Monday, November 8, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Tank: New York & Company

Skirt: Banana Republic

Shoes: Kohl's

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

Today was my last day of client meetings at the office and now it's straight work from home the rest of the week. YAY!

I took advantage of the warmer temperatures today to wear my new Candies heels from Kohls. These are probably my best steal ever - $49.99 shoes that I got for....{drumroll, please}.....$.97. Yes, you read that right, I paid less than a dollar. Gotta love clearance prices + Kohls cash. Best score ever!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Vera Wang for Kohl's

Bracelet: Loft

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

This dress may be slightly seasonally inappropriate but I don't even care. I was feeling extra cheerful this morning, if a tad bit lazy, and wanted something to match my mood.

I know I should be wearing all my favorite things during my last few occasions to dress up but there's just something so easy about reaching for a shift dress. It's almost like cheating.

What item do you reach for when you're feeling lazy?

Friday, February 12, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Pants: Old Navy

Shoes: Kohls

Necklace: Gifted

Bracelet: New York & Company

Well, after being snowed-in for the better part of the week, I finally got out and about today. Man it felt good! I had my first cup of Starbucks in four days - that is seriously some kind of record for me!

The day was beautiful, but chilly and there is still snow everywhere so boots were a necessary evil. I literally picked my least worn boots and then built the rest of the outfit around them. Can you tell I'm over this winter bit? I even rolled up my sleeves in protest of the cold weather. What can I say? I'm a rebel.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Dress: The Limited

Tank: GAP

Belt: New York & Company

Necklace: New York & Company

Leggings: Kohls

Boots: Charles David

It's still cold and snowy here and I had plans to shop with a girlfriend after work, so I knew staying warm and wearing comfortable all day shoes was an absolute must. I paired a longer dress with knee high flat boots and realized I could 'cheat' with the tights and swap them out for actual leggings - hello toasty warmth all day long!! I will definitely have to remember this trick for those cold days ahead.

The dress is actually a wrap dress that's made to tie in the front. I just wound the ties around my waist twice and tucked the ties back into the 'belt' it made, then covered the whole thing with a wider black belt. I really like the way it looks and think it adds that little extra 'something' to break up the bold pattern of the dress.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Sweater: Kohl's

Camisole: Ann Taylor Loft

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Earrings: New York & Company

This morning was my first holiday party of the Christmas season. A bunco buddy held a fun Christmas breakfast at her house. I wanted to be cozy but not too casual, so I opted for a cute sweater with metallic threads and a silky camisole top. It's hard to tell in the pictures, but the contrasting fabrics made the top half of the outfit pop. I had several errands to run before heading home, so flats were essential. Silly me, I braved the cold in flats-with-no-socks. Let's just say that's not going to happen too many more times! The days of wool socks and knee high boots are not too far away!

Friday, October 16, 2009

Sweater: The Limited

Pants: Express

Shoes: Kohl's

Necklace: Express

The Vols don't play this weekend, so I skipped my requisite Friday orange gear and went for my other favorite color instead - red!

I'd totally forgotten about this sweater until I ran across it at the bottom of a pile of cardigans. It was like finding $20 in my pocket - I was so excited!

I paired it with my new favorite necklace and flat gray flannel boots. These boots are lined on the inside so they're super warm and cozy - perfect for the long winter ahead.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Dress: Victoria's Secret

Shoes: Apt 9 via Kohl's

Bracelet: New York & Company

Earrings: Gifted

Scarf: The Limited

Last night we tried out a new-to-us hibachi place called Benihana's. We had the world's greatest hibachi grill when we lived in Knoxville and we're still looking for a place even half as good here in Indy. Benihana's was good - maybe a 7 out of 10. It's no Wasabi, but it'll do.

I got this dress for my birthday (in April!) and was waiting for a special occasion to wear it. With summer drawing to a close, I decided to throw waiting to the wind and wear it for a regular old date night. I am in love with this electric blue color for fall. And Nate even managed to notice my new shoes ($9.00!) despite the copious amount of *ahem* other things on display. Good job, Honey!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Top: Ann Taylor Loft

Jeans: The Limited

Shoes: Apt 9 via Kohl's

Bracelet: Simply Irresistible

Earrings: New York & Company

Ever heard that song '57 channels (and nothing on)' by Bruce Springsteen? That's kind of how I felt this morning - 57 pairs of jeans and nothing to wear!

Okay, okay, so I don't literally have 57 pairs of jeans, but I do have quite a collection. But not a single pair was exactly what I wanted to go with this top and these new t-strap heels. The ultra dark skinnies were too long. The right length skinnies were too light. These trouser cut jeans are okay, but cover up the shoes which I really wanted to show off.

Note to self: Buy ultra dark skinny jeans in Short length.

I got this top recently at Ann Taylor Loft as a final sale item for $6.88. I liked the champagne color, the little gold threads shot through the pattern and the ruffle detail at the neckline. I can also belt it or wear it with a cute vest next time, so it's got lots of versatility.

The shoes were a recent score at Kohl's. They were on clearance for $19.99 plus I had a coupon for $10 off. Now I know t-straps are on the Don't list for us shorties and normally you wouldn't find me in a pair, but I think with a pair of cute skinny jeans they could really work, even on a short girl like me!