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“Love is a handful of honey”

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Welcome to the return of headbands!  While I was wearing a bob, headbands looked kind of odd.  Now that I have a pixie, they look fantastic, so expect to see me wearing them often (and maybe to see some new ones on my Shopping posts!)  This one has just been sitting around in my studio for ages, and now I think I’ll be wearing it quite regularly.

I felt so “me” in this outfit. It felt fresh and new and stylish.  It’s been awhile since I’ve felt that way.  I think having a completely new hair cut is really helping.  I just love how all my clothes look different somehow with my new pixie hair.  That, and I’ve also been very conscious about eating lots of good foods and fresh fruits and veggies lately, and I think it’s helping my overall mood.

It’s been a long time since I last wore this tunic, because I was never crazy about the length.  It was too short to wear with leggings, but I didn’t like the length with jeans either.  I chopped off about two inches and left a raw hem, and now I think it’s much more flattering.  Less “maternity blouse” and more “urban bohemian” (Note: this is note a maternity blouse and I am not preggo.)

What changes to you make to break out of a style slump or just a dull mood in general?

Tunic: Target (thrifted)
Capris: Express (massively altered by me)
Sandals: Dansko Sela
Purse: Easy Spirit Outlet
Headband: Revolve Clothing Exchange
Earrings: Wear-thou
Necklace: Kira Ferrer

Quote: Love Is a Handful of Honey, by Giles Andreae

“They’re awfully old-fashioned”

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Some people consider the circular shawl to be solely something that old-fashioned people wear to church.  I disagree with that view.  There is no reason why a circular shawl can’t be worn in a modern, stylish ensemble.  With this outfit, I aim to prove the nay-sayers wrong.

Here, I wore my circular shawl as a delightfully warm capelet.  It’s amazing just how warm and comforting lace weight merino/silk yarn can be.  I decided to keep the rest of my outfit very simple, because I wanted this shawl to shine.  I wore a simple black cashmere sweater and jeans, with pops of tan and a green bag to echo the color of the shawl.

I’m of the opinion of that if you knit something, and it turned out nicely, you should wear it.  So many knitters hide their knits away, afraid to take them out for fear that their hard work might be damaged.  But what good is it if you never wear it, if you never get to show it off?  I agree with Sally’s philosophy of “wear everything all the time“.

What items do you own that you are sometimes hesitant to wear?  What is holding you back?

(Look for a tutorial on how I wrapped my circle scarf later today!)

Coat: Colebrook
Sweater: J Crew (via Ebay)
Belt; Anthropologie
Jeans: Express
Boots: Dansko Nena (via Ebay)
Shawl: Pi Shawl handknit by me
Purse: Easy Spirit Outlet

Quote: If I Ran the Zoo, by Dr Seuss

“Tut-tut, it looks like rain”

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It seems that rain and this dress go together.  Or maybe I’m just drawn to this dress when it’s rainy out.  Either way, it was the perfect dress to wear today.  Florida’s weather is being ridiculous lately, and it’s already starting to feel like spring.  It’s a bit frustrating for me, because I’m really not ready for winter to be over.  Still, I was going to my cousin’s bridal shower today, so I wanted to look a bit springy.

I’ve done pale pink accessories with this dress several times before.  Something about that combination just feels right to me.  Today I also added my grandmother’s brooch.  It’s a pink rose cameo, and it worked perfectly with the rest of this outfit.

And I can’t believe I’m wearing sandals in January!  Somebody please send a little cold weather my way.  I don’t want to retire my boots and scarves and coats just yet.

Do you have a certain outfit that you find yourself drawn to on rainy days?

Dress: Ecote (Urban Outfitters)
Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT
Sandals: Dansko Novalee (Ebay)
Pearls: Garage Sale
Brooch: Vintage (belonged to my grandma)
Bangle: Vintage
Purse: Easy Spirit Outlet
Umbrella: ??

