If I was braver and richer, and even though I'm not, these are the trends I'm going to TRY to try this fall/winter. The first purchase will probably be the white Chucks - too versatile to pass up. And you already know I love the graphic print/pencil skirt look - especially if it's a Star Wars tee. :)
I don't own any of these items, but I want to. Also, my birthday is about a month away. Just sayin.
Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Who Wears Short Shorts? Not me. Gross.
I'm having a love affair with these shorts. Praise you, St. George Gap outlet. I got them for less than $20 and I should have bought every single color.
Awkward photo brought to you by SnapClap - the app I'm still trying to figure out since The Beard HATES taking outfit photos more than losing to the Yankees. I'm serious. And that's a lot.
I wanted to wear them the first possible day that I'd have a chance to sit in the sun - and I planned on going to Mitch's Senior Day game today. (Unfortunately didn't happen as the game wasn't at 3:30 as planned. booooo)
However, shorts on the job is generally frowned upon if you are a professional of any kind. Here's my take on dressing them up so you CAN wear them to work and still look semi-serious about your job. Even though we all know you're daydreaming about summer and looking up the beaches of Kauai on your breaks. Just me? Oh. Welllllll
Fancy up your shirt. A classic button down is the way to go. Black was my option because... it's in the name of my blog. I love black. Dressy chiffon blouses or shells work well too.
Belt it! A coordinating belt ties it together and makes it look intentional. Also I had to buy these shorts a size too big so they'd cover up my testimony, so I have to wear the belt or I look like I'm a gansta.
Class it up on the ground level. Shoes, I mean. Pointy stilettos and shorts is such a cool look (see below. Drool. Repeat). A little much for school though, so I wore my trusty black sandal wedges.
"Mrs. Holdaway! You're so tall!!!" Now they can see me coming when I try to sneak up and steal their cell phones. :(
Awkward photo brought to you by SnapClap - the app I'm still trying to figure out since The Beard HATES taking outfit photos more than losing to the Yankees. I'm serious. And that's a lot.
I wanted to wear them the first possible day that I'd have a chance to sit in the sun - and I planned on going to Mitch's Senior Day game today. (Unfortunately didn't happen as the game wasn't at 3:30 as planned. booooo)
However, shorts on the job is generally frowned upon if you are a professional of any kind. Here's my take on dressing them up so you CAN wear them to work and still look semi-serious about your job. Even though we all know you're daydreaming about summer and looking up the beaches of Kauai on your breaks. Just me? Oh. Welllllll
Fancy up your shirt. A classic button down is the way to go. Black was my option because... it's in the name of my blog. I love black. Dressy chiffon blouses or shells work well too.
Belt it! A coordinating belt ties it together and makes it look intentional. Also I had to buy these shorts a size too big so they'd cover up my testimony, so I have to wear the belt or I look like I'm a gansta.
Class it up on the ground level. Shoes, I mean. Pointy stilettos and shorts is such a cool look (see below. Drool. Repeat). A little much for school though, so I wore my trusty black sandal wedges.
"Mrs. Holdaway! You're so tall!!!" Now they can see me coming when I try to sneak up and steal their cell phones. :(
Friday, November 30, 2012
Why are Christmas Songs the Creepiest?/My Santa Baby Wishlist
There are several traditional Christmas songs that I find incredibly creepy.
1. "Baby It's Cold Outside" is definitely about date rape.
2. "Last Christmas" is about a clearly unstable person who was in love with a slut and obviously didn't have any idea that he/she was repulsed with her/him.
3. "Blue Christmas" and "Baby Please Come Home" are so desperate I get embarrassed just listening.
4. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is cute I guess, but I can't get past how disturbing that would be for the kid. Like scarring, probably.
4. "Santa Baby" is just a glorified little girl thinking she has her daddy wrapped around her little finger, but her 'daddy' is really Santa and the "little girl" is a wannabe seductive greedskank.
I don't know why we don't just listen to the perfection that is NSYNC's Christmas album.
Despite all that, I love Christmas and I'm getting all kinds of excited, just like everyone else. The tree is up. We have completed Christmas shopping for everyone but each other. Copious amounts of hot chocolate are disappearing from our pantry. Fun all around.
So if I were a creepy, slutty, greedy "Santa Baby" singer, here is what I'd be crooning about:
All images (and many, many, many more that I want) I gathered from my reservoirs of boards on Pinterest.
What I really want for Christmas is for Pinterest to create some sort of folder/organizing system for all 10 recipe boards, 6 outfit boards, 8 holiday boards, 5 home design boards, and any other type of board I choose to create in the not-so-distant future.
