OOTD in Pittsburgh

A couple weeks ago the Hubby and I were in Pittsburgh for a bit of a holiday. We were going to see the Distant Worlds Concert (which is music from the video game series Final Fantasy) with tickets that some friends had pooled together to get us for our Wedding present.  I don't talk about it very often on this blog but people forget I am at heart a huge nerd.  It is the 25th anniversary of the series and I was pretty damn stoked.  Being only thirty years old, I have spent my entire life growing up with this series and it has particularly influenced my life  in terms of style and art.  Playing and watching these games was like turning my dreams and fantasies into reality.

Now onto the Clothes!

Gary Graham Fall 2001 Silk Coat (I got this when I interned with him in the summer of 2002)

BCBG Maroon silk skirt from Jefferson Ville Outlet

Target tank top

Costume National soft pink pearlized shoes (one of my most favorite shoes)

Untamed Menagerie Necklace

Pearl Chandelier Earrings were a present from my Bestie in New Jersey

I love these shoes so much that I barely wear them for fear of wearing them out.  They are the most delicate pink pearl color in super soft and supple leather.  I found them on clearance at Filene's Basement many years ago (RIP).  The heel height is perfectly balanced to make them some of the most comfortable shoes that I own as well.

When my Best Friend got me these earrings for my birthday years ago I thought she was a little silly.  They were far too mature in taste for me but as time wore on I grew into them.  Now they are one of my favorite pairs of dress earrings.  The pearls are the same pink as my Costume National shoes which is a delight to wear them together.

A close up of my hair and makeup before I washed up and went to bed.  I just used a 1.5" curling iron for some soft curls at the end with no product so they would leave a soft tousled look.  My eyes were a combination of MAC and Lime Crime Products.

Here are some Candid photos from the Event.

 I have one more set to share with you from Pittsburgh but that is for another day.

Business Class

Just a casual outfit I wore to work.  I'm really into wearing blazers to make my outfits a little more work appropriate, it also keeps me warm in the blasting A/C.

Grey knit Balzer from Zara Chicago

Dark Grey summer maxi dress from Garden Ridge (Yes, Garden ridge it costs me $8.00)

Black Stretch knot Belt from UO

"We're all Mad Here" necklace from Untamed Menagerie on Etsy

Christian Dior Bow earrings from my Best Friend

Dr. Scholl's Silver slide Sandals

I finished one of my toy knitting projects for a friend.  It is Sack Boy from Little Big Planet.  He'd been in the "to finish" pile for a good year and finally I just pieced him up and made his little belly pillow for stuffing.  Usually on this pattern you use glue to keep the zipper closed and then stuff it but this time I wanted the zipper to be functional so you can hide things inside or put a lavender satchel inside.

Getting this done has forced me to look through my pile of unfinished items and I need to get through them before the end of summer.  I just want a clean work area and slate before I start on the next dress for the wedding. I just got in all my goodies from Korea that my best friend sent and I can't wait to start on the reception dress!  It's going to be traditional hanbok colors but short dress and less stiff silk.  I have a lot of work ahead of me this month.

I also start teaching for College Preview next week which means I am working 4 different jobs on top of  all the wedding mess.  Expect short and sporadic updates for bit.

Getting back in the Groove

 I know I haven't done an OTD in a while.  My excuse is that I am totally done with Winter clothes but here in the Midwest that damn groundhog cursed us with an extra long snap of cold.  I have been surviving although begrudgingly.  Layering is my best weapon to stay fashionable in these random rain, hail, snow, sun conditions.  My hair has also lengthened quite a bit over this winter, you also may have noticed there are no fun colors in my hair lately.  The lack of color is due to a promise I made my best friend, that I will have "normal" colored hair for her wedding as her Maid of Honor.  Let me tell you that is a lot of love right there.  I'm not even sure I would do that for anyone else in this world. 

 

I am wearing

Mossimo Grey Striped Shirt - Target $15 on sale

Black tulle dress (re-draped by moi) - $15 on sale

ReRock Skinn Jeans - Express $25 with 50% coupon

Betsey Johnson Tartan Heels - DSW $79.99

Curiouser & Curiouser Necklace - Untamed Menegarie on Etsy

Random Swarovski Crystal earrings - made by me

 

I found it sort of amusing that the most expensive thing I am wearing are my shoes which would cover the least amount of my body aside from the accessories.  The dress I am wearing is normally just a straight A-lined skirt.  It had these ties to cinch the back which I found kind of pointless since it is an entirely elastic smocked back.  I use those ties and hiked up bunches of the tulle into a nicely draped bundle and set them in place with a bow.  Amazing how a little pinching and propping can change the look of an entire garment.  I took the cue from some of Style Rookie's own personal wardrobe outfits.  Amazing what these young kids can still teach and remind us in fashion.

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