fall finale

I've been trying to work this leaf and acorn print cotton top into my fall wardrobe rotation all season, but I just didn't know what to pair it with.

Finally I tried these vintage wool trousers (and yes, for some reason they are trousers and not pants).

Perfect.

scarf : vintage, estate sale
novelty print cotton blouse : vintage, estate sale
wool trousers : vintage, estate sale
shoes : steve madden, thrifted

It's not officially winter yet.

I managed to squeak it in.

Barely.

 

I love, love, love vintage novelty prints.           The perfect high waist wool trousers.

before & after

I love everything about this 50s cotton shirt, but I haven't been able to decide how to wear it and what to wear it with.

I tried this.

Not very blogworthy. So, a few tweaks later...

And voila. Much better. I love this tying the shirt at the waist thing I've seen people do, but I've been reluctant to try it. I try to spare people from my pregnancy stretch marks when I can. But why, oh why, haven't I discovered high waist pants sooner!?! Now I can show a little skin again. :)

Shirt: Vintage, Estate Sale
Shorts: Forever 21, thrifted
Shoes: Rocket Dogs

And I put some victory curls in my hair just for fun. Much better.

I love before and after pics. Sometimes getting dressed in the morning is a process. Have a lovely Wednesday, everyone!