Quote: The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A. Milne

"Lined up to buy his creations"

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Way back in August of 2007, when this blog was still Kittys Creations, I posted about this beautiful little cardigan.  Both the cardi and my blog have experienced many transformations since then.  Yet would you believe that this was the first time I wore this cardigan outside of the house?  Even after my renovations, I was just never happy with the way this cardigan fit.  Until I tried using a shawl pin to close it like this that is.  Now, I think I will be wearing this frequently on chilly days.  The merino yarn is soft and nice and warm.

This was my first “difficult” knit and it ended up being a really long time in the making.  It feels so good to finally find a way to wear it.  After I took these photos, I modified it a little more with buttons, so that the shawl pin is optional.  You’ll see the mods tomorrow, because I ended up wearing this cardi two days in a row!

Dress: Lush (from Velvet Rope)
Cardigan: Sweet Mary Jane (handknit by me)
Tights: Target
Socks: Bella (Village Shoes)
Boots: Fluevog Heather (Ebay)
Purse: Easy Spirit
Shawl Pin: Nicolas and Felice
Bangles: Jill Popowich

Quote: When Pigasso Met Mootisse, by Nina Laden

"There was a great rustling of tissue paper"

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I wore this outfit planning for different shoes.  That’s because I wore it the day I went to the post office to pick up my new Fluevog Heather boots, which are a gorgeous shade of teal.  This version of the outfit is very muted, while the teal boots added a nice punch of color.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get a picture with the boots on, but don’t worry – you’ll be seeing them tons.

I love this dress, but I often wish that it was just a few inches longer.  Today, I decided to take the navy modal full slip that came with my Ella Moss dress and layer it underneath this dress, and over a black half-cami.  I love the effect.  It let the hem be just a bit longer, and added some extra interest to the neckline.  I see myself getting many full slips in the future.

I don’t think anything gets me quite as excited as opening up a new pair of Fluevogs. You’ll be seeing them in outfits shortly.

Dress: Lush
Cami: Old Navy
Navy Slip: from Ella Moss dress
Tights: Target
Shoes: Born Sokal
Purse: Easy Spirit
Necklace: Pixisette
Headband: Target

Quote: The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams

Daily Outfit: Red, White, Blue (and Green)

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I bought these Born Biddy boots just before my shopping ban began, yet somehow, this is the first time I’ve photographed them where you can actually see them.  I love these boots.  They’re very comfortable, look amazing with tights and add a nice pop of red.  The only disadvantage is that it’s really hard to walk on grass or dirt in them, because the heel is pretty narrow compared to most of my shoes.  That doesn’t stop me from loving them.

I liked the red, white and navy combination, but I felt it would be boring if I just paired it with a similar or neutral colored bag.  The contrast of my green purse perks things up a bit, don’t you think?

I think these boots might make my legs look a bit short.  That worried me for about two seconds, but then I chose to ignore it and focus on how much I loved wearing this.  Because sometimes, it really doesn’t matter if things make you look shorter.

Dress: Ella Moss (at My Mosh Posh)
Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT
Scarf (as belt): ??
Tights: Target
Booties: Born Biddy
Purse: Easy Spirit Outlet
Necklace: Garage sale

Daily Outfit: Mad Men

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I’m not sure how I managed to take so few photos of this outfit, because I absolutely loved it.  I felt kind like a secretary on Mad Men all day, although this outfit still pales in comparison with Joan Holloway.  I just recently got this skirt altered.  The fit just wasn’t right before. I got the waist taken in and the hips let out, and it looks much better now.

I love how the amethyst necklace made the cardigan look more plum than burgandy.  And you better believe that’s cashmere.  One day I hope to own lots of cashmere.

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Blouse: Ann Taylor LOFT (thrifted)
Cardigan: DKNY (via Revolve)
Skirt: Semantiks (Nordstrom)
Shoes: Clarks Apple Sky
Purse: Easy Spirit
Headband: Anthropologie
Necklace: Red Chair

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