Once upon a time I was fancy.

One of the biggest challenges for me as I transition away from working outside of the home is that my wardrobe, and my sartorial choices, are skewed heavily towards Team Fancy. So much so that ye, once upon a time I did doth win an epic battle of glitter and was crowned winner of the FANCY OFF. Well, co-winner.

That's me at my fanciest.

These days I am considerably less fancy. The stress of my work situation and the adoption process has led to an overall toning-down of the fancy. But still I feel most comfortable, and most myself, clad in clothing that most of the world--and certainly most of my hippy/hipster city--would deem "Business Casual with a slight Filthy Librarian bent". Not so sure this lends itself well to my new life.

So my challenge to myself in the next few weeks is to practice being casual. I will wear jeans intentionally, and I will even attempt a t-shirt or two.

If you see me out and about in yoga pants please do stop to congratulate me. I welcome your suggestions in the comments about how to dress casually. Totally serious on this--I don't even know where to start.

Oh--I promised shoes didn't I? These sweet morsels are by my favorite brand, Miz Mooz, and they have become my workhorse shoe of winter. The whisky color is more butter-scotchy than this picture shows, and they go with EVERYTHING. I love them so much I call them my "awesomes" instead of my "shoes".

And look: on sale! You are welcome.

http://www.infinityshoes.com/Miz-Mooz-Foster-2141.html?utm_source=infinity&utm_campaign=abtesting&utm_medium=leftnav