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!

Friday, November 26, 2010

T-shirt: Old Navy

Oh yes, boys and girls, it is that time of year again - time for cheesy holiday tees! My Grinch t-shirt is the perfect choice for Black Friday shopping today. It definitely made people smile all day!

Friday, October 8, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Aldo

Cuff: New York & Company

I worked from home today and managed to squeeze in a few errands during my lunch break. We've been traveling like crazy lately and I've neglected just about every household duty, so this weekend is dedicated to running errands like nobody's business.

This t-shirt doesn't quite fall into the cheesy tee category, but it's pretty close. I was shopping with a friend when she pointed it out to me, laughing about how the girl kind of looked like me. Not quite, but close enough to make me laugh every time I look at it. Is it bad to admit I'm totally jealous of the volume in t-shirt girl's hair?

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!

Friday, July 22, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Steve Madden via Macy's

Bracelet: New York & Company

The high here today was supposed to be 97, with chance of thunderstorms (translation = HUMID AS HECK). I could have sworn I left that weather behind when I vacated the South, but apparently it hunted me down and has decided to stick around.

This dress was perfect for today - light, loose and linen. I wanted as little touching my body as possible!

I've had this in my closet for awhile but hadn't worn it because I couldn't find any shoes to go with the odd shade of blue or the slightly muted red. But canvassing my shoe collection last night, I decided these gray ones looked close enough to the blue to work. I'm not crazy about the pairing, but at least I finally got to wear this super fun dress!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Pants: Express

Necklace: New York & Company

Shoes: Aldo

I was originally skeptical about the whole 'crop shirt' trend coming back. It wasn't a good idea in the 80's, unless you were under the age of say 10, and it sure as heck isn't any better an idea now. I saw this top in the store and would have snapped it up immediately (yay, stripes!) except for the crappy cropped length. However, when I stumbled upon a store closing sale where everything was 80% off? All bets were off. I bought this for a whopping $4.00, intending to wear it to the office, tucked and belted with a white skirt. Unfortunately for me, I neglected to consider the fact that currently, I do not own a white skirt. Um, yeah.

So the top has been sitting in my closet, neglected and gathering dust, until last night. We were headed out for pizza with the neighbors and I was having one of those 'I have nothing to wear for this occasion' moments. Suddenly it dawned on me - maybe, just maybe, I could pull off this top with long skinny denim, a big necklace and sky high heels. And TA DA! An outfit is born, cropped top and all.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: Express

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Necklace: New York & Company

Bracelet: New York & Company

Today was my last day at my short-term contract job. Now I have three glorious weeks off before my new permanent job starts the first week of June. I plan to enjoy my time to the fullest!

I found these heels a few months ago while hunting for a pair of gray patent booties (which I never found!). I love the sweetness of the 'laces' up the front paired with the toughness of the 'cage' look on the sides. They just make me smile when I look at them. I'm so glad it's finally warm enough to bring them out of hiding!

Do you have an item you are stoked to bring back into your wardrobe now that warmer weather is upon us?

Friday, April 9, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Pants: Express (Stella Barely Boot Cut)

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bracelet: The Limited

Friday night I went with a girlfriend to see Carrie Underwood in concert. I went straight from work to the concert (both are downtown, an hour from my house), so my outfit had to pull double duty. I had to be work appropriate but I also wanted to be comfortable and fun for the concert.

I thought this top fit the bill perfectly. You can't see them well in the big picture, but the shoulders have sequined sailor epaulets on them. Wearing sequins to work made me smile all day long.

Keeping with the nautical theme, I paired the top with fierce red heels and a nautical themed gold cuff.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Jacket: The Limited

Skirt: The Limited

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Sam & Libby

Bracelet: New York & Company

I had an interview this afternoon for a permanent, full-time position downtown. I always hate dressing for interviews. On the one hand, you want to look appropriately professional. But on the other hand, you want to show that you have some personality, especially for a people-driven position like the one I was interviewing for. It would require a lot of public speaking and executive-level interaction, so I wanted to show that I'm not someone they'd be embarrassed to put in front of others!

Every interview preparation goes the same exact way - I try on umpteen billion outfits, discard every one and reach for the same few key pieces every time!

I was pretty proud of myself today, though - the red jacket is a new addition to my regular 'interview' repertoire. I wasn't 100% sure about it as an interview outfit, but I felt good in it so I went with it. I went shopping downtown before my interview and got several compliments on it, so that made me feel much more confident by the time my actual interview rolled around!

