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“Past the chimney-tops soared the kite”

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My media center has frigid A/C, while outdoors we have 80 degrees temps and super high humidity.  I’m trying to find more creative way to have outfits that can easily transition between the two drastically different temperatures.  My favorite solution: lightweight scarves.  When I go indoors, I can wrap a scarf around my neck and instantly feel cozy and warm.  When I go outside, I ditch the scarf and cardigan, and I’m ready for the balmy Florida heat.

This week is the last week of school, and after that I won’t have work (or paychecks) until August.  It’s bittersweet for me, because while having free-time will be nice, I really love my job, and I’ll hate not being there for nine weeks.  I’m trying to find a part-time summer job to make ends meet, but so far, nothing has worked out.  I’m a little nervous about this, but I do have some savings that I can use if needed, and I will be attending a couple of paid work-related trainings.  It’s going to be a bit hard money wise, but I’m looking forward to having time to sew, knit, read, and work in my garden.  Who knows, maybe I’ll even get together a small Etsy shop over the summer? (Of course, I’ve said that many times before.  We’ll see if I actually do it)

For those of you who work (or have worked) at jobs where you have the summer off, what do you do?  Do you travel?  Work a temporary summer job?  Catch up on projects around the house?

Blouse: Anthropologie
Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT
Jeans: Express Stella (re-conned by me)
Shoes: Born Codders
Scarf: Kohls
Earrings: Efy Tal

Quote: Anatole over Paris., by Eve Titus

“Oh yes ! – some accessories”

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Hmm… didn’t I wear this cardigan with a similar dress and grey tights in yesterday’s outfit?  Why yes I did.  And you know what?  I’m just fine with that.  I have a very small closet.  I have a limited wardrobe, because I only keep clothes that I love, and I don’t have tons of money to buy tons of new clothes.  So sometimes I may wear some elements on an outfit two days in a row.  And that’s perfectly okay.  The main thing to me is to make sure that each outfit is unique, and my favorite way to do that is with accessories.

Yesterday, I punched things up with a new color scheme of yellow, green and blue.  Today, I dropped the green.  I switched out my black Dansko boots for my blue Fluevog ones.  I added some grey accents with the long sleeve tee layered underneath.  I added a different necklace, and my new black belt.  So while the outfits are similar, they are not the same.

Do you sometimes repeat elements of an outfit two days in a row?  What do you do to keep them fresh and unique?

Dress: Express
Cardigan: J Crew (via Ebay)
Layering Tee: Kohls
Belt: Anthropologie
Tights: Hue
Boots: Fluevog Heather (via Ebay)
Necklace: Chocolate Cake Jewels

Quote: Fancy Nancy, by Jane O’Connor

“She was easy to spot around town”

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Back to my favorite new photo place again!  I’m trying to get down here for photos at least once a week.  It’s such a beautiful place to take pictures, and I find being here so relaxing.  I had to be careful today though, because those heels are a bit narrow, for me at least, and I had to tread lightly so as not to fall into the spring.

This outfit was all about one of my favorite color combinations: black, white and grey with pops of red.  I haven’t worn these beautiful Born Biddy boots enough to do them justice, so I wanted to base an outfit around them.  I love how they look with the black and white of the dress and tights.  I added the slim grey hoodie to provide a little extra warmth, as well as to balance out the black and white so that it wasn’t too harsh.  I chose a red scarf and purse to keep with the color combination, and then kept the jewelry simple with a solitary pair of silver hoop earrings.

Wearing a hoodie with a dress might be a bit too casual for some workplaces, but most everyone at my job wears jeans and t-shirts to work everyday, so it’s not really a problem.  I  have been giving some consideration as to how my work style will change once I finally get a job in my chosen career as a children’s librarian.  It will probably be a little less casual and a little more conservative.  I’m hoping that I will be able to let my personality shine though, while still looking appropriate for the environment.

Do you find yourself having to sacrifice elements of your personal style at your workplace?  Or are you able to mesh your personal style with the dress code (written or unwritten) that is expected of you at work?

Dress: Express
Hoodie: Express (via Classy Consignments)
Tights: Hue
Boots: Born Biddy
Scarf: Kohls
Purse: Morelle Truffle
Belt: from my mom
Earrings: Garage sale

Quote: Sylvia Jean, Drama Queen, by Lisa Campbell Ernst

"Snuggles right down underneath the bedclothes”

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This outfit came together quite nicely.  I was still feeling a bit run-down from my cold, so this outfit became all about warmth and comfort.  I wanted soft, comfortable fabrics all around.  Physically, all I felt like wearing were pajamas pants and a cozy hoodie, but that won’t exactly fly at work.  Combining leggings with a jersey dress, flat boots, a nice soft long-sleeve tee, and a cozy scarf wrapped around the neck made for the perfect formula of feeling comfortable while still presentable.

