goldenpig

Before we had kids, we used to collect art, including mezzotints by Robert Kipniss. One of the mezzotints we have is called "Trees and Trees". I recently thought about that work when I wore two tree prints back to back!

1-2. Wore to mom's book club
Bobeau Tree Print sweatshirt (sorry it's a little wrinkly, didn't have time to iron)
Rag & Bone pajama jeans
Munro Aries sandals
3-4. Wore to work
Target top
Rachel Roy tree print skirt
Munro Abby sandals
Nordstrom tree print earrings
5. Trees and Trees

DS2 loved this outfit. He had so much fun rubbing my beaded bracelet and playing peekaboo with my twirly skirt. Thought I'd share the fun pics! Did you ever hide in your mom's skirt? The two older ones loved to do it too (here's one throwback from my baby bump days (#7-9): http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....maxi-skirt).

Anthro green and navy blouse
White House Black Market ink blue pleated skirt
Clarks navy pumps
Banana Republic blue and green bracelet
Kate Spade blue and green purse

So fun to see my plaid sweater twin Janet's post with her arty rugged moto version:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ed-version

Here's
a totally different vibe: preppy ladylike office version! It was raining, so
out come the burgundy patent rainboots and matchy matchy burgundy patent
quilted hearts satchel. Pic taken at the end of the day so the shirt is pretty rumpled.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Equipment plaid sweater (NAS)
Equipment striped shirt (NAS)
DVF navy lace pencil skirt (NAS)
Betsey Johnson burgundy patent satchel
Aquatalia burgundy patent rain boots
Burberry blue watch

Angie personally recommended this poncho to me, so I bought it at the Seattle Shoptember Ingefest. It wasn't available in regular sizes at the store, so I had it shipped. It just went on sale (25% off because Nordstrom has started doing price matching), so I was able to get the difference credited back to my card. I had been waffling about keeping it since it was kind of expensive at full price, but now that it's on sale I couldn't resist! It's very soft and comfy. It's kind of like my orange poncho (#6) and blardigan (#7) had a love child! I wore it two days in a row, with moto leggings and peep toe sandals to work, and with ripped jeans and flat moto boots for MOTG. Very versatile poncho. And very forgiving (I've gained about 5 lb recently so all my jeans are tight!) The Ugg boots are a SSIF purchase too and very comfy with the fleece lining.

Question: does the poncho look too big on me? It's a size S (normally I wear size 4-6 so the size charts recommended S). Or should I try an XS? I think it's supposed to be roomy but I'm not sure if it's too baggy? The arms and shoulders fit well.

Also: are these all statement pieces? The poncho seems like a statement piece for sure due to the silhouette, although the grey and black is a bit subdued and very neutral looking. The black purse is very much an essential, but the studs make it more of a statement piece. The leggings and sandals could be considered essentials, because they go with a lot of different tops, but they seem to attract a lot of attention/compliments too, so maybe they are also statement pieces. I got lots of comments on the "cool sandals", even more than the poncho. And the leggings are not plain black, they have moto detailing which makes them more of a statement. I think that may be why I sometimes have a hard time figuring out what to wear...even my essentials are statement pieces! I always am attracted to clothes that have some sort of interesting detail, so I tend to end up with more ALGO outfits. Also I love patterns, which automatically makes an item more memorable and more of a statement. This outfit is very neutral and minimal for me (no patterns!), but I still feel like the individual pieces are quite statement-y.

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Eileen Fisher poncho
Topshop moto leggings
Topshop peep toe sandals
Vigoss destroyed skinny jeans
Ugg Finney black moto booties

Orange poncho and blardigan:
http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....ed-peacoat
http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....an-copycat