Coworker: C, your shirt is untucked.
Me: It's a dress *lifts shirt aside a bit* I can't tuck the shirt in.
Coworker: ...You mean you're wearing the shirt like that on purpose??
Me: Yes.

Funnily enough, this isn't the first time a coworker has tried being helpful by letting me know my shirt's untucked. And I'm sure it won't be the last time I explain that the half-tuck is a style.

I suppose you can say I'm channeling either Waldo or the Hamburglar today. I seem to always associate shirts with wide stripes with those two characters. I can understand Waldo because I loved those Where's Waldo? picture books growing up. But the Hamburglar? I didn't even know of his existence until seeing friends in Halloween costumes a couple of years back.

Today's "skirt" is actually a sleeveless shift dress layered under a top. I'm thrilled with how the ensemble turned out because now I can remove a leather skirt from the fringes of my wishlist and focus on finding a pair of leather shorts (hoping this one works out!)

The weather has cooled just enough, the leaves are slowly changing color... fall in Virginia is a beautiful thing. Let the layering begin!

A quick post on this beautiful Friday. Have a good weekend ahead!

Today's outfit features a silk shift dress winterized with a turtleneck, tights, and suede booties (a photo sans jacket can be found here). The dress has navy stripes, so I debated whether to go with black or navy colored tights. I ended up picking black tights because it blends in with the black suede booties for a leg-lengthening look. I suppose in poor lighting conditions (like when this photo was taken) either color would've worked.

Have a good weekend, everyone!

I'm kicking off 2013 with yet another outfit featuring this bright red turtleneck. The holidays may be over but my cheery mood is staying. Be warned, this is only the beginning with many more red turtleneck outfits to come!

Like many, I've been having trouble refraining from the recent J.Crew sales. As one promo period ends, bam! we're hit with another* that's as good as (if not better than) the last. I put my willpower to the test when I went shopping with my cousin over the weekend (mistake #1). I was all set to walk out of the store empty-handed when she held up this J.Crew lustre lace mockneck tee in navy, size XXS (item #: 28229; in-store price: $69.99 + 30% off). It was hanging by its lonesome self and was too small for her, but may fit me (for reference, I typically wear XXS-XS in J.Crew).

She loved it, I liked it. And that was apparently all it took for me to head towards the fitting room (mistake #2). What can I say? I'm so easily enabled :( My initial like turned to love the minute I tried it on. The top came with a navy cami, but I didn't even bother and just wore the top over a long sleeve tee that I already had on. The floral lace detailing is thick and sturdy (almost crochet-like) and reminds me of my much-loved Ann Taylor lace dress. Perhaps due to the thickness, the lace is a bit itchy, even when worn over a turtleneck like in today's outfit. I'm thinking of doubling up with another layer underneath in the future. Aside from the material being machine washable, my favorite part is how I can change up the look with different colored/style layers underneath. Versatility ftw!

Also see the top on Gigi.

*Current promo: 30% off and free shipping on $100+ with code CELEBRATE until 12/20

Nothing says 'tis the season like tartan. I've been wearing this top quite often as of late, so here are two outfits that have been on repeat.

Hope you had a great weekend!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Gobble gobble.