Follow my Pinterest account. I pin so much and so often. You won't regret it.
1. "Baby It's Cold Outside" is definitely about date rape.
2. "Last Christmas" is about a clearly unstable person who was in love with a slut and obviously didn't have any idea that he/she was repulsed with her/him.
3. "Blue Christmas" and "Baby Please Come Home" are so desperate I get embarrassed just listening.
4. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is cute I guess, but I can't get past how disturbing that would be for the kid. Like scarring, probably.
4. "Santa Baby" is just a glorified little girl thinking she has her daddy wrapped around her little finger, but her 'daddy' is really Santa and the "little girl" is a wannabe seductive greedskank.
I don't know why we don't just listen to the perfection that is NSYNC's Christmas album.
Despite all that, I love Christmas and I'm getting all kinds of excited, just like everyone else. The tree is up. We have completed Christmas shopping for everyone but each other. Copious amounts of hot chocolate are disappearing from our pantry. Fun all around.
So if I were a creepy, slutty, greedy "Santa Baby" singer, here is what I'd be crooning about:
Really gonna need some booties. I'm thinking sleek black for school, rugged western for leggings and sweaters when I'm off duty.
Drop waist dresses are killing it right now. Almost bought one for $15 (!!!) at Downeast a couple weeks ago but it was too short. Depression set in rapidly.
New frames. I picked out an awesome pair at my eye exam last month and then chickened out at the last minute. I hate wearing my glasses, but now I'm obsessed with these so hopefully I'll wear them more when I inevitably buy them.
A stunzo leather jacket. Every cool girl has one.
I never wanted a wedding band, and haven't ever worn one. But when I saw this bow wedding band, I wanted it. That could be a wedding band right? It definitely won't be anytime soon, but maybs someday.
Bloggers have been bombarding the blogosphere (alliteration anyone?) with oh-so-chic printed sweaters right and left. Totally behind this one.
A tweed or boucle structured Chanel-esque jacket. But could I even pull it off? The dilemma.
Cap toe heels. D*&$ you, JCrew.
The R2D2 case, obvs. I guess I'd need an iPhone first. But honestly I want the case more.
See? It's not ONLY clothes. Kate Spade makes the cutest iPad cases.
I'm trying to write more, and to take my writing seriously, because I really love it. I just need things to write about and something that forces me to write.
I just wanna do everything Eliesa does, so I naturally fell in love with her new leather satchel/backpack/statement bag. Now I want one.
All images (and many, many, many more that I want) I gathered from my reservoirs of boards on Pinterest.
What I really want for Christmas is for Pinterest to create some sort of folder/organizing system for all 10 recipe boards, 6 outfit boards, 8 holiday boards, 5 home design boards, and any other type of board I choose to create in the not-so-distant future.
Follow my Pinterest account. I pin so much and so often. You won't regret it.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Sometimes, Always, Never - Summer Shoe-la-la
The majority of your summer should be spent barefoot... but if you can't be barefoot...
Flats seem stuffy to me. If you must, wear them in a bright color.
Sneakers or Toms are great for the summer hikes, or when you are traipsing through fields to find the perfect stargazing spot.
Gladiators are clearly the superior option for summer. Classier than your basic flip-flop but still light and easy.
Anything open-toed. Paint your toes something bright and let them shine.
IF IT IS TOO HOT TO WEAR PANTS IT IS TOO HOT TO WEAR BOOTS.
Why? Why do you do this? How sweaty are your feet? Were you anticipating a stampede that would require your expert cowgirl knowledge?
Oh you're just a slut? Ok. Great. Don't snag your nasty belly button ring on your torn apart Daisy Dukes.
Sometimes
Flats seem stuffy to me. If you must, wear them in a bright color.
Sneakers or Toms are great for the summer hikes, or when you are traipsing through fields to find the perfect stargazing spot.
Always
Gladiators are clearly the superior option for summer. Classier than your basic flip-flop but still light and easy.
Anything open-toed. Paint your toes something bright and let them shine.
Never
I have said this before and I'm going to say it again and I refuse to apologize.IF IT IS TOO HOT TO WEAR PANTS IT IS TOO HOT TO WEAR BOOTS.
Why? Why do you do this? How sweaty are your feet? Were you anticipating a stampede that would require your expert cowgirl knowledge?
Oh you're just a slut? Ok. Great. Don't snag your nasty belly button ring on your torn apart Daisy Dukes.
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