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!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Skirt: Loft

Belt: New York & Company

Necklaces: Forever 21

Shoes: ?

It's been a wee bit cooler here the last two days and you know what that means? It's almost football time!

I can't wait to sport the Volunteer Orange every weekend from now until December, so I decided to start the party a little bit early by pairing this white and brown giraffe print skirt with some orange. The bold combination is a bit out of my comfort zone, but I'm pleased with how it turned out!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Top: The Limited

Skirt: Express

Belt: New York & Company

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: The Limited

Ring: Forever 21

This outfit isn't at all like what I had planned to wear today. I originally envisioned this ruched-sleeve top with my red pencil skirt, a black patent belt and this fun new red necklace I got recently. But, I am happy to report, the skirt no longer sits quite as high on my waist because my calorie counting is working! Apparently 2 pounds makes a big difference for the red skirt. It's still fine for wearing, just with something over it, not tucked in and belted. Good thing cause I'd be sad to lose that skirt!

I'd never worn this skirt despite the fact that I've had it for about six months. I just never found the right top to wear with it. Black is too harsh and none of my white tops seemed to work before. I think the big sleeves of the top balance out the large pattern of the skirt nicely.

I wasn't as pleased with the proportion of the necklace to the rest of the outfit. It needs something bigger and chunkier (which I do not yet own!).

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Top: The Limited

Jacket: The Limited

Pants: Express

Necklace: Forever 21

Shoes: BCBGirls via Macy's

Bunco girls night tonight! One of my absolute favorite nights of the entire month.

I was really unsure about the length of this t-shirt. I felt like it hit me at the widest part of my hips, but after debating too long over it, I didn't have time to find something else. I left the house mad at myself and feeling kind of fat.

Thirty minutes later I'm sitting at the table, stuffing my face with the Qdoba naked taco bar, when one of the girls asks if I've lost weight. Um, that would be a negative. To which she replied, 'Must be the outfit because you definitely look skinnier.'

Note to self: Wear black every single day for the rest of my life.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Sweater: Old Navy

Tank: Gap

Denim: Express

Necklace: Forever 21

Boots: Wal-mart

Want to hear a dirty little secret? I wear these black fleece lined boots nearly every day during the winter. They are far and away my favorite pair of winter boots - and they came from Wal-mart!

There it is, boys and girls, I ain't too proud to admit - the item that gets the most wear in my closet is a $19.98 blue light special from Wal-mart.

When I bought them two winters ago, I thought I'd be lucky if they lasted the winter. I was tired of freezing my toes off while running errands in sneakers and I refused to dish out $150 for a pair of Uggs that would be ruined by snow and ice. Enter these boots and a little scotch guard once a month. They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Snow, ice, sleet - they don't care. They keep my toes toasty warm and look rather stylish while they're at it.

My only regret is that I didn't buy them in brown too!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Sweater: The Limited

Jeans: Express (Mia Skinny)

Necklace: Forever 21

Boots: Old Navy

BRRR!!! Did someone forget to tell Mother Nature that it isn't officially winter yet? The high here the last two days hasn't even reached 20. And unfortunately for me, they still haven't figured out how to regulate the heat in our office yet. It was 55 when we came in Thursday morning! Forget the layering - I bundled up from head to toe today.

I felt like a little ski bunny all day. I think it was the boots. I've been wanting some knock off Ugg cardi boots since last year. When I saw Old Navy put them on sale for $15 this week, I dashed right over after work. Good thing, too, because the pickings were already slim when I went and it was only the first day of the sale! I wanted them in dark gray, but since they didn't have them in my size, I settled on these oatmeal colored ones instead.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Sweater: The Limited

Camisole: The Limited

Pants: New York & Company

Shoes: ?

Necklace: Forever 21


This was absolutely not what I had planned to wear today, but we woke up to snow on the ground and ice on the roads, so I decided to bundle up with pants and a sweater instead.

I've had these pants for over six years and I still love them as much as the day I bought them. They are soft, thick cotton - perfect for yucky days like today. Plus they have a fun little pattern that is surprisingly versatile.

I've had these heels longer than the pants - so long in fact, that I've worn all the writing off them. I have no clue what brand they are anymore. I bought them at a second hand shoe store in Knoxville many moons ago and they have served me well, especially the last two Indianapolis winters. I realized this morning that I am severely lacking in work-appropriate, severe weather shoes. Hmm? Anyone for a shopping trip once the rain lets up?

