closure

It's the final piece of the puzzle! Sorry it took so long to post the whole thing. If you switch the jeans for the skirt, this is what I wore to a recent conference, but, to tell you the truth, I kind of hate suits. I think it's some sort of deep-seated Ann Taylor/J. Crew/interview-related association I have with them. But in beige, it is only a muted form of evil, so I can stomach it. Anyway, long story short, I like this blazer with jeans.











I have had this wonderful brooch sitting in my jewelry box for much too long. I found it at a flea market way back in the springtime. No excuses for not wearing it sooner.

vintage blouse
vintage Joseph Picone blazer
vintage brooch
Hermes bangles
J Brand jeans
Pour la Victoire shoes

PS Thank you so much Tasha for the award! I'm sorry I didn't get my act together to do 10 things today :-/

plaid perfection

The ever-talented Megan Nielson was so sweet to send me one her beautiful pieces from her collection. It's such a perfect piece for fall! When I tried it on, the preppy sophistication of Rag & Bone's fall collection immediately came to mind. I can't wait for it to get cold so I can rock this with even more layers! Check out Megan's shop and her blog to see all of her creative ideas!








vintage J. Press button-down
Forever 21 vest
vintage bolo tie
vintage bracelets
Megan Nielsen skirt 
Nine West socks
Mango shoes

PS Thank you so much Quintessentially Quirky and devore le beau monstre for featuring my looks!

PPS I apologize for the wrinkles on the skirt - I got a little too excited to wear it right away!

the other half

Remember I told you about the infamous "going away suit?" Well, this skirt was a piece of said suit. Try to imagine a perfectly-tailored little jacket on top and you've got the full ensemble. At some point I plan to wear that jacket... Crap, I need to get on that before summer ends...

vintage blouse
Forever 21 bodysuit
vintage Joseph Picone skirt
vintage bangles
Marc Jacobs shoes

Would you like to meet Charlton Heston? He's our scorpion.

I went on a bit of a thrifting binge on Friday (it's feast or famine, I swear!) and found this pretty dress in the process. It has such a lovely Prada-like print that I couldn't leave it all by its lonesome on the rack. I also think it might be the first babydoll dress I've owned since, like, the '90s.

Plaguing me weeks: I must have an awesome pair of high-heeled loafers. How perfect would they be with this dress?

thrifted Kate Hill dress
vintage belt 
vintage sunglasses
Hermes bangles
Topshop bangles
Bally bag
Mellow Yellow shoes

PS I'd like to thank fellow DC blogger, Miranda, for the award!

We have a winner!

The lovely Katie of dear kate was the lucky winner of the Chictopia Chic Swap Giveaway! Congratulations!