Tiny mice, twice as nice

Here's my casual outfit from labor day which took me from a lovely lunch to a matinee (Midnight in Paris) to making delicious onigiri (Japanese rice balls).  I'm wearing another vintage kissing mice belt, this time in a smaller version.  Somehow when things are smaller their cuteness factor goes off the charts.  Tiny little cookies?  I'll have 5 please!

Outfit details

Top: James Perse

Skirt: Thrifted

Shoes: Walmart

Accessories: vintage mice belt

vintage bracelet, etsy initial necklace

Jcrew scalloped lace top

Here's another typical outfit from me--skirts and dresses are my daily work uniform.  I've been feeling a bit ambivalent about my outfits lately.  My style is neither quirky or outlandish and certainly not inspirational.  I do think I dress appropriately for work and for my body type so that's something at least.  Even if I feel boring sometimes at least I'm consistent :)

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Skirt: thrifted

Shoes: No. 6

Accessories: vintage bracelet and ring

 

 

Steven Alan Fairchild dress

My outfit from Saturday night when Sydney and I went to the Austin Fashion Awards, thanks to tickets from Michelle of 81 Poppies.  We got to see new Rory Beca and Wren collections as well as designs from other talented local designers during the fashion show.  It certainly was a glamorous event with a lot of people in cocktail or full evening dress.  I wanted to be comfortable (not have to fidget with my outfit or suck my stomach in the whole time) and my new Steven Alan dress certainly fit the bill. Also I just had to do my clog sandals again because my feet were done being abused.  I used to be in the camp of wearing killer shoes but then realized that they get taken off halfway through the night because of the excruciating pain so you might as well wear something good to your feet in the first place.  What do you think?  Comfort shoes or hot shoes, then barefoot like Britney Spears?

Outfit details

Dress: Steven Alan

Shoes: No. 6

Accessories: Hoss Intropia necklace

Vintage fox bracelet, Jcrew belt

Malia bird skirt

Here's another blue/green combination outfit.  I find myself wearing this color combination a lot in the summer as well as other bright colors.  Then in the winter I escape into black and greys.  How about you?  What's your favorite fashion color combination?

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Skirt: vintage Malia

Shoes: Worishofer

Accessories: Dream collective necklace

Vintage head to toe, well almost

Here's an outfit picture from last week.  I've worn this new to me vintage skirt, thrifted from Chicago, almost every week now. Also finally caved on this gorgeous vintage gold chain bracelet from Moss.  And a quick reminder that Tess's Doo Woop party is tonight! 

Outfit details

Top: vintage, thrifted

Skirt: vintage, thrifted

Shoes: No 6

Accessories: vintage necklace and belt

Fail cuff and vintage bracelet 

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

Weekend wear

These Jcrew shorts have been my favorite buy this summer and I wear them constantly with any striped top I can get my hands on.  A change of scenery this weekend--we were out at a lakehouse with lots of sun, good food and good friends. 

Outfit details

Top: H&M

Shorts: Jcrew

Shoes: Havianas

Pleated skirt

My camera finally coughed up the outfit picture I took at the beginning of the week.  Silk skirts (esp with pleats) are on the top of my list every time I go thrifting and I was so happy to find this gem in Chicago.  As usual, the length hit me at mid calf so I put it in the hands of my alterations lady who did a great job hemming and pressing the pleats.  I fear I am beginning to have an animal belt addiction but I can't seem to resist.  Anyone want to start a support group?

 Outfit details

Top: L'Agence

Skirt: Thrifted

Shoes: No. 6

Accessories: vintage bird belt

Fail and vintage cuffs

Worishofer love

Comfort shoes are a staple in my wardrobe.  If a shoe is cute and comfortable, I am more than happy to hand over my credit card.  Worishofers are a German comfort shoe, made for well, the older set, but why should age stand in the way of a good arch support?  I haven't worn my Worishofers (yes, plural) much this summer as my No6 and Dansko clogs have been in heavy rotation.  Yet I enjoyed pulling these out yesterday and greeted them like a long lost friend.  This khaki skirt is one of my Chicago thrift finds and is vintage (double score!)--I love the high waist, the drape of the skirt and also, they have snack pockets!  And in "this never happens" thrift shopping, I found the exact same skirt--same brand, same color, just a different size and will be putting it on our Hunt Gather Style shop for October!

Outfit details

Top: Anthropologie

Skirt: Thrifted Vintage

Shoes: Worishofer

Accessories: Jcrew belt

T by Alexander Wang asymmetrical dress

This T by Alexander Wang dress was my first maxi purchase this season and I haven't looked back since!  I have Grechen to thank for introducing me to this dress--the fabric is nice and heavy and drapes so well and the cut is a bit unique with a higher neck, skinnier shoulders and an asymmetrical hemline to show off your favorite shoes.  In my case, it's my new pair of grey suede No 6 woven clogs!  I am looking forward to wearing them more in the fall and winter months.  Here's a picture of Sydney wearing this same dress--it is really so gorgeous and flattering on all body types--if you can snag one on sale right now, go for it!

