tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55881194969614106562013-05-21T08:43:38.546-07:00most of the timeChelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.comBlogger461125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-48853544504773543532013-04-03T22:41:00.000-07:002013-04-03T22:41:02.945-07:002013-04-03T22:41:02.945-07:00Hmmm... what ever could these two outfits have in common?<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8614521253/" title="outfit 4/2 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 4/2" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8614521253_5370f9f8c2_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8615627242/" title="outfit 4/2 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 4/2" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8615627242_3f5816da0b.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8615626012/" title="outfit 4/2 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 4/2" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8615626012_c8a464677e.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div> <blockquote> glasses - lookmatic "dane"<br /> skirt - max studio outlet<br /> top - max studio outlet<br /> boots - born "bitsy"<br /> necklace - gift</blockquote> In both looks I matched my top with the background color of the print of the skirt. Easy peasy. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8617656197/" title="outfit 4/3 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 4/3" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8617656197_3ce74886d7_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8618765360/" title="outfit 4/3 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 4/3" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8618765360_46a2d0a088.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8618766250/" title="outfit 4/3 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 4/3" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8618766250_82eb7766eb.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> glasses - bebe via coastal.com<br /> necklace - via alameda antique faire<br /> t-shirt - gap outlet<br /> skirt - thrifted handmade?<br /> belt - via boutique in venice, ca<br /> platforms - cordani</blockquote> Both skirts happen to be awesome twirlers too. Very important, people!<br /> <br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/8ZOJN5bSv5A" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com3http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/04/outfit-log-solid-tops-with-patterned.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-32787016591186460342013-04-01T18:07:00.000-07:002013-04-01T18:07:05.770-07:002013-04-01T18:07:05.770-07:00So this is a total repeat outfit, however I'm not sure I've posted photos of this dress that weren't taken in a bathroom mirror. So, that's new!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8612266546/" title="Outfit 4/1 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Outfit 4/1" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8612266546_0e9e7ef847_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8611154859/" title="Outfit 4/1 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Outfit 4/1" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8611154859_42942200c6.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8611151449/" title="Outfit 4/1 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Outfit 4/1" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8611151449_4a27c58cbb.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <br /> <ul> <li>dress - london times via tjmaxx</li> <li>tank - gap outlet</li> <li>tights - hue</li> <li>boots - born "bitsy"</li> <li>necklace - gift</li> <li>glasses - bebe via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> <br /> My repetitive stress wrist injury is flaring up, so I'm keeping it short and sweet today. Hoping to be back with something more exciting tomorrow :) <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/bGFrG2idM-A" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com4http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/04/outfit-log-dress-came-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-17990188692291055702013-03-28T19:45:00.001-07:002013-03-28T19:45:48.992-07:002013-03-28T19:45:48.992-07:00I have a deep and <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/search/label/tunic">well-documented</a> love of tunics, friends. They are the perfect top over jeans, and are made even snazzier with a vest. Oh, you want evidence? I'll give you evidence!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8599614850/" title="outfit 3/28 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 3/28" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8507/8599614850_11a9e09cba_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8598516703/" title="outfit 3/28 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 3/28" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8598516703_618757f212.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8598517631/" title="outfit 3/28 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 3/28" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8232/8598517631_2a1e657681.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>necklace - thrifted gift</li> <li>jeans - joe's via tjmaxx</li> <li>tunic - handed down</li> <li>sweater vest - thrifted express</li> <li>glasses - bebe via coastal.com</li> <li>shoes - dansko mary jane clogs</li> </ul> </blockquote> Right??? This outfit was perfect for casual Thursday (since tomorrow is a holiday) at the office. Also I wore leopard print two days in a row. Someone's feeling sassy!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/2aZUNhivvng" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com0http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-sweater-vest-over-tunic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-33049471942572923832013-03-27T21:00:00.000-07:002013-03-27T21:00:07.945-07:002013-03-27T21:00:07.945-07:00I may have mentioned this before, but I got started taking outfit photos to keep in touch with my mom... by way of sharing our daily ensembles. And we still do virtually every day almost four years later! Since she's two hours ahead in Illinois, often her outfit will greet me when I wake up and check my phone, and this morning was no different.