they're taking the hobbits to Isengard

I'm glad you all had the impeccable taste and judgement to appreciate the majesty of the illustrations I showcased in yesterday's post. They are works of beauty, aren't they? You can find them at the Louvre this fall. I heard they're throwing out a rando, unimportant painting called "the Mona Lisa" to make room.*

Couldn't get enough of the grandpa cardigan and ended up dressing like a little hobbit gentleman (but with flats! and a bowtie!) today because I realized that due to a lack of clean tights, I couldn't wear any dresses or skirts. January is still far too cold for bare legs. Unless you live in the Southern hemisphere, I guess. Lucky ducks. (Seriously, Rolling Stone Australia has Soundgarden on the cover. SOUNDGARDEN YOU GUYS. Anyone from Oz mind mailing me a copy? Don't make me beg. It's so unsightly.)

shirt, j.crew

cardigan, target
pants, j.crew
flats, j.crew
bow tie, j.crew outlet
ring, f21

Did I tie my own bow tie? You bet I did! And for those of you who are super into the wonders of nailpolish, here's a breakdown -- Orly ("Liquid Vinyl"), half-topped with Hard Candy ("beetle"), half-topped with Milani ("Jewel FX Gold"). Had a few coworkers and strangers comment that they "couldn't stop staring at [my] nails." I think it's all the shiny gold flecks. It appeals to the inner magpie in all of us.

*not at all true