Time for Sweaters

This probably isn’t news to most of the northern hemisphere, but… well, did you know it’s autumn? That means it’s time to start wearing tights and sweaters!

Sweater dress, cardi, and tights. Just in time for the fall weather! (Photo by Pat Zimmerman.)

Okay, so I bet the whole “fall weather” thing is super old news for most of you out there. But in San Francisco, we’re in a perpetual state of the in-between. Not quite fall, not quite spring… certainly not winter or summer. At this time of year, one day it’ll be sunny and warm, the next it’ll be grey and cool – that is, if it’s not raining.

I generally prefer spring fashions and dressing for warmer weather, but it’s nice to have a reason to change things up from time to time!

And speaking of time…

Watch necklace from Park and Pond. (Photo by Pat Zimmerman.)

I love this watch necklace my husband bought for me at a local boutique, Park and Pond. We came across Park and Pond during an arts night – they feature products and crafts from local makers, including jewelry, like this steampunk necklace.

The brass hardware complemented this earth-toned chevron dress. And because the dress is short-sleeved (good for the office, not so much for outside), I paired it with a grey cardigan that echoed up the dress’ grey stripes.

Crisp weather and fall colors. (Photo by Pat Zimmerman.)

Oh, and you know how it looks all grey and dusk-like in these pictures? Well, there were bits of bright blue sky here and there amongst the clouds. San Francisco weather can never make up its mind!

Consistently inconsistent San Francisco weather. Rocky is not amused. (Photo by Pat Zimmerman.)

Dress: Seventies Wonder of the World Dress, Jessica Simpson via ModCloth
Cardigan: Trusted Essential Cardigan via ModCloth
Necklace: Watch necklace via Park and Pond
Tights: Hue via Nordstrom Rack
Shoes: D’Orsay at the d’Orsay Heel, Re-Mix via ModCloth

[All photos by Pat Zimmerman]

What to Wear to the Polls

This morning before work, I headed to the polls to vote. And of course I couldn’t wear just any old thing to the polls. So voilà, my election-inspired outfit:

All decked out at the polls, in red, white, and blue. (Photo by Pat Zimmerman.)

Photo by Pat Zimmerman.

And my necklace? A nod to my favorite political movie, which prominently featured a certain political catchphrase. Bonus points if you know the catchphrase, and double bonus points if you can guess the movie!

A nod to my favorite political movie. (Photo by Pat Zimmerman.)

P.S. Just because elections are important doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with them . . . and involve your pup, too!

Rocky gets into the spirit. (Photo by Pat Zimmerman.)

So, did you cast your vote?

Top: Zara
Skirt: Streak Clearly Skirt by Rock Steady via ModCloth
Necklace: vintage watch fob
Bracelet: Nordstrom (a gift)
Shoes: Hit the Rodeo Heel by Miss L. Fire via ModCloth

[All photos by Pat Zimmerman]

Hot Potato!

The lovely Megan of The Fashionable Bureaucrat (who happens to have the most amazing collection of shoes EVER) nominated me for a Liebster Award a couple of weeks ago. And now I’m finally getting around to fulfilling my duties, which are:

1. Post 11 facts about myself.
2. Answer the previous 11 questions.
3. Choose 11 nominees (no tag back) and link them.
4. Create 11 new questions for the nominees.
5. Go and tell them they’ve been nominated.

*takes a deep breath* So! Here I go!

Post 11 Facts

1. I just celebrated 3 years at ModCloth, and in celebration of my 3-year “Modiversary”, the “Can’t Hardly Kate Dress” (made by one of my fave retro designers, Trashy Diva) was named after me!
2. Yellow just might be my favorite color.
3. I minored in Fine Arts. Going for the minor helped me justify (to myself) taking the fine arts classes that I loved.
4. My great granny lived to 102. Every so often, I use that fact to remind myself that I’m really, really young.
5. I find it difficult to be outgoing & am naturally more reserved and shy. But I love being part of communities & work hard to overcome my shyness.
6. I’ve got 2 crazy, cuddly, lovable dogs.
7. I’m pretty sure I’m solar powered.
8. I’ve been to 6 continents, assuming that you count North and South America, and Europe and Asia, as separate continents.
9. I have a thing for multiples of 3.
10. I love playing games, particularly of the strategic (e.g. Settlers of Catan), palabric (e.g. Scrabble), or numeric (e.g. sudoku) variety.
11. I’m left-handed.

Answer 11 Questions

1. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had it?
   Under a tiled floor in the bathroom. I heard that robbers never really check the bathroom.
2. Do you currently have all your organs?
   Yes! Is that unusual?
3. For a pet, would you rather have a crow, a fringed lizard, or a taxidermized wolf?
   Definitely the lizard. Crows are crazy loud, and it’d be hard to give it a good living environment indoors. I’m not a fan of taxidermy and only want live pets, so that leaves the lizard.
4. Slips – yes or no?
   Only when necessary.
5. If you could hire one of the following for one year which would you hire: House cleaner, personal chef, or massage therapist?
   House cleaner. My husband is an awesome cook (I’m not bad either, when I get around to it), and as much as I’d enjoy a personal massage therapist, I’d LOVE to not have to clean.
6. Fruit pie, cream pie or cheesecake?
   Mmm, all sound tasty! Cheesecake, as long as it’s true NY style. Unless the fruit pie is strawberry rhubarb pie, heated, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top.
7. If you were on Jeopardy and got the Daily Double, would make it a true daily double?
   Depends on my score relative to the other players. Almost certainly in the first round.
8. Did you ever wear braces? (If yes, are your teeth still straight?)
   Nope.
9. Favourite decade – 1970s, 1980s, or 2000s?
   Fashion-wise, the 1980s (some trends from the 1950s – like the full skirt – were incorporated. And I love me some 1950s fashion!). And music-wise too. Guess I’ll just go with the 1980s!
10. Do you prefer routine or variety?
    I like some variety in my routine.
11. Do you sleep with your bedroom door open or closed?
    These days, open. But I used to only sleep with it closed.

Choose 11 Nominees

1. Manners and Moxie
2. What the Haute
3. Off Kelly’s Hanger
4. Ryzenberg On
5. The Curvy Blogger
6. Of Corgis & Cocktails
7. Sarah’s Ambitions
8. Coca and Vera
9. The Dapper Bun
10. Sartorial Sidelines
11. The Shades of Monet Chronicles

Ask 11 New Questions

1. Name a movie you loved as a kid.
2. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
3. Favorite season?
4. What’s one of your guilty pleasures?
5. Preferred silhouette: sheath or fit-and-flare?
6. Which 1980s cartoon heroine would you be: Strawberry Shortcake, She-Ra, Jem, or Rainbow Brite?
7. What’s the last game you played?
8. What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?
9. Do you prefer fragrances that are floral, fruity, woody, spicy, or citrusy?
10. Would you rather live under the sea or in space (assuming both are viable options)?
11. What was your first blog post about (for your current blog)?

Psst! If you want to play along but don’t want to do the whole shebang, I’d love to hear your answers to these questions, or some random fun facts about yourself. :)