J.Crew Lucille in navy lace

This happens a lot during the allotted 30 seconds of picture taking each day--before BK gets bored and I get tired of smiling and looking sideways to see if any neighbors/golfers might be watching and judging.  

(ps--don't the pups look so handsome with their new haircuts?)

Outfit details

Dress: J.Crew

Jacket: Banana Republic

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: J.Crew necklace

Jcrew paisley blouson dress

I can't pass up a good paisley print and J.Crew undoubtedly makes the best ones.  This little sweater jacket was my first official fall purchase and it's super comfortable with a great shape and awesome leather pocket detail.

Outfit details

Dress: Jcrew

Jacket: Banana Republic

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Lisa Levine necklace

Polka dot skirt

This little polka dot skirt was a thrift score from Chicago.  It's made of some sort of silky poly material so it's perfect for 100 degree weather.  It's a bit difficult to be fashion inspired when it's so hot out--thank goodness for AC!

Outfit details

Tee: Madewell
Skirt: thrifted

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Jcrew belt and locket

Vintage paisley shift dress

One of my favorite vintage dresses (although I seem to say that about all my dresses).  I'm crazy for paisley and this vintage Japanese print is just gorgeous.  The dress was about 3 sizes too big and my trusty alterations lady turned it into a sleek shift dress for me.

Outfit details

Dress: vintage

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Jcrew belt

Jcrew hilary dress

Absolutely adore this Hilary dress (on super sale at the Chicago Jcrew!).  The shape is classic and it's easy to dress up or down with cardigans, bright necklaces and different belts.  I'm a bit torn on the length--keep it tea length or hem you think?

Outfit details

Dress: Jcrew

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: coral necklace

Jcrew belt

No.6 floral dress

I really love No.6 and the ad they did for this dress back in Spring 2010. I'm thinking I need some floral wallpaper now...

Outfit details

Cardigan: T by Alexander Wang

Dress: No.6

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: vintage necklace

Polka

I was so happy to unpack this little vintage polka dot number from Japan out of my spring/summer clothing box!  It's good to see old friends again :)

Outfit details

Cardigan: Jcrew

Dress: Vintage

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Jcrew belt and necklace

Zara hot pink blazer

This blazer created a rift in my household.  BK took an instant disliking towards it (when pressed, he thought the gold buttons and shoulder pads made it look like a band uniform) while I thought the hot pink was pretty awesome.  The dogs refused to take sides.  I might change out the buttons but will try pairing it with other outfits to see if I can convince BK to the dark (pink) side.  On a more fun note--we got a new patio set!
 

Outfit details

Dress: Jcrew

Blazer: H&M

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: vintage locket

Hot pink pencil skirt

One of the things we do when tagging inventory for our vintage shop (this upcoming weekend!) is to write down styling suggestions on the tags.  There are two raspberry pink skirts (one pencil, one full) in the shop inventory this time and immediately Sydney suggested pairing them with stripes.  This inspired me to pull out my own vintage hot pink pencil skirt out and try it with one of my favorite striped tops.  Hello spring!

Outfit details

Top: Monrow

Skirt: Vintage/thrifted

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Jcrew locket

Clare Vivier cobalt foldover clutch

Here's what I wore out for dinner on Saturday night.  A little bit of lace and a cozy cardigan.  I finally got my hands on a Clare Viver clutch--isn't it gorgeous?  Now if only I can act like a responsible adult and quit misplacing clutches.  And also start making restaurant reservations for the right date.

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Cardigan: T by Alexander Wang

Pants: Gap

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Madewell necklace

Clare Vivier foldover clutch

Jcrew blouson dress in royal paisley

I broke out my new Jcrew dress for our hunt.gather.style Christmas party at Uchiko where there was lots of delicious food and great conversation with Grechen and Sydney.  I'm really glad I found this dress on super sale, I adore the print and was torn between it and the pencil skirt.  We had a freak day of 70 degree weather and even though it was raining, I loved it--I can't wait to get back to hot weather and my summer wardrobe.  Good thing winters in Texas are short!
 

Outfit details
Cardigan: Jcrew

Dress: Jcrew

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Madewell necklace

vintage mice belt, vintage bow bracelet

Secretary blouse

I never fail to visit a H&M when I'm near one and recently found this gem of a top in NYC.  I've been trying to curb my spending at H&M because it's rare that I keep a piece of theirs longer than a season or two.  Still, they are a nice way to try out a trend for minimal dollars and this secretary blouse with a tie front is impressive at just $10.  The fabric is actually quite lovely and light and drapes well and the print works perfectly for fall. I'm plotting on how to wear it next, perhaps under a blazer or cardigan!

Outfit details
Top: H&M

Skirt: vintage/thrifted

Shoes: Camper
Accessories: Jcrew belt

And a bonus picture, just because I think Link is mocking me: looking down and putting his left foot oh so delicately in front of his right.

Color pencil skirt

The story of my bright colored pencil skirt:

• I've always loved bright pencil skirts (Jcrew's to be exact) and so...
• was ecstatic to find this one at an estate sale for $1.  One dollar!
• It fits perfectly through the waist and hips, though
• of course I had to get it hemmed, but still, one dollar!
• There's a bit of linen in the fabric so I was wrinkle city by the end of the day
• Especially after a 45 minute commute. 
• I thought about photoshopping
• Then realized I don't know how to photoshop
• And I like to keep it real anyway (ie. too lazy to learn how to photoshop)
• So here's the picture, wrinkles and all.  
• And amazingly after I hung up the skirt, the wrinkles fell right out.  $1!
• I cannot get over the lovely bright blue and of course, thought it paired perfectly with stripes.
• And of course...it was $1!
• The end.

Outfit details
Top: Monrow

Skirt: $1!
Shoes: Camper
Accessories: Jcrew necklace

vintage arm candy

We Love Vera dress

I'm teaching a new class this 2nd session and chose this dress for the first day.  I adore this Vera print and the touches of lace on the bodice.

Outfit details
Dress: We Love Vera (Anthro)
Cardigan: Banana Republic
Shoes: Camper
Accessories: vintage cuff and bracelet

vintage for the modern woman

 

Here's what I wore to a taping of Austin YNN's Style Guide at Touch of Sass (thank you Grechen for the picture!).  Sydney was our wonderful spokesperson and chatted with Anne Hudson about our upcoming shop and our vision to provide vintage clothing for the modern woman.  The video is up and can be viewed here!

Outfit details

Dress: Vintage Alfred Shaheen

Blazer: Vintage

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Jcrew belt

vintage cuff and bracelet

Anthropologie Tandem Jump blouse

Happy Friday!  I'm excited about the weekend, hopefully getting caught up on some rest, reading, and celebrating B's birthday.  What are your plans for the weekend?

Outfit details

Top: Anthropologie

Cardigan: Jcrew

Skirt: vintage/thrifted

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: vintage bracelet

etsy initial necklace

Absolutely adore this hot air balloon print!

First day of school

Here's my outfit from the first day of school.  Our Student Life office had a whole Hawaiian theme going and since I didn't want to wear a lei (too itchy!) I compromised by wearing a brightly patterned dress.  I put on a thrifted boy blazer over it to look a bit more professional and also to avoid the "you're the teacher?" comments I've gotten in the past.  To which I usually respond "yes and that's a letter grade off!"
 

Outfit details

Blazer: Thrifted

Dress: Anthro

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Miki and Nora spike brooch

vintage bracelet from Moss