fashion inspiration: joan watson of elementary

If you don't watch Elementary, you're missing out and probably should. First of all, it's a great show. Second, Lucy Liu/her character Joan Watson has a style that I'm growing obsessed with it.

I noticed it last season, but always thought "I can't pull any of this off." Then I realized I was subconsciously buying a lot of things she wears.

SO.. I gathered some of my favorite looks of hers for us all to be inspired by.

She does a lot of skater-style dresses and skirts, but she dresses down, too. She also has a great collection of jackets and cardigans, winter shorts, and booties.

There are also a lot of drop-waist dresses like this.

So many ways to rock the loose shorts and tights!

Or leather shorts..

Pretty obsessed with the leather and lace outfit on the right. You also don't see a whole lot of accessories on her outside of hats and scarves.

I totally saw a dress just like this at H&M... then add a military jacket and tights.. bam!

A white blazer or jacket in the winter.. Casual but so goodddd. 

I'm going to start paying even closer attention to her outfits and posting them even more. After getting almost the exact same boots she has on in the last picture [on Target clearance!], I realize I might have a lot more of what she's wearing.

What's your favorite look of hers? OR.. is there a fictional character's style you're loving?! Do share!

love,

elizabethany

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outfit: skater dress with some bling

Sometimes it's really hard for me to pick outfits for Friday nights. Whatever it is, I have to wear it to work, and then wear it out, to a bar that probably hasn't been picked by the time I leave. It could be fancy, it could be chill.... the options are endless.

Dresses are my go-to for these days. They require the least amount of matching, and are acceptable anywhere. I picked my $6 skater dress and dressed it up with a blingy necklace, and made it workable for the chilly night with some chambray.

-dress from Ross $6

-chambray shirt from Target

-necklace from Rue21 $2

-shoes from Charlotte Russe $5

-makeup is Urban Decay Fishnet and Ransom eyeshadow

You might notice the necklace has a missing piece, but I colored it in with a Sharpie and I don't think it's noticeable unless you're looking that close. Some call me cheap, I call myself practical.

Side note: I love living with a dog again. Dogs make life way more fun and active. That's Abby. She's great.

love,
elizabethany

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what i wore last week: skater dresses and gold touches

There's actually no real theme or similarity in my outfits from last week, but here it goes:

I'm always looking for something to wear with this tank cuz it's really an odd color... but after being Pinspired by this outfit, I was pumped. It also inspired me to do an entire week [this one we're living in right now] of white after Labor Day. There's no reason this outfit can't be worn well into fall.

-tank from F21 $6

-jeans from Papaya $15

-shoes from Rue21 $12

-necklace from BlueLans.com $5

This shirt is really not flattering, and I'm not sure if everything matches... but it was Redskins gameday and I needed some burgundy and gold. My Hail Yeah earrings and a middle part made me happy.

-old shirt and shorts from F21

-gold necklace which is also old

-sandals from Papaya $12

-clutch from Express $8

Friday was the only day of the holiday weekend I actually got dressed... the rest of the days were spent in a bathing suit. I found this dress last week and had to get it. I'll be able to wear it during any season! Plus, I'm a bit obsessed with the skater dresses/skirts right now because they hide the lower half.

-dress from Ross for SIX DOLLARS! 

-belt from Charlotte Russe $2

-necklace was a gift

-shoes from Wet Seal $1

-earrings from BlueLans.com $1

-TOTAL: $10!!

Football season/Fall are normally when I really start slacking on my diet and the whole getting dressed thing... but hopefully I won't let that happen this time! [I will be wearing jerseys every Sunday, though...]

love,

elizabethany

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