Everyone Looks Better In…
It’s probably pretty obvious that I love these Sunglasses. I’ve worn them every chance I get; any tiny break of sunshine through these clouds, and I’m grabbing the sunnies. Love.
So this is the little tiny break of trees right in our yard. We live in such a nice little out-of-the way country neighborhood. The road is relatively a quiet one, except for the dogs across the road who barked at me the entire time I was taking pictures. I know that one of them is named Daisy, and one is Nestor, and there’s a third one that the owner never yells at who must be a very well behaved pup. It makes me laugh every time they start barking and I just hear “Daaaaaisy!!! Neeestooor! Shut UP!” from the house across the street.
Other than the excitement of those dogs across the street, life has been pretty quiet. I surprised Mr. Owl last night with a fancy dinner, just for the fun of it. I put on my fanciest ballgown, and wrote a note on the door that he was to go straight upstairs and change into the velvet jacket, bowtie, and vest I laid out for him. It worked out perfectly! Since we don’t have a lot of decorations yet, I pulled out as much as I could and ended up using mostly leftovers from our wedding! In the new metal fruit bowl, I dumped the potpourri and pinecones we’d scattered over the dessert tables, added a tall candle, and set our cake-toppers beside the candle. I scattered some little tealights, put our two prettiest crystal-flower candleholders on the plates, and rolled up our fancy napkins in the cups. (Here’s the table.) And then, spur of the moment, I decided to hang some of the paper lanterns we have above the table. It was the perfect finishing touch!
And after dinner, we danced to Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. in the living room. I discovered at my brother-in-law’s wedding that Mr. Owl really loves to dance with me, and I might try to get him to dance more at home, because it was SO romantic. Sigh.
I think I might start doing random stuff like that more often!
I feel like my style might be changing for Spring. I’ve been really attracted to geometric prints and (prepare for shock) jeans and very much more modern outfits that have only a touch of retro or vintage in them. And after reading the little interview I did with Tieka (it was so fun having her as my first featured blogger!) and how her own style changes throughout the seasons, I realized… seasons really are great for changing up your style and figuring out what elements you want to carry through the year to make it all still “you.” I feel as much me in Monday’s outfit as this one, but to me they look SO different!
Ah, style. It’s so easy to put together, but so hard to find a thematic flow! And maybe it’s just me, liking some sort of same-ness to my look throughout the year.
Another pair of shoes I LOVE. I found these booties at Goodwill (barely worn!) and I have seriously been wearing them almost every day of the week.
Forever 21: Sweater
Thrifted: Dress and heels
Target: Tights
Modcloth (gift): Sunglasses
Gift: scarf
I hope you are all having a wonderful week! Happy Wednesday!
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21 Comments
Kelley Arnold
I love the idea of surprising your hubby with a Fancy Dress Night! I think I’ll use that one night in the future. Thanks!
Eccentric Owl
Thank you! It was SO fun, and I hope you have as much success with it as I did! I had to text him to pick things up from the store so he’d be delayed, because I wasn’t ready until about 5 minutes before he got back! Hehe. But it was so much fun.
Emma de Vries
That is such a sweet idea for a dinner date! I want to see pictures of the ball gown 🙂
I get what you’re saying about style changing with the seasons. I feel like I’m going through a change now, but I don’t really know what towards!
Emma de Vries
What a fun idea for a dinner date! I want to see the ballgown!
I get what your saying about going through a style change with the seasons. I feel like my style is moving in a new direction, but I haven’t a clue what I’m going for!
Emma
http://www.squirrelandwalrus.com
Eccentric Owl
Maybe I’ll do a photoshoot with it. 🙂
Yes, I feel the same way! I always want to keep a little vintage/retro feel, but I haven’t quite settled into what style that works with, because I also want to go a little more modern! I hope you figure your style out soon!
Salazar
Aww, the fancy dinner is such a lovely surprise!
It’s funny that your style gets more modern with spring. I’m actually reverting to the floral dresses and flowy skirts that I didn’t get to wear during winter because it was so damned freezing!
Eccentric Owl
Isn’t it? I think the 30 days of skirts really made me appreciate jeans and more modern looks. And weather definitely does affect what I wear!
Jennifer
Love the color and prints in your cardigan!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Eccentric Owl
Thank you! So do I, plus it’s super warm. 🙂
Anna @maevireiblogueira.com
Love how you put all the collors and patterns together! (:
Eccentric Owl
Thank you!
Susana Ares
Hi!!!
I love your pictures!! Also your colorful look!! 🙂
http://www.fashioninthestreet.es/
Susana
Eccentric Owl
Hi Susana! Thank you so much!
Megan
This outfit is amazing on so many levels! haha I really love the shoes, sweater, and sunglasses though, eek!
<3 Megan
http://kiddotv.blogspot.com
Eccentric Owl
Aw, thank you!
cmichellestyles
u look adorable!
*Besos*
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Meanz Chan
This might be one of my favorite outfits of yours I have!! It looks so comfortable. I absolutely adore the color palette as well, and the pattern on that cardigan is fantastic!
Feathers & Freckles
Love love love that sweater! What fun colors. And those sunglasses look great on you 🙂
Amanda
Such a cute outfit! And that sweater is beyond amazing!
The Rag Trade
I love this sweater and you picked the perfect dress to pair with it! Lovely look dear!
Jamie Rose
Your romantic dinner sounds like it was wonderful! I love that you surprised him with that. Such a great idea!
Also, I really like this coral color on you! The colors in this outfit are so pretty. These sunglasses are amazing too. If I had a pair like those I wouldn’t want to stop wearing them either!