Wear Diary,

Don't Sweat It

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:45:07 -0500

Friday, February 4, 2011,

Wear Diary,

Ok apologies are in order. This post is way overdue. After enduring an internet meltdown and a very minor, yet time-consuming car accident, I’m back and ready to blog. Yes, this outfit is a little old, from a couple Friday’s ago, but I loved it and planned to show you, so here it be!

I have a few posts like this to tend to before I resume the daily pony show…so bare with me and the straggling/outdated outfits.

This is pretty much how I interpret casual Friday. I’m a big proponent for sweatpants with heels. The furrier the heels the better…obviously. Harem sweatpants and heels…I consider them my backlash to the ‘sweatpants-with-the-word-‘Pink’-splayed-across-my-ass-tucked-in-to-my-Uggs’ look.

On top I’ve layered a white tissue tee under a silk purple tie-dye cami, under a grey Zara blazer, under my fluffy cheetah coat. The sweats are Forever 21, as is the cami come to think of it. The purple boots, with the softest fur trim ever, are Marc Jacobs. And the hair? When left to my own devices, the top-knot comes out! As it should!

xox

Sam

p.s. I’ll get around to adding a couple more pics to this post too. because as we know, just one lousy self-indulgent snapshot really isn’t my style!

Fit to Be Tied

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:53:26 -0500

a not-so-serious pose!

Stella is obviously not as impressed with my shirt as I am!

Monday January 17, 2011

Wear Diary,

Over the years I’ve accumulated quite the clothing collection. There is one area that my overstuffed closet is lacking though, professional blouses and trousers. I am usually drawn to really standout pieces of clothing, something that immediately ressonates as ‘different’, and my look is definitely more casual than career. I would love to start investing in some solid basics that are a little more well, polished. Of course I would then dress then down and make them my own, but whatever!

One style in particular that I’m after is the Pussybow Blouse. I found one tie-front ivory blouse while vintage shopping this fall and this top here is another one, thrifted from my mom’s closet.

I chose to pair it simply with a new pair of dark bells (from Forever21!), they fit awesome. Are my designer jean days over? Hell, no! Just temporarily while I get my finances in order, wink wink. Next comes a furry vest from Gap 5 years agos and a scarf tied around my head, turband style.

I love that this top looks just as great as jeans as it will with a pencil skirt. And as it so happens, one of my favorite bloggers posted a great list of bow-front tops yesterday. Check it out at CupcakesandCashmere.com, I am allover the one from Oasis!!

xox

Sam

Friday Furday

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:05:22 -0500

Friday, January 14, 2011

Wear Diary,

Today we still had fresh snow and ice to contend with, but I didn’t want to dress like an eskimo. Instead, I dressed like this.

Quickly piling pieces on I chose some of my go-to basics, a thrifted men’s Perry Ellis sweater, the usual brown H&M belt, my go-to pleated black skirt from 1999 and these new boots. I must admit that over-the-knee/thigh-high boots are actually a great alternative to snow boots. They may have heels, but they keep my legs nice and warm! This particular pair was one of three pairs of boots Chase got me for Christmas. (He knows me so well!)

The (faux)fur of choice these days is irresistible. I’ve said it once, it is really like wearing a stuffed animal…if that’s your thing. The hat and earrings are Forever21 and may very well be my new favorites.

Knowing that I was braving winter weather and also going straight to a party after work, I wanted something that combined the two needs. Sweater for the cold, skirt and boots for the party. So as it turns out these boots are very practical indeed!

xox

Sam

When it Snows, I Wear Heels

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:48:59 -0500

Coat is Laundry by Shelli Segal from TJ Maxx, the drapey cardigan was thrifted at Savers. Sequin T-Shirt found on clearance at Ann Taylor, all with Gap jeans and mint green sparkle socks.

January 13, 2011

Wear Diary,

I love freshly fallen snow, what better reason to break out your fanciest heels! But seriously, after yesterday’s very real ‘snow day’ spent in various stages of pj-wear I was in need of some real clothes, and real shoes for that matter!