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/7e0c325896fc11e2852a22000a9e0709_7.jpg" /></div> <br /> Today, she fought the snow-covered ground where she lives with this magnificient hot pink blazer that she thrifted for a hell of a bargain! Mom taught me all I know about finding good clothes for good deals, so a big shout out to her :) <br /> <br /> Inspired by that jacket's hot hue, I wore pink today too. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8595924705/" title="Worn to Work March 27th by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Worn to Work March 27th" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8595924705_34a3a15ff7_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8595913475/" title="Worn to Work March 27th by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Worn to Work March 27th" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8595913475_39fd7c0299.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8597052194/" title="Worn to Work March 27th by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Worn to Work March 27th" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8597052194_cbf41bf706.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>necklace - free via swap</li> <li>sweater - thrifted banana republic</li> <li>skirt - anthropologie</li> <li>tights - hue</li> <li>boots - clarks</li> <li>glasses - bebe via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> <br /> Mom also influenced my die-hard love of leopard print. So, this outfit's for you, mamacita! Love you! (And come to Oakland for some sunshine!)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/5YBr6KI8BQU" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com6http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-mom-style-and-pink-leopard.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-37964866332605551102013-03-26T22:54:00.001-07:002013-03-26T22:54:25.831-07:002013-03-26T22:54:25.831-07:00Apparently <a href="http://fashionforgiants.blogspot.com/2013/03/gettin-matchy-with-it.html">Gracey</a> and I were on the same wavelength this morning, as we both donned monochromatic matchy matchy looks.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8594265044/" title="Worn 3/26/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Worn 3/26/13" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8594265044_5daac6e4f0_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8594266006/" title="Worn 3/26/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Worn 3/26/13" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8594266006_2aaedf6684.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8593167059/" title="Worn 3/26/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Worn 3/26/13" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8505/8593167059_1a91b74300.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>dress - maxstudio via outlet</li> <li>vest - h&amp;m</li> <li>tights - target</li> <li>boots - born "bitsy"</li> <li>glasses - lookmatic "dane"</li> <li>necklace - gift</li> </ul> </blockquote> Hers is much more colorful than mine, but I do love gray on gray! And polka dot tights. <br /> <br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/PmndRHx9RA4" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com4http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-gray-on-gray-and-polka-dot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-47550509651972890572013-03-26T11:15:00.001-07:002013-03-26T11:15:58.545-07:002013-03-26T11:15:58.545-07:00So after trying the bangs out flat and then more bouncy, I went for "curly," though they ended up more swoopy. I think I'll like 'em better curly when they're longer. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8590286775/" title="Outfit 3/25/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Outfit 3/25/13" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8590286775_214666eab4_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8591385910/" title="Outfit 3/25/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Outfit 3/25/13" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8591385910_1d09fbe19b.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8590283621/" title="Outfit 3/25/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Outfit 3/25/13" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8590283621_55e410bb29.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><blockquote><ul><li>sweater - thrifted limited</li> <li>skirt - thrifted jones new york</li> <li>platforms - cordani</li> <li>necklace - gifted tiffany &amp; co</li> <li>glasses - lookmatic "dane"</li> </ul></blockquote>In other extremely interesting news, this was my outfit yesterday! Normally I'd don the getup with boots, but decided to go crazy and mix things up by wearing my new favorite shoes. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/lQR0wi7DeVI" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com1http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-sweater-and-midi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-62288817861473673692013-03-23T20:44:00.004-07:002013-03-23T20:51:04.973-07:002013-03-23T20:51:04.973-07:00Still working on the bangs/curly hair look. I like them better today, which I believe is a result of just blow drying them and NOT using a flat iron on them. Though they look shorter. Ohhhh hair. There's just always so much to <i>discuss</i>!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8583877807/" title="Weekend Wear by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Weekend Wear" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8583877807_34725fee88_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dance-posing (it's a thing) is a glorious side-benefit of taking my photos at home.</span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8583877327/" title="Weekend Wear by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Weekend Wear" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8583877327_80c3926f2d.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8584978272/" title="Weekend Wear by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Weekend Wear" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8584978272_17701a9d57.