Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Cardigan: The Limited

Tank: Old Navy

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft

This was my last day of work for the company I was contracting with. YAY for new jobs and moving on up!

I picked up this awesome beaded necklace at ATL last week during Friends & Family, plus I had a $15 birthday coupon, so I ended up getting this $40 necklace for $13. Gotta love stores that let you combine coupons! Although it's debut wasn't too inspiring (I was running late and failed to plan ahead!), I see this necklace working into my new work wardrobe fairly often in the weeks to come.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Jacket: The Limited

Skirt: The Limited

Belt: Came with the jacket

Shoes: Sam & Libby

I had a client meeting this afternoon so it gave me an excuse to dust off my favorite "Wow 'em" jacket and dress up a little bit. I love that this outfit is professional enough for the business environment but still manages to show some personality and femininity. I have a hard time finding suiting that doesn't make me look like a big old rectangle, so when I find something I love that actually works, I wear it out!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Aldo Shoes

Necklace: Simply Irresistible

Church this morning. We're enjoying slightly warmer weather but still chilly enough to need the sweater dress. (Of course!) I love the stripes on this dress. And who doesn't love a one piece dress that looks like it actually took some thought to put together?

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Top: The Limited

Jeggings: Express

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: New York & Company

Headband: New York & Company

I had a haircut appointment on Saturday morning, so I was rocking the headband in the morning. I don't do it very often because I don't like the way they look on me, but I picked this one up for $2.00 and I actually really like it.

I am also loving this super cheap necklace I picked up this week. It's got silver 'feathers' and makes me feel kind of bad-ass. (You gotta take it where you can get it!)

Friday, March 18, 2011

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft

Sweater: The Limited

Shoes: Sam & Libby

I had a client meeting Friday morning and then another business-type meeting in the afternoon. I needed something that could easily take me from a casual business environment to one where I probably should have been wearing a suit. I was also pretty stoked to finally be able to go without tights. YAY for Spring (or at least Spring-like weather!)

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Top: The Limited

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Tights: Hue

Booties: Payless Shoes

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelet: Ann Taylor Loft

My new company had a Christmas/New Client celebration dinner last night, so it was night #2 in a row of dressing up. YAY for busy, dressed up weekends! As much as I love working at home most days, I definitely miss getting dressed up every day.

I am not normally a black-and-navy combo kind of girl but I'm liking this one. The tweed skirt is navy with black shot through it, so it's a good baby step in the black and navy mixing direction!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Tank: GAP

Shorts: Express

Tights: Hue

Booties: Payless Shoes

Necklaces: The Limited

Ring: The Limited

We had a super busy weekend. Saturday night we went out for sushi and to see the musical Wicked with friends. I love getting dressed up for nights out and was so happy the weather finally cooperated so that I could wear these shorts!

The shorts-and-tights combo was something I always loved on other people in magazines. I wasn't so sure that I could pull it off. But I think I finally found exactly the right pair of shorts to make it work for me.

As a side note: when did it become acceptable to attend a theater performance in jeans and a sweatshirt? I was completely shocked at how casually a lot of my fellow theater-goers were dressed. Are we really that lazy that we can't even put on a dress or slacks for a night out? Kind of takes away a little of the magic of a theater night when you look like you could be equally comfortable sitting on your couch watching Eastbound and Down.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Cardigan: Old Navy

Tank: Gap

Denim: Express

Boots: Steve Madden

It's been a cold, wet week here in Indy. Four straight days of snowy, icy weather make me so happy to be working from home again this winter!

I went out Wednesday night to do a little Christmas shopping and have dinner with friends. there was only one requirement for my wardrobe: STAY AS WARM AS POSSIBLE.

Knee socks? Check.

Faux fur lined boots? Check.

Double-knit cardigan? Check.

Mission accomplished.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Dress: Old Navy

Tights: Hue

Boots: Charles David

Necklace: The Limited

Ring: The Limited

We had our small group Christmas dinner at a Brazilian restaurant downtown tonight. For weeks now I've been planning to try out my new sparkly tweed Express shorts with tights. Imagine my immense disappointment when I woke up this morning to driving snow that just never quit. Four inches of snow and four inch heels just don't mix. Boo.

So it was on to Plan B. Slightly less dressy but much warmer and less dangerous! Turns out Plan B was a blessing in disguise - the roomy dress came in very handy when I ate my weight in cheddar cheese puff biscuits at dinner!

I was also debuting my new blunt bangs. I went in for a trim this morning and decided there was no time like the present to give them a try. Don't know how long they'll last but at least I can finally say I gave them a go!

Tuesday, November 22, 2010

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Tank: Old Navy

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Necklaces: The Limited

Another client meeting on Tuesday. I had about a two hour drive to and from my meeting so I wanted something comfortable and warm for the trip.

Funny story about these pants. I bought them about three weeks ago when it was still pretty warm. I just hung them in the closet until the weather was a little more appropriate for heavy tweed. Then I completely forgot about them. Until last weekend, when I bought the exact same pants again. I only realized it when I got home and went to hang them next to my other new pants - the exact same pair! Apparently I really like these pants. HA!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Sweater: Gap

T-shirt: The Limited

Pants: Express

Booties: Payless Shoes

Ring: Simply Irresistible

I've had a quiet week at home after a weekend away and haven't been out and about much. I've got a busy weekend ahead though and I can't wait to start layering up for the winter weather!

