Happy Boxing Day!

Note to self: sales after Christmas.











I'm enamored with the idea of ankle straps. Although I've read that they make legs look stumpy because of how they cut you off at the ankle, I like the slightly retro feel of them.

Plain and oversized, like menswear.









Just a simple ol' mini.











I needed something to round out the order so that I could apply a coupon. So I added this pair. But while I like the idea of corduroys--so warm and collegiate--I always stop wearing them after awhile.





I saw a slim-looking shopgirl the other day in a pair of very well-fitted pants. And it occurred to me that it must be possible to find pants that are tailored in small sizes. Perhaps I had been looking in the wrong shops, at the wrong brands.

Striped mini dress

When I was about in the third grade, mini dresses had a revival. It was the first reapppearance of the 60s (I think we've since had at least one more). I myself had a pink and grey striped mini dress that I loved to death. It was about the prettiest thing I owned, which is why I often didn't wear it. It was too pretty for me.

For one of my research projects, I did a report on Evonne Goolagong, the aboriginal tennis player from Australia. I borrowed my brother's tennis racket and wore that mini dress as my closest approximation of a tennis uniform.

This dress from Velvet reminds me of that dress I had as a kid. It should be arriving in the next week or so.

Waiting

notes to self. please ignore. it's rather shameful.

anthropologie...jeans
creatures of comfort...sandals, shorts
shopbop...pants, jeans
neiman marcus...mini skirt, silk top
nordstrom...boots (2)
la garconne...ballet flats

Repetto "Chignon" flats

I think gold can work as a neutral, just like grey and black and white. Especially as accessories, like handbags and belts. They add a little bit of color to an outfit, but still go with everything.

I love the grosgain ribbon that edges this flat. It's sweet but grown-up.

At last

The top that I have been stalking for a few months have finally been marked down to about 1/2 price.

This top reminds me of the silky, satiny material that you can find at oriental shops. I used to have a pair of kid's pajamas in this kind of material, complete with an arc of frogging that buttoned up one side.

More crap, incoming

Worishofer Red Slip Ons

...for summers. I think it would go well with a denim mini and airy white tops. Kind of casual, but still a little more neat and pulled together than Birks.


Levi's Capitol E Boyfriend Jeans

...I wear my oversized jeans more than anything else. I like the androgynous potential of denim.







Karen Walker high-waisted shorts

...my favorite color blue. And I think the little ties on the side add a touch of whimsy. I like Karen Walker, too. She has cool, understated clothes that don't announce designer. This looks like something you could find in a thrift store, if you only had 10 years to find it.





& Theory black wool pants, Seven for All Mankind slouchy jeans, Marc by Marc Jacobs boots

I fully expect (and hope) that I will be sending some back.

Roll call

Back goes everything that came recently in the mail, except for the J. Crew basics.

Roll call

Kate Spade sunglasses, with kelley green holder
black cotton tights
Zooey elbow-length peasant top
Zooey tank with ruched shoulders
Elevenses red corduroy skirt with military buttons

in the mail
Mint cropped felted wool jacket
Belle by Sigerson Morrison knee boots
Karoo cashmere dress
JCrew layering tees, wool jersey tee, and cashmere long johns


I'd like to be warm this winter...