The Garrott Tee: Look #15-In Transition

It's Look #15 of the "Without my Muse" tshirt from Garrott Designs.  Lately I've had a hard time with it, because the weather does not cooperate and it remains chilly and rainy and just not spring-like here in NYC.
With that being said, I've also not rotated my wardrobe from winter to spring/summer.  Soon people, soon...then I'll finally have some new ideas and looks to bring you.  Because honestly, I realize this here is just another GRAY way of wearing The Garrott Tee.

Anyway, this time around I wore the tshirt to work-so you're seeing firsthand a work outfit.  My workplace, being part of the fashion industry, is very laidback and we can wear what we wish--but I still don't think that means I should slack off.  So on the non-jeans days I try to go with a skirt or dress, especially if I intend to wear a tshirt.  I don't like wearing a tshirt and jeans to work often--if so, I think it needs a little oomph, i mean afterall this is still a professional place of business.
Yeah-so this time I paired the tshirt with a skirt, a skirt from work actually, and it takes it to that creative level I require when going to the office.

Thankfully the Garrott Tee is easy to link up with accessories too.  I love me some accessories, yet I'm not one to go overboard with them, just a few here and there.  I think its the gray hues of the tshirt that allow me to easily toss a few add-ons into the mix.  Usually its a scarf right?  This time I went with just a necklace, actually two.

And there you go, a glimpse into my office-attire, and a glimpse of how you can take a tshirt like the Garrott tee and make it work at work.

Do you get to wear tshirts to work?  If so, how do you style it for the office? Do you keep it casual and just go with it, or do you try to take it to the next level so as not to look like a slob?

Wearing:
*Gray "Without my Muse" tshirt-Garrott Designs (for sale HERE)
*Gray skirt-Alberto Makali
*Black leggings-Uniqlo
*Black booties-Steve Madden
*Black necklace-H&M
*Silver guitar tab necklace-from Bust Craft fair's goodie bag

Daily Wear: garden PARTAY!!!!!!!!

Last Wednesday, Ideegeniale invited me to be her +1 or sorts for a Seychelles' preview party.  It was a Garden Party theme and lovely all around.
It's been a while since I went to one of these blogger type/fashion parties so I thought why not, plus its good to get out and mingle once in a while...plus this girl needs to be social and keep busy; so this was a perfect opportunity to do just that.

The Seychelles' showroom was packed to the brim with bloggers, fashion people, and randoms of all sorts.

Pretty shoes were everywhere, my mouth was salivating probably...we know I love a shoe with height!

Yummy food laid out for the taking, usually I'm the girl hanging out by the free food table, this time I behaved myself.

In addition to the fun, they were having a drawing for some winnings, not sure when the drawing is, but I'm guessing I didn't win since its been several days and no word--that's usually how it goes; I didn't go into this expecting to win anything; who really does?

I think my favorite part was all the pretty clothes...

A gorgeous little vintage wonderland...

Lovely frocks abound, sparkly jewels, and wonderful smelling soaps...a girly girl menagerie if ever there was one and I rather quite enjoyed it (because on occasion I do like to embrace the fact I'm a girl).

The scenery was pretty divine; they did great stuff with their showroom to ready themselves for the party.


The really fun part of it all was the SMILEBOOTH!
Everyone seemed to be down for hamming it up for the camera...I mean who wouldn't want to wear a floral wreath and say cheese?

Clearly....these two were down for it!

Afterwards, Mel and I walked to the train where I stopped to get my outfit pics taken since I seem to forget this from time to time.  Plus, its been a long while since I had some real outdoor street-style shots; usually its me in the stairwell or on my roof.  So Thanks Mel for helping a girl out!

I haven't yet switched my wardrobe from my winter goods to the spring/summer stuff...so I kinda just threw a mish-mash of light colored things together.  For being in the winter wardrobe I was pretty happy with the spring-effect the outfit had. 

Put on some accessories like my new little ring and my replacement pearl necklace (I had left behind my first one like this last fall--it was from Topshop, then I came across this one a few weeks back at F21 and PHEW!  I've been missing that necklace ever since...so thanks F21 for your knockoff version; it does the trick!)

