Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Sweater: The Limited

Tank: The Limited

Jeans: Express

Shoes: Nine West

Necklace: Lia Sophia

Not sure what's up with my crazy hair at the end of the day. This is why I don't take end-of-day pictures! HA!

This cardigan is heavy weight knit so it's perfect for those Spring days that start out chilly and warm up throughout the day.

I should have taken a picture of the tank top underneath. It's a pretty watercolor that reminds me of a Monet. I have a really bad habit of pairing everything with white tank tops because it's easy, so I'm making an effort to branch out with more patterns underneath my cardigans. Definitely think this one is a win!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Sweater: The Limited

Tank: Gap

Denim: The Limited

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bracelet: Express

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

I had another office day with the boss today. It's still in the 40's here but I'm doing my best to ignore it and pretend that it's still Spring! This sweater is the perfect transition piece for these not-so-warm days. It's three quarter length sleeves are a nod to my need not to cover up but the super thick fabric keeps the parts of me that are covered warm! Who doesn't love a good compromise?

Tuesday, November 22, 2010

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Tank: Old Navy

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Necklaces: The Limited

Another client meeting on Tuesday. I had about a two hour drive to and from my meeting so I wanted something comfortable and warm for the trip.

Funny story about these pants. I bought them about three weeks ago when it was still pretty warm. I just hung them in the closet until the weather was a little more appropriate for heavy tweed. Then I completely forgot about them. Until last weekend, when I bought the exact same pants again. I only realized it when I got home and went to hang them next to my other new pants - the exact same pair! Apparently I really like these pants. HA!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Dress: The Limited

Shoes: Vera Wang for Kohl's

Bracelet: Loft

Necklace: Amy Cornwell Designs

This dress may be slightly seasonally inappropriate but I don't even care. I was feeling extra cheerful this morning, if a tad bit lazy, and wanted something to match my mood.

I know I should be wearing all my favorite things during my last few occasions to dress up but there's just something so easy about reaching for a shift dress. It's almost like cheating.

What item do you reach for when you're feeling lazy?

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Top: GAP

Vest: Banana Republic

Skirt: Loft

Shoes: Steve Madden

Necklace: New York & Company

One of the only bad things about my new job is the fact that I no longer have an excuse to dress up every day for work. It's been tough getting dressed this week, knowing that I only have a few more days to wear all of my favorite things!

Unfortunately I made a bad fashion choice this morning! We had a huge storm this morning, accompanied by a tornado warning at 60 MPH wind gusts - not exactly skirt weather. Note to self: check more than just the temperature before getting dressed in the morning.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Top: The Limited

Pants: Banana Republic

Shoes: BCBGirls

Necklaces: Amy Cornwell Designs

I had a business trip this week so I've gotten a bit behind on posting these. I spent the day in the office and then had to drive three hours down to Kentucky for a meeting, so I needed to be super comfortable.

I absolutely love this cashmere boyfriend cardigan from Banana Republic and I'm kicking myself for not buying it in every available color.

I'm also loving my new Amy Cornwell Family Tree necklace. I absolutely love being able to personalize my jewelry to be meaningful to me! I couldn't get a good picture of it today but I'll try again over the weekend.

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!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Dress: LOFT

Cape-let: The Limited

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Ring: New York & Company

Watch: Premier Designs

I picked up this dress at LOFT for a steal recently and I'm excited about moving into fall with it. I wanted to try it out bare-legged with a little cape-let first but I can totally picture it with black tights and booties later this winter.

I'm trying to make the most of what are probably the last few days of bare-legged, open-toed weather. I love fall, but hate the part that comes after - and usually comes much much too fast for my liking.

What's your favorite season? Is there one you really don't look forward to?

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!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Cardigan: Loft

Tank: Gap

Pants: Express

Shoes: Baker's Shoes

Scarf: The Traveling Scarf

Today I am participating in Fab Finds Under $50's Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf - such a fun idea and I'm thrilled to have a part in it! Kimberly has two identical scarves traveling the country for 20 lovely ladies to style it up.

As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to play with the yellow in the pattern. I knew a scarf would be the perfect accessory for the jewelry party I was attending last night - I looked cute when I arrived but the scarf was easily removed when it was time to try on all the pretty sparkly things!

The scarf was a bit long for me, so I just wound it up and then knotted the ends until I was happy with the shape and size in the front - then voila! Party perfect.

Thanks, Kimberly, for hosting the traveling scarf and for letting me participate.

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 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?

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Top: LOFT

Pants: The Limited

Bracelet: The Limited

Belt: New York & Company

Shoes: ?

We all know I'm all about the animal print and this giraffe print at LOFT was calling my name in a loud, insistent voice! I held out until it was on super clearance and I'm so glad they still had my size!

Once again, giving the belted look a try. I liked it a lot last time, but not too sure about this go round. I feel like my hips look wider in these brown slacks. But it was worth giving it a shot again and getting out of my comfort zone!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Suit: The Limited

Tank: Banana Republic

Shoes: Steve Madden

Necklace: Simply Irresistible

Bracelets: Gifted

I had a 'Welcome to the Company' introduction with the Chief Procurement Officer for my new company today, so of course I wanted to dress to impress. It was a fabulous meeting and if he's really believes half of what he espouses, he and I will get along famously.

I love the unexpected color combination in this tweed suit. It's totally outside of my normal comfort zone but I think it's a fun way to get dressed up when necessary. My closet is full of basic black suiting pieces, so it's nice to look in that section and see a bit of color now!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Top: New York & Company

Tank: New York & Company

Skirt: The Limited

Belt: New York & Company

Shoes: Sam & Libby

Necklace: Souvenir from Biltmore House

Hi-ho! Hi-ho! It's off to work I go!

Well, not only are we back from a fabulous week at the beach with both our families, but I am also back to work. I started my new (hopefully permanent!) job today.

The office claims to be business casual but I sure saw a whole lot more business than casual on my myriad interviews. I wanted to be appropriate for my first day but also memorable when I met my umpteen billion co-workers (it's a BIG place, ya'll!). Not to mention I had to have my ID badge made first thing, so I had to pick something I don't mind seeing daily on my badge!

I thought my favorite zebra print top fit the bill perfectly. I kept everything else really minimal. I felt a bit naked without more jewelry but I didn't want everyone to hear me coming before I arrived! I plan to ease into being a bit more 'myself' as I have more time to observe what the other ladies where on a daily basis.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Sweater: The Limited

Dress: Ann Taylor Loft

Belt: The Limited

Shoes: Nine West

Bracelet: Gifted

Today was primary day and our county had some important stuff on the ballot, so I was up and on my early so I could 'Make My Vote Count!'. Lucky for me, my polling place is the local fire station at the end of our road, so I didn't even have to go out of my way to do my civic duty.

I love all the little old ladies who (wo)man the polling station (and not just because they told me I looked pretty today)! They were telling me all about their tour of the fire station and the 'good lookin' fellas' they'd met upstairs! I hope I'm that fun and spry when I'm in my 70's!