3.18.2015

Found While Looking For Something Else

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Sweater: Folded by Veera Välimäki; madelinetosh tosh merino light in stovepipe; my notes and modifications on Devil and Deep Blue
Skirt: Calvin Klein; similar styles from topshop, Versace, and Jones New York
Shoes: Tabitha Simmons; similar styles from Calvin Klein, L.A.M.B, and Manolo Blahnik
Lips: Dolce and Gabbana passion duo gloss fusion lipstick in Sensual

You know, I kind of like this sweater. I can't remember the last time I wore it, but it's kind of a shame since it's cute. Not the cutest I've made, but certainly cute enough. And in the tml, thin enough to tuck in. Something I've seen in the lady magazines I read. And I'm scowling not because I'm upset, but because the sun was really really bright. This was the least scowly squinty shot of the bunch. But more about the sweater: despite the fact that it's a raglan, the super wide neck ameliorates that somehow. I'd have to re-look at the pattern to determine if anything seriously special is going on, but I don't have that raglan-aversion thing when I see this pic.

The skirt is another closet find. It was my mom's and it is something I would never have bought for myself, but when I was looking at it determining whether to keep it or not, I told myself there was nothing either objectionable or awful about the skirt and that it might come in handy. Well this is the first time I've worn it, but I'd like to wear it again. It's a bit big in the waist which makes it hang funny, but this doesn't seem like something insoluble given a decent tailor. Note to self: find decent tailor.

As for the shoes, I cannot thank myself enough for this impulse buy. I love them. Despite a bit of pinky toe pinching. I cannot wait for warmer weather since they will go with nearly everything I own for summer. They are totally better than my other navy shoes which are sitting in the mailing box awaiting my getting in gear to send stuff off for consignment. Which segues nicely into a brief plug. I have been experiencing excellent success in buying gently used The Real Real, an online consignment shop. So when Emily asked me about it, I realized I had not plugged it at all, which I will start doing because I have been nothing but ecstatic with my purchases, including a needs-the-weather-to-be-a-little-warmer pair of brogue-inspired open-toed pumps that are adorable!

8 comments:

  1. Next question: how can I make my legs look like yours?

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    1. You know how every time I recommend a shoe you talk about how it's too high for you? 4" heels really define a calf muscle after prolonged walking around in them.

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    2. Pretty sure the answer in my case is: have different genes. In my next life, I'd like to have Taylor Swift's legs. Either attached to my body or just in a closet somewhere.

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  2. I've had this sweater in my queue for ages and am still not sure if I actually want to knit it. It does look fab on you and I love it with the red-orange of the skirt!

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    1. Someone could bring it Saturday for try on times...

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    2. Seeing this late - if you check before you leave tomorrow, yes please!

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  3. OMG, The Real Real is amazing!!

    Look what I just found there: https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/shoes/boots/prada-ankle-boots-214

    My Yelena2 boots!! They will be here on Monday and I'm all a-flutter. Me, wearing Prada booties? I can hardly wait to get them on my feet. I couldn't believe that I found yummy booties with a low heel. Thank you, Yelena. :-)

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    1. Yay! Those are totally cute proving that cute comes in heel sizes other than precipitous :) I am trying to decide whether or not these: https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/shoes/pumps/bottega-veneta-pumps-w-slash-tags-57 are too stylized for me, but I check this site all the time and have really lucked out!

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