Daily Outfit - Kate - 11/22/10

I'm still fighting this stupid cold.

So yesterday I wore new Fluevogs to help:



It didn't work. I may still lose a lung at any moment.

Also? It was 70+ degrees yesterday. END OF NOVEMBER FAIL.

Skirt: thrifted; originally Talbot's
Tee: GAP
Cardigan: Sears, approx 58,000 years ago
Shoes: Fluevog, via endless.com
Earrings: mum
Bracelet: Tiffany & Co.

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/5/10

I had high hopes for this outfit.

I was going for "sweet but edgy", "fall transitional", and "obscenely comfortable".



Alas, it was not meant to be. What I ended up with was "confused", "too warm" and "itchy and tights-ickiness."

FAIL.

Sweater: Old Navy
Turtleneck tee: thrifted
Scarf: thrifted
Skirt: thrifted, originally Delia*s
Tights: Target?
Boots: 704b, via DSW
Bracelet: thrifted, via Mom
Earrings: Mom

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 - Kate - 7/16/10

Casual Friday :-)



HappyKate.

Skirt: Old Navy
Buttondown: Old Navy
Sandals: mystery tome
Necklace: Mom

Daily Outfit - Kate - 6/8/10

Jeff told me this afternoon, "You look cute today!"

Granted it was over webcam, so I probably looked like a pixelated rainbow-colored blob, but hey - a compliment's a compliment.



And also - HEY JEN!! HEADBAND!!!

I <3 headbands a bunch, all of a sudden. Methinks I shall seek out more at my earliest opportunity. Maybe ones that aren't all head-hurty next time.



<3
Her Royal Pastiness

Shirt: Macy's, old lady section, summer 2009
Cardigan: Francesca's Collections, summer 2009
Skirt: GAP, summer 2008
Shoes: Privo, summer 2009
Teardrop earrings: Mom
Amethyst earrings: Shop in Eureka Springs, AR, spring 2006 (Jeff bought them for me :-))
Necklace: vintage, from Mom's clouded past

Daily Outfit - Kate - 6/7/10

::YAWN::

Oh, I'm sorry. It's just that my outfit was putting me to sleep.



Oh, well. It's Monday.

Also, I almost flashed somebody while biking home from work this afternoon. This skirt is great for biking because it doesn't ride up as I pedal, but horrible for biking because it's so susceptible to an errant breeze.



<3

Shirt: Forever 21, circa 2002-ish
Skirt: thrifted, originally The Limited
Cardigan: Target, early spring 2010
Shoes: Softspots, summer 2009
Necklace: seller at Green With Indie, last year
Earrings: blogfriend Wai Sze (she used to make/sell jewelry - she did all my flower girls' necklaces, too! :-))

Daily Outfit - Kate - 6/1/10

Well, I went for it:




And Jen, YOU WERE RIGHT. I can - theoretically - totally pull this off :-) Next time it'll be with a black tank, I promise :-)

My favorite part of wearing long skirts is when I get to walk up stairs, and hold the skirt up so I don't trip. Makes me feel like I'm straight out of the 19th century!



Tee: thrifted, originally Target
Cardigan: Sears, circa EONS AGO.
Skirt: Marshalls, summer 2010
Sandals: somewhere, sometime (a long time ago)
Earrings: mumsie
Ring: booth at Maple Leaf, fall 2009

Thank you for daring me to step outside my comfort zone :-)

Daily Outfit - Kate - 5/17/10

It's a double whammy today:
1)Outfit photos with my cheapo P&S.
2)Outfit photos sans Jeff.

::sob::

But I just told myself - "Lots of people do this ALL THE TIME, self. And they survive. And so can you."

So I did.



BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE ME CROP. YOU CAN'T YOU CAN'T YOU CAN'T.



I miss Jeff.

ALTHOUGH yay for this extended early spring-like weather - I may be wearing these LLBean boots into June! :-D

Dress: Old Navy, 2009?
Tights: Target
Boots: LLBean
Necklace and earrings: mi madre

Daily Outfit - Kate - 5/5/10

I tried for a longlonglong time to come up with something witty to accompany this outfit:


Something funny; something insightful; something interesting.

I got nuthin'.



Happy Wednesday, y'all.

Skirt: American Eagle, 2005
Cardigan: Target, spring 2010
Tee: garage sale in 2006-ish
Flats: Dillards, 2007-ish
Necklace, earrings: Mi madre
Ring: MacroSun

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/26/10

Aaaah! It feels good to be back! Dontcha hate it when life pulls you out of your routines?

To celebrate a return to routine, I'm wearing...


polka dots! I've had this dress in my closet for - no kidding - 5 years (I remember 'cause I bought it juuuust after Jeff and i got together) and IT'S THE FIRST TIME I'VE WORN IT. I don't know what to tell ya. I'm a crazyperson.

