Congrats again to Lisa. She was the winner of the $25 Anthropologie gift card. She deserved it, so she can thank random.org for generating her number. lol. I had created a blog entry a few days ago with a template for the "winner blog entry"- so it's showing up as written a few days ago. wtf. I,
obviously, wasn't thinking. Anyway...
The past few weeks I've been purging my closet of thing I don't need or want anymore- plus my new clothing/shoes need room to grow ;-) As I've looted through everything I've noticed some things about my style:
#1. It's slowly changed. It's ALWAYS changing. One day I'm all about the classic look and the next, gimmie some girly ruffles and vintage. If someone asked me to describe my style in one word, I honestly don't know what that'd be.
#2. I like bright, "original" pieces. I used to own nothing but brown, blue and black. One day my Mom pointed this fact out to me and ever since then I've steered clear of black if the item was offered in another color. A "friend" of mine, Hayden (he's a dude. Straight dude) once told me that although black is sexy on a woman, it's nice to see some color, too...And I like some off-beat items because they're JUST different.
ANYWAY, my point. I don't own a dressy black dress NOR a basic black work dress. I have this jersey, quarter length sleeved black dress:
Work? Yes, I've worn this to work and out with the girls for dinner, but...it's just not dressy enough- and who KNOWS when I'll be invited to a Little Black Dress Gala by George Clooney...but if and when I am...I need to be prepared people!! I decided I need to re-program how I shop sometimes- and buy "basics"- I NEVER buy basics. Ever. You'll never see me picking up a solid colored top with nothing on it. And never will. I love embellishments, prints and froo-froo shit. But I do need more "staples". At least updated staples....(i.e. new pencil skirts, white button down blouses, etc.)
What about any of you? Do you see a trend in the things you pick up, and if SO, do you go for the basics or more statement pieces with personality? What could your wardrobe use more of?Here's an outfit for the day- That Calvin Klein Dress I sooo longed for. I found it for cheap on overstock.com!! I love it. I understand horizontal stripes aren't the most flattering, but I love it. I love the sweetheart neckline. The dress isn't work appropriate- more like summer/evening get-togetherish. I didn't wear this out, just trying it on :-) I slipped on my Guess Gold/brown shoes just for kicks. Love them. Perfect heel height!
Anthropologie Solstice Necklace, here
Calvin Klein Dress, here and here
Guess Nail Heels, here
Dress- Anthropologie Lithe Dress lifted off E-bay two years ago (Anyone know the name, out of curiosity.)
I picked up the Lorelei in this blue print from the sale. It's SO adorable! This is definitely a work dress as well. You can't tell it's blue until I get in natural light. I was so excited to find the box on my doorstep that I flung my hair up and started trying everything on- I didn't buy anything with the intent on wearing them together....but I'm thinking I just might!
Can't you just see how pleased I am with my selections? 
Work? Yes, I've worn this to work and out with the girls for dinner, but...it's just not dressy enough- and who KNOWS when I'll be invited to a Little Black Dress Gala by George Clooney...but if and when I am...I need to be prepared people!! I decided I need to re-program how I shop sometimes- and buy "basics"- I NEVER buy basics. Ever. You'll never see me picking up a solid colored top with nothing on it. And never will. I love embellishments, prints and froo-froo shit. But I do need more "staples". At least updated staples....(i.e. new pencil skirts, white button down blouses, etc.)
Do I like the dress? Yes. Do I like that the way I'm standing makes me look pregnant? Negative. LOL. It's a flattering dress in real life, however.
Well, That would have been ultra flattering, yes- but you can't take out the straps and restring them the other way. So to wear the keyhole in the front, you'd have to wear the big, thick, straps in FRONT. NOT cute IMO.
OOTD: Yes, I FINALLY have an outfit of the day photo. I know, I know. Did I not promise you all I was going to start doing this? :-) I honestly don't do it more because what I wear to work is dull most days. I'm in public affairs and I rarely ever get out of my cubical (Yeah. The Public in Public Affairs wouldn't really suggest I sit in a cube all day would it? Don't get me wrong- I get out plenty, but not for long periods of time.) Most days I'm doing social media stuff and talking to media on the phone.
Occasion- Casual Engagement Party
