Saturday, March 26, 2011

Top: New York & Company

Jeggings: Banana Republic

Boots: via Endless.com

Scarf: New York & Company

I spent the day running errands and then off to small group. It was actually a little too chilly for this thin cotton shirt but I was feeling the pink scarf and just built the rest of the outfit from there. I spent half the winter looking for the perfect red plaid lumberjack button down but never could find anything I loved that fit well.

On a side note: What's up with putting pockets on the front of everything lately? What woman walks around with stuff in a breast pocket? End rant.

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!)

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.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Dress: Target

Shoes: Shii

Necklace: New York & Company

Bracelet: New York & Company

I completely forgot about this dress hanging in the back of my closet until I ran across it last night while packing for New York City. It's a little too summery to wear much longer, so I knew I had to bust it out ASAP.

I was immediately drawn to the unusual color combination - my favorite color (orange!) and my current color obsession (purple!). It was a complete accident that I happened to have jewelry that matched so perfectly. I paired it with a cute purple cardigan this morning for the dash into work.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: The Limited

Belt: The Limited

Bracelet: (I'll give you two guesses!) The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

I may have created a monster. Behold my second 'tucked in' shirt of the week. I think I like it!

I had planned to wear this top with some light gray trousers but apparently I only dreamt I owned a pair, because there certainly isn't a pair in my closet. Not sure what I was thinking! I had to make do with these black and white checked ones instead.

I love the gauzy, girly detail of the petals on the top. So perfectly Spring time!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Pants: Express (Stella Barely Boot Cut)

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: Amy Cornwell

I had a doctor's appointment this morning so I didn't get to the office until lunchtime. I decided to take advantage of the half day and wear my grubby clothes to do some work in my predecessor's filing system. I use the term filing system loosely, though - it's basically seven huge drawers filled with folders arranged in absolutely no logical order. I got down and dirty with those files today and only made it about a third of the way through! Ugh.

But it gave me a great excuse to wear this top that I scored a major deal on at New York & Company. The store near my office was closing and the last few days everything was 80% off. Of course, the selection wasn't the best, but I managed to score $330 worth of stuff for just $60! CHA-CHING! Quite possibly my best savings adventure ever!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Vest: Express

Pants: Express

Booties: K-mart

Cuff: Express

A perfect sunny day here. Of course I would go and get a job just when the weather finally gets nice! Go figure.

I decided to take advantage of my last few days of freedom and took myself shopping. I checked out the new Jodi Arnold collection at The Limited and then the Liberty of London collection at Target. My head was spinning with all the fun spring prints from LoL. I think I tried on practically every piece in the collection! Luckily for my wallet, only three pieces really worked on me. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can wear them!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft

Tank: New York & Company

Jeans: Express (Stella Barely Bootcut)

Shoes: Old Navy

Necklace: Lia Sophia

It's been a busy day here. Ran a couple of errands and met a friend for lunch and shopping.

Do you ever have an outfit that starts out as one thing and then ends up completely different in the end? I started this outfit around the necklace. I originally had on a longer, darker purple cardigan with a white tank top underneath. But that seemed to plain, so I dug out this older plaid purple top. But the dark purples didn't match well, so I traded the long cardigan for this lighter, shorter one. The top combo seemed too casual for the heels I had on, so I swapped out for Short jeans and these flats. By the end of it all, the only item that was the same as when I started was the necklace!

I believe that's called the process of evolution. You're welcome for the free science lesson.

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.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Pants: New York & Company

Shoes: ?

Necklace: The Limited

Ring: New York & Company

Sorry for the less-than-stellar outfit pic today. As you can see, the dogs were going buh-nanas trying to get upstairs to see Nate - who was sleeping in before his dentist appointment this morning. I was snapping on the run so I could hurry up and get out of there!

I really wanted to wear jeans and boots today because the forecast called for four to six inches of snow. However, my boss is a big stickler for the rules, so I opted to dress up just to be safe. Imagine my irritation when he showed up to work today in what else? Jeans.

Oh, well. At least I looked cute in my snow inappropriate outfit. These brown and orange plaid pants were one of my first Big Orange purchases after we moved to Knoxville (over six years ago!) and I still love pulling them out every winter. Very few pieces keep my attention for that long, so that makes these pretty special.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Top: New York & Company

Sweater: The Limited

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Necklace: Simply Irresistible

Bracelet: New York & Company

Tights: Merona for Target

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

As always the weekend went by entirely too fast. I spent the majority of it shopping until I dropped, trying to finish up my remaining Christmas list. I shopped for nearly six hours on Saturday and spent a grand total of $10. No, it wasn't all the fabulous sales - rather it was the big fat nothing I found. I didn't come home with a single item from my list. Note to my family: Pick easier presents next year, would you?

On the bright side though, I did pick up this skirt at Ann Taylor Loft for a whopping $9.99. I'd seen it in on the sale rack several times and always liked it, but I need another skirt like I need another hole in my head. That is to say, I don't. But seriously, who can resist $9.99? Not this gal. And definitely not after six hours of fruitless effort. Mama had to come home with something, right?

Monday, November 30, 2009

Top: The Limited

Skirt: The Limited

Bracelets: New York & Company

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Sorry the picture is a bit blurry today - I considered not posting at all, but these shoes are too cute not to put in appearance before the weather turns once and for all.

That's right, they are calling for snow flurries tomorrow and somehow this time just seems a bit 'final' to me. It will, after all, be December, so I shouldn't be too surprised to see the thermometer struggling towards 40!

So, goodbye, short sleeves. So long, bare legs. Sayonara, open-toed shoes. Catch ya on the flip side.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft

Sweater: The Limited

Necklace: ?

Bracelet: New York & Company

Shoes: Colin Stuart

Me thinks this dress is a tiny bit short! Lord have mercy I didn't think it looked that short in the mirror but now I'm kind of wondering if it was too short for work. Too late now, I suppose!

I like how this dress looks like flannel but it's actually a nubby tweed material. Paired with a thin cashmere sweater, the materials were a nice contrast in person. It's so hard to convey that in a photograph!

Friday, September 18, 2009

Tank: Banana Republic

Jacket: Slutty Teen Store at the mall

Jeans: Express (x2 w10)

Necklace: The Limited

Bracelet: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

So excited that it's Friday!! We've got a big weekend around here: my first ever 5K, a church-wide tailgate party and the Vols face Florida at The Swamp. I just know the weekend will fly by so I was excited to start it a bit early by leaving work at noon today!

This outfit was a last minute deal. I was wearing something completely different (but still orange!) but I didn't feel confident in it at all so I changed at the last minute. I'm glad I did. Feeling anything less than fabulous is no way to start off the weekend!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Top: Express

Shorts: The Limited

Bracelet: The Limited

Shoes: Nine West

Earrings: Simply Irresistible

Yes, I went to church today, Mom. No, this is not what I wore.

I had nursery duty today, so my outfit was strictly utilitarian - a cotton sundress and zero jewelry.

My father-in-law came into town for a one-night visit and took us out to lunch. Then I ran a ton of errands, so I needed to be cool and comfortable for all that running around. These shorts are probably one of my favorite purchases from this summer. They are a fun black and white plaid in light weight wool. Just very different and interesting.

I don't wear too many embellished tops because I'm always afraid they'll be ruined in the wash. But I couldn't resist this super cute top on clearance last summer. And it has held up very well through several wearings - not a single sparkle lost so far! I might have to change my views on embellishments a bit.