The Little Match Girl

I have been trying, especially since entering the style blog culture, to experiment with complimentary colors, pattern mixing & overall mis-matching. I am continuing to learn the benefits of color tone & value play, weight mixing and re-conceptualizing shapes (i.e. short dress over a long dress, etc.). I strive for more interesting outfits over more predictable ones.

BUT...

inevitably my color-coordination-lovin' DNA kicks back at me once in awhile. Today is one of those days.

dress & long sleeved tee: Target, belt: Charlotte Russe, mustard sweater vest: Worthington, navy tights: Gap, mary-janes: Dansko, owl earrings: Forever21, nail polish: Urban Outfitters ~ PURPLE 1.

photos by Peanut.

I would also like to introduce you to a feature of As Good As Her Petals, called "Forget-Me-Nots". The purpose of this feature is to revisit wardrobe pieces (of some substantial gravity to an outfit), in this case the mustard vest, and to remember other ways that the item/s have been worn in past posts - for reference. Like an index. Enjoy!

*Forget-Me-Not* : mustard vest~ Worthington (available at JCPenney)...

Mysterious Benefactor

I thought I could offset the darkness of this blouse/jacket/pant combo with the youthfulness of the socks, mary janes & headband. It might not've really worked. The matronly might've overpowered the whimsy and just looked confused, like an old, reclusive woman who has lost touch with age & time. A Miss Havisham.

This outfit really was built upon this strange jacket that I am sort of in love with. Ok, totally in love with. I tried it on at the store and Peanut said that it looked like something you would wear to cut hair (I think he meant a smock), he didn't really like it and I didn't buy it. But I went back for it after it haunted my dreams for a good week.

jacket: Charlotte Russe, blouse:Gentle Fawn,pants: ?, socks: Target,mary-janes: Dansko, headband: T.J. Maxx, earrings: Forever21.

photos by Peanut.

little house on the prairie

Thursday -- still sunny. Can't even believe it. Baffled, joyful.

I bought this dress at a local vintage shop 4 or 5 years ago. It's polyester so even though I sometimes wear it in warmer weather, it really is best for layering temps. It reminds me of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

dress: vintage, cardigan: Merona, scarf: Target, navy tights: Gap, mary-janes: Dansko, bag: Miche, frillie: handmade by Adeline. :)

The shoes & the bag are birthday presents from last year. The shoes from my mom and the bag from Peanut. I recommend checking out the website for these bags if you don't like to switch satchels (as much as I don't like to).

photos by Peanut.