Outfit #81 - Groovy Shoes & Pigtails

Outfit details:

Skirt: Katies.  Top: Ambra.  Shoes: Tiffany (from Jeannie).  Earrings: gift (also from Jeannie!).

This was the first outing for the shoes.  Although I like them, and they received compliments left right and centre (mostly along the lines of "They're such groovy shoes!"), my feet are complaining and my legs are really not happy.  It also took a few retyings to get them to stay put!

The pigtails today were also a talking point.  Of course, that could have been due in part to the sugar consumed by most of my ensemble (thanks, whoever was responsible for that one).  The rather muted expressions in today's photos are partly a result of wanting to tear out my hair from the ensemble rehearsal, and partly because taking photos of outfits when there are people watching is still intimidating.  Apologies if it's too taciturn ;)

Today's photo:

More jacarandas.  Every time I walk past these they catch my eye, they're at just the right height and catch the sun - and also the breeze, hence the blurriness at the centre...

Outfit #79 - With a Bow

Outfit details:

Skirt: Sunny Girl (op shop).  Singlet: Hot Options.  Top: Sportsgirl (op shop).  Ribbon: from a skirt from Katies, I think.  Shoes: Zoe & Zac (from Jeannie).  Earrings: made by me.

I feel this outfit could have benefited from a necklace of some description.  I felt rather bare between my top and my neck. Oh, and that's bow as in tie a bow, not bow as in take a bow.

Today, I nearly had to resort to a mirror photo.  I had 2 minutes before leaving this morning, and thought I'd try for a photo.  Tripod all set up, but I couldn't find my camera.  Grr.  After work, I had a few minutes (thankfully) to find my camera (hiding in my room) and take photos before the after school students arrived.

These shoes are perfect, they go with so many outfits of all varieties.  The only problem is, I can't walk very far in them.  Cue big sad face.  Next time - pre-emptive Bandaids.

Today's photo:

More jacarandas.  I love seeing so much purple all across the city.  This one is by the station near work.

Outfit #78 - Until Midday

Outfit details:

Dress (as skirt): Jeanswest (op shop).  Top: Ambra.  Shoes: Target.  Earrings: Sportsgirl (I think).

Until midday, I was congratulating myself on such a great outfit choice.  Although today was not too hot - unlike the last couple of days - it was very humid.  This outfit is breathable (a big tick).  It's not very warm, though, so when a storm hit just before midday, I turned from a comfortable temperature into a purple-limbed shivering wimp.  The dilemma of getting a cup of tea versus needing to go outside in the rain resulted in no tea.  It was a pretty super teaching day, but it was one of those in which I had morning tea at 11:55 and lunch when I got home at 5:15.  So, very quick photos. 

This was my 2nd attempt at the dress-as-skirt layering (the first you can see here).  The dress itself is strapless which meant I was still feeling like I was wearing a strapless dress, adjusting the top all day.  I have some other ideas for this dress though so stay tuned!

Today's photo:

It's jacaranda season - I'm surprised this has been my first jacaranda photo.