I really love how my hair is looking lately.  At the end of December, I went to a Bring Your Own Blow Dryer class at the salon I go to, Tribeca (which is pretty much the most awesome salon in Tampa, both in terms of their sense of ethics and in the fantastic style they have).  At the class, everyone got to sit down one-on-one with a stylist and learn how to style their hair at home.  I never really understood the concept of styling my hair with a round brush and blow dryer before, but now I’m addicted.  I feel like I can finally achieve the look that I want my hair to have.  Tribeca has these events once a month, so if you’re in Tampa, you should check it out.  The event is free, you get to sample delicious teas and attendees get a discount on any  products they buy while they’re there.

Oh, and I continue to adore these boots.  My nephew told me that he liked them too because they’re his favorite color.  Blogger tested, toddler approved.

Dress (as skirt): Express
Long Sleeve Tee: Apt 9 (Kohls)
Leggings: Target
Boots: Fluevog Heather (Ebay)
Scarf: Target
Necklace: Chocolate Cake Jewels
Belt: Thrifted
Earrings: Efy Tal

Quote: How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? By Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

“Drank a glass of hot tea with lemon”

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Yes, I realize that this is a painfully dorky picture.  But can you see what I’m pointing at?  I could believe my eyes.

Ice.  In Florida.  At noon.  OMG.  I’ve never seen an icile in Florida before, so I was so incredibly excited when I saw this in a parking garage on campus, that I realized I HAD to take my pictures next to it.  I know, Floridians are a bit silly.

It’s been so delightfully cold in Florida lately.  I’ve been drinkning ginger peach tea with honey and lemon pretty much non-stop.  I will have to say though, I need some more wool in my wardrobe.  Wearing the same two wool cardigans and two wool vests on a daily basis is starting to feel too repetitive.

Isn’t this brooch lovely?  I got it at Revolve Clothing Exchange during my shopping ban, and this is the first time I’ve worn it.  I’d really like to start wearing brooches more often.

Coat: Colebrook (garage sale)
Dress (as skirt): Express
Long sleeve tee: Apt 9 (Kohls)
Vest: Gap (garage sale, re-conned)
Purse: Morelle Oyster
Tights: Target
Boots: Dansko Nena (Ebay)
Scarf: Bought in Chinatown, NYC
Brooch: bought at Revolve
Earrings: Modern Bird
Headband: Target

Quote: Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Live Oak Music Makers), by Simms Taback

"At least try to act cool"

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This beautiful Boden sweater vest was one of the last items I purchased during my recent shopping ban.  And I adore it.  More and more I am falling in love with Boden and their beautiful, colorful clothes.  But they’re so expensive that they’re often out of my price range.  However, I’ve found that buying them second-hand on Ebay can work, if you’re willing to be flexible.  Once I’m in a better place financially, I plan on buying a lot from this company.

This vest had perfect timing too, because only a few days after I got it in the mail, Florida began experiencing a cold spat (meaning temps in the 40s, which is really cold for us).  Nothing like a cozy wool vest to keep you warm when the temps drop.

I wore this for a trip to visit family on the weekend.  I wanted to be warm and casual, but not frumpy.  Flats are a must for chasing after toddlers.

And here you can see the detail on my Fetching mitts.  I knitted these a long time ago and they continue to be excellent at keeping my hands warm on chilly days.  I actually don’t own a pair of leather gloves, mostly because I rarely need them.  Still, I’d like to change that, when I can find a pretty pair that’s affordable.

Oh, I’ve realized now that canvas does not keep your feet warm.  I ended up changing into leather boots later that day to keep my toes from freezing.

Coat: Target
Long Sleeve: Gap (garage sale)
Vest: Boden (Ebay)
Jeans: Express
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylors
Scarf: Kohls
Bag: Timbuk2
Mitts: Fetching (handknit by me)
Ring: from my mom

Quote: The Homework Machine, by Dan Gutman

“But my feet are tapping”

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I’m trying to catch up the last few outfits of 2009, so instead of a category-style post today (shopping ban, wardrobe inventory, etc), you get an outfit post!  Next week, I’ll be reflecting on my shopping ban, as well as discussing possibilities for the new year.

