Tuesday, September 16, 2014

This Climb is Exhausting...BUT Rewarding

A bit of a much needed break, a birthday for me,  and a whole bunch of college football later, I am back at it with the closet.  Not much of a rush but the "change" is in the air.  Highs will be in the mid 70Fs.  Not exactly fall, but it is just around the corner.

***Once again, all praise goes to The Vivienne Files***


Just not a skirt wearer.  I do own one.  Okay, maybe three but two looked great on the model and meh on me.  The one navy I own I have actually had for several years and have worn it once.  I will go with a dress.  I am going with this little number:

Old Ann Taylor Side Tie Jersey Dress

Got some more green in there

I will pick these wedges I purchased from Yoox

DANIELE ANCARANI - Closed-toe slip-ons
Thanks again Tiffany Rose

Now Janice at The Vivienne Files shows three items I get to pick and damn it if I'm not getting my full allotment.  Sweater, jacket, jewelry, stockings, WHAT???

I'll need to come back to this.



Step 10:  A Casual Jacket, Top, and Shoes

Oldie but goodie:
eddie bauer spring picks.
But of course:

Perfect-fit V-neck tee












And finally, my man shoes....
J Crew Classic MacAllister Boots in  Grey Suede



Huh?!

The pressure.

I have to get a pair of trousers (jean ones no doubt) and I think I need a bit more white.
Level 99 Newport Wide-Leg Trousers
Level 99 Newport Wide leg Trousers...Love!
Angel of the North Fringed Cowlneck
Thin Cowlneck Sweater from Anthro a few years back.
Yeah, I own that skirt but have never worn it.
And let's throw this on top...

midtown moto jacket
Navy/Grey Leather Jacket...best of both worlds
And I am now using my "Get Out of Jail Free" card for the third item missing from Step 9.


Harlean's Heyday: Miss L Fire - A/W 2012
Just cuz I love these shoes

Yay!  I hardly wear a winter coat...don't go hating...so I am still in love with this one:

J Crew Majesty Pea Coat

I can't forget about these boots from last year:

Stuart Weitzman Dude
And finally, the scarf:
Transitional Scarves–Summer to Fall ConfettiStyle
It looks something like this.  Hey, I got a little pattern!

*****

Only a couple more steps to go.

Now I went back and changed the Tods Loafers to a navy and found a lovely pair of Dark brown shoes to represent what I may purchase.

Here's the round up:



Core group

Looking Good.

10 comments:

  1. Clever you!
    I love peeking inside others closets...Janice has a great eye.
    I'd hazard a guess that you may be her star pupil. Well done.

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    1. I hope I get an A for effort. This is not an easy task.

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  2. You hit 2 home runs and you're wearing them and apparently green has a way of fitting well on you. That 'Old AT Side Tie Jersey" fits like a glove, puts the V in va va voom, and actually looks comfortable. The J. Crew Majesty Pea Coat is another big winner...and please let Dani know there actually are pea coats out there without a 'slouchy' fit.
    Now listen BB those mangy MacAllister boots need to be sent back...they look like those boots worn home from the hospital following foot surgery.

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    1. I'm gathering you don't like my man boots. Ha! I tried a dress in the spring that Em said reminded her of a hospital gown...and yes I was thinking of keeping it. Sigh. Thank you for the compliments. I still love, love, love my pea coat. Makes me happy on a cold dreary day.

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    1. I have five more steps and then I will see what I have left. I have " Goodwilled" a few things already though.

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  4. Good for you.You look awesome in green and those boots are perfection. Trouser jeans - if you can find perfect pair, are worth their weight in gold - at least in my closet. I hope you find a perfect pair!

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    1. Well thank you love. The boots are great...Hunter helped me pick them out :)

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  5. Cute picks. I love the simplification. And as someone who spends 8 months a year clad in what looks like a sleeping bag with arms, I get to hate you on the coat front!

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  6. AA on this! It's a tough job. Love that dress on you too. Your man boots look comfy, not for me, but comfy. I also love those shoes you threw in. xo~J

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