The Girl in the Green Scarf

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After Monday’s somewhat daring ensemble, I kept things simple and classic for Tuesday. When I was a kid, I remember thinking that high-waisted pants were for nerdy middle-aged women. But that’s probably because my middle school librarian always wore these hideous floral pants with an elastic waist up so high that her boobs literally hung over the top.

Now that I’m older and wiser (and nerdier), I realize that as long as you’re not too short-waisted and you keep your pants under your belly button, high-waisted pants actually make your legs look longer and your waist look smaller. From what I’ve learned from What Not to Wear, these are good things.

Top: Jones New York / Pants: Ann Taylor / Scarf: Stein Mart / Shoes: Kensie Girl / Bracelet: vintage

P.S. For those who don’t get the reference, the title of this post is from the movie version of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Shortly after the movie came out, I found this scarf and couldn’t resist, but unlike the girl in the movie, I didn’t have to max out 3 credit cards to get it (not because I’m rich, but because this scarf was under $20).

No Giraffes were Harmed in the Making of this Outfit

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Isn’t it splendid how accessories can totally change the feel of what you’re wearing? Accessories make the outfit, that’s what I always say. Well maybe I don’t always say that, but I’m saying it now, and I’m going to keep saying it so that in 10 years I can say that I always say it.

I don’t usually wear these pants to work because I feel like they’re too casual, but I made them more worky with gold jewelry and kitten heels. See? Accessories make the outfit, that’s what I always say.

Top: Target / Pants: JAG Jeans / Shoes: Bandolino / Necklace: Charming Charlie / Bracelet: Anthropologie / Earrings: Target