Already Pretty casual outfits featuring Joe's Jeans Brenda platforms

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring red shirt dressA run of horrifyingly hot-humid days engulfed Minneapolis back in July, but it's been fabulously cool and unclammy since. Today, however, was a hot-humid anomaly: Nearly 100 degrees and uncomfortably moist. Yet I'm told that by tomorrow, it'll be 70 and rainy. WEIRD. In any event, today I...

Already Pretty Daily Outfit featuring Liberty of London dressfeaturing seven distinct shades are godsends. AND they allow me to wear yet more bold colors as accents. I secretly wish this particular dress had come in a non-pastel version of the same print, but hey, I'll take it. I mean, obviously. Already taken, paid for, and worn several times. Also...

Already Pretty Daily Outfit 5 This outfit was inspired by the Land's End Canvas spring catalog, which showed some of the most adorable laid-back preppy looks I've ever seen. I seldom gravitate towards prep – a look that dredges up memories of the snobby, cool-girl clique from my middle school – but something about those...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring purple jersey dress These pumps are about a half size too big, and the cushion wasn't enough to solve THAT problem, but they're also pretty thin-bottomed and support-free. The Foot Petal made quite the difference in overall comfort – a little spongy pad at the ball of your foot really does help. (I'm sure most...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring Diesel bootsOlive jacket, thrifted – similar Floral dress, thrifted – similar print Boots, Diesel Go-go (no longer available) – similar – more Diesel boots Bracelets, Bibelot – similar look Earrings, Mocahete Messenger bag, Tom Thomas Leather Today I was asked to shoot a commercial for ARC's Value Village...

Already Pretty Daily Outfit featuring Anthropologie Field SkirtTeal cropped cardigan, The Mexican Shop – similar Teal tank, Target (no longer available in this color) – similar Skirt, Anthropologie Field Skirt (no longer available at Anthro) – a few on eBay Sandals, Miz Mooz Heather – courtesy Miz Mooz Bracelets, Bibelot – similar Hoops, Bibelot – similar...

Sunday Shoes: Joe's Jeans Brenda Platform SandalsThese lovelies are the Joe's Jeans Brenda V. This style was first released last year and I drooled ... but refrained. When Joe's released a new fleet of Brendas in gorgeous new colors, I caved. The platform is wood, but surprisingly light and marvelously walkable. They look a little droopy...

Already Pretty Daily Outfit featuring multicolored vintage dressDress, vintage via Mighty Swell – similar pattern – similar colors Belt, thrifted – similar style Sandals, John Fluevog Haight (no longer available) – similar Hoops, Patina – similar Another dress from the weekend's Mighty Swell haul! This fab frock reinforces my assertions about pattern from...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring gray shirt dressGray shirt dress, Land's End (no longer available) – more gray shirtdresses Scarf as belt, Echo – more brown floral scarves Belt as belt, thrifted – similar Sandals, John Fluevog Haight (no longer available) – similar Bracelets, Bibelot – similar Earrings, art fair I've been wanting to try...

Already Pretty Casual Outfit Roundup featuring leather pantsDress, Marimekko – more Marimekko Navy leggings, via Amazon – similar Cognac leather belt, MuseBelts Cognac leather boots, Indigo by Clarks Proctor This outfit constitutes further proof that cognac leather goes with EVERYTHING. I felt like a sassy little pixie in this getup. Especially since the

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring Pour La Victoire sandalsMagenta button-down, thrifted – similar (blooming berry color) Belt – Gap – (from high school!) – similar Skirt, Banana Republic via eBay – similar shape Shoes, Pour La Victoire Felicia (no longer available) – similar Bracelet, thrifted – similar Necklace, The Mexican Shop – similar Pyramid...

Already Pretty casual outfits featuring John Fluevog GuideTunic, LAMade (no longer available) – more LAMade Camo leggings – Target Boots, Antelope (no longer available) – more Antelope Earrings, Infrared Studios Here's an outfit that obscures two of my favorite features: My waist and my ankles. And yet I felt confident and fabulous all day long. Just...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring white cigarette pantsStriped shirt, via consignment – similar collar – similar stripes Cigarette pants, Banana Republic (no longer available) – similar fit – similar but jeans Pumps, Faryl Robin Suzu (no longer available) – similar pair – more Faryl Robin Bracelets, thrifted and gifted Watch, Skagen Shell pearls,...

Already Pretty casual outfits featuring Dolce Vita Pela wedges And looking at these photos, I wouldn't go so far as to echo his hate, but I think that, on me, they definitely work best with jeans and white slacks. They just seem too heavy to be worn with shorts and skirts. On my figure, anyway. **Disclosure: Actions you take from the hyperlinks within...

