Flour Sack Chic

The pattern on this shirt seriously reminds me of a vintage flour sack!  Although this shirt is never something I would pick out for myself, when my friend Tori had thrown it into her stash of clothes that she gave me, I decided to try it.  I have some amazing pattern mixing with the striped blazer and the floral print of the shirt.  I wore this outfit to the Naked Without Us kick off party.

Sorry for so short, but I wanted to get this post up this morning before I left to go to the dermatologist. 

Flower print blouse: donated from Tori, Forever 21
Skinny Jeans: Forever 21
Striped Blazer: Old Navy
Camel clogs: Dillards, Antonio Melani

Pretty spectacular announcement to come later today!  I am so excited to share this with you!

She's So Heavy

No, this title is not a reference to me feeling fat but rather a Beatles song and more of a reference to my heart.  I just feel heavy.  Do you ever feel like there is just a veil over your heart?  You aren't shining as brightly?  Life isn't as vivid?  I have been a little moody and melancholy and craving two completely juxtaposing things: sleep and the sun. 

This outfit was from Tuesday and I have been so eager to post it.  I love this outfit so much.  The major score of the month were these shoes at Dillard's.  They were originally $100 and I got them for $28.  They are also rather comfortable for such high heels.  Believe it or not, there is a little bit of pattern mixing.  The blouse is polka dot, and the blazer is a very tiny houndstooth. 

Miniature houndstooth shrunken blazer: The Gap (6 years ago)
Navy blue polka dot blouse: Vintage, borrowed from friend while I was dogsitting
Yellow bird necklace: borrowed from friend while I was dogsitting
Skinny jeans: Express
Oxford style open toe pumps: Antonio Melani for Dilliards

First attempt, pattern mixing

Here is my first attempt at really mixing patterns.  After looking at the photos of this outfit, I realize that I should have worn heels because I look short.  I could have tucked in my shirt to cut my body to thirds so that I really looked taller.  I didn't wear heels because my poor little feet were ravaged by those heels I wore.  Also, I have decided that this lip color is not appropriate for day wear.  Its too dark and too berry. 

 I wore this on Friday, to work and that was it.  Embarassingly enough, I got home on Friday and was thrilled to have a free night (I operate optimally when I have a good balance of social functions and alone time).  I made myself dinner, and at 7 pm, decided I would take a little nap before I started on some sewing projects.  I woke up at 9:30 pm.  I realized I had pushed myself pretty hard this week, staying out way later than usual, but really?

This week I am dog-sitting for a friend (who we happen to have similar styles, same size, AND same shoe size).  I cannot wait to shop her closet and I am already picking out the outfits I want to do.  I'm not even sure why I brought clothes with me other than to be polite.  Don't worry, she gave me full permission to wear whatever I wanted.  (YES!!!)

Argyle pixelated gray cardigan: Roxy
Blue v-neck t-shirt: Urban Outfitters
Blue and white floral high waisted shorts: Urban Outfitters
Gray sweater tights: Target
Black suede flats: Old Navy

And yes, welcome to my first weekend post.  This will be a rarity but I kind of want to see how it goes and also, I'm not a huge fan of this outfit so I don't mind "wasting" it for a weekend post just to test it out.