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)

Vive la Velvet

velvet skirt, bell sleeve top, skirt with ankle boots

When: Saturday before last // Weather: warm // Real life: date night – pizza and Whitney Houston night at the symphony

velvet skirt, bell sleeve top, skirt with ankle boots

velvet skirt, bell sleeve top, skirt with ankle boots

velvet skirt, bell sleeve top, skirt with ankle boots

velvet skirt, bell sleeve top, skirt with ankle boots

velvet skirt, bell sleeve top, skirt with ankle boots

Yes, this is two posts in a row featuring a velvet something-or-other. And I did actually wear them back-to-back in real life. I might not get on board with every trend (ain’t nobody over 25 got time for that), but when I really like one, I’m all in. I feel like this combination of shapes and fabrics is equal parts frumpy and chic, which pretty much sums me up.

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