I'm Like A Bird, I'm Gonna Fly Away

This blouse that I am wearing has sleeves that allow me to take off and soar (if I wanted to). Here's the before:

And here I am, about to lift off.

The chiffon blouse is by Bisou Bisou, and the leather shift is Romeo and Juliet Couture, from Neiman Marcus. Since the dress is sleek and solid, I decided to go with patterned tights.

I had to be careful putting them on, because it's easy to get the vertical pattern twisted like a candy cane (although that would fit the season!!)Since the blouse is red and black, I chose my Calvin Klein pilgrim shoes.

See, I did keep them straight. For jewelry, I went with my matching garnet necklace and earring set.

You can see how the dress has a slight ostrich texture to the leather. I continued the red accents with my rings. I didn't wear bracelets today, because of my long flared sleeves. But on the right hand, a fire opal, and on the left hand a marquise solitaire with a fire opal band.

So that's about it for today, except for the links. First, Lauren at www.stylelixir.com for style Session Fall Fashions linkup. Then, Saumya at www.myriadmusings.net for Style Swap Tuesday. Go check it out!! Now, I am going to prepare my belly for the department potluck at noon. I will take pictures of all the delicious food. Have a great day!!!