Sure I looked a little silly cleaning off my car (I shoveled it yesterday), but who can resist green velvet heels, especially with an enormous fur coat?

xox

Sam

Planning Ahead

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:01:00 -0500

Peach Love

Monday January 10, 2011

Wear Diary,
Ok you caught me, I planned this ahead. My outfit choices are so rarely not last minute that I forgot what it’s like to know what you are going to wear. In a delusioned effort to go to the gym in the mornings, I packed a bag…complete with the outfit you see here. It was late, I was tired and the thing is…when you are getting ready at the gym, that’s it.

That one outfit you pack, that’s what you’re wearing. Too bad if you get it on and that top is all wrong, you can’t just pull a new one out of your closet. So I grabbed these four tops to wear layered together. It looked good in my head, but I’m the first to know that that does not mean it will look good on. But hey, if they didn’t all work, at least some combo between them would.

Naturally, I slept through the alarm and missed the gym window, but thankfully, (for once) my look was ready to go. And (for once) I was still in the mood to
wear it.

So to the outfit: A baby pink Cosabella chemise, under a black vest/tunic, under a nude wallpaper-print Gap cardi, under my favorite vintage bedjacket (complete with re-sewn seams and pre-owner inflicted cigarette burns). Then Earnest Sewn skinnies and the black wedge boots I wear every day. Running out in the 25 degree weather I was sure to add this vintage mohair hat in a similar color scheme and my stuffed-animal coat. I’m really enjoying the peachy-pink tonal look of it all and the pre-planning was a big time saver, I’m not going to get used to it though!

xox
Sam

For Every Shoe a Spike

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Wear Diary,
These shoes are amazing! I simply cannot get enough and would like to wear them all day, every day. I would even sleep in them if they wouldn’t tear up the sheets (and my ankles).

As soon as I stumbled upon them in that fateful Lucky editorial, I just knew. They screamed New Year’s Eve and ended up giving the little red dress I wore total edge.

Today they are dressed down…way down. The harem sweatpants are from Forever21 and yes, they are just as comfortable as they look. I probably won’t even change out of them for the gym. On top I just layered two slub tees, one from Urban Outfitters, the other from JCrew, then followed up with my trusty Zara blazer.

The cuddly winter scarf was a gift from a friend, I planned to wear it outside only, but it was so comfortable that it stayed put all day. This was all completed with grey wool socks, we can’t have cold feet can we?, and of course, the shoes that give a new definition to ‘spike heels’.

Voila! And here we have it, a little something that is well, literally…sharp!

xox
Sam

Hit the Floor (I'm talking to you, skirt!)

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:07 -0500

My favorite gold Alexis Bittar earrings gifted by Chase…lucky me!

Tuesday, January 5, 2011

Wear Diary,
I recently confessed my love for floor-sweeping lengths. It brings me back to my fifth-grade self on the hunt for the perfect long floral dress to wear with my combat boots. (I think I settled on a long satin slipdress from the kids section at Sears, it came with a powder pink jean jacket too). So here is my ode to that fifth grade dress…seventeen years later.

The outfit started with this long black knit skirt from Forever21. I instantly knew I wanted to wear them with these wedge boots, a natural choice. I will wear belt a men’s sweater over this skirt very soon, but I wanted to look a little less lazy/slouchy for work. I’m feeling pretty lousy today and big clothes wouldn’t help the cause.

I chose this leopard-print sheer top from Express circa 1999, yes, it goes way back! (It was bought at the time to wear with gold-flecked flares). For some reason I’ve kept it around and haven’t lost it.The cropped style of the top called for a longer-length tee under and then I added my fake little leather vest from Target. Next time I will stick to longer layers on top, I’m not feeling this proportion. But that’s what experimenting is for, how else would we know, right?

