A rare look at work wear

So, I mostly wear work clothes to work. And by work clothes I don't mean suits or slacks or dresses, I mean Carhartts and really old jeans and t-shirts and lots of performance outwear. So, today was a rare day in which I didn't foresee myself spending copious amounts of time outside. Now, that doesn't mean that I won't have to put in some light field work, so I still have to be practical, but nothing like yesterday when I spent all day installing signs and measuring trees. So, here is a rare look at what I wore to work- actually taken at work (don't tell)!


Shirt: Boutique in Asheville, NC
Sweater: really old (like high school- can you tell by the really outdated style?)
Pants: Target (I didn't realize how big they are- should probably stop wearing them constantly)
Shoes: 9 West Outlet (for $5 because they are two different sizes- are you beginning to notice how cheap I am?)
Sunglasses: Boutique in Flagstaff, AZ
Belt: Thrifted on Monday- seems to be vintage and really awesome!

Finally!

I finally broke my thrift store fast last night! I hadpromised myself that I wouldn't buy any new things for Green Violet Vintage until I got everything I already had listed in the store. I (mostly) met this goal on Monday night, and even though I was still sniffly and sick last night, I couldn't resist the pull of the Goodwill Clearance store. Burrowing my way through bins and bins of clothing is my own personal cocaine, and I'm so grateful that I have found a way to put this addiction to good use and occasional profit!

Here are some goodies that ya'll will see in GVV once I get some time to photograph them.

Some plus sized fun...




Other goodies that don't fit me, so you won't get to see them modeled until I bribe my friends into having another photoshoot...

I can't believe it...

It's snowing here! There is already almost an inch on the ground! I thought it was spring... so sad.

Palm Sunday

So, I really do enjoying going to church. I enjoy the tradition of it all, the comfort it provides, and the lovely people that I always encounter. However, I really hate going to a new church by myself. The services always differ at little from church to church, I never know if I'm sitting in someone's pew, everyone else is there with families and friends and I'm all alone, and sometime people are incredibly snobby and unfriendly. Or, at least, thats my excuse for not having gone to church here in Asheville until this Sunday. But, I finally forced myself to go this morning under the threat of being seen as an Easter only type person next Sunday (which I'm sure I will be anyways) and it was quite nice! And here is what I wore...

Dress: New from Ross
Cardigan: the Gap
Scarf: A gift from my sister from Ecuador (I think I wear this too much, but I love it and it spices up any dull outfit!)
Shoes: Chinese Laundry @ Ross
Purse: Boutique in Flagstaff, AZ

I really enjoyed this outfit this morning. A dress, cardigan, and flats are my old standbys and they never fail me. Being Palm Sunday and all, I didn't want to look TOO cheerful, but it was such a lovely morning that it was hard not to. And, I got to wear my new dress and I busted back out my summer purse. I'm a firm believer in seasonally appropriate clothing (as in, no white before Easter) but I allowed myself to start carrying this purse this week and I'm anticipating all the lovely springy things I'll get to start wearing again a week from today!

Also, I got a bunch of new things up in the vintage shop yesterday, and I'm hoping to get a few more up by the end of the day. I've told myself I can't buy anymore items for the shop until I get all the ones I already have listed, and I've been going through major thrifting withdrawl!

Friday Sick Day

This morning I went in to work, dropped off some cement, and then immediately returned home and spent the rest of the day in bed. A cold or sinusy something is really getting me down, however, I feel much better now after spending all day in bed. I even managed to get myself out of bed for long enough to grab dinner with a friend. Here is what I wore, and what I wish I wore.

What I wish I wore:
Dress: Liz Claiborne @ Ross (originally: $109, Ross price: $15- sweet deal!)
Cardigan: J.Crew
Sunglasses: Novelty store in Flagstaff, AZ
Shoes: Ettiene Aigner @ Marshalls
Clutch: Vintage, from my Mother's closet

I thought a little dress-up might brighten up my day! Plus, I wanted to try on my new dress and shoes that I got this week- which I love. I think this outfit will be perfect for my sister's college graduation this spring. However, the dress is about two sizes too big, so I'm either going to have to get it tailored or figure out how to do it myself. I just couldn't pass it up, I love the vintage inspired pattern.

What I actually wore:

Shirt: J.Crew factory outlet
Jacket: Gap outlet
Jeans: the Gap
Sunglasses: Novelty store in Flagstaff, AZ
Scarf: Gift from my sister from Ecuador
Shoes: Boutique in McKinney, TX

So, this is what I actually wore today when I briefly got out of bed to get dinner with a friend. It still has the cheer-up factor, even though it isn't my awesome new dress. I can't wait until its dress weather all the time! Also, I got to wear my favorite kind of shoes: red. This is only the second time that I've worn these beauties.


For now, I'm settled into my roommate's heated leather recliner (how can something be both so tacky and so awesome?), have the first season of Sex and the City on the DVD player, and am planning to edit and upload my HUGE backlog of photos for Green Violet Vintage. Hopefully I have a bunch of new lovely items up soon!

Un-Road Trip

Well, I'm certainly doing a lot of re-blogging today, but this is just so cool that I have to pass it on. This guy is traversing the country using every mode of transportation BUT a car. How cool! I've always wanted to do the quintessential American road trip, but have been held up by the amount of resources I would use. Now, I'm not going to lie, I've traveled back and forth across this country a few times, but never just for fun. Maybe I can learn a few things while reading his blog and attempt a trip this summer, once Americorps is over and I can't find a job because no one is hiring right now.

Speaking of personal style...

I know this is all that anyone ever seems to be talking about anymore, but Michelle Obama does an amazing job of mixing eccentric and interesting pieces in with her professional wardrobe in a very admirable way. This is something I certainly haven't mastered yet, I always veer off that path and head right towards eccentric-ville. Check out what she wore this morning in London...

Photo from the Cut

Just look at those shoes- are they green? Amazing! And her hair is so gloriously big!