Where we are now:

We are currently moving across WordPress to: http://lapucealoreille.wordpress.com/
However, you must excuse our mess, because our friend whom we have commissioned to design our header is on vacation, and all of our contributors are not on the same page.
Worry not! We’re doing what we can.

Update on what’s going on:

I am currently packing for my big move in… three weeks! (Though really it will take me 4 weeks to move)
I am also in the midst of relocating our website at a new address. I need to inform weardrobe, move all the previous posts, and make it shiny and new.
So give us a few days!

July 29 2009

I am wearing: a polka dot sheath dress from Express, a floral skirt from Express, a shrug from BCBGeneration and the ugliest work shoes (which is why they do not appear in the photo!).

I wanted to try something new today. Also, I haven’t worn this dress in forever (well, since graduation)! I like the idea of layering a dress over a puffy skirt, and this is the only dress I could think of, that was short enough to have the skirt show at least a little. I like the vintage look of a skirt with a frilly colored bottom ruffle, which is what the layering makes it look like. This layering business is hot, which is emphasized by the already hot weather, so it is a little uncomfortable. And I wouldn’t have thrown on a shrug but for dress code purposes: the dress top is the color and ruffles, there are no sleeves.

I went very light on the accessories (meaning only a hairpin flower) because of how condensed the outfit already seems. I would love to find a T-shirt type dress, very slouchy to do this type of layering with.

July 28 2009

I am wearing: a grey pinstriped NY&Company pencil skirt, a silky Anna Sui top from Anthropologie and my new favorite shoes.

This shirt was the bargain I got at Anthropologie last week. I love it because it is soft and silky, is a beautiful purple with a lovely floral pattern, which does not make it grannyish. Plus, it has great detailing on the back: buttons from the bottom to the top of the banded bottom – if that description made any sense. I would have worn it with a plain black skirt but I wanted to wear the shoes and felt that they went better with this grey skirt. The shoes in question:

 

 They are beautiful. Enough said.

I just cannot wait to find more occasions to wear these. I love that the heel matches the plaid and is comfortable to stand in all day.

Love THEM!

July 27 2009

I am wearing: my “clown tuxedo shirt” from H&M, a full floral skirt from Express and black wedges from Dillard’s.

I cannot tell if I have some strange brain fever or if this outfit is cute. I love this shirt. It is perfectly clownish and funky. I wanted to wear it to work, but thought black and white was too drab for an already dreary day. Thus, I jazzed it up with this floral skirt. I think a better way to achieve this look would be a shorter skirt; still high waisted and floral and full, just perhaps a mini.

Another way I really want to wear this shirt is with strappy platforms, some kind of tweed knicker/shorts and untucked. Maybe a fedora too. Or perhaps with black shorts, suspenders, over-the-knee socks, brogues and the fedora still. Yeah. The only thing holding me back is the disreputability of suspenders. And my not-so-long-and-lean legs. Other than that, in a heartbeat!

I liked clashing the funky shirt with something colorful and not matching, because it allows my outfit to not be too dull. I do think I need some kind of brogue to complete the outfit though. Something equally strange to go with the off-beat shirt.

Does it look insane?

Shopping trip!

Today, I wore leggings in the perfect use; that is to say, they were worn as hosiery, not pants.

It was very hot though; so hot, in fact, that I didn’t take a picture of my sweltering self today.

I did however find some great buys while out shopping: a purple wool pencil skirt from Banana Republic ($9.99!!!), an Anna Sui top from Anthropologie I had seen weeks ago for too much money (now $30!!), dark jeans I am not unhappy with (courtesy of Express), purple tights ($4) and some great elbow length leopard print gloves (for $8) from Younkers. [This is of course excluding the three pairs of shoes I found today - though in my defense one was shipped and arrived today, so I didn't buy them all today. Besides, I returned a dress I ordered online that was too big so had a big credit on my card. And I have no clue what to wear with one pair, but they were so beautiful and a bargain ($25 instead of $109) from a brand I love (Poetic License).]

