Chill

 Anthro-
Cartonnier pants

Modcloth Amiable Accessory Top
Ecco Touch 25 Bootie

 Anthro-
Prize Winning Tote

Splendid Madrid Striped Top
Modcloth I Propose a Toasty Vest
Bobeau Skirt
Target Boots

Anthro-
Daywalk Blouse
AG Stevie Ankle Moto Cords
Steep Buckle Moto Boots

C Wonder sweater
Roberta Chiarella necklace

Anthro-
Marya Dress
Warmth & Respite Cardi
Brass Tacks Boots
Venetian Blinds Belt

Old Navy scarf

Back at work this week- chilly but dry. It might snow this weekend which does me a fat pile of no good. I guess we can just save all our snow days for February!

Break!

 Anthro-
Amapola Dress
Abuzz Cardigan (my first Anthro piece!)
Steep Buckle Moto Boots

Roberta Chiarella Necklace

(a student told me I looked very "Pinteresty" on the day I wore this outfit)

Anthro-
? Lace Sleeve top by Little Yellow Button
Alma Potschke Scarf

Gap cargoes
Born boots

Anthro-
Level 99 Lily jeans

Ugly sweater day :)


December 18th couldn't get here fast enough- last day before break + Star Wars! I am looking forward to 16 days of being the biggest loaf I can possibly be.

Mix it Up

Anthro-
Garden Lace Dress
Brass Tabs Boots

Gap cardi
Target necklace

Anthro-
Tigridia Maxi Skirt

Gap T & cardi
Minnetonka moccasins
Target necklace

 Anthro-
Wish You Were Here Cardi
Pilcro pants
Meadow Rue T

Target scarf
Aerosoles Wedges

Anthro-
Ada Tank
AG Stevie Moto Cords

Minnetonka moccasins
Cardi from random shop in Colorado

Accomplishing my goal to mix up what is in my closet. Pulling out some pieces that haven't gotten a lot of love. Temps this week were eerily high for mid-December. It felt more like May (muggy, rain, thunderstorms.)  Still hoping for some snow!

Workhorse

 Anthro-
Oratory Dress
Lahti Tasseled Infinity Scarf
Brass Tacks Boots

Caslon/Nordstrom blazer

 Anthro-
Dressing Room Henley
Pilcro Cords

Conversation Pieces shirt
Target boots
V28 fox print scarf

Anthro-
Level 99 wide leg jeans

Target sweater
Roberta Chiarella Necklace
White Mountain Ingle Booties

The top look features a true workhorse of my wardrobe, and one of my oldest and favoritist Anthro pieces, the Oratory Dress. It is paired with one of my newer items that I've already put in rotation several times. Most people probably wouldn't pair an orange dress with a purple blazer, but that's just how I roll. The scarf ties it together so I don't look too much like a crazy person. The calendar is rolling towards Christmas, and I can hardly believe that fall is almost over!

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.

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.

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.