by a stylized hysteria on January 26, 2010
in outfits
These days I’ve been struggling with a clothing problem I think nearly all of us experience- How do I dress professionally for work, maintain my own style, and stay warm? The first two issues are a pain in the butt, add in layering and the possibility of snow boots and it really gets difficult.
Last week, I was breaking in my new corduroys at work. Not a big deal, except they give me plumber butt- so no appropriate for work! It would have been fine for sitting in my office all day, except my boss asked me to join a meeting at the last minute. A meeting with executives, potential donors, and her business contacts. And my demeanor illustrated my uneasiness at being in a room with smartly-dressed associates while my tattoo (and more) hung loose.
Cute, but not really work appropriate. And definitely ghetto booty tight. Uh huh.
Definitely better, I think.
I don’t really like it, but my job requires me to exude a certain level of professionalism. I hate business clothes, even business casual, but I have to wear it. So that means I have to learn to wear it while showing my personal style (whatever that is).
So here’s my attempt for today. Had to rock the high heels, because nothing makes me feel more in charge and confident than heels. Also, proper pants that cover my tattoo, bum cheeks and everything that needs to be covered. What do you think, lovely readers?
Cardigan- Rodarte for Target
Shirt- H&M (and it’s actually a knee-length dress!)
Pants- Theory
Boots- Report Signature
Listening to: “Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
by a stylized hysteria on January 24, 2010
in outfits
Beginning (well, middle of the night)
end of the night
Ever get a thought lodged in your head and it doesn’t go away, no matter what? No amount of alcohol, food, or laughter could stop me from thinking that thing.
Wearing:
Zara blazer
Urban Outfitters shirt
H&M skirt
Plush tights
Steve Madden oxfords
Elizabeth and James brass ring
Listening to… “Made Concrete” by The Republic Tigers
by a stylized hysteria on January 20, 2010
in Random
Have you heard of these yet? They are opaque stockings, lined with fleece for extra warmth. About a week or so ago, dailycandy wrote about them and sent the shivering masses all atwitter. I heard about them right before that, while perusing the new items on shopbop.
Now if you have spend more than ten seconds here, you know that I HATE THE COLD. I mean, I hate it like democrats hate Sarah Palin. I hate it like republicans hate Sarah Palin. That’s a lot of hate. I had to have them.
I was impressed as soon as I touched them. They feel awesome- thick and luxurious and strong. The inside is incredibly smooth. When I put them on, I noticed the first slight issue with them. They run small. Now, they only come in two sizes- s/m and m/t. I’m 5’6″, weigh… a certain amount, and I went with the larger size. And they still felt short in the crotch! (heehee, crotch is a funny word. carrying on).
Undeterred by a slightly short crotch I wore the tights today. Yep, still awesome. I normally wear a pair of wool tights under a pair of opaque tights and the plush tights blew that combo away in terms of warmth. I also found that the longer I had them on, the less the short crotch annoyed me.
I got outside and the weather outside was warmer than normal but still very cool. And my legs felt fine. In the office, I didn’t need a blanket. Folks, that’s a friggin’ miracle! And they feel so nice on. I made it a point to try and stretch them and I think it helped the length issue a bit.
Final words? I’m going to live in mine until winter’s over. I’m going to buy more colors when they release them (fall 2010) and I will likely buy a back-up black pair. I think you should definitely look into these if you hate cold weather and you’re under 5’6″. Any taller and I’m not responsible for the frustration and grief of trying to get these on!
To see how opaque they are, look here, yo. To buy them, look here, fool.
by a stylized hysteria on January 20, 2010
in outfits
I know that it won’t last, but the weather was gorgeous today. The sun came out, it wasn’t freeze-your-nips-off cold. It made my day. In fact, a coworker said that she hadn’t seen me this happy since, well… summertime.
So I broke out my new oxfords and added some ruffles. And the super-opaque tights? They’re the new fleece-lined tights from plush. I’m going to do a proper review, but in a word? buythem.
Huh? You wish you could see the details better? Done!
sweater- H&M, dress- Zara, slip- Forever21, oxfords- Steve Madden
Listening to… “Get Gone” by Fiona Apple
by a stylized hysteria on January 17, 2010
in outfits
vest- Zara, jeans- Martin & Osa, boots- Jeffrey Campbell
Actually, my vest is from a very rare and endangered animal called “polyester.” I’ve been aching for a fur vest for a while but never found one that was a decent price and looked good on me. And then Zara had a big sale 
I was so excited to wear the vest that I left the house without even taking the tag off. whoops!
At the end of the night, no matter how much I intend to put everything away where it belongs, my jewelry always ends up in a pile in my living room.
