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!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Cardigan: The Limited

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Aldo

Necklace: The Limited

Ring: New York & Company

I think maybe I should stop shopping at The Limited for awhile, no? I usually try not to be head-to-toe one store, but sometimes it just happens.

It's hard to see in the big picture, but this dress has pleated tiers all the way from the best to the hemline. It is quite a little statement dress but the color makes it more than appropriate for work.

In honor of our fourth day of cool morning temperatures, I busted out these new fold-over peep-toe booties from Aldo. I'm not quite ready to commit to tights yet, but I couldn't resist the booties any longer!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: Express

Shoes: Alfani

Belt: Goody's

Bracelets: The Limited

I stayed up way too late last night watching the Boys in Blue whoop up on the Giants. Even though it was safe to hit the hay at bed time (17-0!), I was having too much fun watching Peyton & Co charge down the field like a well-oiled machine!

What wasn't working like a well-oiled machine this morning? That would me. After Weekend #3 out of town, this chick is dragging tail in a major way. Hence the simple I-don't-want-to-think-about-matching-palettes outfit today. Basic neutrals + ruffles + animal print = good enough for me today.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Dress: LOFT

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Necklace: Express

Ring: The Limited

Another long day at the office this week. I feel like I'm copping out a bit by wearing dresses every day, but I just don't have the time or energy to be messing with separates this week.

I originally planned to belt this dress but I couldn't find a belt that I was happy with in my closet this morning. Most were the wrong shade of brown and the only one that was the 'right' shade was too big for my waist - it's more of a hip belt. Don't you hate when you just can't seem to make anything work? So I threw on a statement necklace instead and added 'tan leather belt' to my shopping list!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Shii

Necklace: New York & Company

Bracelet: Express

It's a busy week at work for me - four hours of training daily Tuesday through Thursday. Ugh. Shoot me now.

I knew I wanted to be as comfortable as possible for this afternoon's session. This cotton dress was just the ticket. No need to worry about bits or pieces coming un-tucked or gaping or anything. Easy peasy. Too bad I can't wear it three days in a row!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Dress: White House Black Market

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bracelet: LOFT

Ever have one of those days when you feel like a million bucks? I hope you do because every girl should have one every now and then.

I heart a really great LBD - probably explains why I own at least 10. This one is for sure my new favorite, though. I felt long, lean and powerful in this little number today. And anything that can make me feel tall is a keeper in my book.

I briefly toyed with a big necklace and then some tough studded kicks, but ultimately decided to keep it classic this time. I have a feeling I'll have plenty of opportunities to mix and match this one up in the future!

Thursday, July 21, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: The Limited

Bracelet: Express

Shoes: Steve Madden via Macy's

Anyone else wondering how the heck it got to be the end of July already? I could have sworn it was just July 4th! The summer has just flown by. Not that I'm complaining, though - I'm pretty well over summer. Bring on Autumn and cooler temperatures!

I've been wearing dresses and skirts nearly every day, simply because it's too hot to wear anything else. But my laziness got the best of me this morning and I forgot to shave my legs, which of course, meant I had to wear pants.

I probably would have been fine, except I decided to walk the two blocks to the mall at lunch. By the time I made it back to work, I could have passed out from heat exhaustion. Probably the only reason I didn't is because my hair had soaked up so much humidity it was impossible to be dehydrated. Blech.

Consider this girl schooled. Lesson learned: No more pants until it hits at least 75 degrees again.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: Express

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

Shoes: Alfani

I had a pretty full day planned for today. Lots of preparations for our vacation next week. The last two weeks of time off have just flown by and I still feel like I have so much left to do before we leave on Friday.

I wish I had taken a close up picture of this top. It has the sweetest ruffle at the neckline, but the color makes it hard to see in the picture. I love the color of this top and the drapey effect around the waist.

My heels are a recent score at Macy's Extra 50% off sale. I love my leopard print peep toes and really wanted a closed-toe version to wear when the weather is cold. I was so stoked when I found these Alfani's for $20 (originally $89!).

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Impo

Bracelet: New York & Company

Earrings: ?

