Friday and the weekend has arrived...Today I felt like looking like a Russian spy. Beret, cozy layers and neutral colors :)
You can't see them very well in this photo but I bought this awesome pair of black thigh-high leg warmers for about $9 at Strawberry and they have quickly become my winter savior when it comes to blocking the NYC wind chills! That and this super awesome chunky vest that has never let me down, even on some of the frostiest days. This olive matching sash came with it and I love how versitile it is; it's the perfect length for twisting, styling and knotting in new ways to change up the look.
I also recently have acquired an adoration for berets like this floppy crocheted one - it's so slickly Bonnie & Clyde! I had to buy a replacement for my favorite plum beanie I lost this past weekend :( - slightly sad cloud.
But I think this one will be a delightful addition to my wardrobe.
I wonder how much spies get paid anyway...
Black Crocheted Beret (St. Marks Street Vendor...$12)
Eggplant Sweater Mini Dress (H&M...about 3 years old...$24)
Black Leggings (Strawberry...$7)
Olive Green Sweater Vest (Marshalls...$24)
Black Thigh-High Leg Warmers (Strawberry...$9)
Jeffrey Bay Boots (South Africa...sooo deliciously warm!)
Black Jelly Bracelets (Hot Topic)
By the way... I caught a serious fashion don't while I was walking in Soho today with my good friend, Lindsay and I had to share. It was a noble attempt at theme and color but a sure-fire miss in my fashion book. This is certainly not a Friday afternoon day-time look, to be sure.
As if the fit of this American Apparell tribal-print mini skirt (shown on left side in white and black) weren't bad enough, it's in noticable competition with the cropped, plaid, red and black jacket with fur trim that hugged her Nothern hemisphere. This is part of what pushes this look over the edge. Add this haphazardly slung purse with clashing elements of pink and sneakers that hit at an unflattering point in the leg and you've got a complete fahsion clash. I think the worst part was the fact that this poor girl looked visibly uncomfortable and was constantly pulling down her skirt in awkwardly. Let this be a lesson, friends...if you're not feeling 100%, you're probably not looking 100%. Let your concious be your guide, fashionistas :)
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