Black felted wool military-inspired jacket – Ann Taylor (no longer available but may be able to find in-store on the clearance rack – also came in navy)
Ramones tee shirt with neck cut open – No clue at this point, few years old
Black leather skirt – Ann Taylor LOFT via eBay (no longer available at LOFT though saw a 10P on eBay the other day)
Tights – Nordstrom
Black leather peeptoe booties – Miss Sixty “Jaiden”
Red paisley wool scarf – Belonged to my Dad
Silver necklaces – One from LOFT from like a decade ago, one from the Maryland Renaissance Festival
Silver cuff
I started this morning with a pair of jeans. Jeans that three weeks ago made me look svelte now make me look like a Soccer Mom. This body is constantly changing and my beloved NYDJ are now too big, too high waisted, too light colored, too wrong. I tried it with this jacket and a black and white striped tee and I looked really dorky and dowdy.
And I thought, why do I always dress so conservatively when I really love to rock out? It's Friday, I have no meetings with clients, why not really dress in a fun way? I tried the tee shirt with the jeans and it looked just plain wrong, so I grabbed my new (and immediately too large) leather mini, rolled the waistband once so it wouldn't slide down and tried it. And liked it. My husband said, “Wow, that's a lot of outfit going on.” I then went into Emerson's room to get her dressed and she said, “Mommy a pirate! Arrrgh!” I took both as compliments and held my head even higher.
And this scarf is one of my faves – I always wish I had a picture of my Dad wearing it – did he tie it around his neck with a leisure suit? Tuck it in his collar like an ascot? It's wool, not really the type of piece to be used as a bandanna. Hey Sister, do you know the story behind this scarf?
I believe in having a simple wardrobe that works for you – small collection, quality pieces, wardrobe staples that can mix and match. However I really believe a woman should put her own spin on her style. I love music, I'd rather go see a concert than go to a day spa or a fancy restaurant. I usually dress in a more conservative manner during the week because I am in management, I work for a government contractor, and I regularly deal with clients. It makes sense for me to wear very simple pieces with just a bit of jewelry to show my personal style. However on weekends (and glorious days like today where I am not booked with meetings for 12 hours straight) it's fun to show a bit of my personal side. What do you think?
So what are everyone's plans this weekend? My friend's son is having his third birthday party tomorrow, but other than that we have a pretty open weekend. I have two 5-hour Energy
A W E S O M E
Love the first pic, you were totally rocking it in that one.
A W E S O M E
Love the first pic, you were totally rocking it in that one.
I’m totally in love with this look! I’m a closet rocker grrl myself, so I need to embrace it a bit more and not dress like a librarian so much. 🙂
Ever more sassy! I love it, and so, clearly, do you. Emerson’s brilliant, but you knew that already…
Bernie
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Wowza! You look smokin’ hot!
Wowza! You look smokin’ hot!
Wow! What a cute, fun, and sexy outfit! You should let your inner rocker out more often.
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Great job with the outfit Allie, it’s adorable! You’re looking totally tiny and it’s wonderful to see you in some rocking threads 😉 Have a great weekend!!
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You are totally rocking your smoking hot look Allie, way to go!
Indu
I know how you feel! I work in an environment where I really need to be very conservative but I am discovering my personal style is more edgy. I am working on edgy accessories with standard business casual (maybe that will work?)I love that scarf. This outfits says “I have fun with clothes and dressing myself” Looks great 🙂
-Allison
that military-inspired jacket looks great on you. and the booties are stunning!
Ever more sassy! I love it, and so, clearly, do you. Emerson’s brilliant, but you knew that already…
Bernie
Lovin’ the attitude in the first pic! you are too adorable!
Girl, I can’t even. This is so sexy and FUN! And it looks so super flattering on you. I am in LOVE. MORE of that skirt please.
You look awesome! I have a leather skirt just like this, and you’ve given me a whole new idea on how to rock it!
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Yes, I love this look!
Lady, you look hot. LOVE it.
I’m totally in love with this look! I’m a closet rocker grrl myself, so I need to embrace it a bit more and not dress like a librarian so much. 🙂
I just snorted at Emerson’s comment too. “arrrrgh!” LOLOLOL.
You are looking pretty rockin there. And did your hair grow like 5 inches since last week? My goodness.
This looks fantastic, very sexy! I am sure that is exactly what your husband meant. Oh, and I snorted at Emerson’s pirate comment! How freakin’ adorable!
Randa, it’s true. I think I am really coming back into my own with my personal style. Changing jobs, changing body, having a baby – it has really affected me sartorially but I think in a good way. Making me rethink how I dress and why I choose what I do. 🙂
Oooh, a pair of tan or camel suede pants would be amazing. I wonder if I still have my camel leather pants from back when I worked at Express. I had like 4 pairs of leather pants I’d rock with merino turtles and v-necks in winter and crisp white shirts in spring!
I hear you on the wardrobe changing daily. I have a pair of jeans that looked great and now make me feel like a soccer mom.
Great skirt. 🙂
I would like to find a pair of tan/camel suede pants…
Amazing! It seems very reminiscent of when you first started blogging. I’m completely loving it!
You look amazing! Seriously some style inspiration for me!
Aww thanks!
How much do I love this??