OOTD: Cut-off madness

I've really been toying with the idea of pairing denim shorts with a sweater and tights to make them winter-appropriate. I've just not had the guts to do so, until today. Hope I can pull this off ('cuz if I don't, oh well. TOO LATE.)

 

 Blazer: Pencey via Shopbop

Sweater: Express cable knit sweater

Shorts: F21 distressed denim shorts (similar here)

Tights: Juicy Couture

Necklace: Express mixed metal chain necklace

Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden Grinnd booties (on ebay! can't believe I found these)

The best part about this outfit? I've realized that this blazer does so much better when worked into an edgier outfit. That way, the out-of-control fringe just looks "I don't care cool" instead of "I'm a disheveled mess poop".

Another great part: I have never worn these shorts. They're F21 from last year when I was itching for some Current/Elliott insanely-awesome suspender shorts... that I think I'm still wanting for this year. These, I thought, were my answer, but turns out they weren't. No good reason, either. Just wasn't getting that "feeling," ya know? Anyway, they work here, and I'm just happy I'm able to put them to use now.

You know. That is if this doesn't make me look homeless.

First post ever!

Hello, my millions of readers (ha...)

To be quite honest, I've been toying around with the idea of this for quite some time. Years, actually. After I got over that "I-just-want-to-journal-about-how-angsty-my-life-is-memememe" teenage phase, I wasn't quite sure what I'd write. Once I figured I could write about the love of my life (no not Mr. Right Now), I was too scared. There are so many talented fashionista bloggers out there, and I wasn't quite sure who would follow me. Or even that I wanted followers (lot of responsibility!). But I've bitten the bullet and tried it out. Especially because I've found myself wishing on a daily basis that I had someone, anyone, the internet, to talk to about those millions of finds, obsessions, seasonal lusts, and just plain opinions in the world of design. Poor fiance doesn't quite care (although its sweet when he tries,) and neither do many of my friends. Who the heck knows-- you might not care, either! But here I am, world, trying this out for a while and seeing where it goes. Hope you like me... but hey, if you don't, I still do. :)