Saturday, April 11, 2011

Shirt: The Limited

Tank: Old navy

Jeans: Express

Boots: Steve Madden

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

This outfit is relatively boring but I couldn't help wanting to show off my new Steve Madden rain boots. They are hunter green with an orange striped zipper up the back - how fun is that?! Makes rainy Saturdays just a tiny bit less disappointing when I can slip these babies on!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: The Limited

I basically refuse to acknowledge the fact that we continue to have below average temperatures here. First with my short sleeves yesterday and today with my open toed booties. I am determined to simply will Spring into being. (I'll let y'all know how that works out for me!).

This sweater is the clothing equivalent of a mullet - business in the front, party in the back. I forgot to take a picture but the back has a black zipper running down the middle from neck to tail (it matches the two black shoulder embellishments). I loved it the minute I saw it at ATL and thought about it for two weeks straight before I finally gave in and bought it while we were on vacation in NYC (so I could cheat and call it a souvenir!).

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft

Tank: Old Navy

Jeggings: Banana Republic

Boots: Rocket Dog

Necklace: Lia Sophia

Well, the break was nice while it lasted but it appears Old Man Winter has returned to my little corner of the world. We've been enjoying 60 degree weather but the high today was mid-30's and there's snow in the forecast for tomorrow. Awesome.

I'm trying to look on the bright side: I have one last chance to wear all my favorite winter pieces, like these Rocket Dog boots.

Even snow clouds have a silver lining.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Top: The Limited

Jeans: Express

Boots: Aldo

Necklace: Premier Designs

Bracelet: Express

Hat: Express

I spent the better part of today at one of my favorite places - the salon. Nothing like letting someone play with your hair for three hours on a Saturday. I know that weirds some people out but I love every minute of it!

I've been lacking in my support of the Vols this season, so I decided to sport some orange in honor of their game with Memphis last night (Go Big Orange!). I literally rolled out of bed and left for my appointment, so 'ease' was the word of the day. Nothing beats slouchy boots and a knit cap for making you look put together when, truth be told, you're really lucky you even match today!

The end result of three hours at the salon. Here's hoping I can duplicate this myself tomorrow!

Sunday, October 24, 1010

Dress: The Limited

Belt: Loft

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Earrings: The Limited

I didn't take a picture of my outfit today because I was a hot mess after church this morning. This is a dress I wore when I was much tanner during my little summer hiatus but never got around to posting.

I love this electric blue color and find it really interesting paired with the olive and black - kind of an unexpected combination but it works. The dress came with a tie belt but I switched it out for this faux croc belt instead.

Man, I miss that tan!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Belt: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Bracelet: Express

I was flipping through my closet last night, looking desperately for some fashion inspiration when I ran across this dress which I haven't worn since last April. The Kelley green is a little spring-y but it's one of my all time favorite colors to wear, so I figured what the heck. We've got about two more days of 80-degree weather before Fall returns and I better make the most of it!

This dress actually came with a much darker brown belt. I prefer swapping it out for this thinner toffee colored one. Plus it gives me a perfect excuse to wear these cage sandals one more time this year!

Love #9

I've been on the lookout for a pair of wellies for the last two winters. These olive green beauties from Steve Madden? Well worth the wait.

Business in the front:
Party in the back:
I might be head over (rubber) heels.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Top: Express

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Aldo Shoes

Bracelet: The Limited

I am working from home today before I head off to the great city of Knoxville for the Tennessee v. Florida game tomorrow afternoon! Go Vols!

I love the combination of gold studs on this olive green tank. I am really digging olive and khaki for fall, which is funny because I actually wear very little khaki in real life! Probably means I won't actually jump on that trend wagon, but I like to look at it in the fashion magazines. But olive? That's a trend I can definitely get behind!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

It was finally just a teeny, tiny bit cooler today - in the eighties instead of well into the nineties - but I took full advantage of it and busted out my transition-to-fall shoes. I absolutely love these shoes: suede! hardware! straps! And they are actually comfortable, no lie.

Know what else is comfortable? This dress. 100% cotton - it's like wearing pajamas to work. Except with bling. Because, you know, who doesn't want bling on their pajamas work clothes?

Monday, August 23, 2010

Top: The Limited

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Belt: Express

Necklace: Lia Sophia

I'd been on the hunt for the perfect pair of white slacks for most of the summer. I found these on super clearance at The Limited and had to sneak in at least one good wear before Labor Day. Truth is, I like them so much I might *gasp* wear them again after Labor Day. That old don't-wear-white-after-Labor-Day rule is so 2008. HA!

I also figured I'd get in on the jewel tone trend. Green is one of my favorite colors yet I'm pretty sure I don't have this shade anywhere else in my closet. I'm definitely digging it.

I thought the black belt and peep toes were a nice and unexpected contrast to the white pants. What do you think?

