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| Originally from Plümo, but this is several seasons old now. |
Orangey-coral lip color. Something that looks subtle against my skin.
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| I pretty much want to live this picture some rainy Sunday morning. |
Bright separates, esp. pencil skirts.
Interesting nail colors for when I get inspired to do my nails.
According to The Fashion File (which I just finished reading today and which is written by the costume designer for Mad Men), there are 10 things that must be in a woman's wardrobe:
I have a few pairs of beautiful trouser-type jeans. I hope to weed out my closet a little and stick to those classic, flattering styles. I've found these work well on me. But I also keep buying them long. I need to have them hemmed!
I have to keep telling myself: stick to trouser cut. No skinny jeans.
A cursory glance at my closet reveals that I have too many blazers, especially gray ones. I need to really watch as I wear them which ones aren't being worn and get rid of them. I'd like to continue searching for blazers in striking colors that flatter me (esp. jewel tones), but it's definitely not a priority, closet-wise.
3. Sleek pencil skirt
I have several that I adore. A great black one (pretty dressy), a few beautiful dark gray ones, and a few fun colors (bright red, orange wool, true blue in a satiny fabric). In this department, I am looking for the perfect jungle green pencil skirt, as well as a few fun brocade vintage ones to shake it up.
I love the vibrant colors of these ones from J.Crew, but they're $120 a piece (no, thank you). Even crazier is their tweed skirt (I adore it in Navy), but those are $148!
4. Designer knee-high leather boots.
I've been wanting a pair of over-the-knee boots for some time, but I can't seem to find ones that fit over my calves, which are pretty defined from running.
Louise from Pandora sports hers often, at least she did when I was still following her blog. I want ones just like hers: black suede, over the knee.
The book suggests investing in these, but I'm not at a point in my life where I can really afford to "invest" in a designer pair. There's a few options on endless, but without trying them on, I'm reluctant to plop down the cash. I have wide calves from running, and often these styles won't even get onto my leg.
Option 1 ($56.42 on sale from $99.95)
Option 2 ($36.95 on sale from $69.95)
I've got a few fantastic coats. I have a blue and black brocade opera coat that I need to utilize more often. For cooler weather, I have an incredible long red coat that my aunt made (!) and gave to me. I have a red leather jacket that my mom gave me. However, my other winter coats have tended to suck. A lot.
This is the one I have my eye on, from Anthropologie. None of the reviews mention its warmth, so I'm on the fence about it. If it's a warm wool-type coat, I might be all for it.
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| Detail of the fabric. Love the look of it! |
6. Modern-day dress.
The book says to look for a sleeveless shift or wrap dress, something that you can wear out to lunch or to the office.
I have a few strapless styles that look good with a cardigan or blazer over them. The white one I wore in my engagement photos and a black and white one I picked up at the thrift store right before I moved. They need something over them for day wear. I'm not a huge fan of strapless in general, so I like it to look a little more demure.
The ones I have my eye on are from Shabby Apple. They are modest and sophisticated enough to wear to teach or to school, but still have a vintage look. Alas, they are out of my price range, but perhaps I'll invest in one.
The Professorial. The ruffley-sleeved Academia. The bright green With Honors.
7. Sexy cocktail dress.
I have a beautiful black sheath, but it's a little plain. Perhaps I'm not accessorizing it properly in order to appreciate it (I should look more into this; there's a whole section on transforming a little black dress, so perhaps I should play some dress-up!).
Other than the black dress, I have a strappy black dress whose silhouette I love, but it has a crappy zipper on it. I need to get the zipper replaced.
I also have a pale blue one with black rhinestones that looks amazing and flapper on, but it's pretty see-through so I need a good full slip to wear with it.
I am so good on cardigans. That's one thing I have in abundance (other than blazers). I have them in lots of hues, as well, from kelly green to crayola crayon blue to highlighter yellow.
If I find cheap ones at the thrift store, I am always looking for more fantastic jewel tones (the one purple one I have right now is sort of dull), and I should get a nice cream colored one, as well.
9. T-shirts
This is something I really need to overhaul in my wardrobe. If I won a shopping spree, I'd immediately replace most of my t-shirts with better ones and toss the ones I have. I love them in v-neck, esp. with a little pocket on the side, or with a little embellishment.
10. A pair of chic shoes from the current season.
I'm not much of a trend follower when it comes to shoes. I tend to like really vintage styles for heels. For crappy weather, I have Doc Martens and boots that I beat the hell out of during Ohio winters. However, there's a few things on my list in the shoe department.
a) Nude heels, either in suede or a shiny patent leather. Most of my bridesmaids wore nude heels for my wedding, and I was stunned by how beautiful they looked on.
b) Smart oxford heels.
Interesting, they don't speak to button up shirts, which surprises me. I would expect a good fitted white button-up shirt to be a fashion must. I'd love to eventually invest in a slim tuxedo style like this one from J.Crew.
Thank for you this informative and lovely-looking post. I've wanted over the knee boots for a few years now, but I've also had trouble. My trouble is more being too short and the boots hitting me too high, but I still lust over them. Perhaps one day we will both find the perfect pair.
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