Ok, so this challenge may seem way obvious.  But, I always have a hard time deciding what to wear on Thanksgiving.  I call it Non-Turkey Day because, well, neither of the authors of this blog eat meat.  So, along with the quandary of what to wear, we also have to make creative, vegetarian-friendly dishes on this normally meaty day. 

So, dress for the season.  Something fall festive (unless you - ahem - hate fall), and something that leaves room for over-eating is preferred.

Gobble. Gobble. 

This is the piece of art that inspired me.  Amy gave it to me when she moved to Seattle, and it’s still in my room to this day.  I love the leopard print.  I don’t wear pink, so purple was the perfect substitute. 

I got this skirt at Goodwill a few weeks ago, and I’ve been dying to style a spotty outfit around it ever since. The skirt definitely has a 90s vibe due to the side slit.  I feel like Jennifer Aniston from her Friends days.  Feeding off of that feeling, I paired it with pointy toes instead of round, and my mom’s old Coach bag. 

The weather in Chicago this week has been super crazy.  It’s freezing now! Definitely digging out snow boots and warmer coats for the coming weeks!

Is it just me, or does camel + leopard + black = amazing?

The Deets:

Blouse: TJMaxx

Sweater: Urban, gifted from Amy

Coat: Gap

Skirt: Goodwill

Tights: Target

Shoes: BCBGirls

Necklace: Made by Amy’s mom

Rings: Target

Bag: Coach via Mom

Camel is “so hot right now.” Even my dad, who happens to be the photographer for 98% of these blog pictures, was wearing camel yesterday.  What a fashionable guy.

*Hope you’re all staying warm*

I’ve never been the biggest fan of “corporate” clothes.  I blame it on my time working as a teller in a bank when I was in college.  Button downs and trousers day after day can get pretty boring and uninspiring.  Luckily for me, I am self-employed and only really have to dress in corporate clothing one day per week.  I feel like most female suits are very unoriginal and don’t feel like my style at all.  However, mixing and matching different pieces doesn’t seem so boring to me.  I got this blazer and skirt from Goodwill recently.  Paired with new tights and some of my favorite luxe accessories, I felt dressed to impress, but most importantly, I felt like myself.  After 3 hours of straight copying and pasting, I was in desperate need of a sunset latte. 

About this skirt: a. sorry it is wrinkled. I was sitting at my desk all day.  b. I wanted a grey skirt, and this one looks grey from a distance, but it’s actually a cool black and white mini zig-zag pattern.

The Deets:

Sunnies: Fendi

Blazer: Thrifted

Skirt: Thrifted

Tights*: Target

Shoes: Steve Madden

Rings: Tiffany & Co.

Bracelets: Gifted

Bag: Coach

Ty picked the outfit below for me to copy. 

This photo is from one of the fashion blogs that I hold nearest and dearest to my heart: The Sartorialist.  Like Cupcakes and Cashmere, The Sartorialist is on my morning list of amazing blogs to check.  I always find photographic inspiration for the day ahead, and the pictures of street fashion encourage me to push my own limits.

Although I didn’t really have the pieces to replicate this look exactly, I took home the main message.  Shorts with socks and heels were a must.  Now, I don’t normally sport socks with heels, and I don’t normally sport rompers.  So, although it may look quite simple to you, this is pushing it a little bit for my usual taste. 

The Deets:

Romper*: TJMaxx

Necklace: Target

Rings: Target

Bracelets: Thrifted, Antique

Socks: Target

Shoes: Purchased from Citrine in Madison, WI

Shades: Fendi