monday, monday

This dress is old, but I don't think I've shared it on this blog before.  I thrifted this dress in 2011, and I still love it.  Crazy, right?  But I love it because it

• has a true wrap
• is school colors for my current school
• has a flattering fit
• is wash and wear--seriously, just throw it in the wash
• comes down to my knee (a length that is surprisingly hard to find lately)
• reminds me of the 70's

What is  your favorite dress fit and length? 

dress:  thrifted

shoes:  Steve Madden 

chambray + stripes

This is a Sunday outfit. I wore this to take the boys to see Cinderella (loved it!!) and to play in the park and run into Barnes and Noble for a book (unbeknownst to me, I let Dieter buy a book that Ken had already ordered for him as a surprise.  Oops!).

I love this dress for a casual weekend look.  I probably wouldn't wear this to work (but who knows?  Maybe styled differently with a belt and not the chambray?).  This is another new Sonnet James dress.  I sized up in this one and ordered a medium (as a point of reference, my black dress in the previous post is a small).

dress:  Sonnet James
chambray top:  J. Crew (old!)
tote:  Madewell
clogs:  Swedish Hasbeens

alternate test post

Okay. so here is an alternate test post.  Better and brighter, right?  Even in the full sun.  Normally I'd be taking these much later in the afternoon and no full sun, so we'll see.  I do think I like this better.

Also, in breaking news, I decided to go with these flat sandals and clutch and the leather jacket from the previous post.

dress:  Sonnet James
clutch:  Madewell
sandals:  Sam Edelman
sunglasses:  Kate Spade

date night look with jacket

This is sort of a "test" post to see if I want to re-start my style blog.  The problem has always been that it's so difficult for me to get decent outfit photos.  I'm super non-photogenic, too.  (I trust that I look better in real life with movement and expressions and stuff).  Anyway, I'm still deeply interested in the topic of style and clothes.  Love it.

So, my new Sonnet James dresses arrived.  There's been a lot of discussion about the fabric used and weather or not it's flattering for those of us who are not XS.  For me, as long as the fabric is dark, lumps, bumps, and panty lines are not much of an issue.  In a lighter fabric, then yes, it's very much an issue.  I have their Stella dress and so far I have not been able to wear it due to the unflattering lines in the back, unfortunately.  (And I got it last year, so too late to return, I'd imagine).  Anyway, this is a very comfortable dress and I love the long lines and the v-neck and 3/4 sleeves.  I've paired it here with a heeled sandal for date night, but I'd wear this with a flat sandal for just going around on a Saturday, and I'm pretty sure this is what I'm going to wear on the plane next weekend when I go to visit Carrie.

Dress:  Sonnet James Marni dress
leather jacket:  LL Bean Signature
sandals:  old Clarks--this is a very easy to wear heel so these are classic for me--I've had them 5 years and counting!

What are you doing this weekend?  We are going to see McFarland USA and go out to dinner.

my last outfit post

This is post likely my last post on FaerieMB!  I'm still fascinated by the topic of pants fits and outfit formulas, but I'm no style blogger.  It's too hard trying to get pictures of myself!  Maybe I'll try again in the future, but I don't think so.

So in the time I've been doing this blog I've become

• more and more convinced of the skinny pant silhouette.  I've no idea how that happened but now I'm mostly a skinny pant person.  Weird!  I'm curious how long the trend will last.
• become more attracted to wearing neutrals and simple styles.
• embraced the magic of the cognac boot or shoe.  I love how they make an outfit pop!  The boots I'm wearing here are by Seychelle's and I bought them from Zapppos.  Love them!  A great purchase.

I'd love it if you leave me a comment about your favorite outfit formula lately.  And thanks so much for reading!!

burgundy

I bought burgundy pants!  I picked these up at J. Crew over the weekend (I had to return a different pair--the boys were with me--they were so good while I tried these on!).  I love this color.  This is their "matchstick" fit.  It's is a straight fit.  What do you think?  I have to say, I'm surprisied, but I'm beginning to think a skinny fit is more flattering!  I'm coming around to the skinny pant--oh so gradually.  Nonetheless, I really like these and will get a lot of wear out of them in fall and winter. 

As always, feel free to weigh in on pant fits!  I find the topic endlessly fascinating!

dots

Dots today.  The weather keeps changing--today called for peeling off morning layers but it is very cold in the mornings. 

Outfit details:
blouse:  J. Crew
jeans:  Levis
shoes:  Dr. Scholl's
bag:  J. Crew