I also just put in a lasagne for dinner, and while cleaning up the post-lasagne kitchen, I rinsed the half-ful spaghetti sauce jar, not the empty one.

That's pretty indicative of this past week. Just in case you were wondering.



Can I just say also that I LOVE this Tiffany's bracelet? It doesn't get as much wear as it used to - I wore it or the matching necklace almost every day during college - but every time I wear it now it makes me so happy. So nice and substantial and pretty and happy!

Dress: Goody's in Kirksville
Tee: thrifted, originally Target
Cardigan: Target, spring 2010
Flats: Born, summer 2008
Earrings: yard sale
Bracelet: Tiffany & Co.

(I love mixing accessories from yard sales and high-end jewelers. True. <3.)

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/13/10

This one's for you, Jen.



Oh, yes it is. That's right. AN OPEN CARDIGAN. Will the wonders never cease?

You tell me: coy, or disdainful?


Also, I'm getting so much mileage out of that crinkly floral buttondown. I also kind of love that I bought it in the old ladies' section of Macy's. I'm just that cool.



Skirt: Old Navy, 2008
Shirt: Macy's, 2009
Cardigan: Target, fall 2009
Flats: Dillard's, 2006 or 2007
Earrings: Mumsie
Pink bracelet: don't remember; very old
Silver bracelet: Kohls

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/6/10

I hated yesterday's outfit SO MUCH.

SO.

MUCH.


See? I didn't even want to look at myself in it?

Friends, take my advice: if a shirt doesn't look all that cute on you but you by it anyway because it's only $2, YOU WILL REGRET IT. I would pay $2 not to ever suffer this shirt again. HORRORS.

Side view to really show the issue:

GAH!!! I'M A PREGNANT FAT-ARMED OLD WHALE!

Oh wait. I'm not. I'm a decidedly non-pregnant 24-year-old human.

I hate this stupid shirt.

Funny story, though? Yesterday afternoon I was bitching about it to a co-worker and she apparently LOVES my shirt. Loves it. So when I told her I was going to throw it away she said, "Don't do that! I like it! Give it to me!". So this weekend I will wash it and next week I will give it to her. And I will NEVER HAVE TO HAVE IT ON MY BODY EVER AGAIN.

Good riddance.

But hey - cute shoes!


Shirt from hell: thrifted
Skirt: LLBean
Shoes: Macy's, 2008ish. Rarely worn, always adored.
Necklace: gift from Jeff
Ring: MacroSun, winter 2008
Earrings: MOM.

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/1/10

(gotta catch up the backlog somehow, right? :-))

Today was a total case of "I don't care what I wear just put on clothes and go" that turned into "ZOMG HAPPINESS!!!". I love when that happens.



Times like these I think it would be ideal to take pictures before work, instead of at the end of the day, when I've worked for 9 hours, ridden two trains, taken a walk downtown, and loaded my car with potting soil and assorted plants. I dunno, I think it might add a certain "je ne sais quoi" to the outfit, no? And by "je ne sais quoi" I mean, "lack of wrinkles." :-D



That scarf is yet another of my Sarasota thrifting finds; I really enjoyed how the maroon-y color looks with the brighter pink of my top. And I always love collared shirts with scarves; it seems so feminine yet put-together, doesn't it?



And copper earrings just 'cause :-)

Shirt: Old Navy, 2008
Skirt: Old Navy, 2008 (same shopping trip even, I think...)
Scarf: vintage, thrifted
Flats: Born, 2008
Earrings: MOM!
Ring: Maple Leaf Festival, fall 2009

Daily Outfit - Kate - 3/25/10

We were rushing this evening, so the photos are even crappier than usual. But that's OK, because this outfit was the epitome of laziness and comfort :-)



I originally put it together to wear with this new shawl I knitted, but then once I got it all on I realized - I really needed a darker color up at my neck. So I subbed in *another* shawl I knitted.

It's rough being me, you know.

Especially when I'm having a BAD FREAKING HAIR DAY.



Ever have days when you just want to cut your bangs OFF? Yes. Me too.

Cardigan: Old Navy, 2007 or 2008
Tee: GAP, 2008
Skirt: LLBean
Boots: LLBean
Shawl: pattern - Ishbel; yarn - Buffalo Gold Lux Lace
Earrings: mummy
Ring: Maple Leaf festival fall 2009

Daily Outfit - Kate - 3/23/10

So um...how obvious is it that I'm still loving this 90's inspiration thing?


Lose the jacket, you weirdo!



This was actually my first time ever doing the whole "footless tights with flats" thing. I think I liked it. How 'bout you?



You see, I - in my unrelenting fashion-forwardness - have always worn footless tights with boots. So I could wear handknitted socks with said tights and boots.

