Stepping into Fantasy: January 2012

{Sweater, Chambray Shirt, Similar Jeans, Similar Wedges}
Let's be honest -- I would have gladly worn this outfit in third grade. Of course I would have most likely won best dressed for third grade; I judge this mainly on the basis that most 8 year olds don't wear heels and I don't have lunch crusted on my face. Now that I think about it, I'd pretty much face off with a third grader any day of the week on any topic besides Geography (simply because I realized where Hawaii was just this year and I don't own map pencils). But even as a 27 year old, it feels good to be wearing hot pink pants with a polka dot sweater AND to know where Hawaii is on a map.
Elementary my friends, elementary.

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(Really) Wide Leg

{Similar Shirt, Heels}

Three things about silk pants: 1) constant wrinkles 2) the wind hates silk and 3) constantly worried about stains. I have banned myself from eating anything greasy today along with anything that involves ketchup or wine or blood. (Blood is such a pain to get out of silk.) It's that or eat with my pants off, which I typically wait until 5 pm to do that.

I found these pants at Anthro for $20 (down from $198. It's almost like they paid me to take them off their hands) and I bought them on a whim. The very next day I saw this image on Pinterest and was so glad I took a risk on my wide leg maxi silky sultan pants. I really don't know what to call these things.

(Excuse the weird pouts. Apparently when it's cold I make 'sexy come hither/I just ate a lemon' face.)

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Mad about Plaid

{Similar Blazer, Shirt, Gap Skinny Jeans, Similar Belt}
Just a quick post this morning before heading out today for a mini-roadtrip for a wedding. It's still chilly outside so two good photos was all we got before I wimped out and put my coat right back on. I'm this close to move to Florida. And by Florida, I mean Disney World.
Two other ways I've remixed this top, which is quickly becoming a closet staple of mine.

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Layers

{Similar Vest, Similar Jacket, Gap Pants Similar Flats}
So when the weather man says "it feels like 23 degrees" he isn't lying. In my opinion I would have said "it feels like your insides might die a little if you go outside today" but I didn't go to weather school, so I am no expert on weather emotions.
Same jacket as yesterday but I layered on a few other pieces as well. Rarely in Texas do I need to wear fake fur, but today I have a reason. And yes, I am regretting having bare feet. Thank you for your concern.

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Neapolitan

{Lace Top, Similar Skirt}
Last time I wore a handmade cowl, I had many comments that accoladed me on my fine ability to knit. No, friends. I can not knit. In all honesty I have trouble tying lace up shoes, so knitting doesn't happen in the Everyday household. I just have family members and talented friends that I force at gun point to make me things for free. Isn't that so sweet of them?
My shoes are in fact from Target. Cute, but not sturdy. Don't be fooled I am walking with purpose today but only because I have to concentrate on every step I take. I can see strangers taking wagers on how long before I fall or break an ankle. (Breaking an ankle would obviously be a higher wager.) Cute but not sturdy; that should be my tag line.

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I Haz a Cold?

{Similar Blazer, Top, Similar Sweater, Jeans, Wedges}
I'm hopped up on cold medicine today and all I can get out are three random sentences. I stared at the screen for a solid 10 minutes trying to piece them together but to no avail. So here you go. Three very random sentences:
It's rainy and cold here today.
I wore a similar outfit back in the spring and wanted to bring it back, winter-edition.
I've got mad love for tie blouses lately. -----------And I digress. Cold medicine is good.

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