Layers?

Ok, so this is my first EVER attempt at the "layered" look.   I almost didn't take pictures this day. I think I tried on 1/2 my closet.  And then gave up.  And then went "LAST CHANCE" and tried on this top (which is one of my favorites).  Then shrugged at Paul, said "screw it, it'll show my transition over time."  I liked the outfit while wearing it - sort of.  I love the new sweater tights.  I love the $3 denim mini skirt.  But my secret weapon is a plutonium core - I'm ALWAYS warm.  So wearing 4 layers on my lower torso area was kinda driving me nuts.  I felt like a mummy.  I need to shed some of ME before really being comfortable with this look again.  Plus, this helps me realize the sitting position doesn't look as great as standing.                                  So after that rounding bit of "meh" at this outfit, here it is.  My attempt at layering.

And while I was wading through the photos, uninspired by them all,

I figured I'd "Crack out" one of them to just have fun.

This is the Season's Abundance

So since the sun only comes out once in a blue moon around this time of year, outfit posts are rare.  Here's an outfit that I really like wearing with the abundance from this birthday/christmas bounty.  Part of what I like about it is the versatility in how it comes across.  Although I now need a skirt to go with my fedora.  The jeans were ok, but I'd love (well, jeans that fit) and something a little flareier.  If that's a word.                                        Oh!!!  AND I Got a new haircut - it's asymmetrical, spikilicious and I'm in love with it!

I LOVE these red and black cowboy boots and the purse

was purchased with the birthday gift from Mom Susan.

When I go dancing I wear the really pretty flower my Ranch Mom gave me,

sometimes in my hair, sometimes clipped to my clothes.

The streaks you're seeing in the photos are raindrops.

These earrings/necklace my mamma gave me and they're absolutely beautiful!

The hat I picked up at a placed called VAIN downtown

and I was totally stoked, because it was only $16 and I think it looks great on me. 

I also love this outfit, because take off the hat (so you can see my new haircut), pull the shirt off the shoulders and you get a great view of my first tattoo.

Shirt - thrifted Ross $8

Jeans - thrifted ? $13?

Vintage Boots - $40

Hat purchased VAIN - $16

Purse thrifted $20

Flower - gift

earrings/necklace - gift

Birthday Outfit Post

Ok, I read other fashion bloggers. I look at the pictures they've posted of their outfits. All I'm going to say is bear with me while I learn what poses are good, which aren't, etc... and thanks to Paul for taking these. The lighting is a bit much (finally - Sun came out in Seattle!), and Paul might fix them later on, but I'm horrible with editing photos, so I'm going to post as is.

There are a couple of things about this outfit. 1. Everything is given, made, or thrifted except for the tights (American Apparel).

Kerchif was thrifted for $6

Leather Jacket thrifted last year for ~$35?

Shirt given to me

"Key to my Heart" earrings and necklace made by me.

White pleated skirt thrifted for $2

Wide belt (a new bday purchase!) $2.75

Leather Gladiator Platform Shoes thrifted $30 - a little much for me and shoes, but they FIT and they're HOT.

Red Purse thrifted for $4

Check out the 2nd to last image - my eyes are so green!

My bday was wonderful. Thank you to all who called and wished me well! (especially my mom!) and thanks for the gifts! "Ranch Mom" (Paul's mom) gave me a beautiful flower hair clip similar to the one I wished for in an earlier post. Susan Mom (Rich's mom) was so kind and gave me a beautiful card with some finances that let me buy this wonderful belt, along with an Awesome Kenneth Cole Purse, which will show up soon - believe me. Thanks to everyone else!!!

I had a wonderful breakfast at Besalu - Seattle's best pastry shop with my neighbor Scott. Paul and I thrifted until Shana whisked Paul and I away for good coffee and a surprise massage which WAS AMAZING. Good beer and food at Die Bierstube. A night of couch cuddling and sleepy dreams awaits, so I must away!

Black and White Stripes and Diamonds

It's a really simple outfit, but shows off the couple of new pieces I got.

Shoes: Payless ~$10

Awesome Tights: ?Nordstrom? $?

Dress: Diva Dollz ~$50

*New to me* Striped Sweater: Diva Dollz ~$45

*New to me* Black Seed Bead Braclet: Junk Thrift $3

*New to me* Pearl Necklace: Junk Thrift: $18

*New to me* Earings: (thrift) $0.50

Red and Black in the Dreary Gray Seattle Rain: Outfit Post #1

OK, so since I live in Seattle and I work a regular job....I never see the sun in the fall/winter. Which is why I won't be posting any pictures of my outfits when I really like them. I was insistant on taking some photos today even though I'm wearing the comfiest, least post-worthy clothes. There was no sun. It was also very cold and rainy today. It was difficult to get good shots with the lighting and the rain, but it's good enough for one of my first posts. I'm going to include posts of Paul's outfits as well, as - well - he ALWAYS looks put together.

Outfit:

Scarf - random shop somewhere in Seattle,

T-shirt - Threadless "Flowers in the Attic" - MY FAVORITE SHIRT

bead/silver bracelet - Thrift store

Red and Black Socks - Monster Store "Sock it to Me" socks

Converse Sneakers - Thrift store

Awesome freaking umbrella - vintage store

Jeans - consignment shop.

Paul's favorite camel colored 3/4 length coat yesterday when we went to breakfast at Besalu.

I love Besalu!

Amazingly warm casual coat he found while thrift store shopping with me yesterday.

I really love this outfit on him.

It's like the weather today in that it's very muted,

but he looks so good in it.