Those tights!

Let's start this posting properly. I am not a fan of Jessica Alba's style. It's easy enough to throw a draped scarf around an outfit to add an instant dash of chic. It's not rocket science. It does not make one stylish. Anyhoo, back to the outfit at hand, worn to last night's Costume Institute Ball at The Met.

THOSE TIGHTS. THAT HAIR. THE JEWELS. No. No! NO! It's like when you were a kid and took the heads off your barbies but put them back on the wrong bodies really quickly before your mom noticed and yelled at you. Now imagine she took a different route with the same dress...

1. bare legs
2. less-is-more hair. up or down and pushed back is fine. just lose the braid.
3. modern geometric earrings. those emeralds would be more appropriate with a gown. they're gorgeous but with that dress?
4. sheer lipstick.

The moral of this story? Less is more!

I know I have a pretty cool job...I mean, I get to see all the new items come in as they get consigned. There are always things I want but I force myself to be disciplined and hold back. These Gucci's are $450 at Saks and a BRAND NEW pair came into Westfield...in my size...
Our price? Just $139!

This style has never attracted me before but I suddenly dig the simplicity. Love the shade of brown and richness of the leather. I'm picturing them near the beach with navy linen short shorts, a washed out baggy white oxford tucked in and some sort of printed head scarf. Hand me a gin & tonic and I'll be set! Is it summer yet?