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>top - thrifted splendid</li> <li>skirt - thrifted, no label</li> <li>sandals - birkenstock</li> <li>necklace - cost plus world market</li> <li>glasses - lookmatic "dane"</li> </ul> </blockquote> Also, I wore this today! To brunch with my pal Erika followed by a cleansing sage burning at Lake Merritt, which we were reclaiming (don't ask). It was great though :) <br /> <br /> Hope y'all are having a bomb ass weekend! <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/NxCa6TFj22w" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com5http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/bangin-weekend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-21946704985870641742013-03-21T21:53:00.003-07:002013-03-23T20:51:15.679-07:002013-03-23T20:51:15.679-07:00This week has not only been crazy new job adjustment, but also new bangs adjustment! I totally love the straight hair/straight bangs look, but also thought bangs might look cool with my hair doing it's curl/wave thing (like a blond Zooey Deschanel). I was nervous, because curls and bangs don't always work together, and I'm still not sure. Here's the outfit that accompanied my first foray into Curlyhairstraightbangsland.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8579551140/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8579551140_651b78529a.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8579551734/" title="Straight Bangs, Curly Hair by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Straight Bangs, Curly Hair" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8579551734_176aa9cc16.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>blouse - thrifted sweet pea</li> <li>skirt - via nordstrom, forget the brand</li> <li>necklace - via flea market</li> <li>mary janes - danksos via zappos.com (I think)</li> <li>glasses - love via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> Today was day 3 post hair wash (some of you curly girls know the system), which meant hair up. I do like how bangs give an updo more party in the front.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8579541054/" title="outfit 3/21/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 3/21/13" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8579541054_3b8c57e6ef_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8578440081/" title="outfit 3/21/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 3/21/13" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/8578440081_4800678a7d.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8579539904/" title="outfit 3/21/13 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="outfit 3/21/13" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8101/8579539904_c16f8e670e.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <br /> <ul> <li>sweater - banana republic outlet</li> <li>skirt - thrifted h&amp;m</li> <li>boots - clarks</li> <li>glasses - paul frank via 6pm.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> <br /> I don't know about y'all, but this week has flown by! My new job is certainly keeping me busy, but in good ways. Well, mostly good. Boring IT shenanigans took up most of today... yawn.<br /> <br /> Also... tonight I watched Pitch Perfect for the first time and it's now my favorite movie. I just wanna sinnnnng!<br /> <br /> Happy Friday Eve :)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/48LwElOJdQ0" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com3http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/straight-bangs-curly-hair.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-2314909017648875332013-03-18T19:03:00.001-07:002013-03-18T19:03:34.895-07:002013-03-18T19:03:34.895-07:00I started my new job today, and it is awesome so far! I work with a bunch of kick ass feminists, and that makes me oh so happy. But you're here for the clothes... here's what I wore on my first day. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8570798368/" title="IMG_6945 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_6945" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8570798368_6768eddf24_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>thrifted unlabeled skirt</li> <li>thrifted unlabeled belt</li> <li>georgiou studios outlet cotton sweater</li> <li>compari platforms</li> <li>bebe glasses via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> You may have noticed a wee change in the ole hairdo. Bangs! I've been wanting to try the Zooey Deschanel bang look forever, but never was able to commit. After divulging this dream to my fantastic stylist, <a href="http://auroratheresa.com/">Aurora</a>, we convinced each other it was a great idea and there you have it! I haven't tried them out with my hair in its natural curly-ish state, so please keep your fingers crossed for me.<br /> <br /> You may have also noticed that this outfit photo was <i>not</i>&nbsp;taken in a public restroom. I'm just changing things up left and right, people! But, I can't promise this will always occur, as my new work restroom has an awesome full length mirror and I love convenience. But, I also have the teeniest commute these days so feel I may be more apt to take outfit shots in my kitchen again... as with most things, time will tell about what works best.<br /> <br /> Now I must nurture my first-day-at-work induced fried brain with sustenance and Friday Night Lights. Hope you're having a great beginning of the week!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/gIqOsmrtt1g" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com7http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-new-job-new-bangs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-28570164322806864292013-03-13T12:28:00.000-07:002013-03-13T12:28:20.245-07:002013-03-13T12:28:20.245-07:00It's my last day at my current job! Since I'll be saying goodbye to so many people I've worked with, I decided it was the best day to debut <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0026607/Shawl-collar-large-check-dress">the dress that eShakti so graciously sent me to review</a>. Isn't it marrrrrvelous?