Saturday, November 21, 2015

Cold Front

 Anthro-
Count the Waves Dress
Steep Buckle Moto Boots

H&M cardi
Wiener dog scarf- gift
Anthro-
Climate Control Cardi
Ponte Trousers
Fanned Shine Booties

Minnie Mouse tank top- Disneyland

Anthro-
Shy Stalks Shell
AG Stevies
Wound Barra Boots

Nordstrom Cardi
Map Scarf- Etsy 
Anthro-
Empty Nest Pullover
Jubilation Necklace

Loft blouse
Gap pants
Minnetonka Moccasins

Yesterday I was sitting on a patio with my dog. Tonight we have a freeze warning. My opinion is, if it is going to be that cold, bring on the snow, but it isn't blowing this way.  Soon though, soon.

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Altered

 Anthro-
Brocade Pencil Skirt (altered- originally just past knee length which is just not flattering on someone 5'3)

Loft Cardi
Tank from a fashion truck in California
H&M belt
Aerosoles wedges
Roberta Chiarella Necklace
Anthro-
Bianka Blouse (altered to have ruffled collar removed- it never laid flat and made me feel like a dog with a cone of shame)

Gap skinny cargoes
Caslon blazer
Minnetonka Moccasins
Roberta Chiarella Necklace


 Anthro-
Dappled Grid Henley
AG Stevie Ankle Moto Cords

V28 fox print scarf
Aerosoles wedges
Anthro-
Gemini Cardigan
AG Stevie Cords

Gap T
Easy Spirit chuka booties
Kohls scarf

(Patriotic Look for Veterans Day assembly at school)

I believe in the simple power of alterations to make clothes work for you. However, practicing what I preach doesn't always happen. I just get lazy. But here I am, wearing two altered pieces that otherwise would probably just be hanging my closet. The weather continues to cool down a bit which is allowing cords, scarves and sweaters to come out of hiding. Next week we're expecting some windy days, so boots might finally get to make an appearance. Continuing to shop my closet, and be grateful for what I have.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Rinse, repeat

 Anthro-
Chiffon Spliced T
Clematis Pencil Skirt

DV Archer Sandals
Roberta Chiarella necklace/bracelet
Anthro-
Rational Ruffles T
Ribboned Wool Wide Legs
Tucked Away Blooms cardi

Dansko wedges
Roberta Chiarella necklace
Anthro-
Fetch & Frolic Dress
Shadowsleeve Cardigan

Shoeland moccasins
Roberta Chiarella necklace
Anthro-
Banded Stripes Blazer
Fanned Shine Booties

Gap cargoes
Modcloth Reflections on Style tank
Roberta Chiarella necklace


The slightly changing temps mean that I'm sort of breaking out of my wardrobe rut. Being able to put on a few layers always helps. I'm really resisting the urge to keep just adding, adding, adding things to my overstuffed closet. I need to get over my mental block of repeating ensembles. (I like to find new combinations to wear what I have.) It is also probably time to clean out or store some things that don't really fit, etc.