Blazing ahead

 Blazer: Donna Karan, vintage, secondhand from Aunt P.; Blouse: Ralph Lauren; 

Jeans: Old Navy; Necklace: gift from Marilou; Moccasins: Minnetonka.

Photos by Jeremiah. 

Thanks so much for the feedback on the last post. It was really interesting and eye-opening to read about what you guys find important in fashion blogging. I suppose I am trying to still find some balance with this blog in trying to show what I really wear and what I find more photoshoot-y/creative. Because while I would like to wear vintage floral dresses and wreaths all the time and frolic in the woods, obviously there are more conducive sartorial choices to my school and work lives. From now on, I'd like to differentiate between more of those creative photoshoot-y pursuits and my everyday wear. 

Anyways, here is what I wore on Sunday during a trip to the library. I haven't worn this blazer in a while, and I felt pretty inspired to try them with my new jeans. Here's how I've styled it before:

Blues traveler

 Dress: Taylor; Blazer: Donna Karan, salvaged from Aunt P.; 

Shoes: Aerosoles; Cougar bracelet: vintage, from Finders Keepers.

This is what I wore last week to work. I've mentioned before that I work in a very casual editing office environment, so pretty much anything goes for personal wardrobe. I know my aesthetic skews on the vintage side these days, but every once in awhile I like going with more modern ensembles. I still love this Donna Karan blazer that I received from Jeremiah's stylish Aunt P. The length is unusual, but it's a piece that I think I'll never get rid of because it fits well and is a pretty classic item.

What are some classic items you covet? 

Short skirt, and a long jacket

 Blazer: Donna Karan, salvaged from Aunt P.;

Dress: BR, gift from Marilou; Heels: Aerosoles.

I have been interviewed by Collette from Statements in Fashion for her Twitter Tuesdays series --- check it out over there. And check out Collette's style as she participates in the 30 for 30 Remix Challenge -- tons of outfit inspiration to be sure!

Here is what I wore for an entire day at the movies Saturday for AMC's Best Picture Showcase. It might seem counterintuitive to dress up for the movies, but since this was my sixth time going, I've found that wearing nicer clothes makes me feel less sluggish throughout the day (it usually starts to happen after the third or fourth movie). I also brought an extra sweater and heels to stay warm and to navigate going up and down stairs between breaks.

As for the movies, I saw "Toy Story 3," "127 Hours," "The Kids are Alright," "True Grit," and "The Fighter." I'll be seeing the other five next weekend before the Oscars air on Sunday. My favorite movies from last weekend were "127 Hours" and "True Grit" (loved the realism in both, and Hailee Steinfeld was phenomenal in "True Grit"). I am really excited about this year's nominees, as this looks like a really strong year for the Best Picture category.

Do you keep up with nominated movies, and will you be watching the Oscars this year?

To see my past visits to the AMC Best Picture Showcase, click here.

Blazing indiscretions

 Blazer: Donna Karan, salvaged from Aunt P.; 

Dress: French Connection; Tights: Simply Vera, gift;

Belt: BR, from Marilou; Boots: Target.

Photos of me by Jeremiah.

I'm wearing a blazer and a bajillion neutrals in this outfit, which almost never happens. This ensemble almost seems too modern for my usual preferences, but I am trying to push myself to try new styles.

During my break, Jeremiah's Aunt P. gave Jeremiah's sisters and I giant bags full of clothes that she had outgrown or never worn. Inside were some amazing dresses and jackets and sweaters, plus some Asian-inspired blouses that may have been from her travels.

My sisters-in-law and I sifted through the treasures and created a makeshift dressing room in the middle of the house, where we oohed and ahhed and shrieked over our combinations. It was like one of those movie makeover montages, except none of us ended up with Richard Gere or became princess of Genovia at the end.

We each took away a considerable pile of clothes to add to our own closets. Among the finds in my pile were several pairs of pants, an Elie Tahari pleated dress (which I'm excited to wear in the warmer months) and this Donna Karan blazer, which was one of my favorite pieces because of its unusual long length. It's minimalist and modern, and it reminds me of Neo's long trenchcoat in the "Matrix" series. I feel like some cool, dispassionate double agent when I wear it.

As much as I enjoy finding clothes through thrift-shopping, nothing really beats inheriting a beautiful item from a kind relative. Thanks, Aunt P., and to my sisters-in-law for being fun clothes-party people.


Do you have any inherited items that you love, and do you ever wear them?