Dressed for: The Show

by Sally on November 14, 2012 in the category: outfits

Blazer, thrifted – similar
Scarf – Alexander McQueen via eBay
Tee – Gap
Skinny pants – courtesy Karen Kane – same style in cobalt
Boots, Diesel Go-go (no longer available) – similar – more Diesel boots
Bracelet – J.Crew via eBay
Earrings, Patina – similar
Bag, Hype via LastCall – similar

I wore this to be a guest judge at the Express Yourself Thrift Store Trunk Show last Friday night. (Check out the Express Yourself mission!) Design students from St. Kate’s choose items from the store and repurpose them, the designs are entered in a contest, and all designs are for sale. It was such fun to see how the designers used their materials and creativity to create entirely new looks. read more

Dressed for: Autumnal Tones

by Sally on September 11, 2012 in the category: outfits

Cardigan, Land’s End Canvas
Dress – Gabriella Rocha Edithe via 6pm
Pumps – Tsubo Dufay courtesy Tsubo
Necklace, Dana LeBlanc
Garnet stud earrings, gift – similar
Wrap bracelet, Quince – similar
Bag, Hype via LastCall – similar

Ahhh, fall transitional. I want nothing more than to wear my sweaters and leggings, but it’s still awfully warm around here. So I threw together an outfit of summery layers featuring fall colors. As often happens this time of year, the season and the weather can’t seem to agree! read more

Dressed for: Double Bows

by Sally on July 17, 2012 in the category: outfits

Polka dot blouse, thrifted – similar
Bow-front skirt, Cynthia Steffe via Opitz – similar
Peeptoes, Jil Sander via Fashion Avenue – similar
Necklace, a gift – similar look
Bracelet, J.Crew (no longer available) – similar
Earrings, The Wellington Boot
Bag, Hype via LastCall – similar – budget

When I put this outfit together, I wasn’t even thinking about doubling up on bows. The skirt features a prominent bow, and the shoes have a subtler, more stylized bow. I knew it all worked, but that rather obvious parallel escaped me somehow! read more