I visited a craft fair with a friend this afternoon and am heading over to another friend's house for dinner and drinks tonight. She's got two young children and I know they'll be all over me like white on rice, which calls for easy pieces I can throw in the laundry when I get home! I love the giant fold over collar on this cable-knit sweater. I can't get away with oversized clothes very often so when I find something that works, I'm always super excited!

I'm still enjoying playing around with my new haircut. I'm even toying with the idea of cutting the bangs shorter and going blunt (a la Jessica at What I Wore) for a few weeks. Jury is still out on that one though. I've got two votes for and one against (and a one 'whatever' from the hubby).

Today's my first experiment in going with my natural wave. I think I like it!

Friday, October 5, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Turtleneck: Express

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Necklace: Simply Irresistible

Tights: Hue

Booties: Payless Shoes

Today was the second of my three days of client meetings. It was business casual Friday at their office, so we got to dress down a tiny bit. I layered up again for the long day and boy was I glad I did - we had snow flurries this afternoon! Holy winter weather, Batman. I am so not ready for this! But if I can't be warm and cozy at home, at least I can keep warm in this plaid flannel skirt and cuddly sweater.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Jacket: The Limited

Top: Gifted

Pants: Banana Republic

Booties: Payless Shoes

I had my first client meeting today for the new job. There office is business professional so it gave me a good excuse to wear one of my favorite suit jackets. I own several full suits but I rarely wearing the matching pieces together. I prefer to mix and match them like I'm doing today.

I wore a three quarter length sleeve striped shirt underneath so I had a whole separate outfit if I chose to remove the jacket. I was so thankful I'd thought ahead because our conference room got super hot when they turned on the heat half way through the day.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Skirt: Express

Belt: The Limited

Shoes: Steve Madden

Today was my first day at the new job. Normally I'll work from home but today I got a crash course in my new company. It made for a very long day so I wanted to be comfortable. It's getting pretty chilly here so this is probably one of my last few bare-legged days. Sad day.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Top: Express

Skirt: The Limited

Belt: Came with another dress

Shoes: Aldo Shoes

Bracelet: New York & Company

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

I'm feeling very Carolina Herrera in this outfit today. All I need is a chignon, a strand of pearls and a little collar pop!

I used to have a very bad habit of confusing 'dressed up' with 'dressed only in black and white'. Thankfully I've learned to embrace color in my wardrobe, but there's still just something that draws me to black and white time and again.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Top: The Limited

Skirt: Loft

Shoes: Aldo

Belt: [came with another dress]

Necklaces: The Limited

I wish I had taken a close-up shot of the print on this skirt. It's got a fun leopard print with these funky metallic threads running through the black spots. I could only find it in a size too big but I really wanted it. So I bought it when it finally hit clearance and just hoped my tailor could do something with it. He did an amazing job because it now fits beautifully. A good tailor is a girl's very best friend!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Top: The Limited

Pants: Banana Republic

Shoes: BCBGirls

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

I had a business trip this week so I've gotten a bit behind on posting these. I spent the day in the office and then had to drive three hours down to Kentucky for a meeting, so I needed to be super comfortable.

I absolutely love this cashmere boyfriend cardigan from Banana Republic and I'm kicking myself for not buying it in every available color.

I'm also loving my new Amy Cornwell Family Tree necklace. I absolutely love being able to personalize my jewelry to be meaningful to me! I couldn't get a good picture of it today but I'll try again over the weekend.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: The Limited

Ring: Premier Designs

We had a big thunderstorm yesterday that brought some cooler weather. My first thought this morning after tearing myself from my warm cozy bed was cashmere. If I can't stay in bed on this chilly morning, I must make it worth the effort!

I love the graphic print of this dress. Earlier this year I wore it pretty plain with a giant black pendant. This time I belted it up with a cashmere cardi and piled on the necklaces.

I'm on the lookout for a black tissue turtleneck to layer under it next time. If you see one, give a girl a shout, would you? And if you find one in cashmere? I'll (heart) you forever.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Alfani

Bracelets: Simply Irresistible

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

This is quite possibly my new favorite dress. There's nothing like an easy LBD to get you through a Monday morning. And if that little black beauty happens to be soft-as-pajamas cotton? So much the better.

This dress needed very little added to it. The wrap part gathers in the front in a pretty feminine way and the tulip skirt is to die for. I felt very girl-y today.

Throw in my favorite zebra heels and suddenly Monday's not looking so bad after all.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Dress: LOFT

Cape-let: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Ring: New York & Company

Watch: Premier Designs

I picked up this dress at LOFT for a steal recently and I'm excited about moving into fall with it. I wanted to try it out bare-legged with a little cape-let first but I can totally picture it with black tights and booties later this winter.

I'm trying to make the most of what are probably the last few days of bare-legged, open-toed weather. I love fall, but hate the part that comes after - and usually comes much much too fast for my liking.

What's your favorite season? Is there one you really don't look forward to?