oldie but goodie

This was my very first DVF dress, and those who know me know that I have a mild obsession & have quite a few of her dresses in my arsenal. But this was the first, the Antonio in Tropical Zebra.

dress: Diane von Furstenberg, shoes: Hype, bag: Rebecca Minkoff, necklace: Early Jewelry, earrings: Eve M (see yesterday's post!)

chain chain chain

Today's outfit is pretty much a backdrop for my accessories. I picked up this set of vintage chains which was originally three 60" chains in a row. I just switched it up a little & draped them at different lengths to create something a little more interesting. The giant stone necklace is a separate piece that I made. First, the whole picture:

Necklaces:

Since you can't see them in any of the photos, I had to get a close-up of my new earrings by the lovely Eve of evemmetalsmith:

I did a small show on Sunday where I got to meet & chat with Eve & ogle her gorgeous jewelry. She actually traded me for a pair of my tusk earrings, which I hope she's enjoying just as much. I haven't taken these off since I got 'em, apart from sleeping.

And finally, for Alannah & other inquiring minds, a close-up of the crazy sweater boots from a few posts back!

jeans: Habitual, top: American Apparel, booties: Georgina Goodman, bag: Rebecca Minkoff, necklaces: Haute Hardware & reworked vintage, earrings: Eve M

love 21

I decided to put my differences with Forever 21 aside when they came out with their new "contemporary" (whatever that means) Love 21 line. Apparently they were going for a more grown up approach with this line, and as it turned out there were quite a few things that appealed to this 30-year-old. This was my favorite of the two dresses I got:

dress: Love 21, shoes: Dr. Scholl, bag: Handmaid by Michelle Franz, belt: vintage, earrings: Haute Hardware

I think this dress looks like a million bucks when in fact it was only $22. It's also much better in person than I thought it would be. I did have to replace the belt that came with it with my own, but I almost always do that when there's a self-belt involved (Gail, can I get a witness?).

I'll post the other dress as well as the maxi I got (from the regular F21 line) when I wear them. I also got a grey tank to bump me up to free shipping status, but it's not terribly exciting. What is exciting, or rather amazing, is that 4 out of 4 items from my order were winners. That almost never happens...I may have to reevaluate my relationship with that store.

Sweater Boots

Let me go on record that these are the most ridiculous shoes that I own. They're booties, with a peep toe, with a SWEATER PANEL built into the front. I don't get them, which is probably why I love them. I also really dug almost every picture from this morning, which almost never happens:

shoes: Georgina Goodman, jeans: Yanuk, top: Vince, bag: Rebecca Minkoff, scarf: Hayden Harnett, necklace: Haute Hardware, bangles: F21

I'm chuffed that it's Friday, y'all, and it's a long weekend. Have fun & be safe, everyone!

Saaaaaaailing

Yesterday my friend Greg saw a pair of topsiders on a teenage kid and asked me if those weren't old man shoes. I explained that they were actually some of the coolest shoes ever, and then remembered that I had a navy patent pair. I also explained that just beneath the surface of my regular style lies a wannabe New England prepster that's just dying to get out, which is why I'm so fond of such things. So I *had* to wear my Topsiders today, and figured I might as well go all out with my Nantucket tee and whale belt (on loan from Rod):

shoes: Sperry Topsiders, jeans: Old Navy, belt: JCrew, Nantucket tee: thrifted, bag: Rebecca Minkoff, cardi: Martin+Osa


I was tempted to wear a necklace similar to this one in my shop, but decided against it. But it goes with the theme of the post so I'm posting it!

Happiness is a Red Dress

I don't have a lot to say about today's outfit except I love this Martin + Osa dress that I just picked up. I think this coral-y red is one of the best colors on me & I just feel good wearing it.

dress: Martin + Osa, shoes: Anne Klein, belt: Max Mara, bag: Hoakon/Helga

Great Success

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Etsy Spring Bash on Saturday. It was a really great day for me & the Haute Hardware crew, and the whole Etsy Dallas team based on the feedback I've gotten. Even though it was sauna-like at times in the South Side building, we had a steady stream of shoppers all day long. Here are a couple shots of my booth:

One of my BFFs & bestest helpers, Bill, looking excited! He really was, he was probably just burning up.

Semi-related to the show is my outfit today, or at least the top half which I got on Saturday from the fabulous Megan of Harrilu. I really can't leave a show without at least one of her tops, and this one (printed on the v. flattering Alternative Apparel Debbie tee) may be my favorite yet. This is the 3rd time I've worn it since I got it on Saturday!

top: Harrilu, jeans: Habitual, bag: Rachel Nasvik, shoes: Worishofer, necklace: Haute Hardware, earrings: Kris Nations TX hoops