Lace and paisley

Here's my outfit from Sunday! I was going to prep this post Monday afternoon, but then I discovered season two of Downton Abbey on Hulu, and, well, there went my day. So now it's late at night, and I'm sleepy, and have nothing worthwhile to say (except that you should watch Downton Abbey, if you haven't already). Happy Tuesday!

Black lace top: Quincy top from StyleMint

Black faux leather jacket: Forever 21, from Jen Loves Kev's closet sale

Purple paisley skirt: thrifted

Black wedges: Lulu's

Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta from TJ Maxx

Pink earrings: Simply Jo Designs

Purple necklace: gift from my aunt

Black bracelet: I think it used to belong to my mom

Black belt: thrifted

A rainy day Prince Charming

While we were taking these photos the sky started to darken, so we finished up quickly and walked to the nearest Starbucks as it started to rain. Josh and I shared a coffee, and then, because the rain hadn't let up, we started to walk the half mile home. After two blocks, though, I realized my white wedges were turning yellow! Ahhh! I dashed under a nearby awning, and Josh offered to walk the rest of the way home, get the car, and drive back to pick me up. As a staunch feminist I usually hate the idea of being rescued in any way, but when it comes to my shoes I will take the assistance of any available Prince Charming.

Lesson learned here: don't wear white leather shoes in the rain. (Other lessons to be learned: Always carry a pair of flats in your purse; don't live in a state that rains more than half the year if you want to frequently wear white leather shoes; get a husband who will go out of his way to protect your shoes.)

Black lace top: Quincy top from StyleMint

Black cardigan: gift from my aunt, from Macy's

Gray skirt: thrifted

White wedges: Sam Edelman (Kendall wedges) from Piperlime

Purse: thrifted from Salvation Army

Hair clip: gift from a friend

Pearl necklace: gift from a friend

Black flower bracelet: from my mom

Gray bracelet: made by me

Trends

Sometimes I like trends, and sometimes I hate them. There are trends that I choose not to follow because I'm genuinely repulsed by them (like Twitter and Twilight mania). There are trends that I avoid just because there are too many people already interested in them (for example, I actually really wanted to watch the royal wedding last year, but didn't because too many people were obsessed with it). Then there are trends I adore and instantly embrace, like floral print pants. Now, I know floral prints have been around for centuries, but there's no denying that floral print pants are a big deal in fashion this year. I know there are some people who try to wear only classic clothes so they'll never look dated, but I think it'll be fun to look back on these photos in thirty years and say, "That must have been 2012, because that was the year I wore those floral pants at least once a week. I can't believe I wore something like that!" I don't mind the idea of this outfit looking ridiculous in a few decades, because I sure did have fun wearing it now, and I think that's the important thing.

Plus, I think the black lace top and black flats are pretty classic. I could see myself wearing them when I'm fifty. (Although honestly, I'll probably wear floral print pants when I'm fifty if they're back in style.)

Black lace top: Quincy top from StyleMint

Floral pants: H&M

Red coat: Calvin Klein from Costco

Black flats: Kathy flats from ShoeMint

Spider necklace: Bauble Bar

Black necklace: Urban Outfitters

Silver bracelet: In Pink

White bracelet: H&M