Ensemble du Jour

The Outfit

It's been raining and it's cold and blustery, so I needed something warm and snuggly. But after feeling so cranky yesterday, I wanted something that made me feel strong and kind of hot.

The dress was simple, a short black sweater dress and I'm in all black and white but the accessories are unique so they stood out.


1-7-08 by Princess Poochie

I wore my Paraphernalia Poochie necklace and at least four people asked me where they could get pieces for themselves. Can you blame them? I adore Paraphernalia!




When I was in Asheville I found a new lingerie store and bought two cool pairs of stockings. One pair were baby blue fishnets and the other were these fleur de lis lace stockings.




I wanted to wear the lace stockings to add some additional pattern as well as great a more feminine counterpoint to my kick-ass Ann Demeulemeester boots. I love these boots way too much.




I don't think I've ever had a pair of shoes that make me feel as powerful and cool as these do.




They are once in a lifetime type shoes so I'm glad I have them. I took a ton of photos of them too.

On IFB forums there was a discussion today about how people go ga-ga over simple outfits and fierce heels but I think these flat boots are making me more excited than heels are right now.

You will be seeing more of these!

Ensemble du Jour

This was a crazy crazy week, wasn't it. Not only did I stay up util 1:30 in the morning on Tuesday night but then I had two presentations the next day and had to work on 3 proposals and had client meetings. It's no wonder on Wednesday night I collapsed around 8:30. I had a town meeting Thursday night but luckily, I had today off. I'm still tired.

On Wednesday, I wore a black pencil skirt with a charcoal JCrew sweater. I was giving a talk on Mad Men and how the show is being picked up by so many different groups in different ways. I wanted to play the fashion element up a bit so I add some patterned stockings, my high patent peep-toe Louboutins and a ShoeMissy "Filly" rosette for a sly, tounge-in-cheek element.


11-5-08 - Presentations by Princess Poochie

Aren't these great. I love opaque, colorful tights but I love a black patterned stocking.



Thursday was my "friday" and not very cold at all but I was feeling lazy so I wore this babydoll pink and grey patterned top and over that a cropped but chunky grey cardigan. With it I wore dark grey tights and my patent Report heels. I added the adorable Confused Owl brooch from Paraphernalia.


11-6-08 by Princess Poochie

Usually I wear pink heels with this top because I just love the pink in the pattern but the grey felt very streamlined and cool.



Today I got to be totally slack and mess around on the computer all day. The hubby and I decided, since I was off of work, to go out to lunch. We found a vegetarian restaurant that we had not tried before so we decided to go there. In honor of that (and because I haven't had an opportunity to wear it yet) I wore my Soy Princess hoodie from CafePress over a pink cami, a denim skirt and my new JCrew Liza peep-toe heels in the Cherry Blossom pattern.


11-7-08 OOTO & Veggie Lunch by Princess Poochie

How cute is this illustration?




It's been really warm here which has been throwing off my outfits. I have all my winter stuff in the main closet but it's almost too warm to wear it. I think it's suppossed to cool off again soon, so more sweaters and jackets will be coming up!

By the way - more images on Flickr.

Ensemble du Jour

The Outfit

Yeah, I was supposed to be off today. But hey, I'm dedicated. When a client has a meeting, you go to the meeting, right? So, in spite of technically being off work and it being a Friday and Halloween, I still made the effort and dressed nicely for an hour and a half.

I recently rediscovered this really cute pencil skirt (actually from Victoria's Secret) when I switched around the closet. I should wear it more because I love the button detail running down the back. The top is a black embellished cardigan. Since it was cold out, I wore tights and a vintage cape and off-white gloves.


10-31-08 by Princess Poochie

I love vintage gloves. I have small hands so I can usually fit in to most of them so I have a whole hatbox full. These are plain leather and were really inexpensive, so I don't have to act all precious about them.



The cardigan I had on is the black version of this one. It's from the Behnaz Sarafpour Go International collection from 2006. I really liked this collection and this cardigan is one of my favorites. I wear it a lot. The black lace on black is a neat textural element.




The Focal Point

I think I mentioned that I have a ton of tights. I think I will need to wear tights every day. These are a neat pair. They're black and cream herringbone with a claret floral pattern running up the side. The shoes are a pair I've had for years. I have these in black also. They're Aerosole's Sixty Chic and may be the perfect pumps. I didn't realize until later that they were possibly Celine or Vivier knockoffs. I don't care, they're so comfortable.



