Outfit: Caramel, Chocolate, and Olive

Today's work outfit.

Shirt: Gap. Pants: Madewell. Shoes and necklace: Anthro. Belt: J. Crew.

This combination was so much fun to wear. The softness of the oversized blouse (actually a tunic tucked in) is offset by the masculinity of the high-waisted trousers, the braided leather belt, and, of course, the fabulous chocolate booties by Schuler & Sons.

These are the sold-out Times Three Booties that netted something like fifty reviews on the Anthro website. I very nearly missed these myself: I had to call customer service twice and finally a store in Houston in order to track my size down. Every minute and dollar was worth it. They fit beautifully and are so flattering.

When it got chilly, I threw on the Abbraccio cardigan by J. Crew.

Just the right combination of sharp and slouchy. Lastly, the necklace adds an unpredictable element. A white blouse is meant to be worn with a statement neckpiece, and this one certainly fit the bill. I'll do a feature on it tomorrow. For now, though,

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Outfit: Citrine, Cinched, Corduroy

Meet one of my outfits, why don't you? I wore this number to work last Tuesday.

Dress, shoes, belt: Anthropologie. Turtleneck, tights: J. Crew.

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Closer up:

This is a lovely thing to wear on a chilly November day. The navy corduroy dress and gray rib-wool tights form the right textural backdrop for the taupe leather heels and the apricot-colored cotton turtleneck. The brown leather belt (by Linea Pelle, one of my very first purchases from Anthro) cinches the whole look together. Then there's the pop of color:

Getting dressed that morning, actually, I looked at my jewelry collection and concluded mournfully that I had no necklace to wear with this dress. Walking home that afternoon, I passed by Yaneth Reyes' jewelry shop on Market St. and remembered the dramatic citrine necklace I'd seen last weekend. I promptly stepped through the door and bought it.

Focus on:

The silver-studded hardwood ring is from Sundance, and it's fast becoming my favorite go-to item. Large chunky rings are my weakness, but some of them can be too obnoxious for everyday wear. This ring with its organic feel sidesteps that problem; I like to pair it with oversized knit sweaters.

Back to the dress: it's the popular Refined Cord Shirtdress from Anthro. It's tailored well, though I wish the hem were a bit longer.

 The shoes are Anticipation Heels by Miss Albright. The color is a grayish taupe, and the construction sturdy. Their unusual, eye-catching style garnered several compliments immediately.

 

All in all, a charming outfit with precise little touches.

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