Thursday's Threads

Happy Outfit Day everyone! I'm a little late getting this post up, but better late than never! We had a big wig corporate boss coming to visit today so I had to actually dress like a professional. The horror! You may want to turn the brightness down on your screen, my legs are out today... and they're pretty blinding.

No, I'm not wearing white stockings. #riderproblems

Dress: Modcloth

This isn't actually a branded Modcloth dress, but I can't read what the tag says so we'll just go with that. I bought this YEARS ago, but have only worn it a few times. It keeps getting lost in the bottom of the dry cleaning pile. So it gets worn every year or so when I finally get around to dry cleaning it. I love the hot pink accents on it. Brings a little excitement to an otherwise tame dress.

Cardigan: Express

About 100 or so years ago, Express was selling cashmere. It was a glorious time because it wasn't crazy expensive. This little cardigan was from my Mom for Chanukah that year. It's a little small if I were to try and close it, but it works great as a shrug. Bonus that the pink is almost exactly the same shade as the dress accents.

Shoes: Dolce Vita

This outfit is legit vintage now that I'm thinking about it! Everything is super old. Haha! These shoes are from Little Black Bag back before the merger that took its life. I'm embarrassed to admit, though I've had these for years, this is the first time I've worn them. Not sure why, they're amazing! So comfy, and full of cute details. I like that they're cute and sweet in the front and dangerous and spikey in the back. It's like a shoe mullet. But in a good way. Sorry about the blinding feet and legs folks. They very rarely see the sun. Obviously.

Arm Party!!!
Lefty:

Who knew I had so many items in this somewhat insane shade of pink?! I can't even remember where this bracelet came from, but I have a feeling it was the result of needing a few more dollars for free shipping somewhere. It's a little big, but works just fine behind the giant apple watch.

Righty:

I had so much fun dressing righty today! I chose one gray and one black snakeskin bangle to match the dress (both are vintage, I think 70's era Italian bracelets). Then I added a pink and gold elephant bracelet from Stella and Dot along with an orange leather and chain bracelet from Fornash to match the shoes. I love how righty ties the whole outfit together!

I have a riding outfit to share too! Remember when I said there was more than one pair of those crazy half chaps in my possession?? Well...

Here is pair number two! Turns out pair number 4 didn't get altered while it was away so those may have to move on to a new skinnier owner... Anyway, let's look closer at the outfit!

Polo shirt: Hollister

There's a Hollister outlet near me, and honestly I don't go in much. All the clothes are so tiny it makes me a little sad. But at some point I got this chocolate brown polo, and I do really love it. It's not cut like some of their other clothes, so it actually fits!

Belt: Ralph Lauren

It has a horseshoe buckle and so I had to own it.

Breeches: Annie's Equestrian

I really love the Annie's breeches. They're so soft and comfy. The colors are super fun too! If you haven't tried them yet, you're totally missing out.

Half Chaps: No brand
Paddock Boots: Ariat

Pair number two is a little bigger on top that the pair number 1. But they do stay put pretty well, so I have no complaints. They're so fun and different I can overlook the odd fit. At least for now. Once they break in, they may not stay put as well, but I'll cross that path when it's an issue. It's hard to see in this photo, but the purple background on here is actually metallic. It would be way too crazy if there was more of it, but I think it's subtle enough to be awesome.
Pardon my beat up old Ariat paddock boots. They are on their last days as the soles are coming off. I have a pair in reserve though, so fear not!

That's what I'm wearing today! Any favorites? What do you have on?

The End Of Little Black Bag: Part IV Shoes

As most of my readers are aware, I have spent most of my disposable income in the last year or so on the Little Black Bag website. I've accumulated TONS of jewelry, bags, accessories, etc from them over the past year. And now they are changing platforms to be more like an ebay with trading. I'm not sure I feel comfortable trading for used items not shipped from a central location, and thus, this is the end of the road for my wasting money Little Black Bag habit. As a final farewell, I am dedicating my next several posts to my Grand Haul as I like to call it (aka, lots of shipments between April and May). So sit back, relax, and try not to be too judgmental about my exorbitant spending.
I really didn't think I had shipped many shoes these last few orders that make up the Grand Haul... but I did. Oops. Perhaps that's a sign of an addiction? Eh, there's worse things to be addicted to anyway.
Let's check them out!

1. Seychelles Juniper Flat

I almost didn't buy these. But I love Seychelles shoes, they always fit me really well, and they use great leather. I couldn't resist. Plus they were on sale! Win! They are black with a gold heel and gold toe cap. Not a great photo, but they're really nice shoes!

 2. Dirty Laundry Field Day Oxford in Gold Glitter

I love these shoes. I didn't need them at all, I have a shocking number of gold shoes. (Ok if you know me, it's probably not shocking.) But they were $6.00 and I can't pass up adorable shoes when they're only $6.00.

3. Vince Camuto Tricera Booties

I opened during the shoe sale and managed to trade away a pair of boots that were very similar to ones I have already for these. These are great! They're real suede, fit perfect, and are a color I don't yet have. Vince Camuto makes really great quality shoes and purses, so I was super excited to get these!

4. Me Too Shoes Joni Wedge

Honestly, I had paid ZERO attention to these shoes on the site. And then someone offered them on a pair of shoes I absolutely hated that I had gotten in my opening. So snatched them up quick before the other person changed their mind! I realized I love these wedges and held on to them tightly until my trading time ended. Of course then I obsessively HAD to trade for this matching tote (which you'll see again in the bag post):

5. Bacio 61 Canzone Sandal

How cute are these? They're actual suede too! I think I traded some earrings or something else equally crazy for them. I LOVE the color, and can't wait to wear them!

6. Wanted Manhattan Penny Loafer

They say Penny Loafer, but I think it's a loafer/boat shoe hybrid. Either way, they're adorable and work really well with my wardrobe. On a need scale of 1-10, they probably ranked a solid 1... but I love them, and have already worn them a bunch!

7. DV by Dolce Vita Oren Loafer

So about these... they went on sale more than once, and each time I told myself I do not need them! But then one day I was searching my house for the mint and tan loafers to go with a certain outfit... I realized I was searching for these shoes which I did not own. (Yeah, I have issues.) So when they went on sale this last time I sucked it up and ordered them. They're genuine suede and very pretty. A tiny bit on the narrow side, but since they're suede they'll stretch if I keep wearing them.

10. NYLA Mischa Sandal

When I was a little kid, I had a back pack that was this same metallic pink color. I now have to buy everything I see in that color. Plus these are leather, so how could I not ship them home?!


9. Carlos by Carlos Santana Tibbi Sandal

Last but not least! How cute are these? I can't remember if I bought them or traded for them... I think I bought them? I remember having a lack of navy shoes last year so clearly I've remedied that situation these last two months. And I love glitter. How can you not?!

So, for all my "I didn't get that many shoes" thoughts, I apparently shipped home 9 pairs. Oops. I have to do a little re-organizing in my shoe room after all this.
Do you have a favorite? What is it about shoes that make us so happy?