Month: September 2014

The Last Hurrah

Geometric print maxi dress; Marc Jacobs Mag bag; J. Crew hot pink Cece flats
Dress, thrifted; jacket, Tommy Hilfiger Factory; shoes, J. Crew (via consignment); bag, MbMJ (via eBay)

I’m not quite ready to call the summer over … except that maybe it is. My summer, at any rate, if not the season. Being back to work means saying sayonara to the majority of my casual wardrobe, particularly my dresses. I still get to wear jeans on Fridays, but psychedelic print maxi dresses … not so much.

A few months ago, a reader asked to see this dress on its own, and although that request is probably now moot and/or forgotten, here it is:

Geometric print maxi dress; Marc Jacobs Mag bag; J. Crew hot pink Cece flats
Sans jacket

While lovely, I still think this dress is too body-conscious for my current stage in life, and I’m debating its future in my closet. To keep or to purge, that is the question. Let me know what you think.

Geometric print maxi dress; Marc Jacobs Mag bag; J. Crew hot pink Cece flats
the details
Models Own emerald Black
Nails, Models Own Emerald Black; Ring, Swarovski

More Adventures in Pattern Mixing

J. Crew striped floral top; Levi's demi curve cropped jeans; Old navy clogs; Marc Jacobs Courtney hobo
Jeans, Levi’s (via consignment); top, J. Crew; scarf, Winners; shoes, Winners; bag, Marc Jacobs

This is one of my favourite tops, so I have no idea why I didn’t wear it much this summer. Well, if I was pushed to speculate, I’d say it might have something to do with the fact that it’s a bit … busy. A statement piece, as they say. It has a tendency to take over the outfit, and prove difficult to accessorize. Naturally, I decided to solve the latter problem by throwing another busy pattern (two, in fact) into the mix.

J. Crew striped floral top; Levi's demi curve cropped jeans; Old navy clogs; Marc Jacobs Courtney hobo
the clogs (still) have it

The clogs, on the other hand, work with everything. Even when they don’t (cuffed ankle jeans, anyone?), they still sorta do. Magic.

J. Crew striped floral top; Levi's demi curve cropped jeans; Old navy clogs; Marc Jacobs Courtney hobo
clog magic

One More Time

Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
Dress & shoes, Old Navy; scarf, gift; bag, MbMJ (via eBay)

Did you miss the old potato sack of glory? I did, so out it came for one last rodeo before I head back to work. Which, in real time, is happening just about … now. Ack! Wish me luck.

Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
My beloved $7 clogs
Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
Earrings, J. Crew Factory

Clearly, this is not what I’m wearing today, but it was my cute outfit 2 weeks ago. You know what? Even Old Navy liked it. (Or, erm, the peeps running Old Navy’s Insta account. Hiya!) I’m taking that as supreme validation, and patting myself on the back for an outfit well done. Having low standards has perks.

Old navy chambray dress; old navy clog sandals
The face of anxious anticipation

I’m sure today is going swimmingly (fingers crossed), but drop me a line if you’re feeling in an encouraging mood. I can always do with a bit of rah-rah spirit. Cheers!