One of my favorite things in my wardrobe right now are my leopard print heels from H&M.  I got these last fall back when I said I wanted some leopard shoes in my "What I Want Now" section; and even though I've had them for months now, only recently am I finding myself wearing them on a weekly basis.  Maybe it was the blisters I got back in Sept. that lured me away; but now they fit fine and I'm loving them!

So that's the way I roll when in a bind with springy outfits; until I find the motivation to switch my wardrobe from winter to summer; I'll keep on going this route with layers of light colored items.  It seems to work for now...but seriously, I need to change out my clothing already.  eh, someday soon...like when its 90degrees! ha

Wearing:
*Gray blazer-Urban Outfitters
*Ivory tunic-H&M
*Gray tricot skirt-H&M
*White lace tights-Unknown
*Leopard print heels-H&M
*Purse (that doesn't match my outfit at all)-H&M
*Scarf-H&M
*Ring-H&M
*Necklace-F21

Yikes, that's a lot of H&M for one outfit...

One last goofball pic, 'cause we're nerds like that!

Daily Wear: In the Trenches

I finally did it...finally got myself that classic trench I've been wanting/needing for several spring season's now.  It's probably been 3years since i said I needed a nice khaki trench; something to pull any look together and make me look like a clean-cut lady.

Call me crazy...but doesn't this trench do just that?  

I think it pulls together my look, keeps me from looking sloppy, and just elevates my casual laidback outfit to a whole new level.

And its perfect for this time of year.

Today I had the day off due to Passover, so I spent my time running all over the city taking care of errands and business.  And the weather was crappy as usual-rainy and chilly.

This trench did the job, kept me warm enough and dry-while looking seasonally appropriate.  I was getting quite tired of wearing my winter coats in spring time...so this trench saves the day!

Yippee.

Underneath the coat, I opted for some layers and a mix of girly with casual.

I have this lil' minidress lace thing-not sure it can be a dress on me, so I just pair it with jeans to make it look less thought out.  Not so high-maintenance I suppose.

I also paired some pearls/gold chains with it all to give it a glow.  (funny, i had lost this very necklace for all times...then i stumbled upon a knockoff version at F21 2weeks ago...thank god!  I'll take the knockoff, i don't care, I just needed this necklace again!)

So while dressing comfy and casual for a day of trekking back and forth all over the city, the trench kept my look looking fresh and tied together.

Everyone should own a classic trench, they're magic lifesavers!

Wearing:

*Khaki trench coat-Kenneth Cole

*Pink lace dress-H&M

*Blue skinny jeans-Uniqlo

*Beige boots-Jessica Simpson

*Beige purse-Makowsky

*Pearl/gold chain necklace and earrings-F21

*Camel scarf-H&M

The Garrott Tee: Look #10-SCALLOPed potatoes

Hey, I'm back with another personal take on wearing Garrott Designs' "Without My Muse" T-shirt.

(They were kind enough to give a break last week cause my brain was creatively fried-and my closet is uninspriring at the moment; but now I'm back in the game!)

This time around, for Look #10, I paired some of my old trusty Fall pieces with some of my trusty Spring pieces--appropriate considering the weather seems to teeter back and forth btwn spring-ish and fall-ish here in the Northeast. 

(one day it'll be spring and I promise you a full blown SPRING styling; but for now, we gotta deal with my transitional wardrobe choices)

While the blouse underneath says FALL due to the rust shade; I think the scallop detail on the sleeves and tiers says SPRING.  Nothing is better for Spring '11 than some girly scallops. 

(although pretty sure Chloe was on it a year earlier-yeah i'm a commoner, not an owner of designer goods, therefore I can be a year behind ok?)

I wanted to be seasonally appropriate, yet still warm enough, so I thought layers as usual were the way to go.  And layers are fun, you can be so creative with how you do it all up.

I mean why be so boring all the time with just a tank under a tee...spice it up a bit.  Pair uncommon choices and throw on the Garrott Tee and you'll be surprised by the outcome.  Practice makes perfect, and until you try you'll never know what works and what is simply crazy but kinda cool.

By that, I kinda mean what I've got going on here. 

Who really thinks to fold up the tshirt to waist-level, and to roll under the sleeves to form a sorta sweater-vest looking t-shirt?

