Friday, August 14, 2009

You Put the Happy in my Ness

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Outfit details:
Navy shirt: Old Navy
Khaki skirt: Goodwill, new
Brogues: Andiamo, via ShoeTrader, new
Belt: Goodwill
Black pearl necklace: Gifted
Wood/mother-of-pearl pendant necklace: Gifted, from Costa Rica
Sunglasses: Target
Leather purse: Goodwill, recently remixed

Where:
Work

So I thought it might be cool enough today to wear a long-sleeve shirt. Oh, how wrong I was. My office is very air-conditioned, and my desk sits just downwind from one of the vents. This means, during summer at least, that I basically have to show up at work ready for some pretty icy temps. Since I walk to work everyday, through sticky August heat, I also have to be prepared for summer toastiness. Most days have been okay so far, but I was way off with this shirt and the close-toed brogues (no matter how cute they are!). I was fine once inside, but those 25 minute walks were pretty brutal.

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IMG_0232I've been really enamored lately with brown accents to my outfits. I've been really loving the addition of leather and wood accessories. For that reason, I love the overall feel and color composition of this outfit. The navy shirt and khaki skirt make up a neutral color palette which allows the browns to stand out. This purse is a particular favorite of mine. I went thrifting last weekend at Goodwill and found this 100% leather beauty, made in Italy (no brand tags though, so I'm sorry to say I can't point any of your jealousies in the right direction to get your own). I've been longing for a long-strap leather purse for awhile, and when I saw this one with its fun detailing and sturdy construction - not to mention $3.99 price tag! - I jumped at the chance. I love how the dimples on the leather of the purse are mirrored in the pattern on my new brogue heels, too, and then how that dot pattern is picked up a bit in both of my necklaces.

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Title song: Ben Harper, "Walk Away"

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