Unless It's Fiction

Outfit details:
Magenta shirt: Old Navy, remixed
Tulip skirt: Forever 21, remixed
Cardigan: Forever 21, remixed
Black tights: Leggs
Boots: Target, remixed
Cherry Blossom Necklace: Objects Found

Where:
Work

How I wore it first:
I'm Held Back by a Velvet Rope

I took a lot of liberties with this remix. I kept the skirt, and the predominantly gray color palette, but I felt like I changed the outfit drastically by adding this maroon shirt instead of the more neutral one I wore before. But I guess that's one of the major take-home lessons of remixing. You can keep everything in an outfit almost identical, but you change one piece and suddenly the outfit conveys something totally different. This was a great work outfit, comfy and forgiving, and cozy for another gray day in Chicago.

I'm really looking forward to the weekend, and the holidays next week. I've been very busy, with very little time to recoup and settle down. I hope to devote some time to me this weekend. I don't want to start the holiday season feeling flustered and overwhelmed. I also wanted to mention that I have recently (and not-so-recently, sorry!) been given a couple of awards from some of my favorite blogs. I just wanted to assure you that I haven't forgotten, and I pinky promise that I'll get to it soon!

Also, all of the items in the Objects Found shop are now 10%-off with FREE international shipping! I just wanted to let you all know first in case there was any holiday shopping you wanted to get done. 'Tis the season...

Title song: Okkervil River, "Unless it Kicks"

Like a Film I've Seen

Outfit details:
Gray shirt: Old Navy, remixed
Navy jersey skirt: Old Navy, remixed
Black footless tights: Target, remixed
Navy rayon scarf: Forever 21, remixed
Maroon belt: thrifted
Boots: Steven by Steve Madden, remixed

Where:
Work

How I wore it first:
You'll Know What Makes the World Turn

I loved the first take on this outfit. It was a perfect summery ensemble, light and airy and simple. So when I decided to "winter-ize" it, I knew I wanted to keep the feeling of it, keep with the simplicity and class of the original outfit. I ended up really liking the feeling of this remix. The colors, the textures of the soft jersey, and the classiness of the whole look. Plus, it was comfy, which is really what made it worthwhile.

Title song: Depeche Mode, "New Life"

We Can Lie in a Homemade Canoe

Outfit details:
Dress: Soprano, remixed
Brown tank: H&M, remixed
Navy blazer: thrifted, recently remixed
Navy tights: Legg's, recently remixed
Boots: Ciao Bella, remixed
Necklace: gift, remixed
Wood ring: gift, remixed

Where:
Work, office social

How I wore it first:
A Readiness of Things to Do

For this remix, I really wanted to stick with the original color palette of the outfit I wore the first time. I liked the navy blue, and the accents of brown. I think they both cooled off the potentially overwhelming hot pink of the dress. However, today was one of the first days that has really felt like winter...cold, blowy, gray. I needed to really winter-ize the dress, which is pretty thin. So I swapped some things out and replaced them with others that still matched in color and overall feeling. I really liked the outcome.

Title song: Wolf Parade, "Fancy Claps"

Any Time She Goes Away

Outfit details:
Navy/white striped dress: New Order, remixed
White cardigan: August Silk, via TJ Maxx, remixed
Skirt: Target
Navy tights: Leggs
Oxfords: apostrophe via Sears

Where:
Work (day-long staff retreat), drinks with old friend

How I wore it first:
Life Ain't So Bad At All

Sorry I've been a little lax with posting lately. Work has been insanely busy, and I've been stressed with lots of extra stuff. Tonight was a good break from it all, however, as I got to meet an old friend for drinks and conversation for a few hours. It was like seeing old family again, and I feel like I got my bearings a little bit. There's nothing quite like seeing the people who knew you when.

I chose this skirt for the remix of this outfit because it pulled out some of the colors in the scarf that I wore as a belt in the original outfit. I've been trying to find a way to wear this skirt, and I really like this combination, especially with the tucked-in cardigan. I got the skirt at Target recently, using a gift card from my old work. We had an all-day planning retreat today, so I needed to be comfortable but still business appropriate. I really liked the resulting ensemble, and it was perfect for a casual social night out, too. I think this skirt will get a lot of play.

Title song: Michael Jackson, "Ain't No Sunshine"

I've Played All My Cards

Okay, team, let's get to business right away! The winner of the gorgeous Ava Cupchain Earrings from Stella & Dot is Danielle from Fell 4 Fashion!! Congrats, Danielle! Fell 4 Fashion is one of my favorite blogs, and one of the reasons I originally wanted to start my own blog. Enjoy the earrings, Danielle, I can't wait to see how you style them!

Outfit details:
White t-shirt: Sears, remixed
Leggings: Filene's Basement
Navy blazer: Boy's section of Unique Thrift
Jazz shoes: Seychelles, remixed
Navy rayon scarf: Forever 21
Purse: Beta Boutique, courtesy of Keiko Lynn's giveaway

Where:
Dinner, bowling night

I figured that today would be a good day to debut this absolutely stunning handbag that I won in one of Keiko Lynn's recent giveaways. It's from Beta Boutique, and it is infinitely more gorgeous in person than these pictures can convey. I wore this outfit for a night out on the town with friends. Joe took me out to dinner first, and we showed up for bowling full yet happy. I loved this outfit too, especially this blazer. I'd been looking for a cheap blazer for a long time, and finally found this cute little double-breasted number when I went thrifting with Jennine awhile ago. Since it's made for tiny boys, the sleeves are cropped, which I actually love, and it fits like a dream.

Title song: ABBA, "The Winner Takes All"