Thursday, August 8, 2013

Battling the heat with Silk Houndstooth


Banana Republic Silk Houndstooth Top, Size Small (old)
Ann Taylor Pencil Skirt with Zipper Pockets, Size 4 (2012)
Style&co. Pink Belt, Macy’s (currently on sale for $11.99!!!)

Jessica Simpson Black Strappy Heels with Bow Detail (2012)

Earrings from Etsy.com


Good morning!  It is so humid this morning and is only going to get worse, so bring on the big hair!  I’ve got my pony tail holder ready!  It’s usually at this point in the summer that I have had enough of the heat and humidity and am ready for crisp fall weather.  I am dreaming about new fall clothes: chunky sweaters, boots, jeans, jackets and more.  Alas, we still have about 6 weeks of summer weather, so I’ll put aside my daydreams of apple picking in a cute flat boots and a light coat for now. . .

Today, I’m wearing a super bright fuchsia and cranberry Silk Houndstooth Top from Banana Republic, Size Small.  I found this top several years ago and I remember looking at it and wondering if it was hideous or adorable.  Since I’m still wearing it, I guess you know the answer I came up with!  I think the cowl neck and puff sleeve add a little sophistication to the top, which in my mind made it less tacky and more “fun, but professional.”  I paired the top with a black Ann Taylor Pencil Skirt with zipper pockets, Size 4 (2012) to help bring the visual “noise level” down a bit.  I did throw in a little more fuchsia with my belt (which can be found here for only $11.99) and earrings, but decided that black shoes would work better than my fuchsia Franco Sarto Platforms (shown here).  Instead I’m wearing my Jessica Simpson Strappy Black Heels with Bow detail.

What’s your favorite “loud” article of clothing?  Thanks for stopping by!


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