<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8555530474/" title="shirt dress by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="shirt dress" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8555530474_4263914c79_b.jpg" width="614" /></a> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> But wait! eShakti offers loads of options for their garments, including often-free of charge&nbsp;customizations&nbsp; Since cap sleeves are tricky to fit, I decided to order this fantastic dress sans sleeves. I figured it would fit better AND be easier to layer over, and I was right! </div> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8554421865/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8554421865_2882cfb532.jpg" width="299" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8554422993/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8554422993_d7e63127b5.jpg" width="300" /></a> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> I'm completely enamored with this dress (and not just because it was free, yo). Doesn't it look like it came from Anthropologie or Modcloth or something? And it's only $80 buckaroos. The quality is wonderful: the dress is fully lined, and the cotton fabric has a nice heft to it so that if a breeze blew by I wouldn't show anyone my underthings. But! If I <i>wanted</i> to show off my underthings, it's a full circle skirt and twirls like a dream! Which makes me especially excited to wear it out dancing (with bike shorts underneath cause I'm modest like that). Oh, and I just checked out the website in order to write this review, and apparently you can get 50% off a second item if you order two right now. Booyah!</div> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8555533606/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8555533606_b9e28d0c6c_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>max studio outlet cardigan</li> <li>free belt via swap</li> <li><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0026607/Shawl-collar-large-check-dress" rel="nofollow">dress c/o eshakti</a></li> <li>cordani platforms</li> </ul> </blockquote> So basically this dress is perfect and I love it and I love eShakti. I also love all the work people who made me feel special today (not that any of them know about this blog... yet!). Last days at jobs you like but are leaving for exciting new ventures... are pretty great. <br /> <br /> P.S. I've worn these shoes the last three days, y'all. I am smitten. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/qletGNPVkfU" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com5http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-eshakti-dress-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-77091578481437317262013-03-11T16:52:00.003-07:002013-03-11T16:52:38.715-07:002013-03-11T16:52:38.715-07:00Oh my golly, you guys... check out my new shoes! <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8550270186/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8550270186_f0b2ab826b_b.jpg" width="614" /></a><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> They were $80 down from $200. I tend to fastidiously plan out my shoe purchases, and these were a whim and a final purchase and I could not be happier. They're super comfortable, and I never knew how awesome ankle straps were.</div> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8549171463/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8549171463_037d4a8549.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8550269510/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8550269510_a2c81cfd28.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>theory blazer via tjmaxx</li> <li>h&amp;m tunic (as top) via swap</li> <li>maxstudio skirt via tjmaxx</li> <li>tiffany &amp; co necklace via mom</li> <li>cordani platforms (on clearance!)</li> </ul> </blockquote> In other news, it's my last week of work (half week actually, Wednesday is my last day) before I start my new gig, and it's weirrrrrrd. But good! But sad. But happy!<br /> <br /> Hope you had a nice weekend if it was your time to play. Mine was filled with birthdays and mellowness, which was needed after I spent Wednesday-Friday of last week in bed sick as a dog. I am so glad to be back in the land of the living!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/xLc0P8e5l78" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com3http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-new-shoes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-28017402715150242812013-03-04T13:30:00.001-08:002013-03-04T13:30:06.777-08:002013-03-04T13:30:06.777-08:00Sometimes my hair looks like Pam Beesly's circa 2007.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8529546214/" title="Pam-Beesly-pam-halpert-10079303-746-1024 by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Pam-Beesly-pam-halpert-10079303-746-1024" height="457" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8529546214_4ea8e6219d.jpg" width="275" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8529546210/" title="chelsea beesly by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="chelsea beesly" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8529546210_f3cfd83d86.jpg" width="275" /></a></div> <br /> I'm okay with that. Pam kept it real! Also she's my favorite. My outfit, not so Pam-my though... <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8528298133/" title="Pam Beesly Hair Day by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Pam Beesly Hair Day" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8528298133_10d17f0062_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>thrifted bcbg dress</li> <li>thrifted michael stars tie-cardigan</li> <li>jcrew outlet tights</li> <li>born "bitsy" boots</li> <li>bebe glasses via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> This is my first time wearing a tied cardigan that was originally intended to be such (versus when I tie regular button down cardigans <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/06/outfit-log-hi-low-again.html">like</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/05/outfit-log-fuchsia.html">a</a> <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/02/outfit-log-happy-sad.html">rebel</a>). I'm not totally sold on it. It's a secondhand Michael Stars number I picked up with St. Louis with my mom... but I think it's maybe just a little <i>too </i>cropped? Or maybe it works and I'm just not used to it yet? What do you think? Help me... help myself!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/tKWbgsQl_nI" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com12http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-pam-beesly-hair.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-2961978909921757592013-03-01T16:08:00.000-08:002013-03-01T16:08:21.883-08:002013-03-01T16:08:21.883-08:00I took a leap of faith this morning and trusted my iPhone's weather app... <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8518945313/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8518945313_6ea6be0bf4.