All remixed
Tee: Ann Taylor
Skirt: New York & Co.
Shoes: Restricted via DSW
Belt, earrings, and bangles: Banana Republic
I love this outfit. Love it. It's got a bit of a Marilyn vibe in that it hugs my curves and has a retro silhouette while still feeling very modern and not over-the-top sexy.
I also like the subtle pattern mixing: leopard belt and floral shoes. Oh, and my reds don't really match. Lately I've just been putting on any old pair of shoes with my outfit. Who cares if the colors don't really match? I still think the shoes work well with the whole look, so I don't care about discordant reds. I wore this to the office on Tuesday, and then changed to drive down to Maryland.
Tee: Ann Taylor
Skirt: Target
Belt, earrings, bangles: Banana Republic
Flip flops: Victoria's Secret
Y'all, this is my crazy patterned skirt turned inside out.
I've been wanting a navy blue skirt, and there it was inside this summer stand out. So I turned my skirt inside out, belted it to hide the waistband and went on my way. I might try tucking up the excess fabric next time, but it was too hard to keep everything in place when I was going to spend three hours in the backseat of a van.
I was pretty stinkin' proud of myself, but B. thought it was weird. And yes, that's the same shirt I am wearing in the outfit above in a different color. I'm not usually one of those people, but I do have two of this shirt.
Dress: Ann Taylor
Jacket: New York & Co.
Belt: Banana Republic
Shoes: gift
Earrings: gift
Scarf: J Crew
This is what I wore for our presentation this morning. I was there as a note taker, so I was mostly in the background, but I figured I should look presentable. I'm not a huge risk taker when I'm packing, because I want to feel comfortable when I travel, hence the denim dress.
I made it AC appropriate with the jacket, and livened it up with some accessories: red shoes, a patterned scarf, and my leopard print belt. Yay for pattern mixing! Also, I don't know WHY I'm the same color as the wall in that picture. The flash kind of quit on B. and we weren't all about figuring it out so soon after getting home.
Y'all can pray that our camera gets back to us before we leave for Turkey on the 2nd of September. It'd suck if all our pictures of Istanbul had that same chartreuse tint/creepy dark quality. That's what we've decided our two-continent adventure would be this fall: Istanbul. It beat out Southern Spain/Morocco because it's a bit easier to navigate and not as intimidating during Ramadan. Have any of y'all been to Turkey? Any tips?
Your shape reminds me of Joan Holloway of Mad Men. I think this outfits also looks like something she would wear. Love the belt and the whole outfit! And yes we have a bilingual program in the state of Texas, we are very lucky and I think it's wonderful that Spanish peaking students can learn in their native lanaguage, of course the minority is the majority in Texas, there's a ot of hispanics. =)
ReplyDeleteI think the first outfit looks super sexy in a work appropriate kindda way:) Also, I am liking the idea of turning your skirt inside out...I may just borrow that tip!
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That first outfit is so perfect I am speechless. I love it.
ReplyDeleteGoodness...so many things to say. The first outfit is amazing. You do look super sexy, but classy and professional. I love the subtle pattern mixing and I think the shoes are great, discordant reds or not.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt turned inside out is fantastic! Genius! I like it with the pattern peeking out underneath, I think you should leave it like that.
I love how you used the accessories in the last outfit.
You are so inspiring!
I said it and now I'll write it, I love the red shirt. Pretty much love the whole outfit and you know I wasn't just saying it because we're married and I have to, cuz everyone else on here agrees...
ReplyDeleteI do love your first outfit, pencil skirts can really just make you feel so curvy and awesome.
ReplyDeleteAnd turning your skirt inside out is so clever, I sometimes buy things because I like the lining as much as the outside.
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@ Shey: Research shows that the bilingual programs are probably the best, but there aren't many here in this area - even though the school where I taught is 97% Hispanic. Not enough state backing, I guess....
ReplyDeleteAnd I've never seen Mad Men, but I have seen pictures of the cast, and I'm going to take that as a compliment. Love that style!
@ Ashley and Lyddie: I can't take credit for the skirt inside out. I saw it on some bloggers that Kendi linked to during the 30 for 30, and then it occurred to me to try it.
Wow...love every single outfit. Do you mind if I ask how tall you are?
ReplyDelete@ Natural Enchantress: I'm 5" 2.5" - so not very tall at all.
ReplyDeleteWow...love every single outfit. Do you mind if I ask how tall you are?
ReplyDeleteYour shape reminds me of Joan Holloway of Mad Men. I think this outfits also looks like something she would wear. Love the belt and the whole outfit! And yes we have a bilingual program in the state of Texas, we are very lucky and I think it's wonderful that Spanish peaking students can learn in their native lanaguage, of course the minority is the majority in Texas, there's a ot of hispanics. =)
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