The chill

Just when I thought summer would last a bit longer, I woke up to temperatures in the upper 40°s and put tights on for the first time since April.

I'm trying out a new pair from Kushyfoot who's comfort lines all feature tights with massaging soles. While I can't say this made a huge difference, any extra padding for my feet is welcome!

They also sent a pair of fleece lined of tights; when things start to get real cold, those do keep your legs and feet so much warmer. If you live anywhere that has a long, freezing winter, and like to wear dresses as much as I do, I'd highly recommend picking up a pair.

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Dress Michael Kors via Coco's similar

Quilted Leather Vest Thrifted similar
Shoes Adrienne Vittadini via TJMaxx similar
Grayson Bar Bag Linea Pelle
Tights c/o Kushyfoot
Alphabet Necklace c/o Gorjana & Griffin
Katniss Cuff Furbish Studio
Antler Ring House of Harlow
Nail Color Butter London Wallis

Tights were provided by Lipton Publicity.
My views and opinions are my own.

Sundays

I love brunch. This is what I wore to the Water's Edge for a gastronomic extravaganza. They had a crepe bar, a waffle bar, an omelet bar, a pasta bar, a wet bar... and clearly you just need to stick the word bar after something to make it sound really yummy and exciting to me.

Needless to say, I had several mimosas, had an odd conversation with one of the crepe bar chefs about how good he would look in my leopard tights (with the chef hat on as well) and did indeed inform him about how he could pick up a pair on sale at Kohls. 

And lucky me, I have another brunch to look forward to with my favorite bloggers this weekend!

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Yellow Dress Pim + Larkin c/o Piperlime

Cardigan Old Navy

Shoes Adrienne Vittadini via TJMaxx similar

Willis Bag Coach Thrifted

Leopard Tights Kohls

Mixed Pearl Necklace Thrifted similar

Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Signature Spade Ring Kate Spade

Sunglasses Vogue c/o Sunglasses Shop
Brocade Coat Free People similar

Like Ships

It seems I have resigned myself to wearing tights again, much as I was trying to avoid them (as evidenced by my week of denim).
I know I can't really expect truly warm, beautiful weather for several more weeks, but after the teasers last month I'm simply not ready to go back.

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Sailboat Blouse Old Navy - Skirt Gap - Shoes Adrienne Vittadini - Starfish Ring c/o LuShae Jewelry - Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box, Cinderella's Attic Consignment - Necklace Home D'Jour Consignment - Sunnies Betsey Johnson

Watch the streetlights glow

Good days can easily be spotted by the presence of free ice cream, and a big scoop full of Ben and Jerry's "Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz" was the perfect after dinner treat. Too bad free cone day comes but once a year.

P.S. Do you notice how the lamp posts make real bokeh in these photos that looks just like the faux picfix bokeh everyone adds to their instagram photos?

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Striped Top The Limited - Skirt Talbots - Jacket NY&Co. - Shoes Adrienne Vittadini - Bag Big Buddha - Tights Old Navy - Crystal Bracelet Taken for Granite Similar - Earrings Aldo - Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box - Ring Home D'Jour Consignment - Sunnies Halston

Horse of a different color

Last winter I was all about the wild tights. It seemed like the crazier, the better, and I added so many new pairs to my collection.

Then this year I pretty much go and ignore them all, leaving them stuffed in the bottom drawer where I have to dump them all out just to find what I want - so I've been wearing my plain black pairs over and over again.

So, I'm making a point to bring more of them out again. Brightly colored tights certianly make a big statement.

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Horse Print Top H&M - Skirt Charlotte Russe - Shoes Kenneth Cole Reaction - Bag Thrifted - Belt TJ Maxx - Tights Kohls - Rings The Cavernous Jewerly Box - Earrings Kohls - Nail Polish Essie Fair Game

Red, Camel, Leopard. Repeat.

It has become clear that I've become obsessed with anything leopard print. I had to add these gloves to my collection. The leopard is fabric, but the underside is leather, which was essential so that I could wear them while driving. What is worse than a bare hand on an ice cold steering wheel?

I've also realized that attaching the fur collar to the trench has caused me to fall in love with both pieces all over again. Between the two of them I spent less than $20, and yet, wearing them makes me feel incredibly luxe, like I could have spent thousands.

Even with the mild winter we are having, I'm still feeling uninspired, and certainly not as adventurous as I was last winter. I just seem to want to wear red, camel, and leopard over and over again. (But for the sake of the blog, I'll force myself to wear some other things as well.)

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Leopard Button Down Anne Klein - Red Pencil Skirt Express Similar - Trench London Fog Thrifted - Fur Collar Thrifted - Clutch Zara - Shoes Me Too - Antler Ring House of Harlow - Belt TJ Maxx - Tights TJ Maxx - Sunnies Halston - Leopard Gloves Echo Similar - Nail Polish Essie Fair Game - Pearl Leash Fabuleash - Dog Chloe

If you steal my sunshine

...I will wear as much bright yellow as I possibly can and persuade it to come back.
After several days of nothing but grey skies and rain, I decided to put on my yellow dress, and the sun decided to make an appearance.
Thank goodness that worked!

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Dress Forever 21 - Cardigan Gap - Boots Chinese Laundry Tee Jai
- Tights Betsy Johnson - Belt Gap - Ring Lia Sophia - Necklace Gap - Nail Color Essie's Turquoise & Caicos

Deep blue sea

This is my second outfit inspired by my desire for a tropical getaway; this time I let the ocean serve as my influence. Dark blues layered on top of one another, ever changing, ever moving.

The striped skirt was an easy choice, and I got to play up the nautical elements with the woven belt and anchor necklace.

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Skirt Gap - Sweater The Limited - Shoes Thrifted - Necklace Forever 21 - Earrings Market in Italy - Belt Thrifted - Tights Kohls

Small edit - I had posted the same photo twice, what no one noticed?

Now, this is very important; I found this pair of shoes in TJMaxx the other day and fell madly in love but they did not have them in a size 8! With the determination of one of Cinderella's ugly step-sisters I tried to force my foot into the size 7, but much like Drizella and Anastasia, I was not able too. If anyone knows where to find these in a size 8, please let me know!

The brand is G by Guess and the name of the shoe is Farleigh-T

 

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