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8520059022/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8520059022_94d98149c7.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>swapped american eagle blazer</li> <li>anthro blouse</li> <li>swapped woven belt</li> <li>thrifted vintage wrap skirt</li> <li>clarks flats via outlet</li> <li>love glasses via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> And thankfully it worked out well as I didn't freeze my calves off :)<br /> <br /> A quick note about my ensemble... I'm using my old trick of belting a wrap skirt and just wanted to point that out because it makes me feel like a genius. I just wrap the ties around my waist and tuck them into each other, and cinch the belt on top. Bada bing, bada boom!<br /> <br /> It's been a beautiful day in San Francisco, and the weekend is about to start... I was about to say I couldn't be more cheerful, but I think my amount of cheer will increase greatly once I'm out of this cubicle :) Happy weekending!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/8gDK4i1grJw" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com2http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/03/outfit-log-leap-of-faith.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-49466731797955623402013-02-28T15:16:00.002-08:002013-02-28T15:16:16.980-08:002013-02-28T15:16:16.980-08:00I was about to title today's post "Black &amp; White &amp; Coral," but that sounded a bit <i>too </i>familiar. And then I realized it was because I titled a post exactly that back in <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/11/outfit-log-black-white-coral.html">November</a>. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8516957842/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8516957842_c460101f59_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>thrifted necklace</li> <li>theory blazer via tjmaxx</li> <li>maxstudio skirt via outlet</li> <li>born "bitsy" boots</li> <li>thrifted bangles</li> <li>anthro tunic (tucked in)</li> <li>lookmatic "dane" glasses</li> </ul> </blockquote> This is the same coral tunic as I wore in the <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/11/outfit-log-black-white-coral.html">aforementioned post</a>, though styled a bit differently. I (obviously) love a pop of coral against black and white; it's like midpoint between red and fuchsia, which we all know make fantastic color pops!<br /> <br /> <i>In other news</i>... I just gave my employer my two weeks' notice yesterday. Eep! Don't worry; I have a new job lined up in a great new direction... still in reproductive health, just more on the research/policy side of things instead of clinical. Also... it's in Oakland! Which is where I live! I've been commuting to SF from Oakland for the last five freaking years, and I am ridiculously ecstatic about adding more time to my life and saving hella money on public transit. My ultimate plan is to get a bicycle and be chic as shit on it and ride it to work every day (it's like 30 flat blocks between my apartment and the new gig). The only thing I'm worried about (other than hating my new job or not liking my coworkers) is helmet hair. How do you chic-as-shit cyclers prevent this?!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/KswQG0OCEaI" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com7http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-black-white-coral-take-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-1514452418408511422013-02-26T14:38:00.002-08:002013-02-26T14:38:58.408-08:002013-02-26T14:38:58.408-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8511495350/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><br /><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8511495350_61194a1b66_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>thrifted banana republic sweater</li> <li>charlotte russe (I think) necklace</li> <li>thrifted target skirt</li> <li>clarks boots via 6pm.com</li> <li>love glasses via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> I was scoping out Mia's awesome&nbsp;<a href="http://readinginskirts.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/outfit-post-22213/">zig zag sweater vest</a>&nbsp;(inspired by my sweet sweater vest and&nbsp;<a href="http://fashionforgiants.blogspot.com/2013/02/zigzag-goodness.html">Gracey's fantastic zig zag sweater</a>), and I looked down and realized I was wearing a zig zag pattern of sorts myself today! Though Mia wore hers a few days ago, I still think we're having a sortorially-clairvoyant moment, and that makes me happy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/v2k8zUnlp_I" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com3http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-cropped-sweater-full-skirt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-78921074384483933152013-02-25T14:41:00.000-08:002013-02-25T14:50:01.276-08:002013-02-25T14:50:01.276-08:00While I am all for color, neutral combos delight me like no others. And since my outfit today is another repeat, I thought I'd share these three recently worn neutral mixes with you. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8452110960/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8452110960_e40d95999c_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>thrifted white house black market sweater</li> <li>gap dress (as skirt)</li> <li>bebe glasses via coastal.com</li> <li>assets tights via target</li> <li>born "bitsy" boots</li> </ul> </blockquote> First up is a black dress with gray spots, topped with a sweater (so that it appears to be a skirt). I chose black tights because I liked the gradient effect the outfit was taking on, shifting from all gray up top, mixed gray/black in the middle, then all black at the bottom. <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8451023217/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8451023217_dbeac2a6fe_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>thrifted sweater</li> <li>anthro skirt</li> <li>clarks boots via 6pm.com</li> <li>lookmatic "dane" frames</li> </ul> </blockquote> The tights choice in this combo was also intentional. I'd combined the oatmeal sweater with the cream-based leopard print skirt before, usually finishing off the look with black boots (which pick up on the leopard spots). This time I kept warmer tones by choosing brown boots, but added in a cool splash by way of gray tights.