01.14.13

Today was the first day of our super busy week of work events, and the entire morning was spent facilitating a forum for senior leaders, which means suits were required, which means I don't wear suits so I pulled out a peplum jacket and called it a day.

Shirt - Merona
Jacket - Elle
Slacks - Banana Republic
Shoes - American Eagle
Earrings - Stella & Dot
Necklace - gift
Watch - Fossil



This is actually the first time I've worn this jacket at home - the only other time I've worn it so far was on a business trip!

06.11.12

My first day back at work after a week off! I hadn't worn this top for a while. Usually I would pair it with a black sweater, but this time I tried a coordinating blue cardi. Of course, it was so warm that I did not actually put the thing back on after taking this picture.

Shirt - Briggs New York
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Bass
Watch - Fossil

I have the feeling that I'm going to be wearing these Bass Sunjuns a lot this summer...

05.31.12

How is May over already? It's been super warm and I'm super busy rushing to get things done for the end of the month, so short sleeves were the order of the day. I took a sweater to work just in case, but didn't even need it.

Top - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Tommy Hilfiger
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil



Oh yeah, I got my eyebrows done last weekend. They were getting pretty scary, huh?!

05.24.12

I fussed over what sweater to wear to work today, and in the end I never even put it on (except to take this picture). Very humid day.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - New York & Company
Slacks - Banana Republic
Shoes - zoe&zac
Necklace - Stella & Dot
Watch - Fossil

05.23.12

I had a big meeting at work today (which turned out to be a small, kind of lame meeting), so I sort of stressed over what to wear, and went through a few different options. In the end, I went with this tank I got a while ago but hadn't worn yet. I usually don't wear straight up tank tops under cardigans, but I thought this would be ok - instead, I spent most of the day adjusting my sweater and the edges of my shirt so my bra straps didn't show :o(

Camisole - Old Navy
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil

Yes, this is that sweater with the oddly-placed embellishment again.

05.17.12

I wanted to wear this bright sweater again... I forgot until later, though, that it gets blue lint all over everything.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - New York & Company
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - zoe&zac
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil

05.14.12

Warm day, short sweater.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Loft
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil

I decided to embrace the humidity and wear my hair wavy. It worked out pretty well.

05.10.12

I felt kind of weird about wearing all these dark colors today, since it's sunny and springtime, but I guess some other people had the same idea as me, because I saw quite a few other people at work in navy and gray.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Lela Rose
Necklace - Stella & Dot
Watch - Fossil

Well, I did wear these shoes with the cut-outs, which I only wear in warmer weather...

05.08.12

I was in the office all morning, met a former coworker for lunch, called in to meetings all afternoon from home, then went out to meet someone else after work. It was a busy day! And it was raining.

Shirt - Mossimo
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - zoe&zac
Earrings - Stella & Dot
Watch - Fossil

I assume it was because of the humidity, but one chunk of my hair got weirdly curly at the ends today. (You can see it's already starting in this picture - on my right side.)

05.07.12

This may have been the first time I've worn this shirt to my own office - I only ever remember wearing it when traveling for work!

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Watch - Fossil

05.03.12

Last day of my meeting. It was such a good week! After work, we all went to my coworker's house to hang out for the evening (except our boss - probably a good thing).

Shirt - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Earrings - gift
Watch - Fossil

05.02.12

Another full day of meetings, and another dinner out, so I again had to dress to be able to change.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Kaktus
Slacks - Banana Republic
Shoes - zoe&zac
Earrings - mark.
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil

We had a very productive day!

05.01.12

First day of a three-day meeting with my team at work. There are five of us from four different locations, including my boss. Also needed an outfit where I could change into jeans and go to dinner!

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - Banana Republic
Shoes - zoe&zac
Earrings - Stella & Dot
Watch - Fossil

04.26.12

Today was "Take Our Children To Work Day," which implies that we all have children. Instead, I took this new cardigan to work, which is embellished with a flower type thing on the shoulder.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil

I actually didn't realize the placement of this flower when I picked it up from the rack at Target. And I didn't bother trying it on, since I figured it was just like the other Merona cardigans I have a million of, but with some embellishment. Well, it is a little thinner material, and maybe a little tighter, and the flower is weirdly placed up high on the shoulder, rather than more on the front/lapel area. Oh well, I got two because they were on sale...

04.24.12

Here's another shirt I kept meaning to wear, but it was getting pushed aside in favor of other things. I almost wore it on Easter.

Shirt - Mossimo
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil

04.23.12

You may not have noticed this, but my standard uniform is usually neutral shirt with a bright cardigan, or bright shirt with a neutral cardigan, and always neutral pants. Just though I should point that out in case you missed the general theme.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Watch - Fossil

04.19.12

I had an actual meeting at work today, like with another live person, in a real conference room. It was amazing.

Shirt - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - zoe&zac
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil

04.17.12

I realized I hadn't worn this top in a while, so put this outfit together last night. Saved some time this morning.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - Banana Republic
Shoes - American Eagle
Rings - Avon
Watch - Fossil

This Fossil watch is currently my only working watch. But I get such cheap watches (from Target, or on sale at NY&Co), it's barely worth the expense of replacing the battery. What do you think - repair, or replace? I currently have about 4 dead watches that cost less than $20, and it's $15-20 for a new battery.

04.16.12

I've almost worn this shirt several times recently. I tried to plan outfits, I brought it with me on my last business trip, but I always ended up wearing something else. Today was the day!

Shirt - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - Banana Republic
Shoes - zoe&zac
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - Fossil



What is that, you noticed I'm wearing pants from somewhere other than New York & Company for once? Yes! I bought these a couple weeks ago but held off wearing them because if they turned out to be uncomfortable to sit in all day, I didn't want to be stuck somewhere with them (like on a business trip). Turns out, they are extremely comfortable! (And I have a gray pair, too!)

04.10.12

Who's on another business trip? Oh it's me! It was a quick one this time. This was my only morning at the hotel, so the only hotel pictures you will get.

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Earrings - Stella & Dot
Necklace - Adorkable Jewelry
Watch - Fossil



My friend asked of my necklace, "Is that a mockingjay?" No it is not, and also I have not seen/read Hunger Games, but somehow I knew what she was asking.