OOTD: Ass-kicking

Vest, French Connection circa 2009; Turtleneck, XOXO circa 2005; Leggings, Modcloth.com;
Boots, Nine West circa 2007; Leather sash, Sfera in Spain

My colleague said to me yesterday when I wore this outfit: "WOW, that is one ass-kicking outfit!"

Frankly, I think it's mostly the Gaga boots. You know how sometimes you build an outfit around a pair of shoes? No? Well, I found myself doing that yesterday morning because I knew I wanted to wear these platform boots, which happen to make my legs look really long when paired with black leggings. And in keeping with my recent subconscious almost-all-black wardrobe phase, I threw on a winter white vest to break it up. I've never worn a belt over this vest before, but lately I've been experimenting with the belt over cardigan/jacket/blazer/dress look. LIKE! (Sometimes I find myself talking in Facebook terms in the real world. Do you, too?)