I really, really love cold weather layering.  I feel like so many stylistic possibilities open up for me when I can wear tights, boots, sweaters and scarves.  This winter has really given me opportunities to play with color too, and I love the results.  This outfit features my ever versatile Express floral patterned dress.  I had no idea when I bought it way back in June that I would find so many different ways to wear it.  I linked to the six different summer variations of this dress on this post.  So far, I’ve had one other fall/winter variation before today.  I think I see many more to come.

I’m also trying out some red lip gloss with this outfit.  Since I rarely wear lipstick, a full-on red lip feels a bit over-powering to me.  I like how this gloss adds a subtle dose of red without being too strong.

I usually like to have at least two different accent colors in my outfits, so here I used a pretty blue necklace peeking out from under my scarf.  I really love the way aqua and red look together.

And here you can see how I layered tights again.  I decided to go a bit more subtle with this combination, so I chose a solid red tight with red lace tights on top.

Long Sleeve: Issac Mizrahi for Target
Dress (as skirt): Express
Cardigan: Minimalist (handknit by me)
Solid Red Tights: Target
Red Lace Tights: Express
Boots: Dansko Risa (Ebay)
Scarf: Kohls
Necklace: Chocolate Cake Jewels
Purse: Morelle Oyster

Quote: Jazzmatazz!, By Stephanie Calmenson

“We’d like some electric blankets”

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Yes, I wore this cardigan two days in a row.  I realize some may scoff at the idea, but everything else in the outfit was different, and I only own so many woolen sweaters.  It was chilly, and I needed me some merino.  In my mind, most style rules should be ignored anyway.

Yesterday, you saw this cardigan with a shawl pin.  After those photos were taken, I modified this sweater by adding some button closures.  They still keep the look I was going for, while allowing for a greater variety of accessory options, since I don’t have to wear a great big statement pin to hold it together*.

Did I mention it was cold this day?  I threw on my coat as soon as these photos were done.  I’m wearing three different wool items: a cashmere scarf (thanks Village Shoes!), a merino cardigan, and a wool wrap skirt.  And a dress layered underneath to provide extra warmth and a little extra modesty in case the wrap skirt flys open.  And two pairs of tights.  I know, Floridians are wimpy when it comes to cold weather (cold being in the 40s here).  But honestly, there’s so few “cold” days here, that I have to take every chance I can get to wear my winter items.

Oh, and I got my mom’s ring re-sized.  I like it so much better now that it fits on my ring finger instead of my pinky.

Dress (as shirt): Express
Skirt: The Limited (via Revolve)
Cardigan: Sweet Mary Jane (handknit by me)
Blue Tights: Hue
Brown Tights: Kohls
Boots: Dansko Risa (Ebay)
Scarf: Village Shoes
Purse: Morelle City Bag
Ring: from my mom
Earrings: Efy Tal

Quote: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, by Doreen Cronin

*Of course, I can still wear a big statement pin with this cardigan even when it has buttons.  And I probably will.

"A Cheerful Hello, A Nice Smile"

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I currently work two part time jobs, and one of them is filling in as a substitute media specialist (school librarian).  Being a substitute, means that you have to make frequent first impressions.  This is what I wore for one of those days last week.  I was originally going to wear plain black shoes, but those goldenrod Malibrans really make the outfit pop.  I really wish I lived in a city that had a Fluevog store.

Lately, I’ve noticed that shoes really are key players in my outfits.  I’m beginning to loathe anything plain and ordinary and black.  I like my shoes to be fun, unique, colorful.  It’s so funny, because a few years ago, all my shoes were brown, and I never bought any other color because I was afraid they wouldn’t match anything.

Dress: American Rag Cie (via Revolve)
Blouse: Anthropologie
Tights: Kohls
Shoes: Fluevog Malibrans
Belt: Anthropologie
Purse: Morelle
Earrings: Efy Tal

Quote: Do Unto Otters, Laurie Keller

Daily Outfit: Bright and Colorful

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There was an image in Lucky magazine a few months ago of a young Catherine Devenue wearing mary jane flats, a classic trench coat and a headband.  The only aspects of that outfit here are the flats and the headband, yet somehow, I felt like I was channeling the sweetness of that image.  Just in a much more colorful way.

I wore this for Thanksgiving with the family last week.  I felt pretty comfy and cozy, and I was glad to find a way to remix this sweater without pairing it with jeans again. The only problem was that I had to tug the skirt  pretty much every time I would stand up after sitting down.  I think this is why I somewhat prefer dresses over skirts.

Sweater: Old Navy (garage sale)
Skirt: Ann Taylor LOFT
Tights: Kohls
Shoes: Born Codders
Purse: Morelle Truffle
Headband: Target

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