Friday, November 20, 2009

Sweater: The Limited

Jeans: Express

Necklace: Forever 21

Ring: The Limited

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Did anyone else think this was the longest week ever? I swear the days just kept getting longer and slower as we ground on towards Friday. Here's hoping the short week next week will fly by!

I briefly debated going with something other than orange today, but with only two weeks left to go in the college football season, I decided to hang in there and keep the Orange Friday streak alive. My cute shirt and vest combo can wait for some Friday in December! Go VOLS!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Dress: The Limited (via Ebay)

Bracelets: The Limited

Tank: New York & Company

Necklace: Forever 21

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

In my effort to replenish my work wardrobe recently, I have discovered the addiction joys of shopping on Ebay. I've always found it a bit overwhelming and only used it when I had a very specific thing in mind to buy, but never for clothes. I'd been hearing all these stories of amazing finds for dirt cheap lately, so I mustered up my courage and dove in head first. I must say, once you get the hang of keyword searches, it's a freaking goldmine! I got this dress for .99 plus $4 shipping. Um, hello? Why would you not shop Ebay?

I am also digging my new cage heel/bootie hybrid. I love the caramel color and the fabulously high heel. The exposed zipper on the back is also very 'in' for fall. I definitely felt myself strutting my stuff in these shoes today! Do you have a pair of shoes that transforms your attitude when you put them on?

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Nine West

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelet: The Limited

It was a wee bit chilly this morning, so I pulled out something a little heavier for church this morning. When I bought this dress last summer, I was a little bit nervous about how bold the pattern was. Fortunately it was one of the rare shopping trips when I had a friend with me - she was all the encouragement I needed to give it a try. And my new found love for patterns was born!

I paired it with my favorite nude slingbacks from Nine West. They are four inch-ers and always make my legs feel a mile long. If you don't have a good nude heel in your closet already, I highly recommend you find one! They will change your life...or at least the length of your legs.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Top: New York & Company

Jeans: Express (Mia Ultra Skinny)

Belt: Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelet: New York & Company

Sorry for the do in the way of my feet. I took no less than a dozen shots this morning and every single one was blurry or dark or had a dog in it. This was the best I got. And it's too bad too, because my shoes are FAB-u-lous.

I love the print of this blouse and the fact that it combines more than 10 different colors in one print. However, the blouse is kind of, well, blousy. I've worn it unbelted a number of times but always with some major accessories - layered necklaces or a scarf. I wanted to change it up a bit this time, so I threw on a skinny belt (turned around backwards) and a single necklace instead. I'm pleased with how it turned out.

Weekend Recap: Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 2009

Seriously, ya'll, where does the weekend go?

I find it unbelievable that it is already 9PM on Sunday. Here's a quick recap of my unbelievably fast weekend.

Sweater: The Limited

Tank: Banana Republic

Jeans: Express (Mia Ultra Skinny)

Earrings: New York & Company

Bracelet: Hematite Magnetic Therapy bracelet (Beyond Jewelry)

Shoes (that you can't see!): Reefs

I spent Saturday morning at the totally fantastic SupperThyme, making our meals for the next two weeks. If you follow me on my other blog, you know I hate to cook, so SupperThyme is a God-send for me. Knock out two weeks worth of cooking in a single morning and someone else cleans up the mess? Sold! The only drawback is it's a tricky thing to dress for - you need short sleeves so you don't get your clothes dirty, but the place is frigid as a meat case. Hence the short-sleeve mohair sweater.
























Dress: New York and Company
Cardigan: New York and Company
Belt: The Limited
Shoes: Shi
Ring: Forever 21

Saturday afternoon I went to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with some girlfriends. This was another tricky wardrobe situation. The performance started at 5:30 so it didn't seem to merit getting really dressed up like I would for an 8PM performance, but it wasn't exactly a jeans situation either. I compromised with a jersey-silk dress and a cardigan in case it got chilly.

What situations do you find tricky to dress for?





Today we went to the early service at church because I had a full day of house cleaning and other errands to do before my sister's visit tomorrow! We also managed to squeeze in an hour at the pool with friends.

Dress: The Limited

Belt: Guess where - The Limited

Shoes: Impo (via Belk's)

Bracelets: Gifted

I've had these slingbacks for years and they are some of my favorite summer shoes. I just love the little flowers and I always get compliments on them, so it's a good day when I wear these babies!

Do you have a pair of shoes that always make you feel sassy?