Pinspiration: Black, Lace and Cognac

I Pinned this outfit the other day with the idea to recreate it myself:

Image via fashionworship.com

This is my version of the above look:

One of the reasons I Pinned this look is because although I already had all the pieces, it’s not something I would necessarily put together myself.  I mean, it’s just so neutral.  But, I’m trying to become more comfortable with neutrals so I thought I’d give this look a shot.  To do so, I paired my knit pencil (vintage, thrifted) with a cream, lace blouse (Limited), a cognac belt (thrifted) and cognac sandals (Jeffrey Campbell via Nordstrom).  I also added Nikki Jacoby earrings, some bracelets and a vintage necklace (via the Plucky Maidens Junkfest).  And, I think I liked it.  You know, for neutrals.

Happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Pleats and Stripes and Silly Concerns

I don’t think this outfit photographed very well, but I loved it:

I swear it’s more flattering in person, but, I could be delusional so maybe “swear” isn’t the right word.  Really though, I felt great in this today.  After all, I found another way to style this pleated skirt (thrifted).  I’m wearing yet another bow blouse (vintage LeeMar via Vintage by The Pound).  AndI got to wear my Hive and Honey flats (Piperlime) again.  Basically it’s an outfit full of things I love: pleats, stripes, bows blouses and ankle strap flats.  

Also, I know it’s supposed to be some sort of fashion taboo to wear ankle straps with long skirts, but I think it worked.  Even if it hadn’t, I’m glad I tried it.  These poor flats languished in my closet for a long time because I was afraid the ankle strap would make me look stumpy.  I know that sounds like a silly concern for a giant, but I like being tall; I don’t want to look shorter.   Once I figured out that they don’t chop me off at the leg though (probably because, as Mia pointed out, the strap is essentially the same color as my leg) it was on.  They are super comfortable and while I know they’ll work with above the knee dresses and skirts, I wanted to experiment with other items too.  

Remember, it’s okay to experiment, even if it doesn’t always go well.

Gracey

Tribute to Anna Piaggi - FW - Paris

                                                                                                                                                                 

Anna Piaggi était la "Fashion grand-mère" qu'on aurait tous aimé avoir. Avec ses tenues extravagantes toujours très colorées, elle était une des personnalités toujours très photographiée malgré son âge avancé. Elle disparait à 81 ans.

Anna Piaggi was the "Fashion grand-mother", we all dreamed of.  Always extravagantly and colorful dressed, she was one of the socialite shot by photographers despite her age. She died at 81.  

All pictures by Easy Fashion Farid

Layers and Lace

In spite of my protestations against the whole crop top trend, there are just some crop tops I can’t resist.  Like this coral piece:

I mean, it’s coral (!) and lace (!); how could I resist?  Especially when it was less than $6.00 at Nordstrom Rack.   AndI’m fresh off two months of no shopping?  Honestly, I’m not Wonder Woman, people.  Although I did do my best Wonder Woman pose today:

So, yeah, there was no way I was passing up this shirt.  Of course, it’s basically see-through because it’s lace, and that caused some consternation early on this morning.  At least until I had the idea to layer the cropped top over a similarly-hued bow blouse that I bought this weekend (Old Navy, thrifted).  I added black cropped pants (Banana Republic) and my black ankle-strap flats (Hive & Honey via Piperlime).  And then I completely forgot jewelry.  As I do.

I did remember a close up of the combination of the lace and bow though:

So, points for that then, maybe?  Yes?  Fabulous.

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Gracey

Size Up and Get Sweaty – Marika Tek Review

Some time ago, the lovely people at Marika were kind enough to send me some of their Marika Miracles workout pants.  I love those pants; they are my go to workout pants (you know, when I work out).  So, I was absolutely thrilled when they offered to send me this workout tee*:

My fame-scoffing nephew took this.  He cut off my feet.

Image via Marika

It is the Venus Crew Neck Dry Wik Short Sleeve Tee and like the pants, it helps keep my oh-so-very-sweaty self comfortable when I’m working out.  Even having previous experience with Marika’s Dry-Wik technology, I was a little apprehensive about this review because they sent me purple and I prefer working out in black, to hide the sweat.  But, I gave the purple a shot and I am pleased to report it was only a little discolored by the end of my workout:

Yes, that's a picture of my sweaty back.  You're welcome?

Really, my only complaint about this tee, and it’s a minor one, is that it seems to run a bit small.  But, that could just be because while I don’t mind working out in tight pants (as is obvious in the photo above), I try to avoid tight shirts.  If you feel the same, I’d definitely recommend sizing up.  For reference, I’m wearing an XL.

I can honestly say that the Marika Tek line is pretty great.  And, if you want to see for yourself, you can get 20% off at Marika by entering the code TEK20 at checkout, now through the end of September.

Happy Shopping!

Gracey

*Yes, Marika sent me this tee for free, but the opinions in this post are mine because you know I love my opinions too much to let someone else dictate them.

I Rock a Lot of Florals

Like Jess from New Girl, I really do rock a lot of polka dots.  But, I realized today, as I wore my newest floral vintage dress, that I also rock a lot of florals:

This dress is one of the first items I Pinned once I figured out what the heck Pinning was.  It’s from the House of Heirlooms Etsy shop and I knew it would someday be mine.  For the inaugural wearing, I cinched the dress (vintage Donna Toran) with a black leather belt (thrifted) and added my ankle-tie espadrilles (Nordstrom).   And I loved it.  I love that it’s bright, shiny and colorful.  Oh, and floral.  Because, in case you hadn’t noticed, I rock a lot of florals.

Happy Tuesday, Everyone!

Gracey

Pink sugar ...

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                                                                                             blouse: thanks to Sheinside (here),
                                                                                             swimsuit: h&m,
                                                                                             bracelets: primark,accessorize,oysho,
                                                                                             bracelet on the left hand:thanks to Bolja (here)
                                                                                             ph. Tosa

As i promised you yesterday, here is the first in a row post from my holiday. I spent eleven wonderful days in Antalya (Turkey) with my boyfriend and you will see one part of it. Some photos from the old town, but also from our beach, and everything that caught my attention. I gotta admit, i wasn`t trying so hard to make perfect snap shoots because of the heat, but at the end i was more than satisfied with the results. We were done in less than two minutes! ;)
I picked this pink H&M swimsuit, which arrived one day before my trip, and matched it with black Sheinside blouse and lots of various bracelets. Photos were taken at the Konyaalti beach, hope you will like it! :)

p.s. if you are fan of galaxy leggings, you have a huge chance to win one, Romwe is giving away 20pairs on their Facebook page everyday till the end of August! Click here!