Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Let's talk about fashion!










One of my outfit mistakes at work
Hoodie:  Gap. Dress: J. Crew

for the fashion crime of wearing Dansko clogs with this dress.
Dress: Prana  Belt: Lands End Canvas




  1. I *love* your hair! If I could have that style and have it look good on me, I would.

    I read most of the same fashion blogs you do and I've learned a lot from them and have been working to improve my daily look. I also read the Vivienne Files (http://theviviennefiles.blogspot.com/) and have learned a lot. She does great posts focused on one color -- take the time to go through her archives (not difficult, as she's been blogging for a short time) and take a look at her wardrobe ideas. (If you're feeling unmotivated, tell me and I'll go pull up a few key posts for you to read.)

    As for the Danskos, there are cute non-clog Danskos that you might like for dressing up. Beyond that, you might try popping into Scarpa to try on different styles. You don't have to buy anything and the ladies there will still be happy to help you out. If you feel weird about doing it, I'll go with you.

    Getting to your wardrobe, I'd suggest that you take everything out of your closet and figure out what you have, then figure out a few basic pieces to help pull things together. Focus on one color to start with -- black or blue, for example -- so that you can get some matching outfits pretty quickly.

  2. I don't read any fashion blogs other than Tom and Lorenzo, which is more for entertainment than fashion advice, but what I really appreciate is (are?) people who seem fashionable without seeming to be aware of what they're wearing. I remember your overall phase and think you have a great sense of style these days.

  3. oh my, well, I wear jeans every day and when I'm feeling like I need to dress up, I wear NICE jeans, heeled boots, and a sweater.

    I also have no idea how to put "outfits" together. My advice for decent work outfits: go into Ann Taylor Loft and buy the pre-arranged outfits. Most of it is mix & match within a particular season, too. Their clothes are professional, but just young & hip enough. I love their clothes :)

  4. You look adorable! I am like you with a DESIRE. But I'm awful at accessorizing. I wish I had a stylist because I know I stumble around looking like a huge Glamour DON'T.

  5. I think the short-hair looks great. You look fine with in the picture with long hair too, but the short hair looks more like an intentional style, which it seems is something you're after :-)

    I don't have much style except comfortable and clean, so I don't imagine I'll be much help.

    Except --why a hoodie? It seems like it would be possible to buy a slightly more tailored jacket that could take the place of a hoodie. I actually use a light Lands End fleece as my jacket-to-go-with-everything. My color choices are usually earthy, and I bought a dark brown fleece --it's light enough to wear inside as a sweater, and it goes with almost everything I own :-) Fleece might be too casual for the look you want, but I'm guessing you could find something you'd like that was versatile.

  6. I miss my overalls. I think I could have written this blog - or at least I can totally empathize with each age and stage.
    For what it's worth, I love the top photo with the short hair! You look great!

  7. I have no business commenting on a post about fashion. My go-to look is always jeans with some kind of tee or tank-like thing and a cardigan. I have a googillion cardigans. It's a sickness.

    I'm having a hard time picturing the clogs with that dress.

  8. Sorry, I'm a bloke. Fashion is what happens to other people.
    If it's clean and comfortable I'll wear it.

    Always remember: Peach is a fruit, not a colour.

  9. Oooh I can be a fashion victim as well, and although I've consciously improved over the last few years, I still stumble over everything you just said. Except the overalls. Thank god I came of age during lululemon era.

    Anyhow, one piece of advice is to have an outfit or three in mind before you purchase each piece. If you can't think of what you'd wear it with, either buy the missing pieces right then, or reluctantly put it back. I love the idea of pre-matched outfits, and also shopping in high end consignment stores can be great as you can afford to mix and match without blowing too much money.

    Also, I love comfy clothes with the best of them, but have started to insist that I look awful cute in them. i.e. if I buy yoga pants/jeans and a top, I want it to be the cutest version of me possible. You know how some people look good in everything? I aim to look at least that good in casual clothes. It's more work, but infinitely more rewarding.

  10. I used to have gorgeous clothes and then i became a librarian and quickly had to buy a lot of less formal work clothes. And then I became broke and I'm still wearing those same ratty things. But! I do have a blog suggestion: theartofaccessories.com. She has brilliant color combinations and is a truly likable person (and, admittedly, friend)

  11. Now a days FASHION is everything for youngsters in my country.