Statement Sleeves

bell sleeve yellow top, lace skirt, leopard skirt

When: March 10 // Weather: 40s // Real life: date night at the symphony

bell sleeve yellow top, lace skirt, leopard skirt

bell sleeve yellow top, lace skirt, leopard skirt

bell sleeve yellow top, lace skirt, leopard skirt

Overall, I think I’m a pretty practical dresser. Maybe not shoe-wise always, but generally…pretty practical for a so-called “fashionista” (a term I find kind of annoying, but I digress). So let me be the first to tell you that this top is completely ridiculous and not at all practical. But it’s also fantastic. And there’s a certain level of fantasticness that will make me overlook ridiculousness.

Apparently this particular top is so fantastic/ridiculous that it’s no longer available online, but I got it at Nordstrom (it’s from their in-house brand Halogen) if you want to check your local store. I also linked to a bunch of other options in the widget below, all of which would probably be just as awkward when trying to eat, wash your hands, or put on a coat.

similar Sweater (several more options below!) // similar Skirt (on sale) // similar Boots (on sale) // similar Bag (on sale)

Real Cool

When: Friday before last // Weather: 40s // Real life: work, then dinner and Shakespeare

This was probably one of my favorite casual Friday outfits of the season! This cardigan was a great purchase (I think I’ve worn it 5 times in the past 3 months, which is a lot by my standards). And I’m kind of obsessed with the little rose gold bow on this classy black watch. Basically, I feel like I’m actually pulling off that “cool girl, not trying too hard” thing that I always admire on other people but can never seem to emulate myself no matter how hard I try. Probably because I’m trying. Damn. Maybe I’ll try not trying more often. I’ll start by making a detailed list of all the ways I can seem like I’m not trying. (Can you see why this rarely works out for me???)

Sweater // Turtleneck // Boots // Watch // similar Sunglasses // similar Scarf