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WhatIWore:

When:
November 3, 2009

What:
Coat: On loan from Market Publique
Gloves: also on loan from Market Publique
Tights: Simply Vera from Kohl’s
Dress: vintage, thrifted and altered
Shoes: ModCloth

Where:
Walk to the park, coffee and general milling about

Why:
This outfit is a perfect example of how a coat can make everything just… special. I felt like a 2009 version of Margot Tenenbaum in this look… walking down the street with my camera and tripod and big glasses and vintage coat (Should Rian Johnson or Wes Anderson need a costume director, I’m available). Actually, it was a pretty cool feeling.  Then I set up shop and jumped around in the leaves and had a ball of a time doing it. I’ve also taken to wearing gloves lately, even when its not cold out. I just feel like it completes the look.

Finally, lets talk about the hosiery and shoes - I hate pantyhose. I do not have a pair to share in my closet. But when a nude leg compliments an outfit, I opt for nude fishnets. I think fishnets used to have a bad rep for being sort of tarty legwear - but these are perfectly ladylike.  And as the magazines tell you, wearing nude shoes with a nude leg really does make them l-l-longer.

WhatIWore:

When:
October 30, 2009

What:
Coat: old present
Turtleneck: Zara
Skirt: H&M
Belt: mall store?
Tights: ?
Boots: compliments of Need Supply

Where:
Photo shoot planning, lunch in the neighborhood, to the park

Why:
Originally this outfit was just the black tights and top and blue skirt - as to play up the fanciness of the boots - I wish I took a photo without the coat, because it was really cute - I felt a sort of beatnik vibe to it (maybe the turtleneck does that to me?) and did a cat eye and a pony tail.  I love all of the intricate details to the boot - the back is unreal and then from the front there’s varied textures that make it just a notch more something than a regular black boot. It was a bit chilly out (and my skirt was really short) so I grabbed this coat.  Next time I think I’ll go with a long black one instead.

WhatIWore:

When:
November 2, 2009

What:
Leather Coat: vintage, thrifted
Dress: vintage, thrifted
Belt: vintage, thrifted
Scarf (Dior!!): vintage, thrifted
Shoes: thrifted
Gloves: vintage, thrifted
Tights: ModCloth.com

Where:
Morning errands with Adam (I rode a BICYCLE in this outfit!)

Why:
This time change thing is working in my favor! I seem to be getting up early, yet feel well rested and ready to go. I wanted to make the most of Monday, so I popped in the shower first thing, got ready and asked Adam if he wanted to go on a walk. He suggested a bike ride and zoom zoom, off we went… just to the bank and the grocery and then a little coffee and donuts breakfast.

And riding bikes all over our new neighborhood is a reminder that Park Slope is more like Park Mountain on two wheels.  Going down = TOTALLY FUN! Going back up? After my morning ride and then going to Beacon’s in the afternoon, I definitely got a work out in.

Let’s talk about this ensemble - It started with the tights… I knew I would pair them with the coat and wanted a simple dress underneath. I tied the scarf in a way that reminded me of Betty Draper (my other Monday morning ritual is downloading and watching Mad Men because I live sans TV).

I love using a color other than black or brown as a neutral. Navy, camel, dark purple and burgundy are great bases (and great choices for shoes and bags too!)

I feel a little like Amelia Earhart in this one…. but I like it!

WhatIWore: Halloween Edition

When:
October 31, 2009

What:
Dress: Betsey Johnson, gift
Corset: self made
Choker: self made
Ring: The Glamourai, gift
Hosiery: Victoria’s Secret
Shoes: Payless

Where:
Out and about on Halloween Night in Brooklyn

Why:
Although I had a full roster of costume ideas in my back pocket, I didn’t feel like wearing any of the was a big enough challenge (I did do an associate’s degree Costume Construction afterall!), so after a day at IKEA with Adam, I sat in bed, unable to nap and thought - Saloon Dancer!  So easy too!!! That Betsey Johnson dress just keeps going and going and going! I haven’t ever worn the corset before (outside of modeling our own designs in class some 5 years ago), so I was really happy to put it on. I cut off some of the black ribbon laced up the back for my choker.

Also notice my attempt at a Gibson Girl hairdo. Hairspray, wut?

For Adam’s costume, he just wore a suit, top hat and I powdered his hair and did some dark under eye shadows and a little ‘stache. He brought his own pipe and would say on cue “I drink your milkshake!”

It was warm out and fun and we were back home by 10:30. It was a Happy Halloween.

Also note, my tights were kept under wraps after this photo! Don’t worry, no slutty Halloween for me! Whatever, you guys have seen my legs before.

WhatIWore:

When:
October 29, 2009

What:
Sweater: vintage, thrifted
Belt: vintage
Necklace: Corvus Noir
Jeans: Free from Old Job
Bag: Hong Kong
Boots: Need Supply

Where:
Garment District/Midtown errands and lunch with Adam in Brooklyn

Why:
Mama’s got a crush on her footwear!! I’m not a huge shoe gal, but I do love boots and these pretties are just… so pretty!  I’ve also this sweater on my mind after seeing Erin’s aztec look a while back. I don’t love the blue jeans (wish I still had black) but sometimes you just have to make the most of what you have.

On a side note - I STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN!! It definitely needs to involve some fancy, over the top makeup and not sure if I want to be any of the 5 ideas I already came up with. Is it a shame to go as Edie Sedgwick again? That’s where I’m leaning…

WhatIWore:

When:
October 28, 2009

What:
Hat: gift from my milliner friend, Katie
Cardigan: Zara
Dress: Vintage
Fur Collar: Vintage, part of a coat
Pin: Vintage
Boots: compliments of Need Supply

Where:
To the grocery store (ha!)

Why:
Yesterday was pretty crummy outside, but for a short window of time in the late afternoon, the sun came out and my motivation to change out of sweats was alive! I LOVE THIS OUTFIT.  It might be my favorite ever!  First off all, I’m madly in love with the boots which look like antiques and are the kind of thing that makes any so-so outfit really wow.  I also love this vintage dress - it actually cost $100 and I bought it 3 years ago and wear it all the time. It was actually my go-to party dress when I didn’t have any fancy clothes back in the day (I wore it like this).  The hat is to cover up my hair (dirty).

The last bit is the fur collar, which gave me pause a year ago when I was vegan, but I am fine with wearing now - its vintage and a small part of the coat it originally came from.  I don’t have a problem with vintage furs, but definitely wouldn’t buy new.

What are your thoughts on fur - vintage or new?

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