Category: style

A Little Bit Lumberjack

What I Wore: Grocery Shopping

Josef Seibel Sandra 10 boots
Shirt and belt, J. Crew Factory; coat, consignment; jeans, American Eagle (via consignment); boots, Josef Seibel; bag, Marc Jacobs (via consignment)

This outfit has a definite eau de lumberjack about it, doesn’t it? Something about that plaid shirt, tucked in and belted. But, you know, je ne regrette rien.

Actually, not quite. I regret whatever the hell is going on with my hair here. Oof! Let’s blame it on the snow because … because … the snow. The snow in late April. Enough said. Hey, want to see a close-up of my Medusa head? Too bad, you’re getting it.

That hair is about to eat my whole head ...
That hair is about to eat my whole head …

I look entirely too pleased with myself considering my follicular situation. Some people have bitch resting face, I have bitch smiling face. Sigh.

What, you come here to read about outfits? Naaaaah …

How about a reader question? I swear I did not make it up.

Hi there! I was wondering what lipstick you wear in your blog photos?

It really depends on whatever is closest at hand, but it’s usually one of two things: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso (the bright red, matte one), or Clinique Chubby Stick in Chunky Cherry (the more sheer, pinkish-red one – see above). I find the latter infinitely easier to apply, which helps me avoid ending up with clown mouth. But I get a ton of compliments when I wear the Stila (and it photographs really nicely too), so sometimes it’s worth the extra effort. I’ve taken to lining my lips first, before using it, because one skill I did master as a child was colouring inside the lines. I use a NYX lip pencil called … hang on, let me check … Hot Red.

Toujours les Stripes

What I Wore: Library Visit

Gap striped top; J Crew white flowers necklace
Top, Gap Factory; cardigan, Joe Fresh; pants, NYDJ (via eBay); flats, Gossip; necklace, J. Crew Factory

Hoo, boy! This is one big mish mash of an outfit. White, and ivory, and oatmeal, all thrown together because it seemed like a good idea in my head. And then we took the photo, and I didn’t have time to change before one or possibly both of my kids started screaming for various reasons and I had to bust a move or risk a complete meltdown before we’d even left the house. Or, you know, a regular Monday morning at my house.

That said, I don’t hate hate the outfit altogether. And I’m actually surprised by how much I like the white necklace. You may remember I had it up on the Weekend Shortlist recently, but in the coral version. Well, long sad story short, that colour went on clearance sale and sold out before I had a chance to buy it. But I still really wanted the necklace, and whined a lot in a very unbecoming fashion, and my husband finally took pity on me and bought me the white version (on sale, but not clearance). Then, later, one last coral version turned up in my local store, and I bought it – ostensibly for my mom, but who are we kidding – because I apparently have no self-control. But I still kinda like the white better now. And I can’t believe I just wasted 39 seconds of your life making you read all that.

The end.

Tunicky

What I Wore: Costco, Baby

Josef Seibel Sandra 10 boots; Marc Jacobs floral tunic
Tunic, MbMJ (via consignment); shirt & jacket, Old Navy; boots, Josef Seibel; bag, MbMJ (via consignment)

[This is an oooold post, but I shuffled some things around, and this one apparently got temporarily misplaced. I think it’s from late March. Enjoy the time travel! And the snow, in case you were feeling nostalgic already.]

Are you sick of seeing these boots yet? My husband apparently is. “Again with the boots?” says he, as I pose just so because, seriously, y’all need to get another shot of this awesomeness. “When are you buying me a tripod and self-timer again?” say I. But enough about us.

The outfit. Yes, I am still wearing my boots pretty much every day, and probably will between now and May. #sorrynotsorry (Sorry about the hashtag. I mean it.) Ditto, probably, with the field jacket. I still haven’t found a replacement for my ancient-and-showing-it trench, so I don’t have a lot of options as the temperatures soar into the single (positive!) digits. I threw my MbMJ tunic into the mix because … well, mostly because it’s been sitting in my closet neglected since my daughter’s birth, and I’m trying to decide whether to say good-bye to it or not. I love it (or at least like it a lot), but I’m not sure I’m in love with it anymore. I sound like a douchebag boyfriend in a rom-com, but it’s kinda true. Also, the dress is a bit too large now, and shapeless. Which, on one hand, is excellent for family dinner night at my parents’ house. But, on the other hand, makes me look like I’m hiding a food baby all the time. So … yeah, I’m undecided. (What’s new?)

(Hey, what’s with all the parentheses in this post? Good question, my friends.)