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8452111660/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/8452111660_d2d27e437b_b.jpg" width="613" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>london times dress via tjmaxx (circa 2006)</li> <li>gifted abalone necklace</li> <li>born "bitsy" boots</li> </ul> </blockquote> And last but not least, my favorite dress with the same gray tights-trick as before. I really do love a pop of gray against browns!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/MLd_WCQXK94" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com2http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-how-to-mix-neutrals.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-23973354608787009142013-02-22T11:44:00.001-08:002013-02-22T11:44:18.378-08:002013-02-22T11:44:18.378-08:00I have a serious snoozing problem. This morning I snoozed for over an hour <i>totally unconsciously</i>. Meaning my arm reached over and pushed snooze 5 times before I was conscious enough to realize it was happening! <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8498672156/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8498672156_64b53c988d_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <br /> <ul> <li>thrifted express sweater</li> <li>cost plus necklace</li> <li>banana republic skinny cords</li> <li>born boots</li> <li>love glasses via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> Then I laid in bed for an additional 40 minutes trying to decide what to wear, which I should realize is fruitless until I'm either more awake via shower or can stare at clothes in my closet in search of inspiration (or both). Which is exactly how I spotted this thrifted number I've never worn and thought: it's time. Blue and brown are one of my favorite color combos... so the rest of the outfit came naturally.<br /> <br /> Anyway, thank goodness it's Friday! I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow :)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/aXimToXnA6Y" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com1http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-finally-friday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-91910166625720783902013-02-21T15:08:00.001-08:002013-02-21T15:08:34.307-08:002013-02-21T15:08:34.307-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8495945500/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8101/8495945500_d9a1e16edd_b.jpg" width="613" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8496144132/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8496144132_0240d6bb1a.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8496143218/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8496143218_a82b80695f.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>handed down h&amp;m vest</li> <li>necklace via antique fair</li> <li>maxstudio outlet sweater dress</li> <li>hue tights</li> <li>clarks boots via 6pm.com</li> <li>lookmatic "dane" glasses</li> </ul> </blockquote> <br /> Today I'm wearing a sweater dress over sweater tights, contrasting plaid and argyle, and sporting a vest yet again. Some might say there is a lot going on here and I say it all works! <br /> <br /> Also, I need a nap. Happy Friday Eve!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/yd_ex_nt_8A" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com3http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-double-sweaters-and-pattern.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-12795748055608226042013-02-20T16:28:00.002-08:002013-02-20T16:28:26.277-08:002013-02-20T16:28:26.277-08:00Since I'm pretty much wearing <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/05/outfit-log-whats-black-and-white-and.html">this exact outfit</a>, I skipped taking my outfit photo this morning and instead have several pants-based ensembles to share with you.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8452110802/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8452110802_f48efb0b8b_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><blockquote><ul><li>thrifted express sweater vest</li> <li>h&amp;m flannel tunic</li> <li>banana republic trousers</li> <li>dankso mary jane clogs</li> </ul></blockquote>I need more button up tunics in my life just so I can wear this sweater vest more constantly. It's like a nice torso hug all day long (without making me too hot, which is the worst).<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8452112222/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8452112222_2b3d57a428_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><blockquote><ul><li>thrifted ralph lauren vest</li> <li>blouse via nordstrom rack</li> <li>banana republic skinny cords</li> <li>minnetonka moccasins</li> <li>paul frank glasses via coastal.com</li> </ul></blockquote>This is another of my thrifted vests I scored over the holidays (via the <a href="http://www.scholarshopstl.org/">Scholar Shop</a> in St. Louis). I tried it on with just a tank top underneath and felt like <a href="http://www.brandicarlile.com/">Brandi Carlile</a>. Had to have it.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8452110406/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8452110406_257efb74e3_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><blockquote><ul><li>thrifted striped tee</li> <li>banana republic trousers</li> <li>jcrew outlet scarf</li> <li>dankso mary jane wedges</li> </ul></blockquote>I'm definitely half asleep in this striped/leopard concoction, but the mix of prints makes up for it. Also I'm wearing the same pants and shoes as above. It's called remixing!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8451021785/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8451021785_0726765034_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><blockquote><ul><li>handed down leopard tunic</li> <li>thrifted sweater vest</li> <li>modcloth pocket watch necklace</li> <li>banana republic skinny cords</li> <li>minnetonka moccasins</li> <li>paul frank frames via coastal.com</li> </ul></blockquote>Annnnnd we'll end with the sweater vest again. Man oh man do I love that thing. Wish I had it on right now!