Already Pretty casual outfits featuring Karen Kane dressI was able to convince HM to help me photograph my simple travel outfits before I left on Friday for Chicago. My dad is actually a skilled photographer, but he likes to make fun of my posing. This was my airplane ensemble, and chosen for comfort. These Tessa boots got neglected all winter,...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring citron cardiganCitron cardigan, thrifted – similar cut – more citron cardigans Tank, Target Plaid silk skirt, thrifted – more plaid skirts Slingbacks, Aldo (no longer available) – similar Cuff, don't remember – similar Necklace, Fossil (no longer available) – similar My cardigan and shoes aren't the same...

Already Pretty outfit featuring polka dot jeans, Steve Madden Banddit The jeans were my Christmas gift from my parents, and I've had such fun wearing them. I thought about both family members with love when I wore the outfit, but my brain just never connected that I'd picked two significant pieces from two different loving sources. Do you have any pieces in...

Already Pretty Casual Outfit Roundup week of 6 shirt, a gift – more Marimekko Crops, Gap – cropped by my scissors – similar Shoes, Tsubo Kirs Bracelets, Bibelot – similar Earrings, The Mexican Shop – similar I dragged a very patient HM to the mall on Saturday in search of some cropped jeans and, after hitting three or four stores,...

Already Pretty Daily Outfit 7 I'm pretty sure that in this morning's sleepy haze, I forgot to put on my SPF-infused facial moisturizer before hopping on my bike and pedaling to work. All my rantings about being purposely pale-skinned may be inadvertently thwarted by my own forgetfulness! **Disclosure: Actions you take...

Already Pretty Daily Outfit 4) – similar Faux pearl earrings, a gift – similar This outfit made me realize that I have very few romantic pieces in my collection. I gravitate more towards clean lines, bold colors, and defined shapes. And I actually thrifted this skirt with the idea in mind of layering it beneath other...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring gray wool sheath dressWool dress, Banana Republic (no longer available) – similar cut and color Scarves, bought in Iceland – similar Boots, Jeffrey Campbell (no longer available) – similar (kinda – can't find cobalt!) Bracelet, thrifted – similar Earrings, Opitz – similar Bag, Hobo International "In The Bag" I wish...

Already Pretty outfit featuring skinny red jeans, striped tank top These jeans are super stretchy and high-waisted, so they're a decent stand-in for leggings although they do break my own guidelines for pant length. I'm still sussing out how I want to wear them. Since Tania did her identical pair with flats today, I thought I'd give it a whirl. But I'm...

Already Pretty Casual Outfit Roundup week of 8I don't generally include my bags in my outfit shots, but since this outfit was built around the bag, I brought it in. It's new. It's marvelous. I've been drooling over Cambridge Satchels for ages, but just know they wouldn't work for me in real life. I loathe hard, inflexible, high-shine...

Already Pretty Daily Outfit featuring Diane von Furstenberg dress And it'll look so fun over leggings or skinny jeans. I kinda love the contrast of the orange pumps, though I'll admit to trying out several pairs of cream-colored shoes first. Including my cream-colored tall boots. And man oh man did I look like a go-go dancer in that getup. **Disclosure:...

Already Pretty Casual Outfit Roundup week of 6It's been a remarkably cool summer so far, and last Friday was no exception. I was craving cozy comfort, so naturally I reached for a pair of leggings and my trusty harness boots. By Saturday at noon, I was in New York, and when I flew out early Saturday morning, I wore this. On arrival, I...

Already Pretty Casual Outfit Roundup week of 7 casual, lightweight outfit to roam around an art fair at the Botanic Garden. The shorts are a recent thrift find, and I ADORE them. Cute, comfy, and wrinkle-resistant. On the way home, we stopped at the Concord Zoo – a tiny petting zoo in Wisconsin. We can't resist visiting the llamas,...

Already Pretty Casual Outfit Roundup week of August 7White tunic, via Primp – similar Black tank, Target Black ponte riding pants, via eBay- similar Black necklace, Target (no longer available) – similar Silver necklace, Patina (no longer available) – similar Leather cuff, Karin Jacobson Platforms, Lucky Brand Lesh – a few on eBay This...

Already Pretty Casual Outfit Roundup week of 4 No idea why! This was my Easter outfit. Since I knew I'd be doing some nephew-wrangling I went for a washable dress and flat shoes. The brown dress gave me the chance to wear this darling scarf that Audi recently sent me. It makes my 10-year-old self AND my present-day self...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring chambray shirt dressAs much as I hate linen, I am drawn to purposely rumpled and distressed looks in OTHER materials. This chambray dress is impossible to keep tidy-looking, so pairing it with my slouchy, off-kilter Dame Viv boots seems like a perfect choice. Especially on a bike day when everything gets wadded...

Already Pretty daily outfit featuring FoleyA run of horrifyingly hot-humid days engulfed Minneapolis back in July, but it's been fabulously cool and unclammy since. Today, however, was a hot-humid anomaly: Nearly 100 degrees and uncomfortably moist. Yet I'm told that by tomorrow, it'll be 70 and rainy. WEIRD. In any event, today I...