Outfit of the Day: Argyle and Checks

This outfit is straight up copied from Love At First Shop, who has some great personal style (if you haven't read her blog, check it out!) I have a bit of trouble styling this shift due to the rather unsubtle pattern, and when I remember her wearing it, I was glad to have another idea. I like the idea of it paired with the shirt underneath though, and Rosa's cue to toughen it up with leather. A worn leather jacket and some (sort of tough) boots work well with the argyle I think. Maybe I will try it with a belt next time?

 Argyle Shift Dress - JCrew, Checked Blouse - Old Navy, Leather Jacket -The Bay, Tights - Hue, Boots - Kelsi Dagger Mashita, Locket -  Joya and Vane at Anthropologie

Ohhhh pattern mixing (with neutrals, a bit tame).

 So I made a skirt yesterday, but it is a bit eh. I think the length might be too short for weight of the fabric. It is a bit puffy on the sides, and even though it is a high-waist + full skirt, my husband was unsure. He doesn't like the pouf though in anything. Silly boys. I'll style it up, and maybe you lovely readers can weigh in on it? 

Happy Friday everyone!

Outfit of the Day: Pattern mixing +1

Cue the video game fanfare, I patterned-mixed today, and it was more noticeable, but I totally felt normal. I feel like I have gained a level in the "how to get dressed" game. I wore this to a work function/inspirational visit from our company's ceo, it was pretty darn cool. Lots of excitement and happiness in the air.

 Old Navy check blouse, H&M floral skirt, Target boots, Joya & Vane locket, random belt.

Filigre, checks, and florals.

 This is the "ughhh what the heck photo, but I can laugh at myself today".

Ootd: I am a tree!

Colour palette that is. I really like brown and green together, or just about any colour combination that nature pairs together. Oh, and taking photos in the late afternoon? A bit more tricky, my favourite picture-taking corner was filled with sunlight (yay!) and shadows from the tree (boo!). I still prefer taking pictures outside though by a a mile. Fluorescent lighting is an evil thing.

 Kindred Spirit Sweaterdress - Anthropologie, Mackage leather jacket - Winners, Hayden Harnett boots, H&M scarf, Joya & Vane locket.

 Have you felt a Mackage jacket before? If not, do, it is like freaking butter...leathery butter, nom nom nom.

Happy Friday, can you guess what I am having for dinner? ._.;;;

Ootd: Plus some Forever21 reviews

Happy April Fool's Day! Did anyone play any pranks on you today? Nothing for me, and I much prefer it that way.

Slept in today, did some house work, went out and ran errands. Planning on dinner out with friends tonight, same old Friday night for me. Just how I like it pretty much.

 What I wore for my errands etc. Compeer Dress, Forever21 yellow camisole, Bluenotes cardigan (picked up for $5!), Joya and Vane necklace.

Since I had to go to the bank today, I stopped by Forever21 to try on some different sort of things that I would not normally reach for.

 Military style zipper front dress. Priced at $18.80 CAD, this was a really cute piece. I am wearing a medium, but sadly it is way to short for me to wear comfortably without tights. I am 5'6", and I would say it came to just the end of my finger tips. I think if the skirt was less flared, it would feel a bit longer.

On the plus side, the wide ruched middle would make anyone's waist tiny. I recommend if you are more petite in height then me.

Rust coloured pullover, $18.80 CAD. I have been looking for a substitute for Anthropologie's Neo-refinement pullover, and this might be the perfect choice. Wearing a size medium. I love the colour (obviously), and the ruching plus fabric hides any flaws without looking sloppy. Also shown are a pair of purple cuffed tencel shorts from the Love21 line in size medium. These are $23.80 CAD and such a pretty colour. They have a little bit of pleating on the front, but just enough to create interest, not add bulk.

Speaking of pleating, everyone says it is a no-no, but I find that it sometimes a good thing, depending on your figure. While I am not a fan of them with pants, I think for shorts, they work well. Never hurts to try them on at least right?

Ootd: Spring is right around the corner

Ahh fantastic sunny day this afternoon, had to go find some pictures to take.

 This one is my favourite from today. Sums up this time of the year perfectly to me (yes, dead stuff getting out of the way of new stuff, how morbid of me?)

Forever 21 (Love21) blue and taupe shirtdress. Loft taupe side ruffle cardigan. Gap pindot tights, Hayden Harnett Madeleine boots.

 Joya & Vane perfume locket watch necklace. Bit shorter in length then I hoped, silly me for not confirming chain length. I am considering picking up some more chain and adjusting.

Pattern mixing! Baby steps Jess, baby steps.

Joya & Vane perfume locket.

When I was down in LA visiting my mother earlier this year, we were poking around an Anthropologie, and my mom spotted this necklace. Antiqued finish, long chain, filigree pocket watch style. Yes, totally a Jess piece. I really liked the scent of this one. I normally reach for citrus scents, so this more musky-jasmine scent is a bit different.

Joya & Vane solid perfume watch locket.

She said it was something that looked like my style, and I should get it. Then we discovered that it was a perfume locket, and while I would not mind, she is very sensitive to scents. So it was a pass for me. When we looked at in January, it was on sale for $39.99 USD down from $68 USD. Then I found it through the online catalog the other day, wanted to see if it had dropped in price again, and low and behold, $7.95CAD? 

Click....Think....Caved...