Author: AdinaJ

Winter Is Coming

J. Crew Lady Day cobalt coat; Anthropologie Meadow Rue Batik dress
Coat, J. Crew (via Kijiji); dress, Anthropologie (via eBay); sweater, J. Crew Factory; scarf, gift; booties, Target; bag, Marc Jacobs (swap)

Or, if you live in Northern Alberta, it’s already here.

J. Crew Lady Day cobalt coat; Anthropologie Meadow Rue Batik dress
steady as she goes

I wish I could work in a Wall reference here, if only because … oh, what the hell. (Besides, Kit’s facial expression perfectly nails my feelings about winter. Sad kitteh is sad.)

it's a long time till April, HBO
it’s a long time till April, HBO 🙁

Where was I? Right, outfit. Sometimes, one loud print is not enough. So, you know, I just add more. These two don’t really go, but in an otherwise fairly coordinated outfit, it’s less likely anyone will notice.

J. Crew Lady Day cobalt coat; Anthropologie Meadow Rue Batik dress
pretty scarf
J. Crew Lady Day cobalt coat; Anthropologie Meadow Rue Batik dress
closer look

In case you were wondering, I wore this to get the kids’ passport photos taken (absolute hell) and drop in at Indigo so Luka could play with the train-set (it was gone, and he was devastated) and I could pick up Olive Kitteridge. My husband and I watched the HBO adaptation not long ago, and loved it. I haven’t read a fiction book in ages, and thought this might be just the ticket. I haven’t finished it yet, but I’m very much enjoying it.

What are you reading these days?

J. Crew Lady Day cobalt coat; Anthropologie Meadow Rue Batik dress
all the prints

Channeling My Inner Audrey

Isaac Mizrahi for Target dress; Audrey Hepburn LBD; Audrey Hepburn black dress; boat neck black dress
Dress, Isaac Mizrahi for Target (via eBay); bag, Chanel (via consignment)

Gah, horrible lighting strikes again! Sorry, you guys. In the interests of authenticity, I never photograph outfits ahead of time, which sometimes leads to this. Sad, sad, sad OOTD photos. By the time I was ready to go (to a fancy schmancy client event), it was way dark and I was stuck taking photos indoors.

Which is a real shame, because I had a really cute outfit. Another cocktail party, another old Target designer collab dress. This one is an Isaac Mizrahi, and it is divine. I hate the ubiquitous references to Audrey Hepburn, but I truly feel this dress deserves one. The neckline nails it, yes? Anyway, as with my Lela Rose for Target dress, this one is really nice quality all things considered. I really, really wish that Target would go back to making designer collabs this good.

Valentino half bow pumps patent leather
shoes, Valentino (via consignment); earrings, J. Crew (via consignment)

Here’s an after-the-fact close-up of the accessories you can’t see. And here’s a look at the best part of the dress – the back:

Isaac Mizrahi for Target dress; Audrey Hepburn LBD; Audrey Hepburn black dress; boat neck black dress
well, hi there

It’s a Mad, Plaid World

Plaid pencil skirt; Marc Jacobs Magazine bag; Marc Jacobs Mag bag
Skirt, Ports 1961 (thrifted); blouse & cardigan, J. Crew Factory; shoes, Jimmy Choo (thrifted); bag, MbMJ (via eBay)

Or is it a plaid-mad one?

I love this plaid. I was so excited when I found this Ports 1961 skirt at Value Village because it has exactly the colours I wanted in a plaid. I was so excited that – alas – I overlooked one important detail.

The 80s-style front pleats. Pleats that make me look like I’m past the first trimester. (I’m not!) Dammit!

I guess the search for a plaid pencil skirt continues …

Plaid pencil skirt; Marc Jacobs Magazine bag; Marc Jacobs Mag bag
my trusty Mag bag

Side note: I am thinking about organizing a local get-together for BCRL readers before the holiday season hits. If you live in Edmonton and would be interested in a brunch ‘n shop (consignment store, natch) with fellow fashion lovers, drop me a line in the comments (don’t forget to add your e-mail address in the comment box field) or shoot me an e-mail.