Let's play stylist!

I fully intended to take the new bag for a spin yesterday morning, but alas, I was caught unawares by a Star Trek marathon on the G4 channel (seriously). While I watched Spock, Kirk and the gang do their intergalactic thing, I cruised the 'net building an outfit in response to Create an outfit around this, posted in the Budget Diva blog.

I'm newish to the fashion blogsphere, so I've been a bit reluctant to add my two cents in these "let's see what you think!" kinds of things. Not because I'm particularly shy, but I like to get the feel of things before I jump in there. When I saw the shoes the outfit's supposed to be built around - rose gold metallic ankle-strap heels - how could I resist?

I found the skirt first, which (along with the shoes) served as the inspiration for the rest of the outfit. I was surprised at how difficult it was to find a top. What I eventually found (and fell in love with) was the complete opposite of what I'd been looking for - which is usually what happens, it seems!

Since the purse I started with wasn't exactly budget, the search was on for a replacement. Again, what I found (and again, fell in love with!) was definitely not what I'd originally had in mind. I found a beautiful necklace to top it all off, but there were no matching earrings. Since trying to match the necklace would be insanity at best, I think that gold stud earrings are the best way to go. Once I settle on the earrings my outfit will be ready to go.

To end on a bag-related note, here's the clutch I originally planned to use for the outfit I mentioned above. At 230.00, it isn't exactly a budget item. By E.D.E., it's 10" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 6" high, and you can get it from the Purse Store.

I'm not normally a clutch girl and I've never owned one, but lately they've been catching my eye. I love this! I love the leather. I like that it looks hand-crafted, but not as though it had been put together in someone's kitchen. It's just ornamented enough; the rivets and the hardware give it a tomboyish edge, but the rounded corners add softness and femininity. This is definitely a clutch I could own.