favorite dress

I have a lot of favorite dresses. Every dress I own is probably a favorite. (I'd guess I own around 8 white lace dresses; I'm a sucker for anything that makes me feel like a pretty lady). But this is my favorite favorite dress.

I'm also a sucker for red cowboy boots.

I bought these boots -a favorite of elderly women everywhere I go- on one of those afternoons that I missed my bus and had to walk home on The Ave. It doesn't translate well in the photo, but the shaft is suede and the threading is actually glittery.







I have an extra long white canvas bag (my "Ecuador bag") that I always wear with this dress, but for whatever reason my photographer (ha)held onto it for the photo.

I think the lace is too pretty for jewelry, but sometimes I'll wear it with white sandals and a long, red, glass-beaded necklace that a friend got for me in Germany.

Dress: $27, Forever 21 :)
Boots: $30, Lucky Vintage

pimp coat

This coat showed up on my porch last Wednesday and I've basically been wearing it ever since, along with my tassled cowboy boots; they're both so ridiculous that they go great together. I wore essentially this same thing earlier this past weekend with a pair of cutoffs and it looked fantastic. (I'm a big fan of pairing big fur with little outfits; the contrast is so sexy!)

I think my roomate's description of "pimptacular" is fairly accurate.

Underneath I'm wearing one of AA's raglan pullovers, which is quite possibly the easiest thing to wear, ever.

Jacket: $69 (168), Express
Jeans: $20 (68), Silence and Noise, Urban Outfitters

the default outfit

If you've been on a first date with me, invited me to your housewarming party, had me over for Thanksgiving dinner or worked with me on a Monday, you've seen this outfit. It's what I wear when I'm utterly exasperated from trying to find the outfit that's just right, but don't want to look like I've admitted defeat.

NOTE: This is NOT the outfit that I wear when I don't care what I wear, (but it almost is: for that outfit, I merely replace the sweater with a white AA deep-v tee.) It IS an outfit that convinces me I am a badass (hello, leather!), and could probably ride a motorcycle. Or at least sit on one and look like I ride it. It's casually masculine and I think that's what makes it kinda sexy. That and the full-length zipper highlights my best (possibly only) feature: my bum (not pictured.)

Clearly, I'm one of those dreaded people who equates leggings with pants.

Because the bomber has a very prevalent collar, I try to pull my hair back when wearing it- especially if I've paired it with a scarf. This also brings attention to the detail on the back of the sweater (without which I wouldn't have bought it- too boring.)


The jacket was a gift and wouldn't be in my possession otherwise, simply because I wouldn't have been able to afford it. B.P. (remember this place?!) has some pleather alternatives for less than $100 right now that feature a similar asymmetrical style, plus they don't have that cheap, obviously pleather look.

I think that leather on leather is overwhelming, making nylon bags a great contrast option. I would have included a Longchamp bag in this photo, but I don't have one. I am, however, currently accepting donations. (A friend of mine bought hers on eBay and saved about 40%, which I think is a great idea; you can't tell, and they NEVER go on sale.)


This is a minimalist outfit, which is part of why it's so great, but also why most accessories don't work well. If I want more glam, I opt for red lipstick or sparkly Chanel earrings, which also give the look some femininity.

Leather Bomber: $250 (orig. 600), William Rast, Nordstrom Rack
Sweater: $50 (240), BCBG, NR
Riding Boots: $120 (200), Steven, Nordstrom