Brown and Blue

My colour palette for this outfit was based off of these shoes by Everybody. They are sold out at Anthropologie but I saw them in a brown and black colour scheme at a local shoe store. I was secretly hoping that no one else would like these shoes, and they would make it to a 2nd or 3rd cut and end up being $39.99 or so.

I love the colour combination of brown and blue. I think it allows for each colour to stand out, but not compete against each other. It is one of those combinations that you can find in nature, and they always seem to go together really well.

Today's picture is for my mother, who asked if anyone would ever get to see my face, so this is for you mom. I might end up changing the dress later in the day to the previously posted In a Twinkling dress for dinner tonight, just to add a bit of sparkle.

Outfit breakdown: Thrifted brown floral print dress ($6.99) It was floor length and with a very high neckline, which I altered into a v-neck and just above knee-length. Cameo necklace was $1.99 from a store near my work. Other bits are a repeat. Feeling a bit prairie home companion in this outfit!

Repeat repeat

What is the repeat? My cardigan. I was getting dressed this morning, and realized that the blue in the cardigan was perfect for picking up the blue in the dress, so yes, I repeated something two days in a row, oh noes! I actually do not mind doing so, since I wouldn't do it if I was seeing the same people two days in a row. I am pretty sure you don't mind either, just makes things that more realistic.

Taking pieces and re-working them in any wardrobe is something that is not only practical, but fun as well. If I stuck to this though, I would never have to buy anything for a long time, which would actually be a good idea. I think to be able to do this though, I would have to have all the basic necessities covered, and then work from there. This thought is always floating around in the back of my head, but does anyone actually stick to it? I would like to try a shopping ban, but I think I would have difficulty with it.

Forever21 Love21 dress (can't find online)
Hue footless grey tights
Schuler & Sons sweater-cuffed booties
Forever21 drape front cardigan

After taking the pictures, I realize that the tights are not the best match for these booties. Between the two, I am looking a bit stumpy, and at 5'6", I am not really that short. Also, I should keep my legs straight, that would help too.

The dress has this great shape with apron pockets on sides, and ruffle plackets running down the shoulders. It zips up the front and comes with a fabric belt. I wish I could find it online, but it seems to be a lost cause. The weather is a bit too chilly out today so I threw the cardigan on top. The booties are from Anthropologie last fall/winter and have really cute touches on them. I love the oxford detailing on them, and the buckle across the front.

Bad blogger bad...

First of, so very sorry for the disappearing act. I went to go visit family in Edmonton last week, and there was not much to post about from there, I wore repeat outfits since I knew they worked, and mostly spent time with my sister and nieces. I had a great time, and I am super biased to say so, but my nieces are the cutest ever! Thank you Diana for letting me come and visit.

This outfit is for you Laura, I have wore the dress multiple times since having it, but never at an opportunity that had a camera around. Sad news though, I dropped my camera on the kitchen floor this morning, and the zoom button no longer works. The zoom is not too bad of a feature to kick the bucket I suppose, it could have been worse. Perhaps a new camera for Christmas? Maybe one with a remote control?

Compeer Dress: Frock! by Tracy Reese
Forever21 drape cardigan
Hayden Harnett Zelda boots

I am totally in love with this dress, and the ability to dress it up and down. The cardigan was a steal at $7.50 CND, and flows really nicely. The downside is that the material is a bit thin, but I really can't complain about that. These boots are a fall/winter staple for me, and I love how I can turn up the cuff if I want more coverage on my legs, or leave it turned down. I wish I had been able to purchase them in the grey shade as well, but the brown goes best with most of my wardrobe.

I apologize if the picture is not the best, but I loved how the sun was coming through the fence, and all the fall colours on the ground. Fall is my favourite season by far. I think it is the combination of being able to wear lots of layers, lush fabrics, the smell of the air, and how pretty everything is. What is your favourite season and why?