This is really a springtime dress, but I got it at Goodwill a few months ago and it jumps out at me every time I rummage through my closet (probably because it's chartreuse--did you know that chartreuse is the easiest color to spot from a distance?), so I decided to attempt a winterization and wound up with a sort of gypsy-sixties medley. I'm not going to lie--it felt weird to wear so many bright colors all at once. I used to go crazy with color all the time but I feel like I've become more sartorially subdued in the past year. Maybe this is my way of subconciously trying to counteract the fact that I'm 26 and I still dress like I'm 16 most of the time...
(dress/scarf: thrifted; tights: hue; shoes: lulu*s)
So, I didn't go to the gym last night. But I did get groceries and do the dishes and make chili and write a bit and watch several episodes of The League... so that's a lot. And tonight I'll go to the gym, I promise. Being good is so hard around the holidays. Not only are there Christmas cookies to eat and eggnog to drink, but it's just such a damn BUSY time of year. It's hard to find time and still maintain some semblance of sanity. After this weekend, it's Christmas! Craziness. Actually that kind of freaks me out... I thought I had so much more time... blargh.
Love this brightly colored look, perfect for the gray weather we've been having. We'll seriously have to get together for a Caitlin/VT Fashion Blogger meet up after the new year!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour of this dress!! It is very springy, but I do have a thing for "winter pastels" haha if that is such a thing. I like it with the scarf around the waist, so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm craving christmas cookies and we haven't had any yet, I'm probably going to eat like 28378 when we do get some
xJennaD
The color combination is completely fab. The braids take the look to the next level.
ReplyDeleteI am in admiration of how brave you are to wear short sleeves outside!
I think there#s nothing wrong with dressing like a 16 year old when being 26, I mean ook at you, you look so cute and chic! The colour of the dress looks great against the wintery backdrop and I love how you used the scarf to put an eyecatcher to your waist! And I love your hairdo :)
ReplyDeleteWe are big fans of The Leauge. Even though neather of us are 'football people'. Love the color of this dress especially paired with your tights.
ReplyDeletelove how you incorporated the scarf.
ReplyDeleteand those braids! adorable.
Love the scarf in your outfit!
ReplyDeleteI really, really love the scarf/sash! And I need some good teal tights like those. Christmas IS SO close!!!
ReplyDeleteChili definitely trumps gym. I love that stuff. Also, I actually thought you were 16...
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I love this! The dress and tights are perfect together and the shoes really balance it out. You look fabulous/groovy.
I think you look adorable, the braids totally make this look work. Somewhere just between the 60s and the 70s!
ReplyDeleteperfect colors
ReplyDeleteI quite enjoy the colors in this outfit! They look really nice together. I'll have to add the fact that chartreuse is the easiest color to spot from a distance to my brain list of interesting facts.
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