Claws

Claws by reluctantlyadultish featuring a fleece lined beanie hat

There's something comfy-casual but still fun about this cape. I'd like it more in a different print (I have issues with it being called "Aztec") but the shape is great. And that t-shirt is too fun for words.

Valentine's Day

Fairly Literal by reluctantlyadultish featuring crossbody handbags

Being a bitter single, I wasn't going to bother with posting a Valentine's Day outfit. I mean, I'll just be working and then probably heading home to watch Netflix and knit, just like any other Saturday night. But I saw this dress and couldn't resist.

A bit literal? Sure. But it's a pretty dress. Besides, when else can you get away with a big obvious red heart on your bodice? The sweater and fedora bring it back to earth a bit, but beware: if your date is male and shows up in his OWN fedora, you might want to run.

Blizzard Chic

Blizzard Chic by reluctantlyadultish featuring slip on boots

There's a blizzard in the forecast. Oh frabjous day. Also I have my first class of the semester tonight. Callooh callay. As much as I'd like to make myself look super professional for that, weather wins out, so I'll bundle up in a big sweater with a thick scarf instead.

Quiet Christmas, two ways

Merry Christmas, you filthy animal by reluctantlyadultish featuring bow jewelry

Christmas Morning by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size black pants

Noir et Blanc

Noir et Blanc by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size black tights

H M women plus size top, $39 / Plus size skirt / Look From London plus size black tight / Kate Spade laptop purse / Heart pendant / Legroom Boots EEE Fit Standard Calf

I recently bought a Kate Spade purse very similar to the one pictured here. It's the same stripe pattern, but a slightly different shape. I got a great deal on it through Hautelook. It's an awesome bag.

So I based an outfit around it. Normally I'm not too into random sayings on clothes -- make it a witty remark or a band name, sure, but not meaningless phrases -- but the more I see this H&M sweater, the more it grows on me. With the graphic type and the pattern of the bag, it made sense to keep everything else pretty simple.

Sometimes I Make Things: The February Lady Sweater

The February Lady Sweater is one of my more accomplished knits. It's a beautiful lacework cardigan in a rich purple. The style is a bit swingy and flirty, but still warm. It turned out a little bit large on me, but it's still a lovely finished product.