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Boden print shift dress, nude tie d'orsay flats, Madewell sunglasses

Boden print shift dress, nude tie d'orsay flats, Madewell sunglasses

Boden print shift dress, nude tie d'orsay flats, Madewell sunglasses

Boden print shift dress, nude tie d'orsay flats, Madewell sunglasses

Boden print shift dress, nude tie d'orsay flats, Madewell sunglasses

Boden print shift dress, nude tie d'orsay flats, Madewell sunglasses

The last time I wore this dress, someone (a male someone) commented on Facebook that the dress would look great with heels. I was temporarily annoyed that a man was telling me what I should wear, and I thought about responding, but then I realized the comment was primarily an innocent compliment and a feminist rant wasn’t really necessary. Do you ladies see where I’m coming from, though? It might be unfair, but men don’t get to tell me to wear uncomfortable shoes. I will wear uncomfortable shoes, but no one gets to tell me to wear them unless that person has walked a mile in 3″ heels. It’s the principle of the thing.

As much as I love my heels, I love my flats just as much. I’m just an equal opportunity shoe lover. I probably will wear heels with this dress eventually, but when I do, it’ll be on my own terms. 😉 All this reminds me of the song “Put Yourself First” from the show Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Check out the video on YouTube …but only if you have a sense of humor.

Dress (on sale) // Shoes (on sale) // similar Bag // similar Sunglasses // similar Bracelet

Gingham Pumps

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

distressed jeans, turtleneck, army green cargo vest, gingham pumps, leopard print Rebecca Minkoff bag

This whole having a little den in a finished basement is pretty great. I was already down here with my feet up on the chaise, watching Mozart in the Jungle and editing photos, when tornado sirens started going off. Well, perfect. I’m already exactly where I’m supposed to be in this situation! I’ll just keep calm and carry on, as they say.

Anyway, here are some photos from what was obviously a much less stormy day! From last (casual) Friday, to be exact. These earrings are usually my go-to fancy occasion baubles, but I decided to mix it up this time and wear them with more casual pieces. And somehow, pumps and a turtleneck make me feel like I’m office appropriate even in distressed denim and an army vest. But the fact that the pumps look like a picnic blanket keeps them from looking out of place for casual Friday, you know?

In case you hadn’t figured this out yet, about 70% of my outfit planning is just rationalizing.

Shoes // Turtleneck (on sale) // similar Vest (on sale) // similar Bag (on sale) // similar Jeans // Ring // similar Earrings // Sunglasses