a fashion report

[serinde]

I've been feeling a bit constrained in my workly garb of late (usually dress slacks, and a blouse or button-down shirt of some kind)--and I feel a touch overdressed by turns, compared to my colleagues--so I pushed the envelope a bit last week. I dug out an old favorite (which had been put away when I went up in size, and it now fits again, YAY) that some of you will have seen: black turtleneck under a brown plaid wool jumper. (...That is, American-style jumper, you right-pondians; I did not go to work clad in nothing but a sweater. kthxbye.) Now, I had been accustomed to accessorizing this a la Mod with torn fishnets, black rubber clogs, my London Underground lunchbox-purse, either a Hello Kitty necklace or my heavy locking chain, and if I wanted to really make Steve uncomfortable with the schoolgirl imagery I'd do my hair in twin braids; but none of this seemed appropriate for $CURRENT-ORK. So instead: black silk leggings, black leather ankle boots, tasteful white-gold necklace, and regular purse. (I did forget that it looks even better if I wear my glasses instead of contacts. Well, next time.)

I thought it struck a tolerably good balance between self-expression and professionality. (I also got a compliment from one of my officemates, viz. "Work that miniskirt, girl!". *smug*)

ObMusic: iTunes appears to be as psychic as my MP3 player.

Comments

[fivetonsflax.livejournal.com]

Wot, no JPG?

[syringavulgaris.livejournal.com]

You know, I rebel strenuously against the camera phone phenomenon, but I can't deny there are times I wish I had one.

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

That is exactly the look that's one of the big factors in making autumn my favorite season. Although knee-high boots would have done it just one better.

[syringavulgaris.livejournal.com]

I would LOVE to have knee-high boots. Unfortunately when you spent your teen years bicycling, you have bodybuilder calves and you aren't allowed nice things.

(I did find {and purchase, ON SALE} one pair which are lace-up, so they fit; but they're satin fetish boots with 5" heels. No.)

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

Oooh, satin.

The missus has big calves, too, and the "big calf" boots out there (such as Naturalizer Kiersten, with delightful yet serviceable 2" heels) do the job.

[tayefeth.livejournal.com]

ObMusic: iTunes appears to be as psychic as my MP3 player

ObTangent: Have you gotten iTunes 7.5 to install and run properly?

[syringavulgaris.livejournal.com]

(Finally updated.) Yeah, seems to be working normally.

[spride.livejournal.com]

I see you wait until I'm safely out of the way being bored to death by Oracle before you essay this…

[syringavulgaris.livejournal.com]

Last week! You had not Oracle training last week! ...I guess Thursday was in fact the only day I didn't come whinging to you for graphics design help.

[must-sew-faster.livejournal.com]

Here's some cute boots for those of us with larger calves:

I have the ones with the lower heels; they fit OK, but do need an insole or they are a little unsupportive.

(http://www.womanwithin.com/plus-size-Wide-Calf-Boots.aspx?DeptId=13257)

[syringavulgaris.livejournal.com]

....! It's you! How the hell are you?

Ooo. I need those "Allie"s in white.

[must-sew-faster.livejournal.com]

Yup, it's me :) I'm doing great. How's by you?