The stuff that dreams are made of

My creativity was not needed to put together this outfit, because it came to me in a dream. Yes, I dreamed about wearing this outfit - and when I woke up it still seemed like a good idea, so I went with it :)

I really like this vest, but this is only my third time wearing it in over a year of owning it. It just doesn't go with much, so I'm always pleased when I find a way to wear it.

Sweater and vest: Anthropologie

Jeans: Levi's

Boots: Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta from TJ Maxx

Necklace: Evidence Jewelry, won in a giveaway

Bracelet: gift from my mom

Styled by my husband

Josh picked out this whole outfit, which totally impressed me. He doesn't normally like to choose my clothes - you know, being a straight guy and all - but the reason he did it this time is because I wanted to wear my new neon yellow sweater out to our New Year's Eve dinner, and he said he really didn't want to sit across from a glowing person for a few hours. (Seriously. It's very neon.) So he gave me this alternate outfit, and I loved it.

I'm getting more comfortable wearing loose, flowy tops. I used to think that only stick-thin people could wear those kinds of tops and look good in them, but I've come to realize that as long as the proportions are right (i.e. fitted on the bottom) it's actually a decent look on me. I just have to remind myself that my outfits don't always have to emphasize my waist.

Sweater: Anthropologie
Cardigan: Gap

Jeans: Levi's from Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Scarf: self-made

Necklace: from my aunt

Bracelet: won in a giveaway

Watch: free from aunt

Coat: Marks and Spencer

Greenery

Whoops! I didn't take outfit photos yesterday, so here are some from two months ago. I never posted them because there's a weird glow around my collarbone in all of them and it bugged me immensely at the time, but when I looked at these photos again today it turns out it doesn't bug me anymore.

I haven't worn this sweater in quite a long time! It's incredibly drapey which means I have a hard time figuring out how to wear it with all my curves. I've worn it un-tucked before (here and here), but I think I prefer it tucked in (like here).

Sweater: Anthropologie

Skirt: thrifted from Red Light Clothing Co.

Tights: Forever 21

Shoes: Macy's

Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta from TJ Maxx

Necklace: vintage, from a flea market

Belt: thrifted from Goodwill

Bracelet: thrifted from Village Merchants

Purse: thrifted

Let's ditch this

So I've obviously ditched the 30 for 30. I know, I was so close - but I was just bored. "But your readers expect you to finish!" Josh said, trying to motivate me. "What will they think of you if you give up?!" I told him that you guys would understand. A girl just needs variety in her wardrobe, you know?

This outfit is the perfect embodiment of how I rarely pay full price for things. My dad bought me the hat and friends gave me the bracelets. I made the necklace myself. I got the sweater for about 70% off at Anthropologie ($19). The shorts were only $6.92 at Loft. I bought the booties online through Amazon from Aldo when they were already on sale, plus I used a $25 Amazon gift card and only had to pay $10 of my own money for them. So this outfit only cost me $35.92, when at full price it would have cost maybe $200.  Some people I know (*cough*Josh*cough*) give me grief about buying so many clothes, but I can't think of a single instance in the last six months where I've paid full price for anything. This doesn't necessarily mean that I need everything I buy, though!

Sweater: Anthropologie

Shorts: Loft

Boots: Bunia wedges from Aldo

Hat: gift from dad, bought in York, England

Necklace: self made

Bracelets: from friends

Tights: Forever 21

Oops - Remix #13

Oops #1: Yesterday after work, I spent all afternoon in a t-shirt and pair of jeans that aren't in my 30 for 30 collection, then I changed into this outfit right before it was time to take pictures. Bad Stacey.

Oops #2: Turns out this outfit was just as comfortable and definitely prettier than the jeans.

Oops #3: I had one margarita before this photo shoot, and Josh had three. This resulted in a lot of "artsy" (read: "bad") photos, but it definitely made the photo shoot more fun!

On the plus side, I wore my brand-new necklace for the first time, which is just a $1 brooch from a flea market that I strung on a cheap chain from Michael's. Also on the plus side, I got to stand by this oversized door (below) that made me feel teeny-tiny. I actually walk by this door almost every day, but I never noticed it until Josh pointed it out yesterday evening. Isn't it funny how you can walk past something so quirky for years but never notice it?

Sweater: Anthropologie

Skirt: Anthropologie

Sandals: Target

Belt: free with a different sweater

Earrings: free from aunt

Brooch (worn as necklace): flea market in California

My 30 for 30

Gloomy days - Remix #3

I thought June Gloom was only a Los Angeles phenomenon, but apparently it's migrated up to Portland this year. Yesterday I complained about it a little (of course), but then I decided to just embrace the gloom. I stayed inside all day drinking chai tea, watching Dexter (TV shows don't get much gloomier than that), and wearing a sweater while cuddled up under a blanket. The only time I ventured outside was to take these photos. You're welcome.

I love this sweater from Anthropologie. It makes me feel like I'm wearing a Monet painting. It's so pretty and so soft that I honestly don't care that I look like I'm pregnant whenever I wear it. Do any of you have those items of clothing that you just keep coming back to even though they're not the most flattering?

I also love this bracelet. Josh got it for me for my birthday from a Norwegian Etsy shop called Kanelstrand. He had to sign up for an Etsy account to get it, and I thought it was so sweet that he went through the trouble of doing that. I love that he went through my Etsy favorites list to pick out a present - that's some serious thoughtfulness.

Sweater: Anthropologie

Jeans: Gap

Sandals: Target

Hat: gift from my dad

Earrings: Simply Jo Designs

Bracelet: Kanelstrand

Purse: free from aunt

My 30 for 30