xox
Sam

Plaids and Stripes Forevah

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:07 -0500

Monday January 4, 2011

Wear Diary,
In a last ditch effort to make it to work on time today (and adhere to that punctuality resolution I make and break every year) I opted for something fast. I like the contrast between this striped H&M dress and the LF sheer plaid shirt. The loose fit on the shirt, complete with kimono sleeves, really sold me. If I’m not digging an oversize look there are buttons in the back to give the shirt better shape. I didn’t want horizontal stripes running across my ass today so I chose to forgo the buttoned back and let the sheer top hang. Shiny black leggings from Target seem to melt into my footwear du jour: wedge ankle booties by Dollhouse from Nasty Gal. They’re all that I’ve been wearing on my feet when not trudging around in 3 feet of snow. This necklace and the hat were quick grabs, hanging from obvious spots in my closet. Thus my attempt to slowly ease out of the weekend…a nice comfy look after a whirlwind New Years Eve and subsequent lazy Saturday and Sunday.

xox
Sam

A Little Help Please

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:42:54 -0500

I admit I am obsessed with bunny rabbits. Yet for some strange reason, amongst my snake rings and tiger bracelets, I do not own one piece of fluffy-tail animal jewelry. Even with inexpensive versions popping up at Urban Outfitters and Forever21 over the years I have yet to just do it and buy a bunny ring!

So someone please do me a favor…If you haven’t yet, sign up for Hautelook.com and…

Buy this Ring! Yes, it’s a little creepy, but that’s the beauty of it!

“Sam, why don’t you buy the ring”, you ask?

Because I am saving my pennies for these!

xox

Sam

HAPPY 2011! From me and the new loves of my life!

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:49:21 -0500

HAPPY 2011! From me and the new loves of my life!

Side Note

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:20:42 -0500

I love me some National Lampoon’s Christmas…

But what to my wondering eyes did appear? (Sorry, couldn’t help it!) Clark Griswold in the same vintage fur seen in my last post and here on October 25. Now I’m just wondering, where can I get that turban?!

Picking Up Where I Left Off...

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:59:00 -0500

Holidays 2010

Wear Diary,

Sorry for the delay, I was enjoying a little time off and hopefully everyone else was too! I took a mini vacation to Maine where I pretty much existed in my Earnest Sewn stovepipe jeans, moto boots and some sort of oversized sweater.

I really did like my Christmas day outfit, and Christmas Eve outfit for that matter. But I was too busy self indulging in other ways, taking pictures of myself seemed like overkill. Determined not to let a good outfit go to waste, I will repeat them in the near future.

In the meantime, here’s a peek at the week before Christmas…what I wore to work. Yes, I know these are almost two weeks old, but they’re new to you! :)

Finally Got the Tree…

Vintage 40s mink cape, Wrap Dress from Forever21, JCrew Sweater (which I sadly shrunk from a perfectly big size XL to this), vintage chain belt, Jeffrey Campbell Charli Clogs

For the Corporate Holiday Party,

Big Animal Coat from Employer’s Sample Sale

Jumpsuit also from Employer’s Sample Sale

Blue Steel…I have nothing on Zoolander

Vintage Necklace from Salvation Army, Forever21 Belt, Nine West Ankle Booties

For the Department Holiday Party

Thrifted Crochet Cardigan (Yes, I live in it), Vintage Lace Jacket, Gap Body Black Tee, Old Navy Lace Skirt, H&M Floral Lace Tights, Studded Heels from Marshalls

Holiday Bash with Friends

Wish I had pictures…the only one that made it was from very late in the night after I got hot and tied the red kimono I was wearing up around my head in a makeshift headwrap/turban thing…and it aint pretty. I’ll spare you that one.

xox

Sam

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Style

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:54:01 -0500

Swish,

Swish.

Tuesday, Deceber 14, 2010

Wear Diary,
While I don’t think I’m lazy, I do want the easy way out when it comes to getting dressed (my new Monday trend). And yes, today is Tuesday, but it is my Monday this week. Right now I am craving a closet of oversize knits, cropped sweaters and long flowy skirts. It just seems so easy and comfy during the chilly weather.

Today I wore a version of that combo with one of my favorite oldie but goody dresses. It was one of those Forever21 finds that you actually don’t want to toss in the trash a year later. In fact, I think this baby is a good 5 years old. (That’s a long life for F21 goods). It has a cool drape front, smocked waist and braided straps, but of course that is all hidden by the cropped crochet sweater I layered over.

