Shocker...

You did not think I even owed a pair of slacks, did you?

I do own a few... I just rarely wear them.

I really am a committed member (maybe the only member... Hee Hee) of the "Community of Girls Who Love Skirts."  I just wasn't "felling it" today so out came these gray slacks.

Probably partly because it is Friday?

Since I decided to pull out a pair of slacks for work today I decided some color would be an absolute MUST.

Enter this wonderful purple turtleneck sweater.

This baby is so old that I could not even begin to try and guess where I got it.  Honestly, I think that makes for some of the best sweaters. 

Well worn.  Soft.  "Broken in."

What do you think?

Just to keep the "color theme" going I opted for my purple heels.

Unfortunately, this is the last time you will see them.

Broke the heel getting out of the car when I got home today.

Ugh!!! 

They were cute though?  Huh?

Okay, so now that your surprise has worn off a bit... just imagine my co-workers when I walked in this morning.  Hee Hee

I thought that my boss was going to flip!

She actually called me into her office as soon as she saw me.  She was concerned that I was not feeling very well.  Sweet.  Funny... but sweet.

I did just get over pneumonia AND I never wear anything but a skirt so I guess it was a reasonable question, huh?

Isn't funny how you can set a certain "expectation" in your appearance... good or bad?  Any deviation from that "standard" seems to attract attention.  I just think it's funny.  Hardly harmful... just funny.

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY...

-- The Leather Skirt -- 

My Last Chance For Awhile...

I live in Texas. Texas is hot during the summer months, especially in August.  I like wearing leather skirts.  Not the best combination.

Fortunately, air conditioning was invented so I get to wear my skirts pretty much whenever I want... except when it is REALLY hot.  I do have to get from one air conditioned place to another.  Hee Hee

I got home last night, went thru my normal routine and selected today's attire. 

I am not wearing what I initially pulled together. 

You see, I did something that I rarely do, I watched the news. 

Turns out that our relatively comfortable summer is about to come to an abrupt halt.  The 100 degree days settle in tomorrow or the next day.  Not good.

Given this new bit of information, I returned to my closet and pulled out one of my favorites...

I figure today will be my last chance to wear it for several days.

I truly LOVE this caramel leather skirt.  It wears so well... like butter.  Beautiful color.

If you have been a faithful follower since December, you probably remember that Mom gave me this lovely skirt for Christmas... right out her closet.  Accordingly, it is a treasured member of my wardrobe.

I paired it with a crisp vertical striped blouse.  A little "menswear" inspired. 

Going for the "casual./chic" office look.  Did I pull it off?

I think the colors compliment one another wonderfully.  What do you think?

Originally I had selected some nude slides that I adore but right before I raced out the door I remembered these beauties.  They do not see the street often enough.  Such a rich color.  Love them.

So it all comes together looking like this... thoughts?

Be kind.  Hee Hee.

I actually posted this with my office computer... while at work  Not good.  I have a lunch date (settle down, its a college girlfriend) in a minute so I need to go.

Life has been crazy but school started for my niece and nephew and sis is really beginning to settle in so hopefully things will become more "consistent", if not "normal" for me again soon.  I miss blogging. 

-- The Leather Skirt --

Start With The Shoes...

This is two days in a row that I have gotten a post up!  I actually considered naming this post just that.  

Hee Hee 

Do I get some kind of an award?  A "smiley face" on my paper?  A gold star?  Anything?  

Hee Hee

Anyway, when I work on my outfit for the next day (Yes, I actually plan the night before most of the time), I rarely start with the shoes.  My shoe of choice always ends up being the last thing I consider.  Today's outfit could not have come together any differently.  Today I "found" these babies in my closet and simply could not help myself.  I have not worn them in so long. 

I think the color is so perfect.  How could I not build today's outfit around these lovelies?

Believe it or not, as much as I love the entire purple "family", I really don't have that much in my closet.  Perhaps that will be my post-Christmas shopping plan?  Given my limited options I decided on a bit of a pin-striped theme.  Both pieces are from Harold's again today.  Sensing a theme?

Here you go...

I think it's a cute little blouse.  Maybe a little too casual?  What do you think?  I like it so I suppose that is what matters.  Here is the whole look together...

I feel like such a girl when I wear this skirt.  The tulip shape just makes me want to twirl.  I don't usually twirl but I want to someday.  Hee Hee

I wish that I would have taken closeup shots of this skirt.  It really is quite darling.  The shape alone is very feminine in my estimation but there is also a wonderful lace hem at the bottom for that added little touch.

Do you have a particular piece that you generally "build" your outfit around?

Have A Wonderful Day

- The Leather Skirt -