And while I'm at it, why not do the scallop silky blouse underneath?  Yeah why not.

Then the body-con skirt to balance the scallop, the booties to keep me warmer than a sandal, and a multi color scarf to tie it all together-yeah works for me!

And its not your normal everyday tshirt outfit, right?

C'mon kids, let's have fun with a tshirt once in a while...tell me how you're wearing your tees lately, anything creative? After all, I did say my brain was so fried last week creatively that Garrott Designs had to give me the week off--so I could probably take some inspiration from some of your crazy ideas.

Wearing:

*Gray tshirt-Garrott Designs

*Rust scalloped blouse-Target

*Gray jersey skirt-H&M

*Multi-color scarf-H&M

*Beige suede booties-Calvin Klein

What I Want NOW: Three's Company!

 Spring is almost here, and I need to refresh the wardrobe with a few items....3 key things to be exact.

I've had my eyes on the perfect pair of

basic, platform heels, but its a MUST that they're NUDE!

I've leaning more toward a patent leather pair, as there's so many out there in all price ranges these days.

I think the price range thing comes about because the Nude shoe trend has been around for over a year now...its time the lower price points catch on; Lucky Me!

I haven't quite chosen a pair yet, nor do I have a specific idea in mind, I just know I want NUDE, and when I see Nude, a heel, and a good $$$...I'm gonna buy, that's all I know.

I think Nude Heels are going to be great leg lengtheners to my chicken limbs come this spring; not to mention blushy nude tones just add a touch of girliness to almost any outfit;

god knows I can use all the "girly" I can manage, just to counteract this personality of mine.

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Another item I really need want is a new

BLACK BOMBER JACKET

Right now, I don't even know where to go to get this, its just something I know I'll come across at H&M, F21, Urban, wherever...its not hard to find, its just finding one in my price range that fits like my current beloved (yet falling apart and raggedy)one from H&M.

Have you kids seen any like this one shown, but under $100?

If so, do tell...

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Next up, I simply MUST fortify the wardrobe with some little

neon dayglow

add-ons here and there.

In this category, I don't have anything in mind...just something, just anything!

I'm not looking to overpower my outfit with neon;

not looking to blind you when you read my blog,

nor do I want to overstimulate anyone with electric hues everywhere...

noooooo, just a hint here and there.

I'm growing particularly fond of the Spring '11 Dior make-up.

I like the idea of a shocking color swiped across the lid.

Or maybe a nude eye w/lots of black mascara and a streak of bold lipstick? 

If I wore lipstick that is...I will try, yes I will try.

Makeup in neon shades is probably the way for me to go with this one...

I'll let you know what I find and what I go about doing in order to satisfy my 1989 craving for neon.

I guess lucky for me, at least I currently own this $2.00 pair of street vendor sunnies.

I knew like 3yrs ago these babies would come in handy one day...I'm just that ahead of my time...riiiiight!

And let's not get in a tizzy over this tshirt...while amazing I know, it is not mine...but one day soon Max Headroom on my upper torso could be a possibility, or it could be possible for you.

This here is just a sneak peak at a vintage tshirt shoot I did with Dusty Rose Vintage--I assure you, you'll definitely want to come back for those posts!

But yeah, let's just disregard what I"m wearing here...I'm focusing in on the shades at this very moment.

Anyway, let me know what you've found out there on your jaunts.

If you know some affordable, yet quality nude heels you think I should look into-speak up.

If you see that perfect leather (or faux) bomber--I need it!

And dayglow is everywhere for spring...I think I'm ok to find that on my own, but I'm all ears if you wanna tell me what you got hiding in your closets, in your drawers, or in your makeup bin!

Tootles!

Have a great weekend...i'm off to snap pictures, and er, um...stop in Topshop, Uniqlo, and H&M.

Certainly I'll come across something along the lines of this post, no?

Daily Wear: + an upcoming haircut

Today was just like every other day, I just happened to wear a dress. No reason really, other than I wanted to give the jeans a rest and mix up the routine a bit.

Oh, and I missed my Bi-Monthly laundry chore last weekend since I was out of town-so its putting a damper on my wardrobe; some serious laundry time is in great need.

The weather is fickle, I never know how layered up I need to be or vice versa.