I wore this sweater just a few posts ago. It looks like it’s going to be one of those pieces I wear again and again. Since it is cold here in New England, and the air vent above my workspace is very confused, I layered a pair of leggings and a long sleeve black shirt under the dress and sweater..kind of like long johns :) (must be my Maine roots).

Instead of opting for my black Moto boots or black lace-up heeled booties, which both are natural choices for such an outfit, I decided to wear these zipper wood-block heels with black socks. I get to toughen up the look but I also get more height than I would have with the previous options. I like this look, in fact this might be my new lazy girl go-to!
xox Sam

Up In Arms

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:13:48 -0500

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Wear Diary,
Westminster Lace…that’s what the tag on this fancy jacket/top says. I like to imagine that it once topped a lovely wedding dress, until it came my way through Sals (vation Army, that is).

The shape alone is to die for- exaggerated poufs of sleeves tapering at the lace-trim cuffs and back pleats envied by modern tuxedos jackets everywhere. I love to dress it down (and counter the volume) with a simple pair of skinny jeans. I also layered a couple tees underneath, a longer white tee and a grey breton striped one, both for warmth and that casual touch I was going for. The boots were just given to me by a generous friend, the leather is seriously yummy, I can’t stop touching. Finally I fastened a vintage rhinestone sparkler to the top, just for fun.

Statement pieces like this top are my favorites because they allow the rest of the outfit to fall easily around them. Though it may not be as versatile as your standard white shirt or blazer, I love how this is a sort of hybrid created between the two!

xox
Sam

Cape Town

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:15:18 -0500

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Wear Diary,

I am in denial. I love my winter coats, but I am resisting wearing one. Not sure why, I have nothing against being comfortably warm. This cape just seemed cozier today and since I’ve been wearing my coat while I work, a cape is easier to maneuver while sitting at a desk than a bulky parka.

Going through my morning routine I had something completely different in mind to wear (I always get dressed last). For someone who loves clothes as much as I do, I sure do put it off. Instead I prefer to spend my limited morning time in a plush robe. But as I was saying, I was going to wear my black jumpsuit, today was not a jumpsuit day though. I went with the bare minimum instead.

The simple jeans and shirt combo…how profound! I admit it is on the understated side for me, but that’s all I wanted. The striped blue shirt is from Forever 21 and has a nice easy fit. I tucked it into my high-waisted Hudson jeans and added a belt. On top I through a Liz Claiborne vest I picked up from Good Will once upon a time. The cape was added for some sense of practicality as well as a fuzzy fur ear warmer. What can I say? Some days less is more!

xox

Sam

Girl Needs A Nap

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:19:40 -0500

Sometimes the clothes look the best when you make a face.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Wear Diary,
Exhausted is the most appropriate word to describe how I’m feeling today. After a very busy, sleep-deprived weekend, Monday morning came much too fast (I may say this to myself every Monday, but I really meant it today)!
Cue the comfy pants…
I think the last time I wore these pants was another sleepy Monday, though looking back that day doesn’t even compare to the exhaustion Im feeling today! This time around I decided to wear the pants with the waistband high, unfolded over a slim-fitting black tee from Gap Body. Doubling up on the slinky knits and I am basically in PJs again at work…this is quickly becoming a trend. A last-minute add of a tiered lace bolero from Forever 21 and I felt better about it. This necklace combo has been my go to lately…very easy to throw on without much thought.
I drove home in a little snow storm last night and even though there’s no snow on the ground here in Boston, you can’t deny the dropping temps. I need to unearth my ‘real winter coats’ i.e. more excessively furry things. Be on the lookout!

xox
Sam
here’s some love from the weekend. late adds and a quick sneak peek from a dying camera battery…hence only one shot for one of the outfits.
Banana Republic Dress, F21 Faux-Shearling Jacket, Vintage Fur Collar, Stuart Weitzman Boots, Really great vintage belt with gold medallion buckle (hiding here, but I will ‘debut’ again soon, very cute, trust me)!
Vintage Crochet Cardigan, Polo Ralph Lauren Flannel, Jim Morrison Tee, H&M Belt, Target Skinny Jeans, Jeffrey Campbell Clogs

