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In Her Closet: Rick Owens Lilies Skirt as a Dress

Rick Owens Lilies Skirt-Century 21
Vintage Open Weave Sweater-Thrift Store
Kenneth Cole Land Bridge Boots- Von Maur 
Vintage Chippendale Chair-Thrift Store
Grey Sheepskin-Ikea 

This is a cold, gloomy day that is only fit for snuggling and being a tad(or a bit more) melancholy. This Rick Owens skirt feels like the softest swaddling blanket and it is the perfect thing to cuddle up in. The vintage sweater on the other hand is made of mohair, and am I the only one that thinks it feels like shards of glass on your skin? I need to find a super sheer long sleeve shirt to layer under it.

 

Photography: Moodboard

 

In Her Closet: 1960's Butterfly Mini Dress

1960's Mini Dress-Antique Flea Market
Wool Tights-Falke
Tribal Feather Necklace-Forever 21
Chanel Mary Janes-Saks Fifth Ave
Rodarte Ring-Capitol 

I thought I had lost this vintage dress but found it this morning balled up behind my racks of clothing. I last wore it to a party during New York fashion week and it has a lot of good memories attached to it.

And look, I'm wearing a necklace! I don't buy a lot of new jewelry, but I loved the long length and bohemian feel of this piece.

Oh, and you'll probably be seeing more of my vintage hat collection sneaking into pics because I'm tired of lopping off my head.

 

In Her Closet: Rodarte for Target Leopard Dress

Leopard Lace Dress: Rodarte for Target
Vintage Black Boots: Ebay
Black Socks: Thank you Mr.M
Hermes Collier de Chien: 2009 Christmas Present
Black Pearl Nail Polish: Chanel

Yesterday was my birthday, and I spent the day thrifting and eating. For dinner we went to my favorite restaurant, which is a small gorgeous space that sources their ingredients locally. I love delicious food, but in a relaxed setting where you can laugh and feel cozy. They even brought out my slice of molten chocolate cake with a candle in it, so nice.

After some debate I decided to wear my Rodarte for Target leopard print dress. I love this dress, but it has some issues. It fits tight where it should be loose, and puffs out where it should go in. It's also made of stiff lace that doesn't want to flex and the dyes have run together in places and look green (which oddly l like). There are adorable bows down the back, though you need an extra hand to button them up. I think someone dubbed this the lover dress on TheFashionSpot because you need one so you can wear the dress;)

Detail Shot:

Yikes at the blow up shot of my thigh, but I wanted to show you the color of Chanel's Black Pearl nail polish. It is my new favorite, and may be back up bottle worthy. I think they did a really good job of mirroring the enigmatic color of a black Tahitian pearl.

In Her Closet: Wooly Bully Sweater

 

Early 1960's Wool Sweater-Local Vintage Store
Army Green Maxi Skirt-Forever 21
Jeffrey Campbell Moto Boots-Free People
Black Lace Tights-Forever 21
Hermes Collier de Chien Cuff-Gift 

I found the wool sweater at a local vintage store on the clearance rack this summer and snatched it up. It reminds me of something Doris Day would wear in a movie while hanging at a ski lodge, waiting for Rock Hudson to arrive.

I told Mr.M that if I ever received the Hermes Collier de Chien cuff as a gift that I would wear it everyday, and I've held pretty true to that promise.

*I'm already four outfits behind at my attempt to do a 30 day outfit challenge. I'm sure that number is going to get worse as we are leaving for Italy on Sunday, and I have no idea how well wifi is going to work at the hotel.

Image: Getty

 

In Her Closet: The Boy's T-Shirt

Gap Boyfriend Jeans-Outlet
1980's Wool Plaid Blazer-Thrifted
Hanes T-Shirt-Stolen
OPI Give Me Moor Nail Polish
Steve Madden Brogues(not visible)-Outlet

Instead of magazine worthy pictures of me romping in a field you get...another bathroom shot. Sexy.

I usually just sleep in Mr.M's Hanes tees but it came in handy one morning when I discovered I hadn't packed anything to wear under my vintage blazer. I can't seem to find anything in lower price lines that has the same look but the arms are fit for a girl(and the length just a tiny bit shorter). 

