the Good Ship Stripey

   The navy blue, stripes, and vaguely flag-shaped enamel pendants made me feel just a bit nautical in this outfit.

     I've been wearing this necklace with pretty simple outfits, just because I think the turquoise, mustard and purple are pretty on their own. However, I'm going to eventually challenge myself to mix it with something other than a neutral to see whether I like the look.

it's in the bag

     Just a quick little post of what I wore for lunch on Thanksgiving. ...

     This is my first post ever that includes a bag! I'm one of those folks who drags the same purse around for months, but I love how the bag adds something special to the outfit. One day I'll get really ambitious and do shoes and a bag in the same photo ...

Jade beetle bracelet, previously loved by the generous C.L. :)

       When I bought this shirt, I thought the print was of feathers. Looking at it again, it reminds me of eyes. Not what  I expected, but the colors are awesome. 
     Happy Tuesday! Hoping to shoot some Try-it-out Tuesday photos later today ...

Try-it-out Tuesday: more, or less

    I've hit the midterm doldrums. The evidence? I woke up this morning with no clue about Try-it-out Tuesday.
    I opened my drawer, noticed this tunic I've never worn, and decided to start there.
    About a year ago, the Mr. helped me pick out some work clothes, and this was one of the pieces. While I liked it,  I was never sure how to wear it, so it got tossed into my drawer.

Alfani tunic; Beau jeggings

       While you know I love big prints, this fell into the "overwhelming" category. I added my Volcom jacket to make the print less overbearing.

Volcom Day Dreamers shirt jacket

     I liked that I still got a healthy dose of print down the center and that the shirt hem let the patterned edge peek out.
    So that covers the "less" part mentioned in the title ... now, on to more.
    My Amrita Singh earrings arrived Friday, so I decided they might add a great touch of color.

Red bangles, India; silver bangles, Amrita Singh

   And just for fun, I added red and silver bangles. I normally wouldn't wear big print + fancy earrings + bangles, but Try-it-out Tuesday is supposed to help me stretch my style a little, right?