Ice Queen

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:45:00 -0500

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Wear Diary,
Hello December, month filled to the brim with hectic malls, cookies and jingle bells. No, I can’t believe it’s December 1st already, but if I see one more Facebook post today asking that…

Unkowingly I did dress for the season today, breaking out some more fuzzy winter accessories. I started very clean with this men’s-style grey shirt from H&M. I love the oversize fit and cool kimono sleeves, but it gets so wrinkly the second you as much as sneeze. Archaic skinny jeans from Express (bought on major sale when skinny jeans weren’t cool), and slouchy suede ankle boots.

I must have been feeling the icy-ness of December and complemented it with grey and whites. The grey fuzzy beret was picked up while thrifting. Once while grocery shopping a little girl laughed at it before turning to her mom to ask what on earth was on my head. The white leather jacket was a steal from the Bebe clearance rack such a long while ago. And finally it’s all wrapped up with a soft white chunky scarf. Definitely dressed for December’s chilly weather and excited for the first flurry!xoxSam

A Wrinkle in Time

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:25:00 -0500

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Wear Diary,
Today’s dress is a little wrinkly, fits my usual just-rolled-out-of-bed appearance. Per usual I was thinking something quick, easy and apparently leaning towards the disheveled side. Said dress is from Lulus.com. It was purchased online this summer and served well for both days at the beach and nights out. It has a flowy asymmetric cut reminding me of the Halston Heritage dress I drooled over last spring, not as fabulous, but nice in its own wrinkly way.

To winterize the usually-reserved-for-summer white dress I do just what you see here. Add a long-sleeve black top and black tights underneath, some sort of sweater over and boots. It’s a pretty standard Sam uniform.

The original plan was to wear taupe suede ankle booties. When I put them on they didn’t complement the stark white/black contrast. I glanced up and spotted these purple boots…easy to slip on, I was convinced. Purple boots, definitely a Salvation Army find, I’m sure. Finally layers of jewelry, a fluffy fur coat tossed on loosely and my summer dress was chill proof!

xox
Sam

Tutu Cool for School

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:19:17 -0500

Monday, November 29, 2010

Tutu Cool For School

Wear Diary,
After a much needed little Turkey-Day break it’s back to the grind. In translation, roll out of bed with 5 minutes to spare and throw every random thing in site on…realize it’s freezing out, add a hat…walk out the door.

This may be one of my more eclectic (or confused) looks. I guess I just wanted to wear it all today. Things started off simply enough with my pink tutu and gray tights, then I got carried away. The comfort of this long grey tee was calling and this army green boyfriend hand-me-down-thing-of-a-shirt was layered over it on a hanger in my closet, so on they both went. But wait…my purple fuzzy vest! I spied it peeking out from the rubble, I hadn’t worn it in so long. So on that went too. And these boots…finally back in my possession, they may never come off!!

xox
Sam

Late T-Day

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:37:42 -0500

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Wear Diary,
Thank goodness for Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a little indulgence and r&r today. Of course you’ll probably be reading this a week later, so it’s all old news and on to Xmas! I’ll keep it on the short side…

There wasn’t much time to get ready this morning, once we were up we had to be out the door pretty quickly and on the move to the family commune.

This outfit evolved in my head out of the sole need to be comfy today. A loose men’s sweater was key, but I wanted to feel at best, semi-dressed up for the holiday. That’s where this vintage slip came in. Then I remembered I had these flowery tights that really only look good with boots. (Patterned tights were not meant for curvy legs!) Warm knit socks were also important…it is really starting to get chilly! And finally the boots…these boots are one of my favorite purchases. I found them at Marshalls in 2005 and have worn them almost every fall and winter day since. Except last winter when the zippper finally broke and I had to take them to get repaired. Knowing how slow I am with that kind of stuff, it’s not surprising that I’m just getting them back now! The cobbler I still use in Maine resoled them nicely and they still have that lived-in look. LOVE!

xox
sam

sorry for poor quality pics, they were taken with my iphone & not the usual cam