I told ya I was cool.

And also? I <3 my new necklace. Bet it won't surprise you to learn that Mom made it :-)

(even if I forget to make it lay straight before taking pictures)

And I bet you'll be even less surprised to learn there are awesome matching earrings, too:


Happiness!

Dress: Old Navy fall 2009, purchased on super clearance
Jacket: GAP
Tights: Target
Flats: Michelle D (Dillards), 2008ish
Earrings, necklace: mi madre
Ring: booth at Maple Leaf, 2009

The Goods

A full post about my awesome day with Diana is over here on my other blog, but I thought I'd save the spoils from that trip for this blog.

We went to the SPARCC Treasure Chest, which was one of those shops with a lot of NWT, boutique brands. Almost everything was in great shape, so it was less "is this item wearable?" and more "do I like this item?". Great shop and great experience. I found:

Brown BCBG dress in a super-soft cotton knit:

If anybody's keeping count, that'd be my 4th brown BCBG dress. Not on purpose, but not NOT on purpose, either.

I'm holding out the side of the skirt to show that it's actually relatively full; it's fun and swingy and casual on. I can tell already it'll be a great summer staple!

Pleated lattice skirt:

NWT (a brand I don't recognize). This was one of my official Finds of the Day. Isn't it adorable?

Check out the details of that floral embellishment:

Unbearably cute.

Finally, this little shirt:

Not the most exciting thing ever, but it'll be great for weekends, and the fit is just right. I love the covered button detailing, too:


From there we moved on to the Mustard Seed Thrift Shop, which really was the epitome of Old Lady Florida-ness - it was insanely awesome. Diana and I found lots of things to laugh at, and lots of things to try on and buy. Behold:

The *perfect* winter-to-spring corduroy skirt:

It's Talbot's, not a brand that I've *ever* considered before, but there's no arguing with cute! (tell that to Jeff).

Check out the beaded accents on the flowers:



Vintage square scarf:


I love this thing. Perfect for spring :-)


I also got a great little pea green belt, but neglected to photograph it (and didn't realize until after it got dark out).

We also stopped briefly into an antique shop right down the road, where I found something to fill a wardrobe hole - pins/brooches:

I think I can make that look really mod, or really fancy and feminine. And for $5, I'm not out a lot of money if I discover that brooches just aren't my thing.

I had a fantastic time with Diana, and LOVED getting to meet a blogfriend in person!


Please click over to KateOhKatie to read about the rest of our adventure(including a newfound crafty passion :-)).

Daily Outfit - Kate - 3/3/10

This outfit is completely, 100% dedicated to my mom. I've no doubt that if Mom and I were to have a Freaky Friday, she'd put on this exact outfit. And she'd probably also have my tattoo removed and spend a lot of time being jealous of my perky 34B-never-breastfed-a-baby boobs.



Know why else this is dedicated to my mom? Because that super cute black shirt was hers :-) She wore it in college, I think, and I found it in her closet a few years back. I took it, and now it is mine and I <3 it (forgot to take a picture of the side view, but that's what really makes it - the back is longer than the front; a very Victorian silhouette - and it's got a cute little tie, too :-) ). I know Mom also loves these shoeties, because ever since I got mine she's been on a quest for her own pair!

But that's not the only vintage-via-Mom piece in this outfit - the necklace was hers, too:


It's so simple and perfect, isn't it? Just white gold and diamond chips. I love wearing it with big earrings, when I still want to have a necklace but not overwhelm the outfit.

magenta shirt: thrifted, originally Target
black top: vintage, via Mom
skirt: Old Navy, summer 2009
tights: Filene's Basement
shoes: Nine West, via Macy's
earrings: Mom-made
necklace: vintage, via Mom

Daily Outfit - Kate - 2/22/10

This wasn't my most creative outfit ever, I admit, but I enjoyed it. It was comfy and cute and had a bit of visual interest so that's good enough for me, for a Monday :-)



Weaker mortals are still wearing heavy coats in this weather, but I was dying to bust out my new trench so I decided today was as good a day as any. And then I went to the grocery store a few blocks from my work this afternoon and didn't even bother with a coat. Hey, it was 38*. I was in no danger of freezing.

Anywhoo, under the coat:

Fuck it. I took the rant down. But suffice to say I hate how unphotogenic I am. Rant is gone.

Well there goes my mood. Dammit. Sorry to be Miss Negativity tonight.

Anyway. Tights and jewelry:


Trench: Target, Spring 2010
Scarf: Filene's Basement
Skirt: thrifted, originally Old Navy
Cowlneck top: Target, 2008
Cardigan: Target, winter 2009
Belt: Target (ugghghhghg so much Target) 2009
Tights: F21
Shoes: Naturalizer
Bracelet: Tiffany & Co., gift
Earrings: Mom-made