Stripey Drapes

I love winter but this is going on a bit too long.  I am having to get more and  more inventive with my layering that I can wear something besides sweaters.  I'll be darn glad when I can wear skirts without leggings or stockings.  Currently it is just too cold when we were in the single digits.

Pulling out some of my favorite shirts I'm forcing myself to wear them in some way shape or form.  This idea came about from wearing my Gaultier Dress the other week.  It's a good exercise in styling and being creative. Some days it works some days it doesn't but that's how you learn what looks good on you.  I have this crazy shopping routine where I try on anything that even slightly peeks my interest in colors, cut, style.  I even try on things that I think are hideous. This way I can either confirm or surprise myself.  You never know what clothes looks like until you put it on.  When I was in retail I loved being in the fitting rooms and personal shopping because then I could do the same thing to other people and usually they were pleasantly surprised that they could pull off outfits out of their norm.

 

Black mock turtle neck - Express

Shark toothed drape stripe shirt - Express

Black Lace Skirt - UO

Grey ribbed tights - American apparel

Grey slouch fringe boots - Steve Madden

Ohio Necklace - Tiger Tree

Comfort in the Skirts - OTD

For some reason this winter I haven't been wearing skirts so much.  I decided to try and turn this around and get back to some comfort.  I love how skits are just like swathes of fabric and when I am lounging on the couch I feel more like I have another blanket on me rather then clothing.

Brown Turtle neck - Victoria's Secert

Fairisle Tunic Sweater - Tulle from Tiger Tree

Brown Ruffle skirt - H&M

Lace Knee High Socks - Anthropologie

Brown Suede Slouch boots - Steve Madden

This tiny delicate necklace was a Valentine's present from my Fiancee a few years ago.  It is a tiny diamond necklace by Adina.  I wear it almost everyday because it's not very intrusive and it just holds a lot of sentiment. 

OTD 1.10.2011 - Greys and Neon Orange

Look at me!  In a matter of days My photos have already improved vastly!  I'm so happy because nothing is more embarassing then really terrible photo attempts on a blog.  People read blogs they want to see pretty new and interesting not blurry tired and tried to hard.

There are several awesome things in this photo which is why I had to pust this first.

1. My new Victorian Chaise from Mary Catherine's

2. My furry woodland cat Sir Benjamin Franklin

3. These poloroid type Prints from Clinton Reno (another Local Artist)

Now onto the outfit

Grey turtle neck Dress from American Apparel

Neon Orange Tunic Sweater from Urban Oufitters Sale

Neon Orange Tights- Express Sale

Grey Suede Fringe boots from Steve Madden (years ago)

Necklace- Untamed Menagerie

Snide Smirk - my own creation

People sometimes find my hair fascinating, I like to find it out of my way.  When it is wet I simply put in a dolop of mouse and twist up the end, bump it forward a little bit and then clip it with a tiny claw

This is very minimal makeup.  Just some brow gel for shape, and liquid liner for a little cat eye swoop.

Lately I've been using the TokiDoki liquid Liner from Sephora

OTD: January 9th, 2011

 Just another Snowy Day in Ohio.

For this cold day I bundled up with:

Fox fur magenta Ear muffs - Filene's Basement

Black Turtle neck - Express

Black Moto Sweater - Express (last winter)
King Small Hobo Purse - Deux Lux from Moxsie

Drawstring Skirt made by Me with Ikea House Fabric

Black & White Fair-isle Knee high Socks - H&M

Black Moccasin fur booties - Steve Madden (several years ago)

 My favorite accessory is my Stitch cell phone plushie

When you Squeeze it's tummy he opens his mouth to clip onto things.  I got this from Strapya

Anarchy Street - Store Review

I mean to do this really spiffy OTD post but all I could muster was a picture of my boot.  They are riding boots from Steve Madden about 2 years old but they have lasted me well.  The rest of what I am wearing is pretty classy except for my sickly face...... I can't stop sneezing and my head feels as foggy as the weather entering Hogwarts.
The rest of the outfit included black skinny jeans, nude cami underneath a sheer white silk blouse tunic recently bought,and my Billy Would necklace which I did manage to take a photo of also.

Since you can only imagine let me tell you about an online store that I tried for the first time Anarchy Street which is where I got my wonderful blouse.

It was one of my goals this year is to branch out and go to other online stores besides UO and affiliates.  I had been coveting some things from Anarchy Street and finally I just pulled the trigger.  The prices are reasonable and the quality of garment is comparable to what you are paying for.  It's not top of the line but it's not shabby either.  I would say the quality is better then UO but not up to Madewell.  I'm happy with my purchase though.

Pro: Great pricing, trend merchandise but no trendy, easy to navigate store, Pay Pal Friendly, Limited Merchandise for originaltiy

Cons: No tracking, shipping took full 10 days (stated it would take 7-10 days), Limited Merchandise not so many choices.

All in all I will order from them, I was very satisfied and I like to know no one else around my neck of the woods will have this shirt, especially since it is now sold out.

OTD restart

Regretfully I still do not have a new shiny camera....... I'm hoping with the upcoming holidays it might be one of my gifts or at least money towards one.  I'm going to try the "Outfit of the Days" again but broken down since I can't seem to manage to take a proper photo of myself from head to toe.

I wore this Cape into work from VOODOO Denim Lounge


My Pink Baby-G Square face Watch with my Green Ipod Nano gen 5 in tow


Steve Madden Suede leather slouchy Fringe Boots (no I do not normally put my feet up, it is actually uncomfortable with how short my legs are)


Lastly some bling, Rectangular Crystal Ring from Byzantium (RIP) and pearl collar necklace wrapped around as a bracelet from Urban Outfitters.


For the rest of my body I was wearing a turtle neck one piece knit dress in a dark brown.