OOTD: Feeling the winter blues

Outfit of the Day:

Cardigan, Cyrus via Filene's Basement, circa 2009

Blouse, I.N.C. International Concepts, circa 2009

Leggings, Modcloth.com

Scarf, gifted

Brooch, Etsy

Feather Belt, Zara Spain

What's this? An Outfit of the Day post, on the actual day I wore it? Yep, I'm finally caught up from the holiday week, where blogging was sporadic, hence the doubling up of OOTD posts over the last couple days. It's back to the bitter cold and crappy camera phone pix taken by me, of me, at the office. No more beautiful, natural lighting, out and about in sunny South Florida, or a photographer slash baby sis to patiently take my pictures. I didn't think the cold could get me so easily, but it did. Do you hear me, weather gods?? A little help easing back into 15 degree weather would be appreciated, thankyouverymuch. I'm also secretly jealous that Northeasteners are grounded from air travel because of the blizzard. (Um, hello, how much would I have loved being stranded in Florida for a couple extra days??)

Anyhoo, for this rather uninspired First Day Back Into The Office occasion after a week-long holiday vaca, I went with standard attire: a cardi over a blouse, black leggings, and a scarf turned cowl. Nothing too spectacular. There was noone around to see it anyway, since it seems I'm the only foo in the city who went back to work before the New Year. (Can you tell I'm bitter much?) Pretty much the only exciting thing about this outfit is that I rolled up the arms of the cardigan, showing a pop of the rich purple satin underneath. I am, however, excited that the vintage brooch I ordered from this Etsy shop finally arrived while I was out of office, which I immediately pinned on for instant flair.