Outfit Post: From the Shop + DIY

I must admit I am kind of loving this whole indian summer thing that is going on right now in Pennsylvania.  I love me some sunshine....  But I'm also pretty excited to wear fall-like clothes.  We have some awesome things in the shop right now, including this plaid button up and denim skirt.  Both are pieces that work for warm-ish weather and also translate well into cold weather staples (layer, layer, layer!).

Now.  Let's talk boots.  I found this DIY on Mr. Kate (loooooove her) and while it calls for vintage cowboy boots, I was too anxious to wait on finding a pair.  But lo and behold my good old side zip booties. I got these in 2002, at the height of the pointy-toe boots with flared jeans trend and I am so thankful that I went with this pair with slightly more rounded toe because they have stood the test of time!  I'm not a fan of the mid-calf height and loved the idea of turning them into ankle booties (amazing, one of a kind, bohemian ones, at that).  My husband said I'm "cute" for making/wearing these.  Translation:  I love you, even if you wear stuff that's a little crazy for my taste.

I used vintage belts, vintage lace (cut from a night gown), some old gold chain necklaces and t-shirt scraps for the ties.  

My apologizes for the abundance of photos!  I love the light/sun flares in these pictures so much.

blouse:  Miskbelle Vintage- $21, skirt:  Miskabelle Vintage- $18, 

boots: DIY via Mr. Kate,  jewelry:  random/vintage/costume

Hope you all have a lovely first weekend of autumn!

xo
Jayme

Celebrity Looks for Less: Plaids

I must admit, when plaid came back onto the fashion scene I was pretty excited about it.  Growing up in the 90's I had my fair share of plaid button up shirts (oversized, worn open, with a graphic tee underneath).  90's grunge forever.  But there are more sophisticated ways to sport plaid.  Here's a couple of ideas from celebrities, and some Miskabelle pieces to recreate their looks.

Sarah Jessica Parker

This is a lady-about-town sort of look.  Plaid, mid-length skirt, leather bag and a tucked in sweater.  Pair it with some fun heels to modernize the look.

Katie Holmes
This look is almost a parred down version of 1990's styled plaid.  A plaid button up shirt (knotted at the waist, rather than worn loose and sloppy) and a flouncy skirt.  Paired with unexpected little booties.

All the Miskabelle pieces are currently for sale in the SHOP!  Though that plaid button up (by Diane Von Furstenberg!) is sort of speaking to me... better snatch it up quick, before I decide to keep it for myself!

xo

Jayme