And for the record (in case you're interested) the interview went really well. It's the first time I've really wanted the job that I interviewed for. But she's going on vacation next week, so she said it would probably be three weeks before I hear anything from her. Seems like cruel and unusual punishment to me!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Sweater: New York & Company

Turtleneck: Target

Denim: Express

Boots: Wal-mart

Necklace: The Limited

Technically I wore this outfit on both Monday and Sunday (for about two hours). Don't lie. You know you do that, too.

I picked up this striped turtleneck at Target after seeing Ellen rock the stripes on her show a few weeks ago. Once again, you lovely readers came to my rescue with tons of suggestions on tracking down the perfect black and white striped tee. I was alerted to this Target clearance find by both Sarah and EvaNadine. It took three Targets to find it in my size, but for $3.97, it was worth it!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

T-shirt: The Limited

Skirt: The Limited

Cardigan: New York & Company

Ring: New York & Company

Tights: Merona for Target

Booties: Payless Shoes

Oh no she di'int! Oh, yes, I did! I actually wore this fun cheesy tee to work today. I figured when else can you get away with wearing this to work? All the big bosses are on vacation and it's basically a party every afternoon because no one feels like working. I knew everyone would get a kick out of this tee, given their propensity for teasing me about being a 'shortie' without my heels on. I was quite the hot topic around the cubicles today.

But that's not why I'm cheesing so hard in this picture. Today was my last day in the office for the rest of 2009! Twelve glorious days of blissful freedom, spent with all most of my favorite people. I can't wait to get the party started!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft

Vest: The Limited

Tights: Merona for Target

Booties: Payless Shoes

Necklace: The Limited

Ring: New York & Company

Today was our office holiday party, so I knew I wanted to wear red. Unfortunately I didn't realize until last night how few red winter clothes I own. Red was my favorite color to wear for a long time (besides black, of course!), but apparently that only applies in the summer time because I only exactly one red winter sweater. Don't worry - this will be remedied soon!

So I made do with this dress even though I've worn a dress every single day this week. Apparently the dress/tights combo is my new go-to outfit.

And on a side note? Guess who won the 'Most Fashionable' award at the party today? Three months in and already making a name for myself. HA!

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.

Friday, December 4, 2009

T-shirt: New York & Company

Cardigan: Old Navy

Jeans: Express

Necklace: The Limited

Boots: Charles David (gifted)

TGIF!! I swear this has been the longest week, and not a day off or vacation in sight yet!

Layering up again today, so I can alternate between my coat, cardigan and short sleeves as the office heater continues its schizophrenic ways. I picked up this t-shirt at New York & Company on Black Friday for a whopping $3.00. It's not my normal style but I'm kind of digging it. I immediately thought of pairing it with this fun ribbon-wrapped necklace that I don't get to wear very often and knew I had a winning combination.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Sweatsuit: Gifted by my hubby

Tank: Old Navy

We are hard at work at Chez Carrington today - decorating for Christmas! This is my official Decorating for Christmas outfit. Yes, I have an official Decorating for Christmas outfit. Don't judge.

Nate gave me this tracksuit the first Christmas we were married. Apparently, after only five short months of marriage, he was tired of seeing me dressed like this so he got me this for staying warm around the house on weekends. Poor man, little did he know that a girl and her favorite sweatshirt are not so easily parted!

Lucky for him, I can take a hint, which is why my closet is now stacked with a rainbow of cute little tracksuits just like this. Who knew tracksuits were the sporty man's lingerie? But no matter how many I collect, this red velvet one will always hold a special place in my {holiday} heart.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Top: Express

Tank(unseen): New York & Company

Jeans: Express

Bracelet: Express

Shoes: Aldo Shoes

We had a surprise party to attend and I felt like rocking a little bling. I picked up this t-shirt at the last Express clearance sale. It's totally not my normal understated style but sometimes a girl just wants to stand out! It totally spoke to me the minute I saw it. Practically begged me to take it home.

Since the shirt was a little 'loud', I took it easy with a big silver cuff and the same red heels from Wednesday. Love it!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: Aldo

Necklace: The Limited

Bracelet: Express

We've seen a brief return to autumnal weather this week and I am taking full advantage while I can - it's supposed to be back in the 40's on Saturday! Brr!

I snagged this dress last week at Ann Taylor Loft for $9.99. I already have visions of some wintery ways to wear it but I exercised my 'right to bare arms' today and went the classic route. It's hard to tell in the larger picture but there is a big ruffle that runs all the way around the neck and down the front of the dress. I added the biggest bangle bracelet in my arsenal and a pop of color on my feet. I always feel a little conspicuous wearing red heels with a dress but the shoes earned rave reviews from two coworkers, my dental hygienist, the clerk at Express and three random strangers who were walking beside me at the mall. Note to self: Wear these shoes more more often!!

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.