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/0olPAryXplw" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com2http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-pants-quartet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-24574200830554365892013-02-19T13:31:00.001-08:002013-02-19T13:31:08.425-08:002013-02-19T13:31:08.425-08:00Back in olden times I didn't believe in mixing brown and black. Then I realized that nature does this already (hello beloved leopard print), and would mix lighter browns with black feeling that the contrast between the two made the mix look intentional and awesome.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8490177996/" title="brown and black by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="brown and black" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8490177996_0965a6dae5_b.jpg" width="613" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>brown shirt dress via nordstrom rack</li> <li>thrifted express black sweater vest</li> <li>gifted necklace (thanks, Mom!)</li> <li>black/brown plaid tights via kohls</li> <li>born "bitsy" black boots</li> <li>lookmatic "dane" frames</li> </ul> </blockquote> Today, however, I threw caution to the wind and mixed dark brown and black. The dress is brown, the sweater vest is black (tangent: I need more sweater vests in my life), the tights are dark brown with a black plaid woven in, and the boots are black. I think it totally works! And hey, at least the pop of pretty coral at my neck distracts those who might disagree ;)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/rYO5l1EV7mQ" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com2http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-brown-and-black.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-14258426555205412622013-02-15T10:57:00.004-08:002013-02-15T10:57:55.426-08:002013-02-15T10:57:55.426-08:00I still have a big ole backlog of outfits from the end of last year and beginning of this year, however sharing yesterday's outfit <i>while I was wearing it</i>&nbsp;felt so delightful, I'm back at it again today!<br /> <br /> So yes, as I type I am wearing this ensemble. Whoa.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8475906455/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8475906455_f84f5b2d22_b.jpg" width="613" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>anthro tunic</li> <li>handed down h&amp;m vest</li> <li>banana republic skinny cords</li> <li>rocket dog flats via dsw</li> <li>paul frank frames via coastal.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> Please note the bare arms and ankles. Yes, I'll regret that decision later on my commute home, but it's pretty darn pleasant out there at the moment! I love California. Also, I love <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/search/label/vest">vests</a>. Up until October of last year I only owned one, but now I have five. FIVE! Joy be to me! This specific one was my second ever and previously belonged to my friend Sadie. It's a size smaller than I would ever think to try for myself, but I like vests on the tighter side so it works purrrrfectly. Also it takes a super casual outfit and totally makes it professional. Well, professional enough for a Friday before a long weekend anyway...<br /> <br /> Until next week!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/XMzjXn7DqR0" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com4http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-vest-is-best.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-5797839372144091472013-02-14T14:27:00.000-08:002013-02-14T14:37:56.531-08:002013-02-14T14:37:56.531-08:00My colors today aren't as festive as <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/02/outfit-log-happy-sad.html">last year</a>, but I think I did okay for this "holiday" by way of accessories... don't ya think?<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8474745182/" title="Valentine's Day by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Valentine's Day" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8474745182_82939b390a_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>jcrew outlet scarf</li> <li>line &amp; lotte tunic via scholar shop (STL)</li> <li>joe's "skinny visionairre" jeans via tjmaxx</li> <li>born "bitsy" boots via 6pm.com</li> </ul> </blockquote> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8473728673/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8473728673_5a6c905fca.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8473727649/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8374/8473727649_b70faa5b0b.jpg" width="299" /></a></div> <blockquote> <ul> <li>love "L740" frames via coastal.com</li> <li>cherry blossom branch ring via etsy (<a href="http://%3Cli%3Elove%20%22l740%22%20frames%20via%20coastal.com%3C/li%3E">ThirtySixTen</a>)</li> </ul> </blockquote> Also I recently nabbed this pretty cherry blossom ring, and I just adore it! Only $30 with shipping too... AND it's sterling silver. I want all the other ones from the same etsy shop.<br /> <br /> Here's wishing you some mushy schmoopy-ness, hot sexytime, relieving solitude, and/or fun with friends on this day o' love... whether you've got a mate, a lover, a friend, a pet, or yourself to spend it with.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/aMLBYBkCT_4" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com0http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-valentines-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-29593248819178665672013-02-13T16:23:00.000-08:002013-02-13T16:23:10.376-08:002013-02-13T16:23:10.376-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8452110042/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><br /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8452110042/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8452110042_6679a97e86_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <br /> <ul> <li>h&amp;m striped tee</li> <li>mystery locket</li> <li>thrifted vintage tuxedo vest</li> <li>thrifted handmade circle skirt</li> <li>born "bitsy" boots via 6pm.com</li> <li>lookmatic "dane" glasses</li> </ul> </blockquote> When wearing this outfit I felt the need to give a disclaimer to my colleagues/friends, saying "I realize this outfit is a little weird, but I like it." Looking back at the photos I feel like it's less weird and more fantastic, and outfit disclaimers should be outlawed, as they are just an apology for being creative/brilliant and pushing the envelope through clothing choices (you hear that, self?!). And you know what? What's so wrong with being a little weird, huh? Nada!