11 September 2011

wardrobe re-eval #1

As part of my fall wardrobe re-evaluation, several skirts were up for elimination.


First, this orange-y wool number that was actually half of the first suit I ever bought. I wore it to a job interview at a newspaper in middle-of-nowhere Pennsylvania. Did not get hired, thank goodness.

Considered for the give-away bag because: It's a little too long, and anyway, I got rid of the matching jacket a while ago.

Ultimate verdict: Buh-bye! Just-below-the-knee styles don't do anything for my legs.


Probably purchased around the same time, I thought this little black sailor skirt (from Ann Taylor, I believe) was perfect for "going to work" clothes.

Considered for give-away bag because: I hardly ever wear it. For some reason, I always get it in my head that it's a little too short.

Ultimate verdict: It's not too short. It's pretty cute, actually. Keeping.


Bought this at a Goodwill in Delaware when I was around 22 or 23. I think it's handmade, because there are no labels, and perhaps vintage because of how it sits up high on my natural waist.

Considered for give-away bag because: Skirts that sit on the natural waist are kind of constricting! I can't wear this on hot days because it gets too sweaty.

Ultimate verdict: Another keeper. Cause, yeah, I still think it's cool to have a maybe-vintage skirt.


A hand-me-down from a neighbor that I wore in a Rachel Berry-inspired outfit here.

Considered for give-away bag because: The lining is being held in with a safety pin.

Ultimate verdict: Give it away. It wasn't mine to begin with, anyway.


Asymmetrical blue-and-brown striped skirt that I've had at least since 2004.

Considered for give-away bag because: I've never had quite the right shirt to wear with it, the material is kind of worn out, and I'm not sure but I think it's kind of 90s?

Ultimate verdict: Kind of sad to see it go, but it's time. Goodbye, old friend.


My mom bought this for me a couple of years ago. It has great colors and looks very "rich."

Considered for give-away bag because: Sometimes it just feels too swishy for me—a little too fancy for most regular work days.

Ultimate verdict: Holding on to it. Mom would be so sad if I didn't :)

17 July 2011

no more monkeys jumping on the bed!


Headband - UO
Dress - Buffalo | David Bitton
Belt - Vintage
Socks - American Apparel

12 July 2011

snip snip


I have had this basic little dress from Old Navy Arizona Jean Company OMG! (it rests a few inches above the knee) for a looong time but hardly ever chose to wear it because the neckline was so ... square and unflattering. As I often do when faced with a dilemma, this weekend I asked myself: What would the BSC do? I thought back to Dawn's Big Date and her quick wardrobe fix of cutting up sweatshirts to make them off-the-shoulder. One scissors snip and a strategically placed Hello Kitty pin later, I am loving this dress at least 5x more.