After putting on the dress I realized I had no spring topper that worked with the proportions and swing of the dress. Yep, had to go with a Fall item again--why don't I just rotate my closet already so I don't even have these fall items at my fingertips? It would really help out with my wardrobe conundrums--I mean if it wasn't readily available, then I'd just have to go coatless, thus saving myself a good 5min. that I usually waste trying on a million of my outerwear items.

I'm planning a good, full blown, closet rotation this weekend; fingers crossed I stop wearing my fall stuff already!

(Oh but that just means more stuff on Swappy Seconds; I'm planning on lots of dresses, and before long i'm going to put up some of my treasured vintage frocks I bought when I was on vacation in LA a few years ago--I just have to start parting with some of my stuff already...so yeah, check out Swappy Seconds sometime in the next 2 weeks for new items up for swaps)

Wearing:

*Trench Coat, Alberto Makali

*White jersey dress, H&M

*Black tights, HUE

*Black booties, Nine West

*Black scarf, H&M

*Black necklace, Forever 21

So you know what else I've got in the horizons???

A new haircut!

I know, I know....didn't I just get a trim and stuff about 3 weeks ago?

Yes, I did.

But this is a special circumstance--you see, my old college friend is moving to NYC from Orange County. She's a wonderful stylist, trained thru the very awesome Aveda Institute--well she's got a final interview at a salon on the Upper West Side next Wednesday; in order to conduct said interview, she's gotta bring a hair model and show them that she can do any sort of cut and color (they're asking for highlights preferably).

So in comes me...woot woot--I get any new hairstyle and any sort of dye job I want.

(I'm going with the highlights, maybe some lowlights too, but major peek-a-boo blonde pieces sticking out from my layers.)

So my dear readers--any suggestions on the style? What do you want to see?

I'm up for almost anything, but it did take way too long (we're talking 3 years!) to grow out my hair from my chin to my shoulders for me to consider anything short-short.

Right now I'm opting toward a really rocker-ish shag--after this I'm off to look at hairstyles on the internet until I find the exact shag I shall covet.

But until then, if you've got something in mind-please share your thoughts!

Yeah, I'm almost certain I'm just not really into this hairstyle I've got going on now...its just very "BLAH". BRING ON THE SCISSORS!

A Primary Lesson in Polka Dots

As I mentioned last weekend, I did a photoshoot for Dusty Rose Vintage.

This time it was a group effort, making for a super awesome, hilarious, and overall good time.

As the day progressed we found ourselves getting zanier and zanier.

This match-up of primary polka dot goodness was just one of those moments.

In actuality, it just goes to show how amazing Dusty Rose's stock of clothing is. To be able to outfit 3 girls in such a perfect pairing of polka dots, well its incredible! And it just means Dusty Rose's studio is a girl's dream come true--clothes, clothes, and more clothes!!!

And I'm pretty certain its indisputable that this grouping is pure polka dot perfection!

All polka dot dresses shown here are available for purchase at Dusty Rose Vintage's Shop

Click HERE for details

For the shoot, I was outfitted in a

1980's red and white polka dotted sundress.

(more photos and purchase details HERE)

And its beyond cute when paired with these little gloves!

I'm thinking a nice picnic in the park w/the beau is the way to go in this little number.

Summer is right around the corner, and this is a perfect item for the sunny days ahead!

But now, without further adieu, let me also introduce you to my model friends that made the event such a riot of a day.

Showgirl Godzilla,

wearing a 1980's Albert Nipon blue/white polka dot halter dress.

(more photos and purchase details HERE)

She's so much fun and we laugh at mostly everything we say to one another--so of course I like hanging out with this girl!

Idee_Geniale,

wearing a 1980s Bergdorf Goodman Yellow Polka Dot Trench

(more pictures and purchase details HERE)

Ok, so we all know I hang out with her several times a week. Of course she'd be a part of this too. And need I even get into why I'm friends with her?

Besides our shared liking of clothes, we just have lots of good times together.

Ah, what a day! So Fun, really!

We laughed, we gossiped, we laughed some more, and had such a wonderful time with eachother that I think its safe to speak for everyone when I say ,

"we simply cannot wait to work together with Dusty Rose again."