Outfits Anonymous

A word regarding Talbot’s denim. They were kind enough to send me a pair to test drive last year – and I just want to say – I have bought 3 pairs since then. I love them. I have 2 pairs of flares, light and dark rinse, the boyfriend jeans, and a pair of straight legs which are my favorite. Buy them snug because they do stretch quite a bit – but if you are like me you would rather have a little stretch than too much scratchy spandex. Nothing says tacky jeans to me like too much spandex – with jeggings it’s OK – but not with classic jeans.

Anyway this week’s outfit inspiration comes from the following scene in Klute – (Jane Fonda’s costumes were designed by the talented Ann Roth.)

Let’s get a close up -

That’s her poor doomed cat in her lap – (don’t you hate it when they do that to you in movies?) - but he looks a little strange in this picture, no?

Jane Fonda’s character, Bree Daniels, wears this as a “sitting around the flat outfit” – consider that next time your beau comes over and you are thinking about wearing your baggy sweats. The entire silhouette of the is outfit is slim slim and let me say it again, slim. So think slim, fitted, neat dark denims. Your light wash and boyfriend jeans won’t work for this look – and, hey, as long as you are around the house – go barefoot like Bree – it’s cute – just opt for another profession.

quote of the week

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When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion. ~Abraham Lincoln

sunday night sadness–nothing gold can stay

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5 easy pieces

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5 easy pieces new in at ASOS

Twill dress with cap sleeves £99.00

Grey marl swing vest £18.00

Racer back maxi dress £30.00

Short sleeve bow cotton blouse £25.00

Block heel loafer £35.00

etsy find

2011-05-21T10:47:00.001-07:00

Upcycled, Repurposed, Eco-Friendly Handbag in Linen and Wool $42 Etsy

Strapless crochet maxi dress $48 Go Jane

Wedge sandals $24.70 Go Jane

Autism Awareness Bracelet $20 Awareness Bracelets

links

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photo credit SFGate, San Francisco Chronicle

What do your clothes say about you? and lots more fun quizzes at Psychologies

Buy less, choose well

51 days of new outfits (less than $200) and the five outfits guys secretly hope you’ll wear

Consignment stores are booming

Do leggings make you fat?

ASOS Fashion Finder captures shoppers imaginations

Summer 2011 hairstyle trends

something yummy at misty aurora

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Pink grapefruit stud earrings $8 Misty Aurora at Etsy

Rainbow cake slice earrings $15

Cookie hearts stud earrings $11

Oh dear, being the big fan of princess cake that I am, I might try to eat this one -

Green princess cake and roses necklace $15

and a little some-ting to wash it all down…

Mini mug of coffee necklace $15

Really cute, light, and fun, all sent to you from the blessed land of princess cake itself, Sweden, the perfect jewelry for the spirit of summer.

friday blast from the past–you’re a real tough cookie

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Black sequin gloves $75 Forzieri

Here are some dress options – I couldn’t find anything with a slit – they are so passé right now, and you know what that means – keep your eye on the horizon because they’ll be back in in a jiffy - the thing we just forgot about is the next rage.

Black tank mini dress $9.99 eBay

Vintage 80’s body con mini dress $42 Etsy

Body con mini vest dress £20.00 ASOS petites

Pointed toe black pump $14.70 Go Jane

Vintage red cinch leather belt $15 Miss Purses

Calvin Klein sheer to waist black nylons $10.84 Lori’s Shoes

Long chain cross and heart dangle earrings $15.50 Etsy

Enjoy your weekend.

something patterned at plumo

2011-05-17T22:35:00.001-07:00

Shift dress £389.00

Blue check tunic £98.00

Peacock scarf £89.00

and from the Red Zone…

PIn up style swimsuit ~~£179.00~~ £79.00

Bette leopard print jacket ~~£69.00~~ £39.00

There are some serious deals in the Red Zone, so go check ‘em out.

outfit of the week–cardigan, full skirt, and sandals

2011-05-17T00:28:00.001-07:00

Paisley embroidery skirt $99.00 Talbots

Darling scalloped sequin trim cardi £60.00 ASOS

Havoc platform leather high sandal £65.00 ASOS

Gunmetal grey heeled sandal EUR 22.50 Sears

Emilio Pucci flat sandals $358.80 Shoes.com

This is a look that can work for many occasions – with flat sandals you can wear it to a picnic – with evening sandals you are ready for a cocktail party, and with chunky shoes you can be modern at work without leaving feminine too far behind. The essential thing with a full skirt is that you keep your cardigan fitted and neat.

straw wedge sandals

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Juicy Couture straw wedge sandals £135.00 (about $223) ASOS

Juicy Couture two tone straw wedge sandals $150 Saks Fifth Avenue

Quite a price difference.