<br /> <br /> Also, this post illustrates that my love for vests continues on. In fact, I may have acquired three new-to-me ones (all second-hand, y'all) over the holidays. And that one up there is one of them; it's got fancy tuxedo-ish lapels, in case you didn't notice.<br /> <br /> By the way...<br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Happy Galentine's Day, lady friends*!!!</i></b></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://nbcparksandrec.tumblr.com/post/43016117631/its-just-the-best-day-of-the-year-happy"><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/69f481ee4ca08e56e9d370d4e01b7c77/tumblr_mi6ax90jyc1rdh9azo1_500.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*and all other gender-identifying friends that appreciate my femme-y style ;)</span></i></span><br /> <span style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></span> <div style="text-align: left;"> Hope you're having a grrrrrrreat week!&nbsp;</div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/WHttnMX_7rM" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com3http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-weird-but-cool.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-15631195300755085412013-02-12T12:03:00.001-08:002013-02-12T12:03:36.761-08:002013-02-12T12:03:36.761-08:00I'm not sure why exactly I haven't posted for a month and a half, but let's put that behind us and check out a bunch of my outfits from the end of last year that never got blogged!<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8188626306/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8349/8188626306_dd3cf85c72_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <b>Outfit Details:</b><br /> thrifted skirt<br /> gap top<br /> handed down tiffany pendent on old chain<br /> clarks mary janes via outlet<br /> lookmatic "dane" glasses</blockquote> The above grey/purple ensemble me feel like the assistant lady in Annie... you know <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=wftKf04N5r0">who dances around with Annie and takes her to the movies</a> and who Daddy Warbucks totally crushes on?<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8188628564/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8188628564_9a051ee931_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <b>Outfit Details:</b><br /> thrifted skirt<br /> handed down vintage dress (as top)<br /> thrifted kork ease wedges<br /> mystery locket<br /> swapped belt</blockquote> This sunflowery outfit is a new favorite and will definitely be repeated next time it's warm enough. What you may not notice at first is that I'm doing the whole dress-as-a-top trick.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8189138472/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8346/8189138472_a940f1573d_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <b>Outfit Details:</b><br /> dress c/o shabby apple<br /> clarks flats via outlet<br /> random bangle<br /> gifted tiffany's necklace<br /> lookmatic "dane" frames</blockquote> Looks like someone got their roots done! Also once upon a time I <a href="http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2011/04/review-shabby-apple-marseilles-dress.html">reviewed </a>this dress that Shabby Apple sent to me.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8188112649/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8188112649_492dde440b_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <b>Outfit Details:</b><br /> thrifted sweater<br /> skirt via nordstrom ages ago<br /> clarks boots via 6pm.com<br /> frames via coastal.com (freeee!)</blockquote> Okay... this sweater/skirt/boots/glasses combo was such a winner. I'd like to thank all of the bloggers out there who taught me how to remix... I dedicate the fruits of my labor to you!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8189196014/" title="Untitled by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8189196014_0c3859589d_b.jpg" width="615" /></a></div> <blockquote> <b>Outfit Details:</b><br /> handed down velvet (brand, not material) dress<br /> thrifted necklace &amp; belt<br /> target polka dot tights<br /> born "bitsy" boots</blockquote> Annnnd last but not least, me smiling directly into your eyes with an outfit that looks way more complicated than it was/felt (kind of like wearing pajamas and a blanket).<br /> <br /> I've got a bunch more outfits I'll be sharing at some point. Stay tuned!<br /> <br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/EDJL8aT9y3U" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com5http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2013/02/outfit-log-smorgasbord.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588119496961410656.post-32221644458828774502012-12-25T13:31:00.000-08:002012-12-25T13:31:10.785-08:002012-12-25T13:31:10.785-08:00I'm not what you'd call a believer, however there's nothing like spending the holiday with my mom, cozy in front of the fireplace... watching movies, eating chocolate, reading, and listening to countless Christmas carols.&nbsp;<br /> <blockquote> <b>Occasion</b>: Christmas Eve dinner with the step family</blockquote> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightsidedweller/8308097552/" title="Xmas eve outfit by bright side dweller, on Flickr"><img alt="Xmas eve outfit" height="1024" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8308097552_c160457499_b.jpg" width="614" /></a></div> <blockquote> <b>Outfit details</b>:<br /> french connection sweater tunic via tjmaxx<br /> joe's "visionaire" green denim via tjmaxx<br /> born "bitsy" boots via ch.com<br /> thrifted necklace<br /> lookmatic "dane" frames</blockquote> Yesterday we ventured out to my step family's small town for a Christmas Eve feast, and I wore the ensemble above. I love dressing for a theme! The pants are a lovely forest green color, and are seriously the most comfortable skinny denim pants I've tried. They have a higher rise, which is more&nbsp;accommodating&nbsp;of the tuchus, and are nice and stretchy. Annnnd I scored 'em at TJMaxx for a fraction of the price. Booyah!<br /> <br /> Hope your holidays are filled with warmth, love, and peace!<br /> <blockquote> </blockquote> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/IbFH/~4/JTYyOSr9oPQ" height="1" width="1"/>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05824764441410058119noreply@blogger.com0http://www.brightsidedweller.com/2012/12/outfit-log-merry-christmas-if-you.html