24.11.09

AAA: All About Accessories




We all know that accessories have magic powers to transform very plain separates into complete outfits.   I tend to collect accessories because I KNOW about this ancient magic, but sometimes feel intimidated by their transformative properties and ability, if not applied carefully, to act as a flashing light on an otherwise perfectly good outfit.  What is that great rule of thumb (someone school me right now) about taking one thing off before leaving the house?  The thing is, sometimes you JUST NEED a little something magical to make ordinary things work.  For instance, a fitted gray sweater and a plain Dickies skirt (both second hand).  Obviously the combo begs for a belt, check, and this season's booties, check, and, OH I have been seeing scarves tied neatly at the neck and I really love the colors in this one, so a neckerchief, AND, my felt fedora. . . ? Too much?  I guess if I had to take one thing off it would be the hat, But I really don't want to.  I have also really wanted to wear my glasses out.  I just feel like you sort of have to dress around glasses since they make such a statement on their own.  There are loads of really chic girls who are able to do this effortlessly, and I am always struck with awe at how WELL they do it.  even here I feel like I am TRYING to look like a librarian or a secretary. Both really cool things to look like, but I don't want to TRY to look like anything but me.  Lastly, the penny loafers.  I am actually REALLY into them.  Maybe I am a little late catching this bus, but when I found them at my local Goodwill last week they finally seemed like a REALLY good idea.

On a completely different note, thank you all for giving me some insider info on the whole blogging, analytics, metering thing.  Phew!  I was worried I had stepped over a line for a second! Much more informed now and happy I brought it up!

12 comments:

Barbro Andersen said...

Oh wow, you're so beautiful! Loving the hat <3

sarah ann said...

Seriously girl, adorable outfit. & those boots, boot, boots, LOVE. Hat adorable? check! scarf adorable? check!

C said...

Love this post, and gorgeous pics!

myedit said...

So glad i found your blog. You accessorize like a pro... love all the looks on your blog. Consider yourself added to my blogroll...

Krystal said...

Ah, I agree with all of the above comments. And I totally envy the way you rock that neck scarf! Whenever I seem to wear it, I look too much like a flight attendant, but it looks so chic on you!

Moomby said...

great look! i especially love the brown loafers. i'm looking for a good pair right now.

Maz said...

I very much like the hat and scarf combo!

PS Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Ash
@Goldleaf

Nadia Kamballa said...

Hi! I'm a new reader and I quickly fell in love with your style. A new inspiration.. ^_^

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Diana said...

I love that neck scarf!

Zhcsyra hp said...

ohlalala,u looks so pretty :))
love awesome hat,sweet scarf and nice flat shoes ,especially ur boots <3333


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Tieka, Selective Potential said...

Adorableeee. You are so cute. I love that braided belt!
selective potential

Seval said...

seeing news ways to tie my scarves is very relieving :D you look gorgeous!

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