Outfit details

Dress: T by Alexander Wang

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: No 6

Accessories: Vintage kissing mice belt

Fail cuff, Bora ring

Elizabeth and James

After a week's vacation, it was difficult to get up and ready on a Monday morning.  I pulled out a trusty work outfit and blearily drove to work.  Now that I look at this picture, I realize my skirt is a lot shorter than I thought.  Maybe I grew, or maybe I just need longer skirts, esp for work.  I'm picking up 3 from alterations this evening so hopefully my knees will be covered next time :)   Do you have any fashion rules for work attire?

Outfit details

Top: Elizabeth & James

Skirt: Anthropologie

Shoes: No6

Accessories: Fail and vintage cuffs

My version of the Readymade dress

The Readymade dress from Anthropologie has been tempting me desperately, especially since it went on sale.  I made a deal with myself to try to at least copy it to see if I could be satisfied with utilizing what's in my closet instead.  I'm still undecided, what do you think?

Outfit details

Top: L'Agence

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: No6

Accessories: Dream Collective necklace

Fail and vintage cuffs, Bora ring

Vintage panther belt

This panther belt came in the mail this past weekend and I couldn't wait to wear it out.  It was a bit weird to wear a huge buckle at my waist--I felt like a Care Bear all day.  *Care Bear Stare*

 Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Skirt: Zara

Shoes: No6

Accessories: Vintage panther belt

Fail jewelry and vintage cuffs

Mociun dress

This Mociun dress (found by way of Moss) is officially my favorite weekend dress.  It's easy to put on and the fabric and style keeps me cool in this 100 degree heat.  I am once again photo-bombed by Link.  I'm surprised B cut him off in this picture.  Usually the pictures he takes are more of the dogs than me.  In one instance, my head was cut off so he could get a good angle of Link.  Priorities priorities.

Outfit details 

Dress: Mociun

Shoes: Walmart

Accessories: Dream Collective necklace

 Fail jewelry and vintage cuffs

 

 

Vintage fish dress

This dress is definitely in my top three of vintage finds.  It's also one that has been the most transformed.  In it's original form, it was a maxi, three sizes too big and had a huge 70s collar.  The print was what sold me and I took it to my alterations lady where we conspired to change it into an entirely different dress. I received a lot of feedback yesterday when I wore it, including "I love your dress" from the female population and "wow, those are fish!" from the male population (thanks Captain Obvious).

 Outfit details 

Dress: Vintage

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: Dansko

Accessories: Jcrew belt,

Mor & Shaesby rings

Zoe Chicco, Fail jewelry and vintage cuffs

Vintage fox belt

The pups weren't very cooperative this time round with pictures.  Since I'm relatively new to fashion blogging, I'm still trying to figure out the best time to take outfit pictures.  Fortunately B is willing to indulge me for 5 minutes out of the day to help.  However we're still having scheduling problems.  We are trying to get into a routine now that when we get home, we go immediately outside to take these outfit pictures and then we start our evening routine of making dinner, running errands, working out, etc.  This is easily foiled if B gets home more than 15 minutes later than me.  My natural compulsion is to change into my "play clothes" when I get home from work, so it's a bit difficult to hang around in my work/day clothing when my yoga pants or pajamas beckon to me.  So, that's why some days I have outfit pictures to post (self control imposed) and some days that are a scratch (yay PJs!).
 

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes:Me by Crocs

Accessories: Vintage fox belt

Vintage lookalike: Anthropologie Sailboat Skirt

 When I first saw the sailboat skirt at Anthropologie, I immediately had visions of stripes and boat shoes dancing around in my head (versus sugar plums).  It is a relatively good price point for a skirt as well but somehow I resisted and went hunting instead for a vintage version.  I found this skirt for a steal and I think it makes a nice substitution for the Anthropologie version.  There's a similar one on etsy if you're interested (at about half the cost of the Anthropologie one)

Outfit details

Top: Joie

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: Dansko

Accessories: Bora ring

Shop outfit

Here's what I wore to the first Hunt Gather Style pop up shop on Saturday.  Everything went so well and we had a blast styling outfits and chatting with everyone.  Can't wait for our next shop in October--stay tuned to the blog for more details!

Outfit details

Top: Banana Republic

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: No.6

Accessories: Marimekko for H&M necklace

Bag: Marni

My lovely partners-in-crime

 

Alfred Shaheen dress

After writing this post on Alfred Shaheen for the h.g.s shop, I remembered that I still had these outfit pictures from the happy hour spent celebrating Grechen's new site: AustinFashionSeen.  I adore Shaheen prints and this is definitely a favored dress in my wardrobe.  I have the hardest time wearing my favorite outfits because the hoarder in me just wants them to sit in pristine condition waiting for just the right occasion to make their debut.  I've been trying to push myself to wear more special pieces lately because life's too short and my closet's too small.  How about you?  Do you tend to save outfits or is Carpe Diem your fashion motto?

Outfit details

Dress: Vintage Shaheen

Cardigan: Madewell

Shoes: No.6

Accessories: Jcrew belt,

gold bangles and Mor ring

Malia floral dress

Over half of my vintage dresses are by Malia and I adore her bright colors and fun prints.  Kirby decided to pose as well, he's such a pro, note the slightly crossed front paws, aka the Tinsley. 

Outfit details

Dress: Vintage

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: Dansko

Accessories: Jcrew belt,

vintage flower pin