I've been a wee bit obsessed with black and white stripes this winter. Until a few months ago, stripes weren't something that I really ever looked twice at but I came down with the Swine Stripe Flu something bad this season! Looks like I still haven't fully recovered because I couldn't resist this black and white striped (and ruffled!) top on clearance at The Limited. Something about the stripe and ruffle combo just made me feel totally sassy! I thought the skinny ankle pants were just screaming '50's sock hop today, so I paired the look with a flirty pony tail.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft

Top: The Limited

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Belt: Came with another outfit

Bracelet: Lia Sophia

Dog: Our furry house guest, Bailey

It's another chilly, rainy day here in Indy. I almost busted out the tights again, but there's really nothing worse than wet tights, so I decided to stick with pants. I originally had on a longer pair but discovered they are a bit too big now - WAHOO! It's amazing what just a week of eating right again will do!

The collar and ruffles on this shirt feel very Elizabethan to me. I felt like I was wearing a costume all day (in a good way!). Plus the print is really fun. I felt very sassy in this outfit!

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It's no secret that The Limited is my all time favorite place to shop for clothes. There are any number of stores that I wish I could shop at, but I am either 1. in love with their clothes but too cheap to shop there (J Crew, I'm talking to you!) or 2. their clothes don't fit me very well (hello, White House Black Market).

While The Limited can be a little bit pricey for some people, they have fabulous sales and you can receive a bazillion coupons by signing up for their email and mailing lists. There is rarely ever a time when I am not carrying around a coupon from them in my purse!

I don't know what it is about how the tailor their clothes, but they fit me like a dream, especially their dresses. As someone who is, um, bosomly challenged, it can be difficult for me to find tops that fit me well. The Limited is the less endowed girl's best friend!

I fell in lust with this dress the moment I saw it. I knew it was actual love the moment I tried it on - the jersey knit! the black and white! the ruffles!




Alas, I need another party dress like I need a hole in my head. I especially don't need a $100 party dress when I have no party to go to any time soon.

Enter The Limited's fabulous Virtual Dollars. $25 off a $50 purchase. I had two of them. $50 plus $50 is $100. The exact same price of the dress. Plus a $15 birthday coupon. Which makes the dress $35. Surely this is God smiling down on His ruffle-loving daughter, right? I mean, He practically delivered it to my doorstep Himself.

Well, I guess technically the UPS man will deliver it (in 3-5 business days), but I'm pretty sure he's an angel of the happiness (and ruffles!).

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft

Tights: New York & Company

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Bracelet: New York & Company

This will probably be my last outing of the season with tights. I really wanted to wear this sweet ruffled placate dress from Ann Taylor Loft but it's a tad bit on the short side without tights. This seems to be a chronic problem with all my ATL dresses. I buy the Regular (not Petites) but they still manage to be a tiny bit short, which is odd because I am only 5'4'' and Regular anything usually needs to be hemmed two inches.

Anyway, I digress. I dug up the most light-weight black tights I own - these fun zebra patterned ones. How great are these? I totally forgot about them in the basket mess that is my tights collection. I'm glad they got to see the light of day at least once this season!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Top: The Limited

Skirt: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Bracelets: The Limited

Have you ever wondered who decided it was a good idea to package tights with those stupid cardboard inserts? You know, the ones that are three times the width of the tights and require extrication so painstakingly careful that it shouldn't be attempted by someone bleary eyed and running late at 5:30 in the morning, lest said tights be ruined by a pull in the material before you even where them a single time?

Yeah, I never wondered that either....

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Pants: The Limited

Tank (unseen): New York & Company

Shoes: can't recall

Bracelet: Express

I started my short-term contract position today. No one got back to me on my question about the dress code, so I kind of just winged it. Found a nice middle of the road look - not too business-y and not too casual. Turns out their isn't much of a dress code, so I needn't have worried!

It was chilly and rainy again today, so I thought I'd sneak in one more wearing of these fun tweed trousers. I decided to balance the masculine slacks with a light-weight ruffled sweater. I felt feminine but confident. Perfect for a first day!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Top: New York & Company

Jeans: The Limited

Shoes: Karen Scott

Necklace: Gifted

Bracelets: The Limited

Our church just recently started a Thursday night service to reach out to those who might not be able to attend a Sunday morning service. I volunteered to greet on the first Thursday of every month. I wasn't sure quite how to dress for a Thursday night service. Our church is kind of casual, even on Sundays, but I always feel a little weird wearing jeans to church!

I chose to err on the side of dressier casual. I love this leopard print sleeveless top and wear it all year round. It combines two of my favorite things - animal print and ruffles. What else could a girl ask for?