Double Sweater…What does it mean?

Vintage sweater dress + earrings, Victoria’s Secret sweater dress, Jessica Simpson boots So my new favorite thing to do is layer sweaters, which is why this sweater dress + sweater dress/cardigan (last seen here) combo pleased me so much.  It’s like a double shot of cozy on those annoyingly cold days! I think the trick to not looking bulky is to define your waist (hence the belt) and wear relatively thin knits–though a loftier knit...

Leftover sequins

I know all the razzle-dazzle of the holiday season is over, but the gold sequins were calling me! Who am I to say no? Vintage vest, top, and shoes; thrifted pants and shirt, Marc Jacobs bag I think the secret to dressing down the over-the-top-ness of sequins and fur is to pair them with extremely casual workwear like olive khakis and an old military shirt. Otherwise, you run the risk of looking like you were...

New Year’s Photo Diary

Happy 2011! Can we all please say “twenty-eleven” instead of “two thousand eleven” now? kthanks. Fueled up with an egg and cheese croissant and hot tea at Enzo’s, got my learn on at the library, headed to Fountain Square for ice skating and fireworks (what’s up with not counting down to the new year?), recuperated with too many mugs of chocolate tea (tea + hot chocolate + milk + whipped cream), and finally got around...

Instant Outfit: New Year’s Eve

I tend to procrastinate wait for inspiration to strike, so there have been times when I’ve been forced–FORCED!–to put together an outfit with stuff that’s already in my closet. That’s where Instant Outfit comes in, with ideas to work with pieces you likely already have. Use what you got to look the way you want.* Cardigan, Anthropologie; belt, Urban Outfitters; jeans, Old Navy; earrings, Noir; shoes, Aldo My NYE plans are pretty sedate, but I...

Proportion Play

I love the detailing and cozy slouchy-ness of this sweaterdress, but when I put it on, it felt a leeeetle too short for wading through the snow and ice. Instead of trying to find something else to wear (’cause that could take ALL DAY), I added a longer skirt underneath the dress for extra coverage and an additional layer of warmth. The proportion works because the skirt doesn’t add too much extra volume to the...