My boss was on vacation last week, which translated to wearing my favorite, most unprofessional jeans to work. You ready for something scandalous? I’m not wearing a tank top under my shirt. Just a nude bra. Risque indeed, right? No? Well, I felt very adventurous.
top- Urban Outfitters
jeans- Gap
heels- Aldo
I’m still obsessing over maxi skirts for hot weather. They are such a good ventilation system. This is another dress worn as a skirt- perfect for getting that floor-sweeping length I’m crazy about.
Hi! Calliope here. I’m wicked cute, right? Yeah I know- I am fucking adorable. Thanks for noticing.
skirt- forever21 dress
shirt- urban outfitters
sandals- gojane.com
two finger snake ring- aldo
snake ring- kenneth jay lane
Listening to… “Eye” by Smashing Pumpkins
So how do you know you talk about your cats too much? Well, if you go to a blogger conference (more on that in another post), see a blogger you haven’t seen in months and the first thing she says to you is “You got a new cat!” Yeah, that’s a pretty good sign.
I made sure to get some photos of my accessories since they are the only bits of color in my grey, grey outfit. Love my earrings- they came to me all the from India. And my blazer? Like $25 at H&M. Perfect if you’re been experiencing sticker shock at the price of blazers elsewhere.
blazer- H&M
vest- Forever21
shirt- H&M
corduroys- Gap
shoes- Aldo
Listening to… “Dreams” by The Cranberries
Part II of the unveiling of my new items. Oh hai new top and new shooz! The top is from H&M and they have a massive section devoted to T by Alexander Wang knock-offs designer-inspired pieces. The top is actually a dress that reaches about mid-thigh in the back (it’s a little too short in the front to wear as a dress) and I swear that earlier in the day I was browsing shopbop and saw the T by A.Wang version and thought “ooooooh. pretty.”
The shoes are a total impulse buy from Aldo. I went to the mall to get out of my oven-esque apartment and, well, they were begging to come home with me. I avoid Aldo normally (their shoes are not comfortable) but the low heel and ankle support makes these walkable. Do they seem vaguely reminiscent of Chloe (the clothing/shoe brand, not the cat) to you as well?
shirt- H&M
corduroy pants- gap
heels- aldo
belt- banana republic
I wear these jeans so often, yet you rarely see them on le blog. They probably aren’t the most flattering but they are so comfortable.
jeans- gap
shirt- j.crew
vest- forever21
necklace- aldo
shoes- urban outfitters
Listening to… “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem. But it’s the Franz Ferdinand remix which is even better than the original.
There’s no place like home. I packed up myself, chloe kitten, loads of gifts, etc., etc. and headed to my parents place for a Christmas with a packed house. It was great to see my little nephew and the rest of my family. But wow, am I glad to be home!
I was aching to get back to my friends (and wear my new clothes) and Saturday night was the perfect opportunity.
dress- H&M, leggings- American Apparel, boots- Miz Mooz
Now, if you know me at all, you’re looking at this and thinking” no way she went out in that. It’s the middle of winter and she’s always freezing.” And yes, I was cold. BUT I wore a pair of wool tights under the leggings and it made a serious difference!
listening to “I Wanna Be Your Dog” by Iggy Pop and the Stooges.
Ahh, Thanksgiving Day. This was one of the best Thansgiving’s I’ve had in recent years. I often have a hard time with Thanksgiving- there are too many obligations and the weather has usually turned from crisp to bone-chilling. It overwhelms me and I hide from the weather, the people, the happiness that sometimes seems out of my reach. But this year, I had a great time at my sister’s parents-in-law.
Clearly I couldn’t leave the gothic-ness behind completely, so I opted for grey and black. And tight clothes on Thanksgiving! Trust me, I knew to take pictures before dinner and spare you my food baby.
New bib necklace from Aldo. For a trendy piece, the price was right, baby!
shirt- h&m
dress- forever21
Listening to… “Be Somebody” by Kings of Leon