Most tees for women have odd cap sleeves, some dumb tiny pocket, a clingy knit that sticks to all the wrong places, and hits right above the belly button. 

So this post is really a plea thrown into the universe for mass retail to start producing a great cotton t-shirt. 

 

In Her Closet: Vintage Snakeskin Print Dress

1980's Neiman Marcus Snakeskin Print Dress-Thrifted
Vintage Black Leather Boots-Paris Flea Market
Vintage Leather Bow Clutch-Thrifted
Falke Black Wool Tights-Somewhere Online
Hermes Collier de Chien Cuff-Christmas Present 

I thought about doing one of those month long outfit challenges, but I don't think December is the best time to start it. Our home is currently dark at all hours of the day due to lack of windows and sitting at the bottom of a hill. I have a light on in every corner of the house but it makes for lousy pictures. I'm going to try though so we'll see how it works out.

This is my goodbye to this vintage dress, as I'm giving it to my friend L. I loaned it to her for a date that turned out to be lucky, and she'll do it more justice. I think it would be cute with a belt, which is a look that never sits where it should on me. It used to flow out to the top of my ankles, but it was a bit much with the pattern and cowl neck, so I had it hemmed.

If you have been reading my blog for a while you know that I have an obsession with vintage clutches. This one has never been used and has such a sweet shape to it.

Photography: Moodboard 

In Her Closet: 1970's Velvet Jackets

I happened to be at the thrift store right when they were putting these vintage jackets out and snatched them both up. I finally got them back from the dry cleaners and now I'm working on building outfits around them.

The print on the left jacket is not my normal taste/color, but the cut is so good. It has a swing style shape, flying birds, and these great kimono style sleeves. The main colors are maize, claret red, and deep teal. Any ideas on what to pair it with(color or clothing wise)? These aren't usual colors in my closet and I'm trying to keep it from looking harsh or Vera Bradley-ish.

On the other hand the jacket on the right is SO me, from the puff sleeves to the art deco style celadon green and coral accents. I've got several ideas brewing for that little lady.

 

Review: Forever 21 Lace Dress

-Forever 21 lace dress
-H&M tights
-Chanel Mary Janes
-Vintage pearlized clutch
-Rodarte ring 

I noticed that the lace Forever 21 dress from earlier this year has popped back up again online, so I thought I would give a quick review. I own the original, and as you can see the slip underneath runs micro short(I'm 5ft7 for reference). I took a picture of it with and without tights so you can see where it hits on me.

The fabric content is 54% cotton, 46% nylon, and the slip is silk. The lace shell can be handwashed. It has a boxy, babydoll shape that makes it one of the most comfortable dresses I own.

I ran by Forever 21 this morning to check out the new version and to see if there were any changes. To my eyes it looked a shade deeper ivory, and the slip is polyester instead of silk. The fit and fabric content is almost identical, at 53% cotton, 47% nylon. It is marked dry clean only. I do believe it is $5 cheaper than the original version.

Detail shot of ring:

In Her Closet: Anthropologie Finessed Sweaterdress

Dress: Girls of Savoy Finessed Sweaterdress
Bag: Thrifted snakeskin clutch
Boots: Loeffler Randall Emmy Boots in Taupe 

I ordered this dress the morning it popped up online. I really love sleeve details and the lantern cuffs sucked me right in. It is also super warm, made from 100% merino wool. I'm still playing around with what necklace to wear, but it is inevitable that I'll take it off before I step out the door anyway.

Loving Pink & Jil Sander Spring 2011

 

I'm having a pink moment right now, and no bashful blushes, but a strong rosy pink. I think it started with this 1920's flapper necklace that I found a the antique flea market, and now I can't stop noticing this color everywhere.

My favorite silk scarf.

Two of my favorite pieces from the Jil Sander Spring 2011 collection, that pink skirt and those pink pants.

 

Fendi Peekaboo Large Leather Bag, $2750

The gorgeous Lou Doillon as captured by the equally gorgeous Hanneli. Loving the creamy hammered silk blouse underneath as well. Need more hammered silk in my life.