I’d wear them with something like this handmade halter dress on etsy – (also check out her website elyse oRiGiNaLs – the signature dresses are fabulous and they will totally get you in the mood for summer).

Or maybe a vintage or vintage inspired dress -

Vintage 70’s diagonal striped sundress $49 Etsy

Vintage 70’s striped sundress $42 Etsy

Eco friendly sundress $20 Etsy (SOLD)

Some other ideas -

Vintage 70’s floral wrap skirt Etsy

Navy metallic cross t $54 Etsy

70’s Vintage new old stock jeans EUR 13.99 Artfire

Casual blue workdress $52 Etsy

If I had the cash-ola right nowsa these would be my heeled summer sandal.

But I am happy to wait for the knock offs – I think they will be everywhere soon.

quote of the week

2011-05-15T22:16:00.001-07:00

It's very difficult for me to dislike an artist. No matter what he's creating, the fact that he's experiencing the joy of creation makes me feel like we're in a brotherhood of some kind... we're in it together. Chic Corea

sunday night sadness–my knight in shining armor

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other stuff–my pick to play liz

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I don’t know if Hayden Panettierre has the acting chops – personally I have never seen her in roles, but there is something about her, her face shape, eyebrows, body type, and petite size that has always reminded me of Liz Taylor.

friday blast from the past–a young woman of character

2011-05-13T15:00:00.001-07:00

Gives you a lot to think about, doesn’t it? This educational video, ca. 1954, was the inspiration for the Friday Blast from the Past Outfit – perfect for an afternoon strolling in the town square with your greasy beau, and then sharing a milkshake at the diner soda fountain counter -

Square scarf €6.89 Scarfworld

Anadyomen cardigan €91.00 Anthropologie

Vintage 50’s skirt $38 eBay

Cream wedge espadrilles £29.99 Kindred Sole

Vintage handbag fan? Then check out Ladies Handbags: 1950 to 1965 by Heleigh Bostwick, and more fun 50’s trivia at Rewind the Fifties.

Enjoy the vintage magazine covers slideshow in this next video featuring the number 1 hit song from June-July of 1954, Little Things Mean a Lot, sung by Kitty Kallen. And note the following Youtuber’s comment on said video -

“This was Top of The Hit Parade when I first met my wife to be in 1954. So, it is a bit special for us. We are still together all these years later, after a long and happy marriage.”

Now, on that surprising and inspiring note, don’t forget to clean those nails, ladies, and go out there and have a wonderful weekend.

other stuff–the dog who was a cat inside

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outfit of the week–red sweater, jeans, and navy keds

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The outfit of the week comes to us courtesy of Audrey Hepburn who starred with Albert Finney in Two for the Road (1967). Who wouldn’t agree she looks fab? You can’t go wrong with a ready version of this classic casual denim outfit in your closet.

I ask you, who ever thought these would look cool again?

Brigitte skinny tapered high waisted jeans $180 Need Supply

Navy Keds $25 Shoes.com

Red crew neck sweater $16 Eddie Bauer

Distressed brown leather jeans belt £30.00 Once Upon a Belt

Hard to tell, but I think Audrey has a navy headband on,

Navy blue headband $18 Hair Boutique

however I would go for classic tortoise -

Karina tortoise tort headband $7.50 Hair Boutique

Or none at all because I find headbands miserably uncomfortable.

For those of you who can’t bear the thought of high waisted jeans again – have no fear – you can keep a classic look with tapered jeans that sit lower, at the natural waist or high hip, just don’t go too low – most importantly is to keep in mind the wash – keep that classic -

Classic medium blue skinny jeans $54.99 Bluefly

Cheers. And go get your keds and jeans on! And enjoy this trailer -

other stuff–ding dong the wicked warlock is dead

2011-05-03T01:56:00.001-07:00

That’s it, buddy. Wave bye-bye.

photo credit abc news

photo credit A.P. and more amazing photos

And Justice for All

25% off dresses at high gloss fashion

2011-05-02T23:06:00.001-07:00

Get 25% all dresses today at High Gloss Fashion discount applied in cart.

Navy belted shirtdress $64 – 25% = $48

January dress by Plastic Island $175 – 25% = $131.25

Pretty Woman dot dress by Ark & Co. $80 – 25% = $60