Burgundy, black and polka dots

I just finished my dinner which was a spinach, tomato and cheddar omelet. I don't particularly like cooking - I can cook but I just don't enjoy it - so I generally make simple, quick things and I try to make them have a little pizzazz by adding spices.

That's my attempt to lead into my description of this outfit - simple but with a little oomph.

Cardigan: Joe Fresh (last worn two days ago)
Dress: Trina Turk (last worn here)
Tights: Joe Fresh
Shoes: Dorothy Perkins (last worn here)

Plain black dress with a buckle for interest. Burgundy tights with subtle polka dots. My "Miss Piggy" shoes with metal on the ties to match the metal on the dress. Simple with some added visual interest.

My coworker liked the outfit better with the visible tattoos though. I tend to agree.


Don't tell my I don't have this pose down pat. I have no idea how I took the exact same photo here without the cardigan.

My hair! So frizzy!

And now lets turn our back on January and turn the page to a new month. Bring on February.

Sunday rainy Sunday

I was out doing Nocturne viewing last night until almost 11 so I didn't get to bed until after midnight which is way past my bedtime. Hence, I can hardly keep my eyes open in this first photo.

Top: Trina Turk (from NYC)
Belt: Club Monaco
Skirt: Trapper Jane (last worn here)
Tights: Anna Sui (last worn here)
Boots: Fly London (from Crimson and Clover)

I have no idea why I bought this top. I rarely wear anything resembling a polo shirt plus it's bright orange and PINK. I guess I knew I was going to buy these tights 2 years later.

This skirt was a smidge too tight when I bought it but is a perfect fit now. Yay for weight loss!

This is the first opportunity I've had to wear these boots that I bought in June. Buttony, wedgey, orangey. Fun.

You'd think that I might have something special to go to by putting this uber coordinated outfit together but I'm just heading out to by kitty litter and to have tea with two friends. That's it!

Saucy minx hiking up my skirt. FRESH!

Little Black Dress

Monday is a harsh mistress. I totally wasn't ready for the weekend to end even if I didn't do anything interesting. Just watched a lot of playoff hockey even though I'm not a fan of the teams left. Stupid Penguins and Canucks and Senators!

Today I had to brief my Deputy, who is the top bureaucrat in the department, so I dressed for the occasion. Plus, it's freakin' cold here!

Dress: Trina Turk (from NYC a few years ago)
Blouse: 172 grams from Renaissance
Shoes: Fluevog Wonders | Ayers

I hadn't planned to layer this blouse under this dress - it was a last minute addition. The sleeves on this top are quite fitted on the upper arm but they are belled and flowy at the bottom which makes it more interesting. It's also quite a long blouse so I was worried that it might peak out at the bottom but I got lucky there.

You know what's great? A dress with lining. All dresses should be lined. And have pockets.  I wish this dress had pockets; then it would be the perfect little black dress.

Today's flair. Duran Duran baby!