweater: TJ Maxx
Turtleneck
Red Skirt - Sewn by me. It's very similar to the Halogen seamed pencil skirt
Dotty Booties - Vince Camuto
Gold Necklace - vintage
Another trousers outfit. Your suggestions for improvement are always welcome and much appreciated!
I suspect this top is a little bit on the small side, since it won't stay put over my hips, but I was taken in by the bright and cheery color. I've made worse purchasing mistakes.
These are beautiful grey wool pants. I just let down the hem another inch and they felt gloriously swingy and fun.
Lemon yellow top from TJ Maxx (not sure of brand)
Grey wool BR Martin Trousers
Crown Vintage Oxfords
vintage gold bracelet
I think this outfit looks better in person than it does in these photos. I could be delusional, though.
The colors of the sweater and the trousers definitely are more harmonious. The flash did strange things to the color of the sweater.
What do you think? Is this slouchy in a good way or slouchy in a sloppy way?
Sweater: Free People (this sweater kills two trendy birds wtih one stone, i.e. the high-low hem and the lace back)
Brooks Brothers Shirt
Banana Republic Martin Trousers
My good old black and white oxfords
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