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Dress: Paul Smith

Shoes: Steve Madden

Belt: New York & Company

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Design

Bracelets: New York & Company

I am in lurve with the graphic print and the navy/green combo on this dress. Add in the fact that it's 100% cotton and I am in heaven.

I kept the accessories low key since the dress is quite a statement in itself. However, I couldn't resist stacking two big fat bangles on my wrist. Sometimes a girl just needs to stand out!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Cardigan: New York & Company

Tank: Victoria's Secret

Pants: Express

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

The Amy Cornwell necklace I won in her giveaway last week popped up in my mailbox last night. It is so sweet and simple; I absolutely love it! I knew today's outfit had to stay basic so I could show it off!

I paired the new necklace with my first ever ACD piece - my personalized washer necklace. I love how the different chains contrast and I think the two sizes and shapes of the charms compliment nicely.

I love the color of this cardi - it reminds me of fresh cut grass. A perfect pop of color for a rainy, dreary Friday.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft

Tank: Old Navy

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Steve Madden

Necklace: New York & Company

Earrings: Gifted

After a wonderful girls weekend in Louisville (where I finally got to meet the lovely Ally IRL!), the last thing on my mind when I got home was planning an outfit for work on Monday.

This outfit had one driving force behind it: I was freezing cold when I woke up. All I wanted was to be covered up so I could get warm. I'd vaguely had this color combination of green and navy in the back of my head, although I'd originally envisioned the cardigan with a navy pencil skirt instead of pants. I knew the temps would eventually reach the mid-sixties so tights seemed a little overkill. Pants win.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Belt: New York & Company

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Bracelet: Simply Irresistible

Hey, hey, it's my birthday!

And who doesn't want to look killer on their birthday? I loved the color of this dress the moment I saw it at The Limited and when it went on sale recently, I snapped it up immediately! It came with a much skinnier brown belt which I switched out for this fun patent leather version instead.

I discovered that I have no brown summery pumps (hello, shopping!) so I went with this fun yellow combination instead.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Cardigan: New York & Company

Tank: The Limited

Jeans: Express (Stella Barely Bootcut)

Necklace: New York & Company

Sneaks: Payless Shoes

We got another three inches here today and I must say, as much as I love the snow - I am sick and tired of wearing flats! This girl is in serious need of a four-inch stiletto fix!

But if I have to wear flats at least these sneakers make me smile. I had a pair of azure Chucks when I was kid and my dad wore purple high top Converse when I was an even younger kid. So when I saw these at Payless Shoes, they brought back a flood of warm memories. Gotta love shoes that just make you feel happy.

Know what else makes me happy? These slim cut jeans from Express. I bought them recently in a Short because I needed another pair of jeans to wear with, what else?, flats during the yucky weather. I expected to alternate them occasionally with my lighter wash short pair. As it turns out, these are my new favorite pair of jeans. The fit in the hips and thighs is fabulous and the dark wash is the absolute perfect shade to go with anything. I am headed back to Express soon to snap them up in a Regular length for heel season, too!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft

Tank: Old Navy

Jeans: Express

Booties: Payless Shoes

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

I know it's only the first day of February, but I am SO OVER winter and SO READY for spring! I feel like all I wear lately is skinny jeans tucked into boots. It doesn't even really matter what I wear on top because it's just going to be covered up by a coat and a scarf. The yucky weather combined with not going to work every day has definitely put me in a fashion rut.

So when Nate offered to go treadmill shopping with me after work today, I jumped at the chance to climb out of my rut - I reached for the springiest thing I could find amidst the winter dullness. Slightly seasonally inappropriate? Yes. Entirely necessary so I don't go insane? Definitely.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Sweater: The Limited

Jeans: The Limited

Bracelet: New York & Company

Booties: Charlotte Russe

Well since we've already established that I am lacking in the festive office attire category, this green sweater was the closest I could get to a holiday office look today. I opted to keep things simple today because the office had several visitors and you just never know when you might make a useful connection, so I kept things straight up office appropriate. I feel kind of boring without some neck bling or something! I did rebel a little in the footwear department - opened toe booties on a 30 degree day! Watch out! It's getting crazy around here. HA!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Top: New York & Company

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Michael Shannon

Necklace: ?

Ring: The Limited

I am positively wild for this safari-inspired silk top from NY&Co. The print is super bright in person - definitely a wake up call at 6:00am, which I was so needing today. This top kept me feeling cheerful all day despite the long, draining week.

I really wanted to tuck it in but I just wasn't feeling it with these pants. It wouldn't lay smoothly right above the waste and I couldn't find a belt I was happy with. Maybe next time I will try pairing it with a higher waisted navy skirt that won't require a belt.

The last time I wore this chunky necklace, our friend asked me where I got my 'Mr T collector necklace'. Now I can't help but giggle when I look down at it!