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Closet Confection: A Stretch of Leg

tweed blazer, navy floral chiffon dress, navy tights, gold buckle ankle boots

When: Friday, January 20th, 2011

Where: Work + Dinner @ The Redhead

What: Blazer (Nine West via Burlington Coat Factory), dress (Forever 21), tights (???), shoes (Vince Camuto), belt (H&M)

I felt like quite the studious librarian in my tweed blazer.  All I needed was some suede elbow patches and a pair of reading glasses to complete the look, but instead I opted for a floral chiffon mini dress, navy blue tights, and a pair of ankle boots.  I never was much for tradition.

tweed blazer, navy floral chiffon dress, navy tights, gold buckle ankle boots

tweed blazer, navy floral chiffon dress, navy tights, gold buckle ankle boots

tweed blazer, navy floral chiffon dress, navy tights, gold buckle ankle boots

Oh, and in case you’re wondering about the title of this post, check out the video below by Bill Cunningham.  According to him, the look that dominates high fashion in New York these days is a long stretch of leg, ankle boots and a new posture.

video_stretchofleg

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Closet Confection: Better Late Than Never

breton stripe tee, wolford tights, leopard print booties

When: Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Where: After work

What: tunic (H&M), leggings (Wolford via Club Monaco), booties (Forever 21), beret (Forever 21), brooch (H&M)

How does that old saying go?  “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.”

Yep, that’s pretty much how I roll!

breton stripe tee, wolford tights, leopard print booties

breton stripe tee, wolford tights, leopard print booties

breton stripe tee, wolford tights, leopard print booties

I’ve known about the Breton Stripes Challenge over at Everybody, Everywhere for a while, but somehow it totally slipped my mind while I was getting dressed this morning.  But no worries, I’m sliding in with a last minute entry at 11:30pm EST.  I’ve still got thirty minutes to spare… make that 3 hours and 30 minutes if you’re on the West Coast!

Since it’s after hours, and I’m officially off duty, I thought I’d take my stripes in funky direction with leopard print booties and a cool brooch.  Hmmm… I think I know what I’ll be wearing this weekend!

P.S.
Don’t forget to enter this month’s book giveaway!  The winner will be announced on Februrary 1st.

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Closet Confection: Take Two!

black rugby cable sweater, vintage skirt, black lace tights, black suede nine west shoes, marc jacobs sunglasses

When: Originally worn Monday, January 17th, 2011

Where: Capsule Menswear Show

What: Sweater ($40 Rugby), skirt (The Kissing Tree Vintage), tights (Urban Outfitters), shoes (Nine West), belt (H&M), sunglasses (Marc Jacobs via Nordstrom’s Rack)

I was experiencing some severe technical difficulties with my camera the last time I wore this outfit.  But since I never was a quitter, I decided to recreate the outfit and try again.  The pics came out much better this time if I do say so myself.

black rugby cable sweater, vintage skirt, black lace tights, black suede nine west shoes, marc jacobs sunglasses

black rugby cable sweater, vintage skirt, black lace tights, black suede nine west shoes, marc jacobs sunglasses

black rugby cable sweater, vintage skirt, black lace tights, black suede nine west shoes, marc jacobs sunglasses

Unfortunately, my sock drawer was a complete mess, leaving me unable to locate a pair of solid black tights.  This was unheard of since I stock up on black tights like most people stock up on…

Well, I have no idea what most people stock up on.  Toilet paper, maybe?  Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that I have lots of solid black tights, so it was a huge annoyance that I couldn’t find a pair when I needed them.  So after I finished up my quick photo shoot, I ventured back inside to do this:

sock drawer

Ahhh… much better!  Now let’s just hope I can keep it this way.

P.S.
Don’t forget to enter this month’s book giveaway!  The winner will be announced on Februrary 1st.

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