Monday, December 14, 2009

Walking out the door or a J. Crew catalog?

Some mornings, I have my shit together. As in, get up at 7:30, go work out, get my work started by 9. Today is not one of those days. I have had three cups of coffee and pizza for breakfast and then got dressed for the day to leave at 11. Stop judging, you.

Impressive, I know. I swear, although I may not have gotten any "tangible" work done yet for the day, I have e-mailed Scarlett three times today already, caught up on my blogs, and picked out a knitting pattern to make for my brother's Christmas present.

Anyway, I have a long day to day - about five hours of class, and three hours of work to do before said classes. I fully recognize that on such a dreary day in Chicago (36 degrees and pouring rain), any debutante worth her salt knows to wear a cute outfit, to bring sunshine into your own life, and the lives of others.

I present to you, today's outfit:


Some say the headband is where I get my power. They're correct.

A large scale check plaid? Yes please! Slightly oversized, jauntily tucked into:


My go-to skinny jeans. I own two pairs of these Abercrombie and Fitch "Erin" in the darkest wash. I have literally worn one pair almost completely out. As an almost (GASP) 24-year-old woman, I can no longer bring myself to walk into A&F. The search will begin in the spring for a new pair.

Finally, the best part about rainy days:

J.Crew, I am available for styling any time!