What's in Your Wardrobe?

I'm not exactly a fashion maven.  I wouldn’t know the latest trend if it ran me over in a pair of Balenciaga heels, I rarely experiment with styles and brands, and I don’t have the eye for mixing purple polka dots and chartreuse stripes the way some do. 

                         

Of course, I like to pretend I’m stylish.  I was introduced to the fashion blog My Closet in Sketches a couple years ago.  Her eye, sense of whimsy, and bravery (not to mention her stunning sketches) have inspired me to mix, match, and push my comfort zone just the tiniest of an iota.  I've started experimenting with colors, getting bolder with my outfits.

One of the things I love about Two Grey Dogs Designs is the concept of pairing yarn and jewelry.  As new ideas emerge from the dyepots and the bead studio, I’ve been rummaging through my wardrobe to create outfits that feature our items. 

As the weather turns, leaves begin to fall and there’s a crisp in the air.  It’s almost time to put away the shorts and bring out the sweaters.  We’ve introduced the Fall colorway with all the classic hues… red, orange, brown and yellow. So, for the first in a yet-to-be-named series, I accentuated an outfit I wore to work this week with a few of our newest Fall items.*    

Pants:  the bottom half of an Elie Tahari suit from Macy’s… their petites are perfect!

Shirt:  one of about a million Merona shirts I own from Target, this one in chartreuse

Jacket:  I’ve had this for so long I can’t even remember where it’s from… but it’s Bongo

Shoes:  Dexters, these were a gift from my mom because they didn’t fit, they’re my go-to loafers

Necklace:  a birthday present from my mom last year, worn doubled… I think from Macy’s

Yarn:  hand dyed orange sock yarn with red, yellow and brown highlights

Earrings: glass and South Sea pearl

Ideas are already percolating for other outfits... and the more I think about outfits, I'm seeing palettes for yarn and jewelry too.  What would inspire you if you rummaged around in your closet?  

*NB:  I didn’t wear these earrings as part of the outfit.  Earrings in the shop are not worn prior to purchase.