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.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Cardigan: Express

Tank: Express

Jeans: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft

I wasn't sold on this outfit when I snapped this picture and contemplated changing the tank top out for something else, but was too lazy to figure out what. I ran a bajillion errands and got four separate compliments on my cute outfit. Shows what I know! HA! Sometimes we are our own worst critics.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: The Limited

I basically refuse to acknowledge the fact that we continue to have below average temperatures here. First with my short sleeves yesterday and today with my open toed booties. I am determined to simply will Spring into being. (I'll let y'all know how that works out for me!).

This sweater is the clothing equivalent of a mullet - business in the front, party in the back. I forgot to take a picture but the back has a black zipper running down the middle from neck to tail (it matches the two black shoulder embellishments). I loved it the minute I saw it at ATL and thought about it for two weeks straight before I finally gave in and bought it while we were on vacation in NYC (so I could cheat and call it a souvenir!).

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Cardigan: The Limited

Shirt: The Limited

Jeans: Express

Belt: Express

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelets: Simply Irresistible

I love the print on this blouse - it's got all of my favorite colors and it just makes me smile every time I look down at it. I first pictured it with this big pink and orange necklace that I have, but after taking my first picture yesterday I realized the blousy effect of the top plus the cardigan was making me look wide, so I ran upstairs and swapped out the necklace for a belt to tie things in. So funny how things can look find in the mirror but then pictures tell a whole different story!

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!)

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.

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, October 17, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Belt: New York & Company

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelets: Simply Irresistible

This is another dress that I pulled from the depths of my closet over the weekend. I love a simple shift dress for fall. It looks great on it's own but isn't too bulky under a cardigan to ward off the morning chill. Think I might keep this one out for the winter and see how it does with black tights and a blue or green cardigan too.

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, September 27, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Vest: New York & Company

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Belt: New York & Company

Bracelets: ?

It finally feels like fall here and it makes me want to layer my little heart out! Layers are my favorite thing about fall. Well, my favorite right after leaves, fire pits, apple cider, boots and tights. :)

Although it's chilly in the mornings, I knew it would heat up by mid-day, so I kept the sleeves short and the layer light. But it's a teeny tiny baby step toward all out fall fashion! YAY!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Dress: LOFT

Tank: New York & Company

Belt: New York & Company

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelets: Simply Irresistible

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

I picked this dress up on clearance earlier this week and wanted to get at least one wearing in before it's no longer seasonally appropriate. Unfortunately I chose the windiest day Indy has had in weeks to wear it! Needless to say, I was not strutting my stuff down the street - more like hobbling along with my hands around my knees trying not to give any one a free peepshow! Note to self: Check weather before wearing floaty chiffon dress again.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Belt: Express

Necklace: Lia Sophia

I'd been on the hunt for the perfect pair of white slacks for most of the summer. I found these on super clearance at The Limited and had to sneak in at least one good wear before Labor Day. Truth is, I like them so much I might *gasp* wear them again after Labor Day. That old don't-wear-white-after-Labor-Day rule is so 2008. HA!

I also figured I'd get in on the jewel tone trend. Green is one of my favorite colors yet I'm pretty sure I don't have this shade anywhere else in my closet. I'm definitely digging it.

I thought the black belt and peep toes were a nice and unexpected contrast to the white pants. What do you think?

Monday, August 16, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelet: LOFT

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

I had a big meeting at work today with some higher ups, so I kept things simple and understated - well, as understated as you can be while wearing a fire engine red dress, I guess. I thought the dress made enough of a statement in it's own right!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Top: The Limited

Capris: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelets: New York & Company

My love affair with four-inch heels is a symptom of my serious case of Short Girl Syndrome. I'd love to be 5'9'', with lovely long gazelle legs. Instead, I'm the shortest of all my sisters (5'4'') and somehow ended up with a long torso, which of course means there's not much leg on me. We all want what we can't have, right?

Which is why I find this t-shirt so funny. I teeny-tiny chihuahua with a lot of attitude. I'd say that's just how it should be.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Necklace: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelet: New York & Company

Monday was our 7th wedding anniversary. I knew that I had a long day at work and it was questionable whether I'd make it home in time to change before dinner, so I wanted something I could feel good in from work straight through dinner at Ruth's Chris.

I fell for this black and white graphic print the moment I saw it at The Limited. It's hard to see in the head to toe shot, but the bodice has beautiful gathers right around where the statement necklace falls. No belt or unnecessary accessories needed! Gotta love a simply shift dress for summer.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelet: The Limited

Necklace: Heirloom from my Grandma

In case you haven't noticed, I am taking advantage of my totally tan-tastic legs for as long as I can. In my fair-skinned world, a tan is a rare and beautiful thing that should be enjoyed to the fullest extent for as long as possible.

This simple shirt dress just goes to show that sometimes the details really make the outfit. I got compliments from three different people this morning before I even got my venti Starbucks - one each for my necklace, my shoes and the color of the dress. Talk about feeling like a million bucks. The funniest part? No piece here cost more than $20!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Dress: Banana Republic

Cardigan: Express

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Bracelet: New York & Company

I picked up this dress at Banana Republic for a song (75% off - only $35!) over the winter, put it in my summer clothes closet and promptly forgot about it until this weekend when I was browsing at BR and thought, "Huh, wonder whatever happened to that dress I bought last time I was here?". And an outfit is born.

I'm not quite comfortable baring my arms at work yet, so I covered up with this fun ruffle-front cardigan. I kept everything else pretty minimal because the dress is detailed enough on it's own. It's hard to tell in the picture but it's got some fabulous seaming around the waist and pockets that make the skirt more bell-shaped than straight. I got several compliments on it today while I was (once again!) shopping - but this time at the humongous mall downtown, which is now only 1 block (ONE!) from my new office. This could be very, very dangerous!