Outfit

Annnnnnnnd.... because I have time tonight, here's post #2!  I picked up a couple of really cute summer dresses over the last month and I managed to get pictures of a few of them.  I wish I'd gotten a picture of the one I wore this weekend.

Nate made me practice my "runway walk".

Dress: Thifted, Plato's Closet ($6). Shoes: umm... ages ago? Purse: Thrifted, Goodwill ($1). Necklace: Christmas gift from Nate.  Peek-a-boo cat: rescue (priceless).

Let's put it this way... The first time I wore one of these, I got hit on by a grocery store employee.  The second time I noticed a bunch of middle aged men staring at me all the time and a few quiet comments when I was the next aisle over.  The third time, the cashier at Goodwill very kindly told me I should consider contacts (implication: I was very pretty, and if I ditched the glasses he wanted a date :p).
After many years and some "self-esteem reprogramming" by my sweetheart, I can accept these compliments for what they are, and not get too flustered over it.  It's actually a confidence booster.  Who wouldn't want to be told they're beautiful?  Then I can come home, tell Nate, and he can cuddle me and feel confident in his beautiful "catch".

Outfit

Because of spring break Nate didn't have to work this morning, which meant we got to go downtown for lunch.  Not wanting to feel like a grungy lab rat, I got dressed up so I could enjoy the day with him.

Sweater: gift (100% cashmere!!). Tank: Kohl's. Skirt: Um..? Purse: thrifted (Goodwill, $1).

I got this skirt years ago and never really wore it because it was pink, and I hated pink.  Funny how times change.  Also, the orange fuzzball couldn't stand the fact that he wasn't the center of attention, so he made himself part of the pictures.

"Pick me up!  I'm supposed to be the center of attention!"

"That's better.  Now keep scratching, and don't let me down until dinner time."

At least I always get an enthusiastic greeting when I come home from work each day :).

Currently Coveting: More Colored Tights

Last year I ordered several pairs of colored tights from We Love Colors after reading about them online.  I love the colors I got (lilac, ivory, medium blue) and now wish I had even more.  Cue photos:

From left to right: maroon, light pink, gold, olive green.

I prefer the nylon/lycra mix tights, as they're sturdier and are opaque, whereas some tights are thin enough your skin tone shows through. I never really realized how much fun tights are, or how much they can add to an outfit (especially if you have to wear a dress but want a little extra insulation!).  For instance:

Munch just can't be left out anything!

Jacket: 100% genuine lambskin with real fox fur collar, thrifted (Goodwill, $7.50).  Dress: thrifted (Goodwill, $2.50).  Tights: We Love Colors. Boots: Kohl's.  Flower: handmade.

This was what I wore to our Valentine's date.  I matched the blue from the tights, one of those homemade ribbon flowers, and the necklace Nate gave me for Christmas.  And after I brought it home, I found out this jacket is worth about $175 on eBay.  Oie.

*This post is simply because I like tights and have had good luck from We Love Colors.  They did not sponsor this post nor am I receiving compensation of any kind.  Just FYI.*

Outfit

I didn't get this posted on Saturday because for most of the day we didn't have power.  And by most of the day, I mean from at least 9am to some time after dinner.  Since we live in the basement, this made it hard to even find a pair of socks.  I also had it hit home how dependent we are on electricity: no hot water, no heat, no way to cook food (we had to go out for dinner), couldn't microwave the heatable bean bags, no internet, no lights to read a book, couldn't watch a movie or turn on my sewing machine, do my laundry or my taxes, which were all on my list of things to do this weekend.

However, for your viewing pleasure I'm uploading this outfit pic.  Nate loved how the brown suede jacket matched my boots. The jacket is formal enough to wear for sponsor dinners, but informal enough to just wear to out to eat or to the lab; I love it!

Necklace: handmade, gift. Dress: thrifted (NWT), Goodwill ($5).  Jacket: Kohl's. Tights: thrifted, Plato's Closet ($2). Boots: thrifted, Plato's Closet ($7).

Yup, there's exactly one thing there I bought from an actual retail store.  And I bought it on sale with a gift card, lol.  It was so worth it, as an item like that is hard to get second-hand, it looks SO good, and I've gotten a ton of use out of it.  Definitely worth the money.

Copycat

So I made myself an unexpected copycat yesterday.  I was about to post an outfit picture (inspired by Steph's blog) when I went to read my updates, and surprise!  She was wearing a blazer.  In an anti-climactic move I have paired a faux-suede brown blazer that I love with a summer halter top because I just couldn't stand wearing another sweater.  Guess it's not so new, huh?

Blazer: Kohls. Halter top: thrifted ($5). Jeans: thrifted ($5). Necklace: gift from the fiance. Toothbrush: Target.

Courtesy of my fiance, who was kind enough to take this picture as I was on my way to bed. Clearly my best look.