Autumn Hideaway

Although it's been beautifully warm and all I want to do is pile up leaves and jump in them, tragically, I still have to go to work. I know! It is in fact, very, very unfair. Who could ever desire to waste the precious hours of light when soon we're going to practically be drowning in darkness?

I can cut the melodrama now.

But honestly, I wanted to kill two bird with one stone today. First, I wanted to go to one of my favorite hideaways by one of the lakes near my house and climb trees and enjoy the falling leaves. Secondly, I wanted to attempt a work-appropriate outfit that avoided a ton of black.

I wear a lot of dark colors to work because my job involves handling inks, and they get everywhere. If I wear light colors, they'll stain for sure. So my normal work attire has been very dark and full of layers. It was so nice today I had to get away from the somber colors. Winter is coming, but it isn't here yet! I opted for colors that remind me of fall: a bright red, and a warm purple. I was actually kind of impressed after I put them on. It was definitely an outfit by accident. I can't say I'm complaining, though. I felt very classy at work today. And I got to play in the leaves. Although tree-climbing in heels before my timer went off on my camera was a feat, and never to be repeated. Ever.

Outfit details:

Red Peter Pan Collar Top: Vintage (thrifted)

Plum Cardigan: Mossimo

Belt: (thrifted)

Jeans: Wet Seal (thrifted)

Ribbon Heels: Work-Safe Payless

Necklace: Vintage (thrifted)

Trinity Bracelet: Present brought home from Ireland by a friend.

British Invasion; Missing in Action

So because I was being lax about my weekly thrift store visits, I've been a little slow with the updates. But! Fear not! I have made a recent visit and it was very successful! It was an end-of-summer-everything's-$1-and buy-one-get-one-free. I made out like a bandit. Pictures to come, of course, once I get a more willing photographer (i.e. my boyfriend Alex. He'll come around. He always does.)

In the meantime I have found some fabulous items online that are definitely on my wish list now. I'm slightly inspired by New York Fashion Week, I'm sure. But you can't deny how great these are!

 Ladies Sleeveless Peter Pan Collar Dress

I am suddenly having a love affair with Peter Pan collars. They are just so classic, so elegant, and so very fun. And isn't this a great color for fall? Still a little bit of summer sunshine peaking through, but still matches the vibrant color the birch trees are going to turn! 

 seychelles booties

Why not pair a pretty little dress like that with adorable little booties like these? They have such a flattering shape, and keep with that same classic-but-fun look.

Graffiti Floral Kimono Jacket

Finally, I would pair the dress with this gorgeous jacket from Topshop. Yet another UK dealer I wish were more readily available in the states. Throw this over top, and a nice belt around the waist to finish the look, maybe some colored tights... Oh fall, how I love you!

Well, that's it from me tonight. I promise I'll get you some pictures soon, tomorrow if I can manage it. It's time to show you how many great thrift store finds you can discover in the most unlikely places!