Better With a Belt

Daily Outfit

The last time I wore this dress, we all agreed that it needed a belt.  This time I wore the suggested belt:

And I liked it.  I considered a braided leather belt, but then I saw this fabric belt and thought it would tie the dress (thrifted Eddie Bauer) and cardigan (Gap Outlet) together nicely.  And I think it worked; which is funny because it doesn’t have any blue or purple in it.  But, I actually think that’s nice because it goes but it’s not matchy-matchy.

Today was a very random day, full of random thoughts such as: my hair is driving me crazy.  I'm growing it out but I really just want to chop it all off, straighten it, or wear it in a constant pony tail.  I also pondered my pictures and the fact that I always pose the same way, so I changed it up a bit but mostly only because I had crazy eyes in all my head-on shot.  Also, this dress makes my chestal area look rather large, but in truth, it's not.


Which brings me to the main point on my pondering - how real is blogging?  And does it matter?  I mean, you might see this post and think I'm a happy, large-chested, frizzy-haired person.  Only part of that is correct.  Does that matter?  Or are blogs like any other form of entertainment where you just accept what's given to you even though you know a murder can't really be solved in two hours or less?  And if it is just entertainment, shouldn't mine be more entertaining?  More razzle dazzle and less of an indie flick.  I mean, is the goal to strive for blockbuster status, or to keep showing at Sundance every year?


I don't know.  I think I'm still under the weather.


Happy Tuesday, All!


Gracey

Stylish Bright Stripes and Black Tights

Daily Outfit 3/31/11

Full disclosure: I love this dress.  I plan on wearing it all summer, so I hope no one gets tired of it.  I really did intend to wait for summer to debut it, but who knows when summer will get to Oregon, so I decided to wear it today.

Fabulous, right?  I couldn’t believe my luck when I found this dress at my local Goodwill for only $3.50!  The dress is vintage, the belt is croc-embossed (Macys), the tights are Spanx Tight End Tights (Nordstrom), the cardigan is Gap, the earrings are of disremembered provenance and the booties are BC Shoes (via Piperlime).

Even though this dress screams summer to me, I really like it with the black accents.  I tried it first this morning with a bright cardigan and tights and cognac belt and shoes, but it felt like a little much to me.  You all know I love me some brights, I just think I might prefer them grounded with a neutral.  And black and brights are a match made in heaven for me.

Now, for those of you looking at this outfit and thinking “My goodness that’s one stylish giant,” you are not alone.  And I’ve got the badge to prove it:

The absolutely fabulous Claire of Spinning Threads has awarded me the Stylish Blogger Award on Tuesday.  The rules for receiving this award are that I have to share 8 things about myself and award it to 8 other stylish bloggers.

I had actually received this award from Sara Star rather early on, so you can read eight things about me here (which will give you a full 22 facts about me!).  I do, however, want to present some of my new-found favorite and stylish blogs with this award. 

In no particular order, these are some of the blogs I am especially loving as of late:

• Surely Sonsy
• Well Curated
• Angy's Tea Room
• Bellishment
• Me Myself and My Closet
• Tart Lemon Drop
• Northeast Chic
• Basic Cravings

Again, if you don't already read these blogs, stop by.  They're definitely worth it.

 

In other news, I am glad to be back in my lovely, green Oregon.  It was pouring when I got home Tuesday night, but this morning’s ride was glorious.  Absolutely perfect – balmy temperatures, no rain, no wind and the trees are beginning to bloom.  Did I mention that it was perfect?

I hope everyone’s day was as wonderful as my bike ride was,

Gracey

It's Official: I'm Stylish

Actually, I was stylish last week, but I forgot to tell you guys about it.  Being stuck at home, ill, reminded me that Sara Star had awarded me the Stylish Blogger Award a week ago, and I meant to do a proper post about it and completely forgot.  So, I'll do it now.

Thank you so much, Sara Star, for giving me this award - it makes me quite happy to know someone out there finds me stylish!


In order to accept this award, I have to do a few things:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded it to me.
2. Share seven things about myself.
3. Award 10 recently discovered great bloggers
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award

So, I've thanked Sara above (thank you again, Sara!), I guess I'm on to number two.  Seven things about myself:

1. I love going to school.  A lot.  If I had the money, I'd just go to college and get degree after degree.
2. I ride my bike to work almost everyday and I love it.
3. I used to be a total tomboy - I didn't wear skirts or dresses from about 5th grade until my senior year.
4. I love reading and sleeping - I'm basically a narcoleptic bookworm.
5. I took a pole dancing class for about a year or so and it was the most awesome form of exercise ever!
6. Even though I am six feet tall, I routinely wear heels over three inches in height and even have five inch platforms.
7. I used to be almost painfully shy.

Now, the easy part - awarding 10 other bloggers:

1. Heather of Special Portland
2. Louise of Coffee and a Cardigan
3. Audi of Fashion for Nerds
4. Allison of Tall Girl Blogging
5. Terra of Stylish White Female
6. Katie of Interrobangs Anonymous
7. Lyddie of Chic-OnThe-Cheap
8. Jodi of Day2Day Wear
9. Joelle of both Joelle Van Dyne and The Owls Are Not What They Seem
10. Noel of The Owls Are Not What They Seem

Thank you again, Sara!

Gracey

The Plague: Day 2

Hey All -

I want to thank everyone for their well-wishes in the comments.  That is very sweet of you all.  Unfortunately, I am still plague-ridden and therefore still bed-ridden.  So, once again, I have no outfit to post.  The good news is that I don't think I've gotten any worse.  The bad news is that I don't think I'm any better either.

However, I will be going to work tomorrow regardless of how I'm feeling (I have an important meeting), so you'll get an outfit tomorrow, guaranteed.  It might even be a good outfit; don't hold your breath though, I am sick after all.  I will promise to brush my hair though, so that's something to look forward too, right?  Right.

Talk to you all tomorrow.  Thank you again for the kind comments - you guys are awesome!

Gracey

Propensity for Hyperbole

Hi All -

I was deathly ill today.  Okay, okay, fine.  I was not deathly ill, I just have a propensity for hyperbole, but I was very sick.  And as a result, I don't have anything to post.  I was in my pajamas all day and in my bed most of the day.  I didn't figure you all would want to see my pajamas or raggedy rats nest of hair, so I'm not going to post a picture of that. You're welcome.

I would like to point out that I dragged myself out of my warm, cozy bed just to post this for you though, dear readers.  Again, you're welcome.

I should be back in fighting form tomorrow.

Gracey