Kendi Wuz Here

I bought this tunic from Kendi, like, forever ago. And then I had no idea what to do with it. It is too long to pair with pants. It doesn't look right with black leggings and I don't have a green or pink pair. It is both low cut and short. I didn't do a great job of capturing it on film but it's also much shorter on the sides. But it was so pretty I held onto it in hopes something would come to me. And then it did.



I know you have heard me go on about pettipants before, but they came to the rescue again. I paired the tunic with a beige pair and just let the peek of lace be a part of the overall look. It worked beautifully.



AND...I totally made it through the work day in those clogs. So go me. And go clogs. High heels for the summer. Maybe even once a week. And I totally just realized this, but I got those clogs because I loved the ones Kendi wore all last summer. The pair Kendi had was from Target and when I tried them on they hurt my feet, but I looked for a pair that worked for me for a few months and finally found these at Nordstrom Rack last Fall, just in time to pack them away for the Winter. But it's finally warm enough to wear them! So double Kendi in my outfit today.







Jacket, Target
Tunic, Kendi
Clogs, Nordstrom Rack
Bag, Buffalo Exchange
Bangles on left arm, Buffalo Exchange
Bracelet on right arm, Buffalo Exchange
Earrings, Ebay

Rules are For Fools, And Fool's Paradise is Hard to Find

Shortly before the TxSCC, Jentine challenged herself to thrift me a sequined top. I hear she tiptoed dangerously close to the deadline, but she totally came through!



And I, of course wore it to work. With cutoffs. Because I'm classy. In fact I was working at the buy counter that day and I had a wonderful seller come in with some fun sequins and lace and even a Betsy Johnson dress (new! with tags!) and she talked about how she loved all her sequins and lace and fun things, but where could she wear them? And I just pointed at my top. "The grocery store" I said. And she laughed, but I think I may have planted a seed. Sure there are "appropriate" times and places to wear your fancy duds...but who wants to wait?



I can't wait to style it up different ways as well. Skinny jeans, a body con black skirt, who knows? Black sequins are my new neutral.



I also wore dark blue boots with it. Because they were new to me and I wanted to and rules are for fools. I have been trying on every single pair of these little fringe boots that have come in since I started working at Buffalo Exchange and these fit really well.



Nathan said he noticed them all over Austin and the thing was to wear them with cutoff shorts and super ripped up pattern tights. Have you seen this trend? Austin ladies? Was it a SXSW thing? I mean, I'll try anything once, but that sounds strange...

I wore my geode slice earrings...



And this beautiful new pyrite and sterling silver ring I got from My Own Little Universe.* I love Katie. She's so talented and she is also beautiful, and smart and really genuine. I love love love knowing a little bit about the artists I buy my jewelry from!



(I got al little carried away with the editing trying to obscure my dry winter hands! Sorry about that kids...)



I love pyrite. And I love the color contrast of the pyrite against the darkened silver. She has another similar ring in the shop right now, so if you love it, hop on over and grab one for yourself!

Blouse, gift from My Edit (blog)
Shorts, Wal-Mart
Tights, Target
Boots, Buffalo Exchange
Earrings, self made
Ring, My Own Little Universe
Watch, Swatch

* I purchased this ring on my own, it was not a gift, and I was not compensated to promote MOLU. I just like Katie's work.

And You Don't Give a Further Thought

I’m big on sweater coats right now. Since I live in Dallas and it never REALLY gets all that cold, I can wear them pretty much all winter long as long as I use a layering cardigan to block the wind. I find them to be quite cozy and warm. Nathan got me a couple for Christmas including this wonderfully happy number.



It’s not colors I’d normally choose but I’ve already found a few pieces I can wear it with. It so soft and stretchy and wonderful.



I got lots of compliments on it as well. My co-workers almost all commented on how pretty it is.



One of my goals for this next year is to be more aware when another blog has influenced an outfit or styling choice and document that more. I felt a little like I was channeling one of my new favorite bloggers in this outfit! Louise from Coffee and Cardigan. If you’re not reading her, I’d suggest you give her a try. She’s fresh, and real and honest and her eye for style is impeccable.



It’s not really showing up in pictures, but Nathan also got me a piece from my favorite Etsy seller, Moon Raven Designs. A tiny little solid gold hummingbird skull. It’s so delicate and pretty. It was a surprise gift and I was really impressed.

(photo from Moon Raven Designs)


I've worn it non-stop.

Sweater coat, Forever XXI (Christmas gift from Nathan)
Layering Cardigan, American Apparel (Christmas gift from Nathan)
Dress, Target
Tights, Target
Boots, Docs
Foks, celapiu at Etsy
Bag, L.A.M.B

I Just Can’t Get Enough, I Just Can’t Get Enough

Last night I had the pleasure of meeting some great bloggers. Reiko from God’s Favorite Shoes was in town, and I asked her if she could meet up with me. I was so glad she said yes, because I just adore her. I invited Tina, since it had been FAR too long since I’d seen her, and Reiko brought Juanette. We met for dinner and had a great time. I can’t wait to do it again. Of course, we took photos!~

Now normally, the photo you would see would be something like this:


Tina, Juanette, Reiko, Me

Look How pretty everyone is! So stylish and poised! What you don’t normally see is what it takes to get pictures like that…


Tina races to get to the other side…


EJ: “I think it’s taking the picture now…”


Oh my gosh! Why is this so hard and ridiculous?! (But also fun!)


Work It!



I had SUCH a good time, and I hope we get to see each other again soon! Tina mentioned trying to round up ALL of the Dallas fashion bloggers. How many of you are out there?

And here are my personal shots from yesterday…



I love this dress, but have worn it all of twice, I think, because the sleeves are gorgeous but they don’t mix well with sweaters, and you never know when you might need one in Dallas, with all that overzealous AC!~



Dress and Sandals, Target
Earrings, self made
Bag, vintage

Circle of Clothes is back up and blogging

So it seems she has been back, but no one told me, so I am telling you!


Stepanie N (her own photo, not mine)


Stephanie N. at Circle of Clothes is blogging again. She is one of my favorite reads, she's great at Wardrobe Challenges and remaking things to suit her needs. Check her out!~ I’m so glad she’s back.