Fast.

Just wanted to make a quick post. The weather here in Ohio flip-flops a lot, so one day it's warm and the next it's freezing. The other night I went to a bonfire with some friends and it was quite chilly. So, I piled on the layers.

Wrap Sweater- Target; Thermal Long Johns- Hanes; Faux Fur Shrug- Zara; Headband- DIY

I bet there is no one out there who though they would see anyone except Charlie Day wearing long johns on a normal basis, but I plan to make this an okay thing to do. Also, excuse my messy room.

-g

Catch Up.

Have been busy lately, so unfortunately I haven't had a lot of time to post. So, now, I'm playing catch up. I have been really into eye-catching accessories lately. A great necklace, scarf, pair of shoes, or hat really makes an outfit.

Flower Necklace- Vintage; Jeweled Collar Necklace- Thrift store find; Headband- DIY; Oxfords- Candies; Scarf- Vintage.

Busy week. I attended a clothing swap with my friends last night, which was a great alternative to blowing my paycheck as soon as I got it and a great excuse to clean out my closet and give old favorites a good home. That being said, I acquired quite a bit of cute pieces, so I will have some stuff to post soon enough.

-G

girl crush.

So if you don't know who Miroslava Duma is, get with it. She is the chicest, most adorable person on the planet. She is most famous for being an editor at Russia's Harper's Bazaar and her amazing eye for fashion. Every time I spot her, I gasp. I am so stricken with envy for her clothes, that I have to look away, but I can't. If I could trade closets with anyone, it would be her.

She even makes pregnancy chic.

Anyways, TGIF. Hope the weekend is satisfying for everyone. I have plans for the first time in a while, which will hopefully mean some killer pictures. Stay tuned.

-g

adaptation.

Every year when Fall comes creeping around the corner, I find it very hard to dress myself. You would think with the plethora of layering options during the huge Fall Fashion season, I would be set, but then again I live in Ohio. The weather here changes by the minute, and so when I leave my house in the morning to 80 degree weather and return at night with 40 degree weather, my wardrobe must adapt too. This being said, I have searched for a solution for years, and finally I believe I have found one. Comme des Garcon has designed what I like to call a blanket coat for their Fall 2010 collection and I am in love. It's perfect to just throw on under a pre-existing jacket and go. And don't let it's name fool you, unlike throwing a blanket on, it's chic.

I am currently in the process of attempting to figure out how to make my own version of the blanket coat and I think I'm close to figuring it out. Hopefully soon I will and will have lovely photos and perhaps even a tutorial so that you too, my wonderful blog followers can stay warm (especially if you reside in kookie Ohio). 

Today is my Dad's birthday and I'm sad I can't spend it with him. Hopefully I will be able to visit him soon. Anyways, Happy my Dad's Birthday to you all! I hope it's wonderful :)

-g

inspiration.

I always like season changes because I feel like it's a time to reinvent yourself and start over. A new period of your life begins. I couldn't be more excited for Autumn. I find so much inspiration around this time of the year. Here are some things I am inspired by right now. (Sorry it's not a post about cutouts. Patience.)

Agyness-DeynOnline, Michael Kors, Karla's Closet, style.com, J.Crew

Have a great Friday night! Hope you feel as inspired as I do.

-g

recycle.

So this green movement in fashion hasn't really hit me quite yet. Besides the fact that I contribute by spending what little college funds I have at the thrift store as often as possible. My friend Zoey's step-mom does a fantastic take on green fashion. She finds vintage cashmere and reworks it into new pieces. We're talking high-grade, 100% cashmere custom made pieces. I love it. Her site is called Do-Over Clothes. It's stationed in Cleveland but I believe the website offers some online shopping.
I would say it's definitely worth a look.

SO I have yet to find someone willing to take new pictures of my outfits (or the effort to put on something worth photographing). So another oldie (but goodie) must suffice.

I apologize for the quality. Macbooks are great, but they can only do so much as far as pictures go. I got this sweater dress at Macy's, on-sale in the plus size department. With some imagination, I made it into a dress. I would love to have some leopard print tights to go with it.... 

..a lot like this look from Fashiontoast. I love that the prints don't quite match up. I'm dying for this look (and maybe even that hair color). 

I have been requested to do a "special" post on cut-outs. So next up, I am thinking I will take on that trend. I am actually a big fan, as I have become quite fond of showing off tiny bits of skin in a surprising and classy way. So stay tuned.

-g

vintage.

I came across photos of my new years 2010 outfit and figured them worth sharing. You can tell they are old because my head no longer is adorned with hair.

Here, i'm wearing a cotton ruffled top from the Gap, Silk cropped Harem Pants from Banana Republic, vintage necklace and bangle and Steve Madden studded ankle boots. 

Seeing how it was early January I added my favorite jacket in my wardrobe. It saddens me that winter is the only time I can wear it due to the fact that it is Velvet. The lining inside is this royal color of purple silk; so lavish. The blazer is also from the Gap. 

I came across another picture on my computer of my mom. She is the reason fashion is even a consideration in my life. She is a lady of pure class and style. I think sometimes that she is more excited about my interest in fashion than me. But she is miles away and so sometimes, like many women I know in times of need, she sends me pictures of her outfits for critique. The funny thing is, never once have I had to correct her sense of style. She is remarkably always spot on. Here she is on a night out on the town with my father. It was summer, so her ingenious mix of a knit tank with just the right amount of glitz and linen pants astounds me. You can spot the Cole Haan clutch that I have been meaning to yank from her. She's such a beautiful lady.

I suppose it's time for me to try to make a dent in the mess that is my room. That and find something to snack on and then hopefully enjoy the nice fall weather. I can't explain how excited I am for fall!

Have a great night lovelies.

-g