Daily Outfit - Kate - 2/15/11

Guess what? I've actually come up with a GOOD excuse to not do laundry.

I call it - "outfit creativity"!



This shirt almost never gets worn, unless all my other clothes are either dirty and/or damp and hanging on drying racks. And then I pull this from my closet, and think about its lovely little print and how I never wear it and how I really should. And then I wear it.

This happens a few times a year. Which I guess is enough reason for me to keep the shirt around, eh? :-)

Shirt: thrifted, originally GAP
Tank: Old Navy
Skirt: GAP
Boots: LLBean
Tights: Target
Belt: thrifted
Cowl: handknitted by me!
Earrings; necklace: Mumsie

Daily Outfit - Jen - 12/28/10

Where the heezy did the rain come from today! Gross, but I guess I shouldn't complain since it waters things. Like grass. And my car.

I used my tripod again and am loving it. The only downside tonight was that every time I ran to my place, 3 dogs would charge at me. I know they thought that I was running to something exciting - maybe a squirrel or some yummy sticks to chew on. PSYCH. JOKE'S ON YOU. JUST TAKING SOME PICTURES, STINKERS.

So I had to have Jarod press the button on the camera. Guess I still need him after all!

Cardigan: H&M

Scarf: Gift (Thanks, Ashley!)

Belt: H&M

Tunic: H&M

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Target

Golden Snitch Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Beetle!)

Tablet Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Misti!)

Daily Outfit - Jen - 12/27/10

This is obviously not the way I typically dress, but given that I didn't have to go to work today, I thought I should experiment. For the sake of comfort during our drive to Houston yesterday, I wore a cotton dress with tights, a sweater, and boots. Apparently Jarod thought that outfit was a huge hit, so I tried to build on it today. I didn't get the same reaction that I did with yesterday's outfit, but it's fun to play!

Sweater: Martin + Osa

Tunic/dress: Target

Belt: Gap

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Target

Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Misti!)

Daily Outfit - Jen - 12/07/10

I can't remember the last time that I loved an outfit this much. I mean, I really loved this. I forgot how much I love yellow (and skirts and belts and making a concerted effort in my appearance).

There's one teeny little regret, though. I wish I owned booties today.

Cardigan: H&M

Blouse: H&M

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Skirt: Target

Tights: My dresser

Boots: Aldo

Daily Outfit - Kate - 12/1/10

This is, to me, the quintessential fall outfit:



I LOVE how versatile that new wrap skirt - I have about a billion other outfits planned for it, too! :-) I also never get tired of this deep purple cowl-neck. I think I've worn it 30 times, if I've worn it once. Together? WIN.

Top: Target
Belt: Ummm...Target
Skirt: Etsy
Tights: Filene's Basement
Boots: Born
Necklace and earrings: mumsie

Daily Outfit - Jen - 11/23/10

I looked pretty girly today. My favorite part is the belt and only because I learned how to make it look cool.

I also just learned that standing here for photos is pointless without the pretty backlighting. Learn me how to take photos!





Cardigan: H&M
Blouse: Old Navy

Belt: J. Crew Outlet
Jeans: Nordstrom Rack
Headband: Claire's
Flats: Steve Madden via DSW

Daily Outfit - Jen - 11/15/10

Honestly, some mornings I just throw things together that I know do not match and just hope for the best. It's not unlike my approach to food. "Surely eating this bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream AND this entire Caramello is not bad for me."

Cardigan: H&M

Dress: Target

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Tights: TNA via Aritzia

Boots: Target

Daily Outfit - Jen - 11/02/10

I have to apologize for the poor pictures. I got my wish for cooler weather (I was in a sweater earlier!), but it also decided to rain today which was awesome. Not. It was not awesome.

I voted today! No one saw my cute outfit, though. That's what happens when no one in your district votes. Plus side is that I didn't wait in line. See? There's good and bad in every situation!

Tunic: H&M

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Aldo

Daily Outfit - Jen - 10/29/10

This outfit was all wrong. It's cute and all, but not at all practical - at least not for today. We had a potluck at the office, and I maybe possibly (definitely) had to adjust my belt and move to another notch. And I'd do it all over again for some caramel pumpkin pie. I made the caramel pumpkin pie, by the way. It's like I'm some kind of domestic goddess or something. Emphasis on the "or something."

Have a happy Halloween! If you're anything like me, you're going to buy the good candy and buy in excess so that when there are leftovers, you won't be sorry.

Cardigan: Old Navy

Dress: Old Navy

Belt: Urban Outfitters

Tights: Eh?

Boots: Aldo

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/25/10

I really liked the *idea* of this outfit.



I'd even go so far as to say that I like the execution too.

But I think I've gotta get rid of this skirt. It's just too short - I felt exposed all day, and uncomfortable. It would seem I'm a knee-length girl at least.

And also? Sometimes it just feels really good to wear a crisp white button-down.



Can't go wrong with a crisp white button-down.

Skirt: garage sale, originally A&F
Shirt: Calvin Klein, via Macy's
Belt: Target
Boots: 704b, via DSW
Jewelry: Mom

Daily Outfit - Jen - 10/22/10

Surely Jarod thinks I look phenomenal everyday, but I am pleasantly surprised when he takes the time to say as much. I haphazardly dressed myself this morning, so when I left the house, I wasn't feeling so confident about what I was wearing. He complimented me when I got home this evening, and I was immediately relieved to learn that at least one person didn't think I looked crazy today.

My weekend is off to an amazing start. Jarod made me (a can of) soup, and I ate (at least 4 spoonfuls of) Nutella. Top that!

