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Lizzie Longstocking*

When:
November 3, 2009
What
Jeans: Lee
Ruffle Sweater: Gap
Wool Blazer: DKNY
Scarf: Thrifted
Belt: Urban Outfitters
Heels: Colin Stuart
Stockings: Betsy Johnson
Zipper Flats: Nine West
Where:
Work
Why:
My new job is a little bit lot more physically demanding than my old desk job. I spend most of the day on my feet running around. Needless to say, heels are not very practical.
To be honest, I [...]

Fool In The Rain

When:
October 27, 2009
What
Grey Skinny Jeans: Heritage 1981
Ruffle Henley Sweater: Gap
Bumble Bee Pattern Wellies: JCrew, Gift
Reversible Vintage Trench: Etienne Aigner (was my mother’s)
Purple Pashmina: Street Vendor in Rome
Where:
Where else would I be on a Tuesday? Work
Why:
First off, it is supposed to rain non-stop until Wednesday afternoon. What a bummer!
What makes this dreary weather just a little [...]

Nothing Rhymes With Purple*

Daily Outfit: October 20, 2009

When:
October 20, 2009
What
Shirt Dress: Banana Republic via Beacon’s Closet
Cardigan: Zara
Tights: Anne Klein
Belt: Ralph Lauren
Boots: Ralph Lauren
Necklace: F12
Where:
Work, day 2
Why:
*Jake came up with the title of this blog post.
Trying to reinvent and pull old pieces out of the closet, I pieced this look together in about 20 minutes without any morning blogroll [...]

Got The World On A String

Daily Outfit: October 13, 2009

When:
October 13, 2009
What
Navy Blazer: Calvin Klein, thrifted
Grey V Neck: Old Navy
Olive Green Skirt: Lulu’s
Belt: Ralph Lauren
Tights: Leggs
Boots: Calvin Klein
Lapis Globe Necklace: ebay
“L” Typewriter Bracelet: vendir at Artists & Fleas
Where:
Work
Why:
I found a beautiful lapis globe necklace at SoWa in Boston last weekend. When my dad saw me eying the piece he offered [...]

True Blue

Daily Outfit: September 22, 2009

When:
September 22, 2009
What:
Navy Wrap Blouse: H &M
Jeans: F21
Gold Flats: Payless
Bead and Chain Necklace:  Happy Hill Vintage via The Brooklyn Flea
Vintage Bracelet: Erica Weiner via Market Publique Pop Up Shop
Sunnies: Souvenir Shop in Jacksonville, FL
Where:
Work
Why:
I was feeling particularly uninspired this morning. I mean, extremely uninspired.
All of my morning websites were failing [...]

Step Into the Light

Daily Outfit: September 15, 2009

When:
September 15, 2009
What:
Dress: Banana Republic, Thirfted
Shoes: Ferragamo, Thirfted
Purple Bracelets: Erica Weiner via Market Publique Pop Up Shop
Bobble Necklace: Target
Where:
Work and About Town with My Old Roomate Who’s in Town from Australia!

Why:
Partying it up all night and having to go to work early in the AM is no fun, so I’m looking [...]

Loosen Up

Daily Outfit: August 25, 2009

When:
August 25, 2009
What:
Blouse: Banana Republic
Jeans: 7 for All Mankind
Belt: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Nine West
Sunnies: Urban Outfitters
Where:
Work
Why:
I bought this simple white blouse (along with about 3-4 others) just after graduation. I was headed to New York for a round of job interviews and was so nervous about what to wear. I was wearing [...]

Blues Traveler

Daily Outfit: August 11, 2009

When:
August 11, 2009
What:
Polka Dot Blouse: Beacon’s Closet
Lace Camisole: Gap
Wide-Leg Trouser Jean: 7 For All Mankind
Belt: Ralph Lauren
Charm and Bead Necklace: World Market
Bangles: Top Shop
Shoes: Tahari from Marshall’s
Bag: Sabina NY
Where:
Work
Why:
Still having camera difficulties, so apologies for the blurry, oddly focused pics… I’m working on it.
I’ve had these jeans forever and I absolutely [...]

An LBD for Day

Daily Outfit: August 4. 2009

When:
August 4, 2009
What:
Dress: Gap
Scarf: Thirfted from Amsterdam
St. Croix’s Hook Bracelet: Gift
Knot Bracelet: Accessory Palace
Shoes: Forever 21
Where:
Work
Why:
A little black dress can fill so many gaps in a wardrobe! I bought this dress back during my freshman year of college (when I worked at the Gap). I love the idea of bringing the [...]

Cool Blue

Daily Outfit: July 28, 2009

When:
July 28, 2009
What:
Tunic: Zara
Tank: H&M
Jeans: BDG/Urban Outfitters
Gold Chain Necklace: Vintage, Mom’s
Gold and Tortoise Shell Necklace: ? (wish I could remember)
Ring: off the street in SoHo
Shoes: Nina, from LES clothing swap
Shades: Free People
Bag: Sabina
Where:
Work
Why:
I usually wear this tunic as a dress. It came with big slits up the sides that I sewed [...]