I had fun wearing my cape and gloves. The hubby said I looked like I was from Nanny 911. Not quite the look I was going for, but on Halloween I guess I didn't look too out of place.

But what will I do when I wear it later?

Ensemble du Jour

The Outfit

Sorry this took a while for me to get up. I actually wore this outfit on Tuesday, but didn't get a chance to take pics of the Corso Comos until now.

The outfit is a new argyle sweater from Target (I usually get a few new ones each year. I'm glad they did v-necks this time), the flippy black skirt from Old Navy and black back seam stockings.



For shoes I wore my new Corso Como Dodies. They're so comfortable. And seeming to be finding fans all over - from Nubby to AsheMischief. Plus, their chunkiness tones down any kind of tights or stockings you wear.






I love the chunky ribbon ankle ties. I think they really make your ankles look even more delicate, since they're big and satin-y.



The Focal Point

It was all about my new "Poochie" nameplate from Paraphernalia. I just adore it! I wish I had ordered it sooner.



Miss Vanda did a great job on all of my pieces. I've worn three of them already. I can't wait to wear the rest!

A Tempting Tease

So they arrived! Dum da da DUM!

But you get none of that until I find the right shoes to go with them. So it will be a little while until the full unveiling.

And I have more lovely tights winging their way over to me as well - check them out!

Two Times the Temptation

I know lace stockings are going to be all the rage for Fall and, I'm also trying to order like four pairs from Bebaroque but what I'm really really really pining for are these two-toned Chanel tights.



Oh yeah, and both pairs of shoes too. You don't need this many pictures to get the idea, but I just like looking at them. Le Sigh.









I've got my name on a waiting list for these.

Now all I have to do is track down the shoes!

Ensemble du Jour

The Outfit
It's a clear but cold day and I'm feeling kind of vintage-y. I'm wearing a black scoop neck top, a swishy black skirt (both Target), Cuban heel stockings in nude and black and my new vintage brocade heels.



I wanted to add a piece that would tie in the shoes but also have a retro vibe too, so I'm wearing my very large silk rose pin. But rather than wear it up near my shoulder I have it pinned at waist level. It's about 5+ inches in diameter so this is very wearable. It would be great pinned to a belt or a ribbon used as a belt. I got mine in a store at Biltmore, but you can find them here.



The Focal Point
I'm so happy to be wearing my gorgeous shoes and vamped them up with the stockings. I love the back seam and the Cuban heel adds the different edge to them.



I'm ready to go out for cocktails and some Frank Sinatra.

Sock Dreams

I think even more than some of their shoes and clothes this season, the Prada color block knee socks have captured the attention of the market. The unique style and fearless use of color is extremely strong in a time when creating an eclectic look is so valued.

I think it also has to do with being a sophisticated take on the "school-girl" look as well as the fact that we don't see people really using all of the accessory options that are out there.

I personally love socks, stockings, hats and gloves but it is surprising how little they are worn in this day and age. Which is a shame because there are so many beautiful options out there, especially in hosiery. But most people seem to be content with going the easy, simpler route and not having to bother with adding those options on.



I don't think I'm ready to go for the Prada footless sock with open toes combo, but I am ready to get to wearing cute tights and knee and over-the-knee socks this fall. Especially with my new Miu Miu Naplak heels.



These are such, soft almost pastel, colors for the Fall palette, but just delicious. I bought, from Sock Dreams, a bunch of over the knee socks to wear with them and skirts. Since I also have some other brown wingtip heels in tan and brown, as well as some chunky black and burgundy mary janes, I'm sure I'll have tons of color combos to work with.




Now I just need to get more skirts to wear with them. The Tabio socks mentioned on Kingdom of Style are the closest I've seen to the actual Prada socks. I may have to get a few of these because their colors are perfect to match some of the plaid skirts I already have and will also go with my argyle sweaters (which I can't wait to break out!). The color banding on the arch and top is the best part.



Target also has a ton of great opaque stockings and knee-socks out right now. I bought stockings in dark brown ribbed, teal, red, orange and purple. I also got some fun orange argyle socks. They will be a great jolt of color during the winter when I am wearing darker color clothes.

Now's the time to get them, they're very inexpensive - perfect for a seasonal item.