Equestrian-Inspired Style

Happy Thanksgiving Readers!

Last Friday (that is, seven days before Black Friday) I looked in my closet for clothing I don't wear very often and I came across the jacket of my grey suit from Banana Republic. It, along with the pants, were things I "had to have" for job interviews/conferences/work etc but somehow I've only worn it 4 or 5 times since I purchased it late this spring.

So.. I decided to wear it to work last Friday with my trusty corduroys, vintage belt, ruffled top, and sliver wedge boots. When all of these ingredients came together, I realized that there was something quite equestrian about the whole thing.

What to you think?

I did a bit of research online and found these images of more equestrian and equestrian-inspired looks:

From Jillian Lewis' 2008 Collection at New York Fashion Week

Kate Middleton (The Duchess of Cambridge)

Maggie Grace

 And.. here are a few more of yours truly:

Just horsing around!

Hope everyone's Thanksgiving is going well!

Retail Details:
Grey Suit Jacket: Banana Republic
Off-White Craft & Creation Tee: Deletta for Anthropologie
Burgundy and Gold Belt: Vintage
Olive Green Stevie Corduroys: Adriano Goldschmied
Leather Silver-Wedge Boots: Anne Klein

Lingering Rays of Wednesday

Hello Readers!

Wednesdays can be difficult. Especially in the middle of a semester or quarter when there is still so much work ahead before the weekend. Wednesdays can also be wonderful, but this past Wednesday was less of the latter and more of the first type of Wednesday.

Even when I awoke this Wednesday, with my usual optimistic outlook, I had a feeling that the day ahead of me would be a long one. So. . . I decided to wear an outfit that would help to maintain or at least encourage my usual demeanor as a glass-half full sort of person. Hence, the reason for wearing my favorite top and one of my favorite skirts.

The day was rough, but I made it through and later that evening enjoyed a hilarious episode of Modern Family. Whew!

Here I am in the hallway that leads to my office.

Well- we've made it to Friday Readers! Enjoy the rest of your day and have a most splendid weekend!

Retail Details:
Pearl-Trio Bobby-Pin- Anthropologie (I haven't seen these online yet, but I bought them at my local store)
White and Gold Necklace- Vintage (Trifari)
Off-White Craft and Creation Tee- by Deletta from Anthropologie
Brown Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch
Burgundy and Gold Leather Belt- Vintage
Khaki Lingering Rays Skirt- Yoana Baraschi from Anthropologie
Greyish Brown Boots: Anne Klein

Fall Weather. . . and Fashion!!!

Hello Readers!

This week, fall weather made a spectacular appearance in St. Louis, and several of my favorite items were also able to make an appearance in St. Louis (okay, mostly at SLU- since that's where I spend most of my time).

Anyways, I wanted to share this outfit with you all because it was an outfit that I really liked putting together. One of the great parts of outerwear is that the story you tell has greater dimension- sometimes you can even tell two stories.

The first layer (dimension) of my story, as pictured above, demonstrates an enthusiasm for fall: brown boots, navy blue tights, a tan trench coat, and a white scarf. This may sound silly, but I felt very British in this outfit- I think it's the trench coat. . .

The second layer, in the picture below, follows the same color trends as the first layer: white, navy, and tan. But, there's a twist: a gold belt. While searching for costumes in my grandparents' basement, my Grandma found this belt and I liked it so much that she gave it to me to keep! (Thanks Grandma!). This part of the outfit isn't quite as "British," but I do see a New England vibe. What do you think?

I think these stories are worth repeating, and I'm positive that I will re-tell them another time or two this fall!

Have a great Halloween! Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the candy!!!

Retail Details:

Tan Trench Coat: Banana Republic (Tall!)

Off-White Scarf: Target

Navy Blue Opaque Tights: Hue (purchased at Macy's)

Pebble-Brown Boots: Anne Klein

Navy Blue Cardigan: Halogen (purchased on Nordstrom.com)

Off-White Tee: Deletta (purchased at Anthropologie)

Gold Belt: Vintage (given to my in my Grandma's basement)

Tan Draped Skirt: Anthropologie

Charcoal-Smoky-Quartz Necklace: Antique (purchased at an antique store in Greenville, IL)