Cardigan: Target

Tank: Ann Taylor Loft

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Misti!)

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Sandals: Target

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/21/10

Man, I really wish these pictures had turned out better.



I LOVED this outfit. If I were to go for a tromp in the moors, this is what I would wear.

Sadly, as I am lacking in moors to tromp in, I just wore it to work.

Loved the way this plaid looked against the bright green, and how the whole thing had a very vintage-y, rural English sort of feel to it. In a perfect world it would've been the skirt wearing the plaid rather than the shirt, and the cardigan would've been a bit looser and less trendy. But hey, I'll take what I can get.

Skirt: GAP
Boots: LLBean
Shirt: NY&Co, 2010
Cardi: Target, spring 2010
Belt: thrifted
Earrings: mum

Daily Outfit - Jen - 10/12/10

I woke up extra early this morning so that I could shave my legs and wear a pretty skirt. It wasn't until this evening when I was uploading these photos that I realized that I somehow ended up in jeans. It's like I'm on autopilot! I didn't even consciously decide to wear jeans. I need an intervention. Also, a Caramilk.

Thanks to Elaine for her belt tutorial!

Cardigan: Nordstrom Rack

Blouse: Gift (Thanks, Thao!)

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Wedges: Target

Daily Outfit 10/07/10

I really want to buy a bunch of tunics and wear them everyday. I wanted to wear this one with tights and riding boots, but apparently it shrunk just enough to not cover my bootie. Oh, well. Not as cute with jeans, but still as comfortable.

I haven't seen my forehead in a really long time. Growing out bangs is awkward.

Top: H&M

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Flats: Steve Madden via DSW

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/7/10

I won't call this an outtake. I must call it 'the best of the lot.'

And also, 'damn that dog.'



Perturbed much?

(PS I really liked this grey + purple + blue + white + brown color palette.)

Top: NY&Co, 2010
Tee: Target
Belt: Target
Skirt: GAP, 2009
Boots: LLBean
Necklace: mumsie
Earrings: Twisted Silver

Daily Outfit - Kate - 9/30/10

My photographer is on an airplane today and - alas - not photographing me.



Aah, Tripod. My nemesis. We meet again.

This shirt + this skirt is a natural pairing. It is pretty and makes me happy.

Top: Wal-Mart, via Mom
Belt: Target
Skirt: thrifted, originally Target
Shoes: Macy's?
Necklace: Strange Folk 2010
Earrings: Meierotto's jewelers

Daily Outfit - Jen - 9/27/10

For my birthday, I got a cool front. A cool front means that I will be in boots. HECK YES.

This is what I put together on this glorious Monday, and I felt soooooo comfortable and pretty in this. Like this outfit was me. I wish I could dress like this everyday. May I?

Tunic: H&M

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Target

Daily Outfit - Kate - 9/27/10

It's finally cool enough to wear my new LLBean dress!

Just a shame that I got home so late tonight - too dark for good pictures. Alas.



So comfy. So cute. I love it!

Since the dress is really PURPLE, I decided to keep all other accessories to a minimum. Just the boots, a small necklace, and my amethyst stud earrings.

I bought this necklace back in early summer, when my job was in jeopardy and I had no spending money. I wandered into Macy's on my lunch break and found this and it was just too cute not to own - especially at the bargain clearance price of $4 ;-) It was a big indulgence for me, then. How sad is that?

And oh, how glad I am that things have turned around :-)



I dunno what that face is. Napoleon Dynamite impression? :-P

Dress: LLBean, 2010
Boots: 704b, via DSW, 2009
Necklace: Fossil, via Macy's, 2010
Earrings: oooooooold - gift from parents

Daily Outfit - Kate - 9/21/10

There's a lot happening in this picture:



1)dogblur
2)my neck looks fat, for no apparent reason. Weird camera angle?
3)awesome mixing of black and brown. <3!!!
4)comically haughty facial expression
5)a Jeff standing behind the camera going, "Make a face! Do SOMETHING!"


I like this picture better, but it doesn't really do the outfit justice, now does it?



Skirt: GAP, 2008
Shirt: Target (super-clearance!) 2010. It's a size too big but was so cheap I bought it anyway and have resolved to either wear it belted, or get fat. OK, OK, wear it belted.
Tank (1): thrifted, originally Old Navy
Tank (2): Victoria's Secret
Boots: LLBean
Belt: Target, 2009
Jewelry: mumsie

BLACK. BROWN. BLACK. BROWN. BLACK. BROWN. I love that combo.

Daily Outfit - Kate - 9/1/10

Y'all know what September hails...



BOOT SEASON!

And apparently "shake hands with the mayor* season" and "this outfit is really cute but the pictures suck because my lens's motor is dying" season

As if I had to tell you.

As you can see, now the mayor* is attempting to eat my hand. The mayor* is fickle.



I broke my own rule about "don't wear thrifted clothes 'till you wash them" just for this occasion. I LOVE this skirt and when it was literally sitting on the floor next to the blue plaid top, I couldn't *not* wear them together, y'know?

Also, some random student at work complimented me on the belt. So that's cool.

Skirt: thrifted
Top: NY & Co., 2010
Cardigan: Francesca's Collection, 2009-ish
Belt: thrifted
Boots: LLBean
Earrings: Mum

Random 1970's-esque hair feathering:

WHERE THE HECK DID THAT COME FROM?

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*She's not actually the mayor. In case you hadn't figured that out. But she does like to shake hands and kiss babies and make stump speeches**.
**By which I mean, pee on stumps.