Dressed for: Mixed Metals

by Sally on July 11, 2013 in the category: outfits

Blazer – thrifted – similar design – similar color
Tee – Gap (no longer available) – similar shape
Pants – Anthropologie (no longer available) – similar (these are an amazing deal!)
Pumps – Anne Klein Watchit
Necklace – Opitz – similar
Bracelet – Quince – similar
Earrings – gift – they’re by local designer Realia by Jen

I still can’t imagine wearing loads of shiny gold jewelry after years of wearing silver exclusively. But mixed metals? Definitely interesting. I especially love mixes that include copper and gunmetal, my current faves aside from silver. This necklace and bracelet have both been around a while, but this is the first time I thought to pair them! read more

Dressed for: Emceeing

by Sally on October 29, 2012 in the category: outfits

Shrug, thrifted – similar items
Dress, Calvin Klein via Macy’s (no longer available) – similar shape
Necklace, Gem Pearls
Leopard pumps – Anne Klein Watchit
Bag, Furla via Opitz – similar
Bracelet, thrifted – similar
Earrings, Noir via Ideeli – similar

I was asked to help emcee the annual style showcase of our local chapter of the American Sewing Guild, and wore this to the event. I was bowled over by the creativity and skill shown by the participants, who created everything from flirty sundresses to coats crafted from hand-dyed faribault blankets. read more

Dressed for: The Other Side

by Sally on October 4, 2012 in the category: outfits

Sweater – Sweater, J.Crew via eBay – more on eBay
Skirt, J.Crew Pleated Crepe Skirt
Leopard pumps – Anne Klein Watchit
Bag, Mid City Tote courtesy Foley + Corinna
Studded wrap bracelet, Streets Ahead via Ideeli – similar
Onyx earrings, Lulidesigns

So I wrote earlier this week that I’m feeling excited to create bold color mixes. And it’s true. But changing seasons and cooler weather also make me want to cozy up in muted tones and neutrals. Inside my brain, these two urges duke it out on a daily basis, and the scrappiest one wins. You can probably guess which side was triumphant when this outfit was created. read more