Friday, May 1, 2009

Ensemble du Jour

So even though I have a crummy camera, don't think I'm photogenic at all and am too embarrassed to ask someone to take better pics of me, I'm doing a real live here I am in the outfit post. Disclaimer, disclaimer, disclaimer.

Anyway.

On Wednesday, I was getting ready for work and I opened up my armoire. I had on green and thought "maybe I should wear my cute boater." But then I didn't. Why? Because I thought people would think I was a bit silly for wearing my hat.

WTF???

Well, that meant I had to wear one of my new vintage hat finds from the weekend. I have big plans for the hot pink fascinator, so that will have to wait until NYC (TWO WEEKS!!!) but I could wear the other one. A really neat pilbox-y brown hat with a big feather poof!

The outfit was the almost retro-looking plaid jacket and skirt from Target. I paired that with a Proenza Schouler for Target brown camisole. Here it is sans hat:



And with hat:



This hat is a bit silly but I love love love it!



It's it great condition and just fun.



I do need to fix the ribbon that goes around the peak but other than that it is perfect.



For shoes I wore this great pair of Enzo Angiolini peep-toes. They are suede and a sort of lace material.





Just a lovely girly shoe that fits great, is comfortable and, with the peep-toe and bow, adds to the retro vibe.




A perfect example of what I love - classic shape with a unique twist.



Oh, I also took today, Friday off, and got my hair cut. I cut a lot off the length and look! Bangs!



I think this weekend is going to be Seasonal Swap weekend. I'm sure that means I will be totally sick of half of what I own and realize I have nothing to wear with the other half. It is dangerous to do this right before going to NYC. I will have to ensure I don't blow all my money while I'm up there.

9 comments:

@SEBBYWOOD said...

I love the outfit! The hat not so much... and those shoes are just delightful!

You most definatly shouldn't be ashamed to ask for better pictures, you look amazing!

Katie said...

i love love LOVE the hat! you look fantastic! please do more 'live' outfit pictures. don't be shy- you look amazing!

Light Stealer said...

You look grrrreat with the fringe! :)
What a beautiful change for spring, well done!

brooklyn girl said...

Poochie its nice to see the you in "live action" shots! I think you look great, the hair is gorgeous. And loving that hat....But the suit...Seriously? Target??? I swear they ARE hiding things from me in that store!! Gah! Maybe my Brooklyn store just doesnt carry the goodies. Loving the look and hope the "reality" shots keep coming!!!!

T said...

Thank you so much for posting these photos. I have that same suit, and every time I put it on, I never feel bold enough to pull it off (the plaid is so large). But seeing it on someone else, my first thought was "Sharp!" I'm going to wear it ASAP.

kristophine said...

You look charming! I adore the shoes, and as to the hat, I can only say: BADASS.

WendyB said...

Chic!

Leanne Pizio said...

Wow! Love the suit and the hat is AMAZING!
Your new do is super fab too. Love the color.
I think you should model all your outfits. You look great.

Poochie said...

Awww! You all are the bestest ever.

Thank you for being such sweeties!

Luv
Poochie