Daily Outfit - Jen - 03/10/11

So, it goes without saying that I love this tunic. I wear it probably once a week, no? Anyway, look at me! I changed it up! I was in love with this outfit. I am in love with this outfit. I'm going to wear it again soon, and you can't stop me.

Well, I guess you could stop me if you really wanted to, but look at my face. I am so happy! Would you really want to steal that joy from me? Really?

My outfit one year ago.

Cardigan: H&M

Tunic: H&M

Jeans: Martin + Osa

Heels: Nine West

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/14/11

I was staring at my closet today and re-discovered this cardigan. How had I already forgotten about it? I just got it! Anyway, I was immediately hell-bent on pairing it with this shirt. I realized immediately that it was a lot of yellow, but man. So in love with this outfit! I'm casual all the dang time, but look how cute I can be, too!

Also, Snitch necklace + tablet necklace = favorite combo ever in the history of the life of the world, weeeeeee.

Cardigan: H&M

Shirt: J. Crew (Outlet?)

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Target

Golden Snitch Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Jess!)

Tablet Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Misti!)

Daily Outfit - Kate - 12/13/10

Jeff drove me to work today, because I was running late and had to proctor exams and...awww hell, it's snowy.

Guess what that means?

NO BOOTS.

(But Fluevogs. Which are so comfy they might as well be boots.)



I'm not really fuzzy and angry. Just tired and worn out from trying to navigate the Trader Joe's/Target/PetsMart parking lot in the middle of December.

I'm lucky I came out of it alive, wouldn't you say?

Oh! So...outfit-y talk!

One thing I loved about this outfit is just how many components are personalized, and/or thoughtfully made. Aside from the Target cardi and GAP/Old Navy components, everything else is either handmade, and/or consciously and mindfully constructed. I love buying from small sellers or companies, and getting free pretties from my mum. It makes the outfits that much more special, eh? :-)

Skirt: Etsy
Tee: GAP outlet
Cardi: Target
Tights: Old Navy
Shoes: Fluevog
Scarf: Scarf-Shop
Earrings: Mum

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 - 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 - 11/4/10

I think this may become my uniform for autumn 2010: straight skirt, cardi, tee, scarf, Fluevogs.

(I'll give you one guess what I'm wearing today, too)



Have I ever mentioned how much I love this scarf? That henna color matches EVERYTHING. It's so wonderfully drapy and relaxed and messy and casual and cozy. It doesn't get much better than that, does it? :-)

Skirt: GAP
Tee: GAP
Cardi: Target
Scarf: Plowsharing Crafts (on the Loop)
Boots: Fluevog
Earrings: mom

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/27/10

Pictures were quick today, as I immediately had to turn around and go run errands (whee!).



I said "WHEE!".

Whee.

Love that bag. Not loving how the proportions of skirt + boots + top appear here in this post, but rest assured that it's better in person. Really.

Shirt: Sears, 2008
Cardi: Old Navy
Skirt: Talbot's, via TJMaxx
Boots: FLUEVOG
(bag: Fossil)
Earrings: mumsie

Daily Outfit - Kate - 10/23/10

I sorta love looking cute even when I'm just running errands.



Even better when the only effort is lacing up the boots.

Cardi: Target
Tee: Target
Skirt: Old Navy
Skirt: head shop in Lawrence KS
Boots: Fluevog
Earrings: mum

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?

~~~
*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.

Daily Outfit - Kate - 8/18/10

One of my favorite outfits in recent memory.



(even though I didn't remember to look at myself in a mirror before posing for photos - hence the skirt wonkiness and sweater ride-upiness.)

This was one where after I got dressed I kept going back to my full-length mirror and full-on *admiring* the look. Especially the red flowers on the cardigan buttons, and the red heels. LOVE.


Mayor McPuppy liked it, too.

(OH CRAP THERE'S SOMETHING IN MY HAIR. ::sigh:: I'm a mess.)

But like I said...was totally hot in person. I promise.

Cardigan: thrifted, from Avalon Exchange
Tee: GAP
Skirt: GAP
Heels: Kenneth Cole, via DSW
Earrings: mum
Ring: MacroSun

Daily Outfit - Jen - 7/7/10

Top: J. Crew Outlet
Skirt: J. Crew Outlet
Belt: J. Crew Outlet
Sandals: Nordstrom

Daily Outfit - Kate - 5/20/10

As long as the October-like weather sticks around in St. Louis, I'm gonna wear October-like outfits.



But more importantly - I've got my camera back! So much happiness. So much *still* to learn about self-photography. I've got the remote hidden in my pocket here, but alas there's no one to tell me "You're standing funny - it looks like you don't have a waist."

I'm going to start training Roxie to help me out with that. I'm sure she'd be capable and willing, right?

Right?

This outtake cracks me up:



I call it, "Is this thing on?"

:-P

Skirt: GAP, fall 2009 (best. $20 investment. ever.)
Cardigan: Old Navy, eons ago
Tee: Gap, 2009ish
Boots: LLBean
Necklace and earrings: mamma mia

Daily Outfit - Kate - 4/7/10

Aah, that's better.




Sorry. Pizza dough in my fingernails. Also explains the lack of bling-age ;-)

Where were we?




Right. Happiness! I feel a gazillion times better today :-)



Skirt: Target, summer 2009
Tee: GAP
Cardigan: GAP
Flats: Born, summer 2008
Scarf: GAP (GAP-y day today, apparently)
Earrings: MOMPERSON!!!

Daily Outfit - Kate - 2/1/10

Coulda, shoulda, woulda.

I've had this sweater for a couple months now and this is my first time wearing it - that awesome little stripey detail on the buttonband really throws me for a loop; I can't figure out how to wear it well.


Gooneyface and flour-covered skirt aside (WHAT was someone as unphotogenic as myself thinking, starting a daily style blog?), I'm still not sure I've figured out the damned cardigan.

I think it needs color and softness under it - something similar to Jen's adorable shirt from the other day. And then some vintage-y appeal - a pencil skirt and ankle strap heels, maybe?

Anyway, this wasn't a miss but it wasn't a total hit, either.

My earrings are cool, at least :-)


Oh yeah, and I wore a couple silver bracelets with this but took them off when I was kneading bread dough (hence the flour on skirt) for dinner.

Skirt: GAP (outlet)
Cardigan: GAP, Fall 2009
Tee: GAP (I promise I didn't do that on purpose) (outlet)
Tights: Target
Boots: Born, Fall 2009
Earrings: mommy dearest
Bracelets (not shown): Tiffany & Co., and thrifted