What is a year?

I realized that I never got around to sharing my wedding anniversary photos!  A friend of ours, Mr. Nick Aleck, is a photographer and a great one at that.  He did our engagement photos and did such an amazing job that we asked him to do a similar shoot for some first anniversary photos! 

And my favorite...

On Me-

Jacket: Cynthia Steffe thrifted via Spree

Dress: Banana Republic thrifted via Spree

Brooch: Gift from my friend Lauren

Heels: ModCloth

Necklace: A gift from my Mom

On Chris-

Jacket: Zara

Dress Shirt: Kenneth Cole

Jeans: Zara

Belt: Kenneth Cole

Shoes: Stray Dog 

The Bell Jar

Recently, I was home by myself because the husband was working late due to a project deadline for his firm and I found myself aimlessly channel surfing.  I do this a lot.  (I think it has something to do with growing up around so many men!)  Anyways, I fell upon the movie Sylvia starring Gwyneth Paltrow.  It was basically about the life of Sylvia Plath, the famed American poet and writer that committed suicide in 1963.  I can't say I know much about Sylvia Plath despite getting into modern and beat poetry when I was in college but, the movie intrigued me about her life and work.  I immediately purchased a few of her published works online (Amazon loves me and my spontaneous purchasing) including the only book Plath wrote called The Bell Jar.  Published just one month before she committed suicide and somewhat auto-biographical, the story is written about a young woman from Boston and her struggle with mental illness.  I definitely find it interesting though slightly depressing and the way it is written is realistic with good flow.  I am sort of amazed that I haven't explored Plath's works until now but, I am glad my channel surfing paid off!

Redirection

I am generally a believer in milestones in a person's life.  When I look back at my life, I can think of many distinct turning points that changed the course of my life.  Whether it was choosing to go to college in Chicago, changing my major from biochemistry to business, or meeting my husband and moving out of the city to have a life with him.  But now, we have a hit another milestone...the decision to have a baby!  We aren't pregnant yet or anything but, as a result, I am changing the direction of my blog to encompass other subjects that are not fashion related.  I think they will still follow the same mindset that will interest you all but, they will involve other subjects in my life!

The Librarian

I was told probably about three times that this outfit made me look like a librarian.  I took that a compliment!  I actually had to recreate this outfit today because I was so busy at work yesterday that I didn't get out until it was almost dark. 

I have decided to wait on posting the Anniversary photos my husband and I took.  I think I will wait until sometime next week to post them because our first anniversary is actually the 9th.  I am not sure what we are doing yet.  Knowing us, we'll be too busy to plan anything and end up just staying home with wine and movies.  Not that this is so bad but, I kind of would like to have a night out in the city.  But, we'll see.

Vest: Sally Jane Vintage

Necklace: Vintage secretary's pencil necklace

Skirt: Ann Taylor via Unique Resale many years ago

Shoes: Franco Sarto

Jacket: Cynthia Steffe via Spree Resale

1980s Fantastic-ness....

Ok, so that is how I explained my outfit to one of my coworkers today.  My friend gave me this great purple 1980s skirt recently and because it is so bright, I have been struggling to style it.  Then I realized, basic is best and black is basic so, there you go.  I was actually amazed at how many compliments I got about this skirt today despite the fact that it is bright lavender.  I guess it will enter into my clothing rotation afterall!

I am actually really excited because my husband and I had a First Anniversary photo session yesterday.  We actually got the pictures back today (our token photographer friend is pretty quick) and I excited about sharing them....I just didn't have time to post them today.  So hopefully tomorrow!  I am proud to say that most of my outfit for the photos was thrifted and it was gorgeous!

Top: JCP Clearance rack!

Skirt: Thrifted item from a friend

Leggings: Target

Boots:Madden Girl

Necklace: Tiffany necklace I found at the movie theater I used to work at!

Indian Summer

I am having a hard times dealing with the weather lately.  I happen to be a huge fan of fall.  Everything fall is fantastic to me: fall holidays, fall leaves, fall clothing...  So the fact that it have been in the 80s all week has somewhat depressed me.  I really want to break out the tights and boots, but I just can't!

I got this dress at a new thrift store near my house called Spree which, is apparently part of the Unique thrift store company.  If you are from the Chicagoland area and you thrift, you inevitably know of Unique.  The dress was fairly cheap, only $4.  And it is honestly brand new from like 1988.  I am convinced no one ever wore it.  I also picked up a brand new (with tags) Cynthia Steffe military style suit jacket.  I wish I would have taken some pictures to show but, I didn't get around to it.  So hopefully tomorrow!

Dress: Thrifted

Belt: Target

Shoes: Franco Sarto

Bracelet: Christian Dior

The Week In Review

Lately, I feel like a chicken with my head cut off!  I have been so busy that the last few weeks have just flown by.  Sometimes I like when that happens but, not when I am so busy that I forget what day it is. 

On a good note, I have been experimenting with all the clothes my friend Andrea gave me a few weeks ago when she left me for Seattle (I am still slightly bitter). 

I really like these two pieces alone but, I am not so sure about them together.  I think they tend to look a bit 80s when worn together.  The sweater was one that Andrea gave me.  It is really soft and comfy and it actually IS from the 80s so maybe that is where my feelings on the outfit stem...

Sweater: Gift from a friend

Skirt: Zara

Necklace: F21

Heels: Target 

My second attempt at Andrea's former wardrobe was this plaid shirt.  I actually really like it and that is saying a lot because I am generally not a fan of button up shirts, much less plaid ones.  But this one is an old Ralph Lauren and the quality is fantastic.  It is so soft and comfy.  

Plaid Shirt: Gift from a friend

Skirt: I heart Ronson

Moccasins: Minnetonka

Hopefully, I can get in more posts soon.  I feel like such a slacker!