Dress, Missoni; cardigan, J. Crew (via consignment); coat, Club Monaco; boots, Nine West; bag, Louis Vuitton
Ok, you guys: I don’t know how I feel about this outfit. It’s kinda cute but, in retrospect, maybe it doesn’t really feel like “me”. At least I was having a Good Hair Day, dandruffy-looking snow notwithstanding. I appreciate Mother Nature’s efforts in trying to live up to that Bing Crosby song but it wasn’t necessary. No, really. All I want for Christmas is to not look like I have a horrible scalp problem.
snow, snow, go away
As you may surmise, I wore this on Christmas Day (for dinner at my parents’ house) so, of course, I had to paint on (hastily and poorly) a holiday-appropriate manicure: sparkly and red. I refrained from nail art-ing a snowman or some mistletoe, but my bag made up for it by being extra gaudy.
holiday manicure: OPI Smitten with Mittenssmizing through the snow
Shirt, J. Crew (via consignment); skirt & cardigan, J. Crew Factory; boots, Frye
Please ignore (or excuse) the faux coy photo: I was making derpy faces in every other photo, and this was basically my only option. It’s a cute outfit that probably deserves better. I wore it on a day when I was technically on holiday, but came to the office to escape the kids get some work done. Actually, I was escaping the kids so I could get work done, because the whole working-from-home thing? Not working out so well for me. We don’t currently have a dedicated office in our house, and getting holed up in my bedroom does not fool the kids in the least; they want Mommy to come out and play now. On the plus side, the (actual) office was incredibly quiet (between Christmas and New Year, it’s a veritable ghost town) and I got to wear my Fryes to work. Yay.
Blazer, Silence & Noise (thrifted); tee, Old Navy; jeans. Rachel Roy; scarf, Aldo; boots, Frye; bag. MbMJ (via eBay)
I found approximately a bazillion killer deals at the very tail end of December, and I didn’t even have to go to the malls to do it. Win win.
First, we have a floral blazer I thrifted during the BCRL brunch ‘n shop; the ladies had to talk me into it, but I’m glad they did – even if it’s not New Look-approved for work, it’s a great piece for weekends. The slouchy/unstructured boyfriend style has a casual vibe, but it’s just dressy enough to sass up a plain tee-and-jeans outfit.
these boots are made for every outfit
And then, of course, we have the boots.
I present, ahem, the little-seen side view
If you follow me on Instagram, then you’re probably already heartily sick of my gushing about these Frye boots, but you’re outta luck. Because gush I will. Again. And again. They’re pretty dang awesome, you guys – especially considering they cost me $50. I’m not going to tell you that you need to rush out and buy $400 boots because they will change your life, or some such nonsense, but if you happen to find them for under $100 – run, don’t walk, to the cash register.
Possibly my favourite thing about them is how they have started to subtly influence my weekend style. I’ve always had some boho-leanings, but vibe is coming on strong these days thanks to these boots. It’s a nice counterbalance to the New Look. All buttoned-up style all the time makes Adina a dull cranky girl.
