Black + White: Nailed It!

These are pretty simple. I don't use tape or anything... just my steady hand and some black and white Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear.


Here's what I'm wearing them with... feeling very high school grunge wearing a denim oxford and my old oxblood Doc Martens.




I'm also listening to Nirvana. What?

Worn: Cat's Meow

So I have these pajamas. Pretty sexy, right?

I never wear them, but I really love the comfy flannel fabric, not to mention the pattern. Did I mention the pattern? Cats.

That's right there are cats on these PJs. And they're pink!

So I decided that maybe it wouldn't be totally crazy if I just made those PJs into a skirt.

With some cuts and stitching...

Here's the finished result. I really like the way it turned out.

Shirt: H&M
Boots: Steve Madden

P.S. I totally got teased by my assistant at work for this skirt because I'm already a crazy cat lady and the skirt just makes me 10X crazier. Meow.

Worn: Country Pink

Skirt: Forever21
Shirt: Express
Belt: Old Navy
Shoes: American Eagle
Bracelets: Vintage

I bought this skirt about ten years ago when Forever21 first opened near Philadelphia. I think it was my first Forever21 purchase that began my love affair with the store. What you can't see in photos is that the skirt is actually stretchy... which is good for someone like me who needs to move a lot at work. I've paired it with lots of tops and accessories over the years, but I still like to wear it best with a black tee.

Are you like me in that certain clothing items remind you of events or pastimes? This skirt is one of such items for me. I remember wearing it with a white tank at the beach in Wildwood soon after I got it. I remember wearing (with flip flops) it out to dinner in college with some girlfriends. I remember wearing it with a black top out to dinner in Cape May with my parents. I remember wearing it to my first day of work at the Delaware Art Museum. I remember... I remember... I remember......

Worn: Summer Color

Summer!!!

Dress: Unknown- I got it in Portugal
Blazer: Banana Republic
Bag: Vintage
Shoes: Steve Madden
Bracelets: Mix of vintage and H&M
Necklace: American Eagle


I bought this dress in Portugal two years ago for about 5 Euros. Want to know a little (maybe not so) secret? It's actually inside-out. I like to wear it inside out better than the way it was meant. A couple of times people have actually come up to me and said, "Excuse me miss but your dress is inside-out." And I'm like, "Yes, I know. Thank you."

Trust me, it just looks better this way.

Let's cut to the Lace.

Shirt: Express
Undershirt: Calvin Klein
Skirt: Target (it's a dress!)
Shoes: Vintage
Belt: Old Navy
Ring: Tarina Tarintino
Bracelet: I made it in college!

I had a bunch of corny titles for this post: Lacey Gaga, Lace Ace, Lace Pace, Lace Face (that was the worst one), The place for Lace, Lacey Love, lovely Lace... I think you get the picture.

So here's my post for this month's Everybody Everywhere. (I really like that site.) I bought this lace shirt months ago, but it has taken a while to really find the right way to wear it and the right pieces to pair it with. I do love the feminine feel that lace gives and also how it really makes an outfit look fancy. Since I have a tendency to dress things down, this lace shirt does the trick without me even having to try.

Oh and if you're wondering about my nails, click here.

Worn: Flor(ed)

(Yes. You guessed it, "flor" is the word for flower in Portuguese- hence the silly title.)

I love to wear this LBD lots of different ways depending on the weather. Well it's May and what better to pair it with than beautiful May flowers... garment style of course.

For chillier spring days (when a sweater is necessary):









For sunnier spring days (no sweater necessary):










As I mentioned in another post, I snagged this Valentino scarf for $35 at a silent auction. $35! What! I just needed to say that again because I'm proud. Very proud.







Dress: Vintage
Sweater: Target
Belt: Target
Shoes: Payless (Can you believe it?!)
Scarf: Valentino
Bag: Purchased at Decade in Denver


Um..... can we get a shot of those Payless shoes again?


Thanks.

And speaking of Payless shoes, what do you think about these wedges?? I love them.


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Worn: Vintage Skirt

I love this skirt. It's beautiful and has a great story. My grandmother made this skirt for my mom in the 50's. It was part of a gypsy Halloween costume! My sister wore the entire costume for Halloween when she was about 10. Now I own it and I'm not using it for Halloween... I'm wearing it to work!







Here you can see my Nanny's original machine stitch... I can't believe it's still in such good condition!


Skirt: Vintage, made by my Nanny
Shoes: Target
Belt: Forever21
Shirt: H&M
Bangles: Green, Vintage; Mettalic, H&M; Cream, Vintage

Francis Bacon would NOT leave me alone while I was photographing.


As you can see, he LOVES the skirt, too!


Yeah, so that's what I wore today.