Simple Blue

I had a horrible time getting dressed this morning.  I started with a vintage sweater dress that I was going to wear with a blazer, a la Destrehan’s Daughter, but it was too hot.  Which is saying something because it’s pretty cold here.  Then I tried a plaid skirt and a fuzzy sweater but it was just too bulky; I looked like Bulky McGeen.  Then I tried this blue sweater with the plaid skirt and felt like Lumpy McGee.  I also tried this sweater with a camel skirt but felt like Frumpy McGee.  Finally, I ended up with this:

When it was all said and done, this was the outfit I felt most comfortable in today.  Just a simple sweater (Old Navy), jeans (Bandolino via Macys) and boots (Born Crown “Sosie” via Nordstrom).  Although I love layers and lots of color, I have to admit that sometimes simple is best. 

Happy Tuesday, Everyone!

Gracey

P.S. This will be my last “live” post until next Tuesday.  I’m going out of town for Thanksgiving tomorrow, but do have some posts scheduled that, Blogger willing, will post over the next couple of days.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I will get caught up on all your blogs when I get back.  Promise.

P.P.S The weather has finally driven us inside for our photo sessions so bear with me as we try to figure these indoor photos out.

Take Four: Saturated Hues from Coast to Coast

Hello!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was busy, busy, busy, but in the most fabulous way.  Also fabulous is today’s Take Four theme: Saturated Hues.  I’m a big fan of rich, bold color, so the berry, emerald and cobalt shades that were shown on the runways for this fall thrill me to no end.  For my take on the trend, I went with berry:

I layered my cranberry wool cardigan (Ports International, thrifted) with a black and cream brushstroke printed sleeveless dress (Target).  I added a thin brown belt (Gap), black tights (Spanx via Nordstrom), burgundy pumps (Naya “Jada” via Nordstrom) and a few accessories. 

Want to see more outfits incorporating this fall’s saturated hues?  Visit Bekah at Matters of Merrymaking, Kelsey at Charming Pumpkin and Karla at Frugal Big Girl to see how they rocked the trend.

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Gracey

Pleats and Plaid

Alternately titled: More Things That Go with Orange

I think I’m breaking one of the cardinal rules of style blogging in that I’m wearing the same scarf I wore yesterday again today:

But, hey, is it my fault that orange goes with everything?  Of course not; I’m just taking advantage of that fact (yes, Erin, it’s a fact) by pairing my favorite scarf with everything I possibly can.  Today I paired the scarf (Nordstrom) with a handmade pleated plaid skirt (vintage, thrifted), gray wool sweater (thrifted), tights (Spanx via Nordstrom) and what are apparently my new favorite booties (Nine West via TJ Maxx).

It has gotten very, very cold here in Oregon lately causing me to shift my aesthetic more towards function over form.  I generally try to maintain both in my outfits, but during the winter, the weather forces me to become increasingly practical.  For example, wool sweaters and cashmere scarves help keep me warm during my freezing bike commute.  And the tights both help to keep me warm, but also dry quickly if I have to ride my bike in the rain.  Which, this being Oregon, I usually have to ride my bike in the rain.

How about you, Dear Readers?  Does the cold weather increase the functionality of your outfits, or are you still all about form?

Happy Friday, Everyone!  And have a fabulous weekend!

Gracey

Countdown ....

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                                                                           Can you imagine me, being serious all the time?;)
                                                                                                jeans: pull&bear,
                                                                                                boots: alberto guardiani,
                                                                                                t-shirt: primark,
                                                                                                cardigan: non branded,
                                                                                                faux fur vest: zara,
                                                                                                necklace: vintage,
                                                                                                hat: h&m,
                                                                                                ring: no name,
                                                                                                bag: non branded,
                                                                                                ph. Masa

November is my favorite month and you can probably guess why it is so.... My b-day is near, and i'm counting the days until then. I already got some gifts ( thank you mom) and this bag is one of them. Cupcakes, cute goodies and some new small wrinkles, don't you just love birthdays?;)

A Few of My Favorite Things

This outfit contains quite a few of my favorite things:

Orange cashmere scarf (Nordstrom) that goes with everything?  Check.  Riding boots (Born Crown “Sosie” via Nordstrom) that I wear with everything?  Check.  Studded belt (Michael Michael Kors via Nordstrom) that makes me feel like a bit of a Billy Bad Bottom?  Check.  To these favorite things, I added an olive cardigan (Target) layered over a gray tunic (Tulle), black riding leggings (Vince Camuto via Nordstrom) and some fringed square hoop earrings (vintage via Lil’ Gypsy Vintage).

What about you, Reader Friends?  What are some of your favorite items to wear and why?

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Lazy Wednesday ....

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                                                                                                chocolate cake with raspberries ...

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                                                                                                fashion mess ;)

                                                                                              do not ask what we painted with this ... :)

                                                                                              sneak peak of my new bag ...

                                                                    gorgeous Pilgrim bracelet ( thanks to jewelery store Stefanovic)

                                                                                               calming interior, great for day dreaming ...

                                                                    this is how 26 years old girls look like without make up ... :)

                                                                    my new favorite nail polish color ( it deserves special post;)) ...

                                                                                             nude lip gloss instead of lip balm ...

                                                                                                ph. Jelena and me

Last couple days i had terrible headaches so i couldn't post anything on my blog.... But luckily these days are behind me ( probably 'till next month ;)) and here i am .... Laziness is occupation now and i have photos as a proof.  ;) Just kidding, yesterday i enjoyed with Jelena in one of our favorite places in town, cafe in Belgrade Art Hotel ( Bah) , where we made some plans for our near future .... ;) Little bit of this and little bit of that, nice view, perfect cake, great coffee, we couldn't ask for more!
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Colorful Collegiate

A co-worker commented that my outfit today is very “collegiate,” and I guess it is:

It does have a sort of prepster, collegiate look about it, which isn’t my usual style, but I like it.  I think the unusual color combination keeps it from being run-of-the-mill collegiate and feels more like me.  Full disclosure; as much as this color combination feels like “me,” I actually borrowed the idea from this outfit of Kendi’s.  But, as soon as I saw her post, I knew I wanted to pair my bright yellow sweater (Nordstrom, thrifted) and mauve skirt (vintage, thrifted).  I added navy tights (Target), colorful socks, lace-up booties (Nine West via TJ Maxx) and a multi-colored scarf.

Interestingly enough, I don’t usually consider yellow to be a fall color.  I know it was shown in quite a few fall collections:

Left to Right: Thakoon, Max Mara, Jill Sander & Karen Walker

But it was not anything I thought I’d try.  Now that I have tried it though, it makes sense to me.  I think this sweater will be a nice counterpoint to our increasingly rainy weather here in Oregon.

How about you, Dear Readers?  How do you feel about lemon yellow for fall?  Is it something you’d try?

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey