I’ve been watching Nashville again. Ugh, it’s my dirty little secret melodrama and I love it.
Wearing dresses in the Winter can be tricky.
I know. I know. Fannypacks are sooo last century. But everything old is new again,
…I have two sides.
Oh! Then let us drain, while we may,
Leopard Maxi Skirt – Mink Pink // Sweater – Guess // Jacket – Le Chateau // Boots – Aldo // Leaf Necklace – F21 // Eagle Necklace & Rings – I forget *old*
….how about bringing it all together? The previous post was about maxis, and the one before that was about faux fur, somehow it feels like the perfect third part to bring maxis and faux animal into one outfit and one post, with this maxi leopard print skirt.
You would think genius like this is pre-planned, but you’d be wrong. Yup, this three parter is brought to you entirely by happenstance and the weird, idiosyncratic workings of my mind. I mean, er, yeah I totally planned this.
Aaaaaand, that’s the end of the genius.
It was very short lived.
Also, debatable if it was actually genius, but we’ll just give me that one, shall we?
Leopard Maxi Skirt – Mink Pink // Wedge Sandals – c/o Dansko // Tank – hand me down // Bag – Threadsence // Necklace – I forgot // Bracelet & Earrings – F21 // Sunnies – Lace Affair
What makes a great pair of sandals? Style, versatility, and, for me at least, comfort. I love that these have a little bit of stud detailing on the sides. What’s cool is that they look so solid and yet are surprisingly light. Definitely a bonus for walking about all day. And let’s talk about the wedge. This wedge is so great. It gives you the height of a heel and yet is solid and comfy enough that you can wear these all day.
Now if you’re like me, you’ll love adding color to your Frida sandals, but if you like a bit of a toned down look – sans leopard maxi and bright bag – they work for that too. Of an there’s more than just this color, and more than just this style. There’s a huge selection of texture and color! Excited yet? Good. Dansko is kindly offering one lucky ModaMama reader a pair of sandals of their choice. Just use the widget to enter.
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Fuzzy Cardigan – Darling via Emerging Thoughts // Dress – Mink Pink via Threadsence // Scarf – SITC // Wool Fedora – UO // Belt & Earrings – F21 // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Boots – Locale // Rings – Body Blue
Recently my Girl had to go get some shots. She was super brave about it by hopping up onto the exam table and even holding out her arm for the doctor. She smiled through it all until the huge tears came when the needle went in. Then, 10 seconds later she was giggling again.
Now, every morning when she wakes up she hopefully asks me if we’re going to get shots again. And is incredibly disappointed when I say that we aren’t. Then she asks if we’ll go tomorrow, and again is disappointed when I say we’re not. Something might be wrong. She might like pain a little too much. Maybe we should get that checked out……
…then again, it might have something to do with the chocolate Kinder egg she got as a reward.
Leopard scarf – SITC // Plaid Shirt – Guess // Sparkly Dress – Pink Owl via Shopruche // Tapestry Shoes – Restricted // Tights – HUE // Ring – Spotted Moth // Earrings – F21
Mixing leopard print and plaid is a rule that should be broken, but wisely. I think the key is to keep everything else rather neutral and to stay in similar tones. I mixed this shirt because both the shirt and the scarf share a deep, rich warmth.
True, I didn’t stick to all neutrals in the palette, adding tapestry shoes, and sparkles; so maybe I broke several other rules too? I still think it works as everything tends to stay in that ‘deep warm’ category.
And if not, then the only people who saw this were the construction workers who have become my regular outfit taking audience.
p.s. Yes, that is my girl in the background wearing a jacket over her pajamas. Hey, it was that kind of day.
Next week, since it’s the holiday season, we’re breaking out the sequins for day by breaking the “Sequins are only for the evening” rule.
Sweater – Smart Set // Tank & Jeans – Gap // Boots – Feet First // Necklace – c/o Atterley Road // Scarf – c/o Sexton In The City // Ring – Body Blue Toronto // Bag – unknown
People often ask me if it’s okay to repeat outfits. And my answer is always, “Of Course!” If you find a great combo use it. Use it and re-work it, repeat it, whatever. Often just changing a necklace or earrings is enough to add some freshness. I do this all the time. Mix up pieces I’m loving and re-wearing fun outfits. There’s nothing wrong with it.
We seem to have this idea that everyday has to be new and different. But think about those things we love: our favorite book, favorite movie, favorite grandma’s stew. We love them because they’re great and they never change. I don’t see the problem with a great outfit either.
NEW LINK UP! On that note, I’ve been wanting to do a fun link up for a long time. And I’ve finally got the idea for one. With Thursday being the unofficial start of the weekend, and with the weekend being a time when we feel it’s okay to break some rules, I’m going to be hosting a Thursday link-up all about breakin’ the rules in fashion. *’Cause I don’t really think there are any* Link up starts next Thursday October 10th. I hope you join me.
And the first rule I want you to break is : No white after labor day. So antiquated. Let’s show ’em how fabulous we look breakin’ all the rules. Style an outfit that breaks this rule and link up next Thursday. Easy peasy!
*linking up with Style Sessions and WIWW*
