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Tulle Skirt & Converse: Short And Sweet

04.22.2015

No, short and sweet isn’t referring to me; it’s in reference to today’s post. In light of the fact I’m currently in day one of a monster sinus infection, I’m keepin’ it brief.

I decided I was in the mood for wearing a tulle skirt the other day. As a side note, in light of the fact I do actually wear my tulle skirts fairly often, I’m considering upgrading. Not anything crazy mind you, it’s not like I wear them as often as my boyfriend jeans. Maybe just something with a waistband that doesn’t bunch up and roll. Since both my black and cream tulle skirts cost under $25 for both of them, I think they’ve earned their keep.

When I wear tulle, I try to add either a tougher or more structured element to tone down the sweetness factor. And what better way to do that than my trusty Converse? Seriously, Converse work with just about anything. Oftentimes you see tulle paired with chambray, so instead of chambray alone, I layered it over a plain white tee. Following the trusty “third piece rule” I added the chunky brown belt to add more visual interest to the outfit.

How about you…would you pair sneakers with tulle?

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Converse: Nordstrom; Skirt: Amazon (Old); Top: JCPenney (Old)

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Sequin Top, Joggers & Chambray: Happy First Day Of Spring

03.20.2015

Finally, it’s here; the first official day of Spring. And in honor of that I wore… sequins and sweats. Ya, I know. Floral print would have made more sense, but in light of the fact I have inundated you with floral prints lately I figured I’d shake it up a little bit. This is the first time I’ve been to the park recently that it wasn’t buried under three feet of snow so I was able to actually get some shots on this sweet little bridge that goes over our tiny river. (and yes, it is actually a river and not a stream). Since it was a reasonably nice day there was an overabundance (okay, in my mind it was an overabundance) of people in the park. While I wasn’t necessarily in the thick of things, people did actually see me taking photos of myself. And guess what? I didn’t die of embarrassment. I just did my thang and paid them no attention. Trust me, that’s impressive. Usually I get all awkward and whatnot if people are watching me. Maybe once I hit 50 I became one of those babes of a certain age who just has no shame.

This is the sequin top I wore for New Year’s Eve. Since we all know by now (at least we should know) that sequins are allowed out to play on a regular weekday, I paired them with what else? Joggers of course. Because we also know that if we wear sequins during the day we need to dress them down. And really, unless it’s pajama pants, joggers are as dressed down as it gets. Add chambray and leopard and voila! It’s bipolar dressing at it’s finest. I think the next time someone asks me to describe my style in one word that’s the word I’m going to choose.

Linking up with: Style Elixir’s Friday Fab Favorites, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Favorite Fashion Friday, Fun Fashion Friday, Passion For Fashion, Fashion Friday At Mummy’s Got Style.

Chambray top: Target (Old); Joggers: Old Navy (Old); Pumps: Target

Frog Graphic Tee & Lace Skirt: Chaos NY Collaboration & Discount Code

03.6.2015

I was approached a while back by a fabulously cool little boutique in New York called Chaos NY which I had first discovered on Instagram. They carry a cool eclectic mix of items from all over the world. Their mission is to provide colorful chic looks to women everywhere. One of the things that I love about them (aside from the one of a kind gorgeous items) is the fact that they support artists from all over the globe as well as women’s cooperatives in South Africa, India, and South America. They believe in women supporting women and I am all for that.

They offered me a choice of several items and believe me, it was hard to choose. But of course, being me, I went for a graphic tee. And not just any graphic tee…a frog graphic tee. I’ve mentioned before my love of poison dart frogs,and while this wasn’t a poison dart frog it was close enough to make me happy. I couldn’t have been more pleased when it arrived. It’s super soft and loose fitting. It will be perfect even when the temperatures warm up because it’s so lightweight.

I couldn’t wait any longer to wear it, so I had to winterize it by layering it over a chambray button down. And of course I had to pair it with items you wouldn’t expect; a lace skirt and blinged out necklace. I got tons of compliments on it at work. I mean seriously, who wouldn’t love a giant frog on a t-shirt? It will look super cute with my denim boyfriend shorts (ya, I know you all can’t wait for the return of the ever-present summer boyfriend shorts) and Converse once the temperatures reach a level that human beings are able to be outside in without losing body parts to frostbite.

Because I love and appreciate you all so much (and you know that I do), I have a discount code so generously offered by the fine ladies at Chaos NY. From now until March 23rd, enter code FAIRYDUST30 at checkout and receive 30% off. Yes, you read that right…30% off!! So, what are you waiting for? Head over there right now and pick up a unique, hand-crafted item for yourself!

Linking up with: Style Elixir’s Friday Fab Favorites, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Favorite Fashion Friday, Fun Fashion Friday, Passion For Fashion, Fashion Friday at Mummy’s Got Style.

Tee: c/o Chaos NY; Skirt: Target (Old); Pumps: Kohl’s (Old) Coat: JCPenney

The Bigfoot Of Tights: Chunky Cardiagan, Striped Skirt And Black Ankle Booties

11.4.2014

Well, it saddens me to say this is the first official “I’m wearing tights” post of the season. I know, I know…tights can add so much to a look with all of the variety in color and texture. But the thing is…I. Hate. Tights. Hate them. I’m always so uncomfortable and feel so constricted when I’m wearing them. You know it’s cold if you see me sportin’ a pair of tights. I feel like I’m being squished like a tube of toothpaste, and I absolutely cannot wait to get home at the end of the day and get the damn things off. That would be why I far prefer slouchy pants, no belts and skirts that sit on my hips. A few years back I stumbled upon some low-rise tights at Walmart and they were like a gift from heaven. Unfortunately they vanished and I’ve never been able to find them anywhere again. They are like the Bigfoot of tights. They’ve been spotted on occasion, but there’s no scientific proof of their existence.
I’ve been on the hunt for a chunky cream colored cardigan since I let one get away last year. I scored this one on sale at JCPenney and it totally does the trick. I’ve also been keeping an eye out for a striped skirt and I found this one on clearance for $11 at Old Navy. It, unfortunately, does not do the trick. It’s a small so I figured it would fit, but it’s just too big. I’m going to attempt to shrink it in the wash and see how it turns out…since I want it to shrink, I’m pretty sure it will stay exactly as it is.

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Sweater: JCPenney; Skirt: Old Navy (In store purchase); Blouse: Target (Old); Booties: TJ Maxx (Old)