February 4, 2006 05:22 PM
My Closet Update
I've been very anxious about my closet lately. Not just because it's too small and oddly designed, which on most days, drives me absolutely nuts. But my latest closet anxiety is because I've had too many I-have-nothing-to-wear days. And you know what that means, don't you? Oh yeah. It's time for a little wardrobe updating. So that's what I did last month.
First, I found the most fabulous winter vest of all time. I'd been looking for a faux fur, black vest for months. I'd fallen in love with one at White House Black Market, but it was winter white, not black. I considered getting it anyway, but I have two black dogs that shed 10 pounds of hair per day. Each. So I tried to focus and not get distracted. I knew it was out there--I could just feel it. Then I finally found this one on HSN.com. I'd never bought anything from HSN before, and I must say, I was quite pleased. It's a perfect fit, and the faux fur feels like absolute heaven.
I also needed a good pair of flat loafers, and for some reason, I started pining for a pair of Bass weejuns. (The kind I worn back in high school.) I ordered this pair of patent leather penny loafers from Bass Shoes, and I've have hardly worn any other shoe since.
I picked up this wool pencil skirt (in black and white houndstooth) from Chadwicks of Boston for a steal, and I'm pairing it up with this a simple, 3/4 sleeve, black turtleneck from Ann Taylor Loft and high-heeled, black boots for a dinner and auction I'm attending next weekend. I also got this ribbed knit turtleneck in cream on sale at OldNavy.com, and I wear it with new faux fur vest and jeans.
Speaking of jeans--I finally found a pair of jeans (from Ann Taylor Loft) that I'm really happy with, after trying on about 357 pairs over the past few months. They're the perfect length for my highest heals, and they have a very cool texture.
For accessories, I didn't have to go very far. My mother-in-law knitted me a few fun-an-funky scarves for Christmas (with matching handbags!), and I created some new beaded jewelry myself. I like to get my jewelry-making supplies at Artbeads.
That's it for my wardrobe update. I'm still on the lookout for more jeans (dark wash, mid-rise, boot-cut), some peep-toe pumps, the perfect black handbag, and a good blazer that fits my extra-small frame yet isn't too short or too long. I'll let you know what I find.