The lesson in terms of shopping today is that it is a great idea to buy out of season; so long as you don’t plan dramatic weight loss/increase before the next season. For you see, I have just stocked up on some great winter items for cheap!

I am still looking for a leather satchel bag that I love… Oh internet, don’t fail me now!

July 23, 2009

Today I wore: a VERRRRY old black cardigan from who knows where, a grey tank, and a black/white patterned dress (which doubles as a long skirt), and black pumps.

I had forgotten about this dress until last night, when I was putting away some of my clothes.  I very much like the idea of clothing that doubles as another thing.  In my perusal of fashion websites, the long skirt made into dress thing seems to be very popular lately.  As long as you have something to cinch it in at the waist, the skirt-dress is a great item to have in your closet.  It will be interesting to see how this item will be used in cooler weather.  Boots, tights, and a turtleneck with belt, maybe?

July 23 2009

I am wearing: a black sleeveless top from H&M, a bright pink pencil skirt from H&M, a pink flower pin from Maurice’s, red and pink Betseyville wedges and a purse from my mother.

I love this pink on pink: as I have mentioned in just about every entry when I am wearing pink, I love pairing pink and red together. In this case, it’s mostly red shoes with a pink skirt. But it’s also the pink flower pin on the waistband with the different colored pink skirt. It works as a flirty way to point out the thin waist without having to cinch it with a belt. This is another outfit I think would be fun for a date night: it’s flirty, it’s cute, and it’s not over-the-top.

I really like pairing a fairly plain colored shirt with a bright skirt these days; it really makes every outfit look polished. As a matter of fact, I think that’s true especially when the shirt is white or black. The best part about this outfit is how little you really need to accessorize: the pin is really all I have going on. You don’t need a necklace, the neckline of the shirt kind of prohibits it (unless you wear a layered long necklace); earrings should be small so as not to detract from the up-do; and you want your arms to look very clean and free, so as not to look desperate.

Date night entry it is!

July 21 2009

Now it has developed into a full-on cold/flu business. Just so you know I wasn’t faking it.

Despite my illness, I am wearing: a Calvin Klein black and white A-line skirt, a black sleeveless shirt from JCPenney, a flower pin from Kohl’s, a headband/fascinator from Anthropologie, and silver mary jane pumps from Kensie.

This is an outfit I had not planned until I started rummaging through my closet. I wanted to wear this shirt tucked into a pencil skirt, and was going to pair it with a bright pink one, but I wanted to be comfortable at work (my mother has forbidden me from calling in sick) since I am not 100% better. I decided then to stick to an A-line skirt, and thinking in black and white, grabbed the CK one. I like adding the flower pin to this shirt because it is brightly colored and helps delineate where the asymetry ends on the shirt; there is a draping that begins in the middle back of the neckline and wraps around most of the front. I added mary-jane pumps because I have not worn them in forever, and my only colored pumps are red, and that would give this ensemble a Christmas-y feel, with the green flower. They also are fairly comfortable and look very retro. When I had picked those things out, I decided to go the whole nine yards with the retro thing and put on bright red lipstick, my fascinator/headband and some bangles my grandmother gave me. I feel like this outfit looks very date-night-y and cute, without being restrictingly tight.

July 21, 2009

Today I wore: a purple v-neck sweater from Gap, a floral blouse and khaki pencil skirt (both from H&M), my Florentine necklace, and those brown Sam Edelman shoes.

(I promise I wore something yesterday, but it wasn’t too exciting.  I also forgot to take a snapshot of it before heading to the gym.)

I wore this to work, as you can see from the obvious wrinkles.  When I was perusing my closet last night, hoping to come up with something different, I decided to pair this blouse and sweater.  I am not really sure why I never thought to put these things together before, but it was fun to do so today.  I’ve been getting more and more adventurous with my wardrobe, especially in terms of taking what I already own and mixing it up in ways I wouldn’t normally.  For me, this website is a nice catalog of outfits I’ve put together without purchasing anything new.  As always, it is inspiring to see the styles that Pauline posts.  (and where has Ashley gone?)  I’m glad we’re doing this.