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.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Tank: Old Navy

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

Bracelet: New York & Company

Do you hear that sound, ya'll? It's the angels singing a heavenly chorus of 'Hallelujah!'. It hit 50 here yesterday, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. I was positively giddy with excitement over the first hint of Spring.

Short sleeves may have been stretching it a tiny bit, but I was determined to wear them. The sweater is a little heavier winter knit so that helped balance things out a bit. I was also stoked to wear shoes with no socks. It's the little things, people, the little things.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Top: New York & Company

Jeans: Express

Bracelet: Lia Sophia

Earrings: Military gift shop on Guam

Shoes: Ann Taylor Loft

I love the print on this top but I haven't quite figured out how to wear it with anything other than blue jeans. I'd love to put it under a cute little jacket or pair it with a skirt for the office but I just can't seem to find the right combo. Any suggestions, my lovely readers?

I'm back on the hunt for some great new jeans going into fall. Specifically I want a very dark wash, straight leg denim. Pants shopping is one of the very few kinds of shopping I absolutely dread (the others being bathing suit and grocery shopping). Little waist, big hips and short stubby legs are not a combination one finds often in the denim aisle. Ugh. I'm stressed just thinking about it.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Tank Top: New York & Company

White Tank Top: Old Navy

Capris: Express

Sandals: Payless

Bracelet: New York & Company

Earrings: New York & Company

I decided to dip my toe into the neon trend pool today. I wore my fair share of neon in the eighties and I look back on those pictures now with mortification. Why, oh, why, would someone want to bring that look back?

But I think I can handle it in small doses like this. In person, this tank is the exact same color as an orange Hi-liter. I tried it with brown underneath first but the color is so bright, it just begged to be paired with white. I felt rather conspicuous while running errands today!

Thursday, May 29, 2009

Vest: Ann Taylor Loft

T-shirt: Gap

Jeans: Express

Necklaces: The Limited

Ring: The Limited

Shoes: Michael Shannon

I got this vest on super clearance ($3.99!) from Ann Taylor Loft a few weeks ago. I played around with belting it but couldn't find a combo that I was really happy with. I have about a dozen thick belts but realized that my skinny belt collection is rather limited. An excuse to shop? We shall see....

So instead I piled on three necklaces and a big fat ring. Looking at the picture now, I wish I had added a bangle or two. I tend to under-accessorize because I'm always afraid of looking over-accesorized. That's something I need to work on.

I layered on three long chunky necklaces and I have to say I was very pleased with the result. Wearing all that metal around my neck made me feel a little bit rocker-ish.

Weekend Recap, May 23 & 24, 2009

Dress: New York & Company

Necklace: New York & Company

Shoes: Payless

Scarf: The Limited

I had big plans to get up early on Saturday and head to the first farmer's market of the summer, but my love for sleeping in won out in the end and I got up too late to squeeze it in. We had plans to see Night at the Museum 2 with a bunch of friends, followed by errands at the outdoor mall near the theater. It was hot as blue blazes this weekend but I'm always cold in the movie theater so I had to plan accordingly. You can't go wrong with a summer sundress for staying cool and I toted along a fun purple scarf to wrap up in during the movie. Easy peasy.


Top: The Limited

Cami: New York & Company

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Ann Taylor Loft

Earrings and Ring: New York & Company

Lola and Oliver still aren't too sure about this whole morning picture taking routine. They are always trying to jump on me or get in the picture. A little spoiled perhaps?

Sunday I worked in the infant nursery at church so I had to be wash-n-wear (for the inevitable spit up), dangle-free (no jewelry for grabby little baby hands) and still church appropriate. I felt springy and bright in this outfit, although I had to button up about two minutes after walking in the nursery door. Apparently baby hands also like to peek down semi-low cut tops. Note to self: Next time wear a turtleneck.