SS Checklist ✓

Hi blogger world....ohhhh how you've grown.  I give straight kudos to those folks that maintain their daily blogs.  I have tried and tried...and I am trying again.  I literally fell off the face of earth with my new job....and regretting the decision so much....but a leap of faith is upon the horizon.  Out with the old and in with the new.....

With that being said, allow me to share some recent inspirations.  I am obsessed with summer sandals right now-and let me tell you as a born and raised Edmontonian (per my mom; 3 feet of snow over the weekend) this April summer weather in Washington, DC is wholeheartedly embraced.  

Betsey Johnson Gladiator - available here.

Matt Bernson Cork Ankle-Wrap Wedge - available here.

Swedish Hasbeens Cork Wedge - available here.

 

Messeca Ankle-Cross Sandal - available here.

Sweater and Shorts?

This combination just seems sooooo me! A sweater and shorts! Opposites attract.  I could not wait a full 2 more months for Washington, DC to get cool enough to rock this inside-out teddy bear fuzzy-wuzzy sweater.  Honestly a no brainer its the most perfect attire too, for a trip to the movies. Warm fuzzy sweater for a cool air cond theater.

On another note.....I've been getting a little ridiculous with the shopping lately.....need to curtail some of this spenditure....but I swear every year the Fall-Winter line-up seems to get better and better.  Its like I envision the most amazing oversized-long-sleeved-braid-knitted leather elbowed sweater....and PRESTO CHANGO....there it is...not just at Zara's, but all the usual suspects (Urban/Anthro/Bloomie's) all carry it!! AND in different colors too!!  Hubby please forgive me.....:)

what I'm rocking: the standard levis cut-off,  Zara sweater, Dolce Vita sandals, Marc Jacobs watch and tote.

Lost Society

My friends the 2 Toni's and I checked out the funkiest lil happy hour/lounge/restaurant/after hours spot on U street last Friday.  Complete with lux furnishings, outdoor patio (overlooking U street) and the cutest private stall bathrooms.  I sampled a raspberry long island ice tea, as per suggested by a new acquaintance at the bar....it was absolutely delicious!  The lounge aptly titled "Lost Society" seemed so appropriate for a first post, from a blogger that has been lost in society.   My outfit for the night, had me in jeans for the first time in months!! But I couldn't resist! The pattern on my flowy blouse required gray skinny jeans, and these Levis are an essential part of my fall/winter line-up.  My new job has been very demanding of me......but I cant wait to post some of my new corporate attire....the biggest wardrobe transition of my life....but I love it!

what I'm rocking: pins & needles peasant blouse, grey Levis, brown H&M mens belt, Marc Jacobs tote, Marc Jacobs rosegold watch, necklaces Madewell & Annie Cream Cheese.

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Cider Press Clogs (*meow item)

Familiar Fit Cardigan 

 Via Spiga Harrison Wedge Booties

Ummmmm...okay??? So I've been totally lost in translation.  I got married, went on a mini-moon, and started a new job.  I am ashamed that I de-prioritized my blog (insert sad face) :(

But don't let that statement fool you.....sarahquitecontrary.blogspot haunts me in dreams.....(insert dream sequence here)"Could be better!  More posts!!! Still more posts!! Awwwh shEEEEt why didn't I bring my camera for this outfit?!?!?"

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Thats enough venting...on to my FW Checklist.  So blog world, we are running out of time to get our FW checklist, in check!  I have been working on mine since August and have some new additions to the team line-up!! Including an item that was not on the initial list.....meow!

  3rd, 4th, and 5th on the list.....over-sized woolly cardy ✓, the most gratifying suede wedge booties ✓and yet another pair of clog booties (not quite sweedish hasbeens--as I don't quite have sweedish hasbeens $$$) ✓.  So I feel as though I am more than half way on the checklist....not to mention I am realizing that shoes and coats/cardi's might be my frequent purchase.

Yet Another Pair of Wooden Soled Shoes (check):
✓Clog Booties Anthropology

Suede Booties (check):
✓Via Spiga Wedge Booties

Oversized Wooly Cardy (check):
✓Familiar Fit Cardigan Anthropology

a RE-up on the army jacket (check):
✓Trooper Jacket Aritzia

the most amazing ankle booties (check):

✓ Natrix Booties

*next on the list: 

-yet to be had.....a metallic cross body bag (hubby please still forgive me) 

-cream colored pencil skirt

-long sleeved 'to the knee' baby doll dress

-geometric shaped accessories