People I Enjoy: Elaine Benes

Elaine Benes by elbonner featuring a navy blue vest

Of the 5 hours I've been awake today, 3 1/2 of them have been spent watching Seinfeld. It really id one of those perfect comedies that has remained relevant since it aired. I don't find the jokes hokey like some older tv shows and the characters are just perfectly cast. One of my favorite characters on this show is Elaine Benes. She's got a sweet job as a publisher (minus her stint with Mr. Pitt), she's got a shabby-chic apartment all to herself, and her own signature style. When I think on Elaine's style I think floral dresses, big coats, oxfords, and earth tones. This type of look seems to be coming back, but there's a way to channel Elaine's look without going full, regrettable perm, nineties. Get a big button down, throw on a vest and some leggings and you've got an outfit that will look great whether your getting a big salad at Monk's or getting down on the dance floor with your little kicks. Embrace the nineties, sans-scrunchie, and do the Benes!

As If!: Make Me Cher Horowitz

This is purely a fun post with little to no substance other than the fact that I love the movie Clueless. This genius retelling of Jane Austen's Emma was most prepubescents girl first foray into British literature without even realizing it! It just screams mid nineties and it really is hilarious. There's something about a movie that is pure fun that makes me happy.I remember watching this movie on VHS every night during the summer of 1998 that I actually wore the tape out and my VCR decided to end its misery by eating it alive right when Cher is taking her drivers test. The new campaign from Wildfox helped inspire the little collage above and I'm pretty sure this will be my new Halloween costume. I love all the little plaid skirts and knee sock outfits. Totally killer fashion sense! That's all for now, later bettys, I'm outie!

As If! by elbonner featuring knee length socks

Thanksgiving Friendly Outfits

Thanksgiving Friendly Outfits by elbonner featuring knit sweaters

Thanksgiving and gluttony go hand-in-hand which means your cute new jeans and horizontally-striped sweater might feel like a clingy, cotton-blended prison once all that rich food has been stuffed in your gob.  The answer to the age old question"what outfit can I get away with that's as comfortable as pajamas, but better looking than a prison jumpsuit?". The answer are structured leggings, flowy tops, and chunky sweaters. ALL of these things are on trend and always look chic if paired correctly. Just remember, the rule is if you're wearing just plain stretchy leggings, your top needs to go over your butt/crutch or else you will look like you've forgotten to wear pants. With structured leggings (ones that look like real pants) you can get away with basically wearing stretch pants and still looking good. Structured leggings are called that because they have details that make them more than just stretchy pants: zippers, paneling, rivets, and even prints can keep you from looking like an uncoordinated ballet teacher and the outfits above show how leggings can look holiday appropriate. So go ahead, have another slice of pie, you've got the room!

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Acne sweater, River Island panel leggings, Frye boots
Equipment shirt, H&M leggings, Topshop boots
Rag & Bone sweater, Seven For All Mankind jeggings, Isabel Marant boots

Cold, Dark, and Rainy

Cold, Dark, and Rainy by elbonner featuring dogeared necklace

It's a totally depressing cold day complete with rain and sleepiness after a long days work. What makes it even worse is that yesterday was so sunny and beautiful that I didn't even need a jacket! I hate getting to work before it gets light and then getting home in the dark, I can't imagine having less daylight that we already get (sorry Scandinavia). Hoping to have a tropical getaway in February, but it can't come soon enough. The outfit above describes my mood at the moment: black and soft with a bit of an attitude because I haven't had my nap! Well, I hope it's a bit warmer where you are and if not, suit up and soup up!