Monday, October 26, 2009

10.26.09

My office has been freezing cold, so I decided this would be the week of sweaters. I love this one, it's so soft!

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Sweater - Old Navy
Shoes - X Appeal

Bonus cat in the picture! (He jumped into the window at the last second - must've been something interesting out there.)

Friday, October 23, 2009

10.23.09

I hated this outfit. I just threw something together that included purple because I wanted to wear these shoes again. But I feel like the shapes of the pieces I wore just didn't work together.

Shirt - Old Navy
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - Zoe & Zac

Thursday, October 22, 2009

10.22.09

I wore those new little flats from Payless to work again today, and I got so many compliments on them! Everyone from my good friends to random people on the elevator told me how cute they were!

Sweater - H&M
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Lela Rose

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

10.20.09

I was very excited to wear my other new pair of shoes today! I thought they might be uncomfortable, but they're actually really comfy. I think because the opening is cut a little lower, they don't hit me right at the ball of my foot like a lot of shoes do. Oh, and I got compliments on them, too!

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - Zoe & Zac

Cute shoe close-up:

Monday, October 19, 2009

10.19.09

I just got this sweater yesterday (Bass is having a Buy 1, Get 2 Free sale!). It is so soft and snuggly and warm! My office has been freezing this fall, and I had to go to a big meeting in a room that was even colder, so it's a good thing I wore this!

Shirt - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Sweater - Bass
Shoes - What's What

Sunday, October 18, 2009

10.18.09

I had a lot of errands to run around and do, and I didn't feel like messing with a coat. So a long-sleeved shirt under a hooded sweater was perfect.

Sweater - Old Navy
Shirt - Modbe
Jeans - Old Navy
Sneakers - New Balance

Last year I painted my nails black for the first time since college. I'm trying it again for this fall, but I don't know, maybe it's a bit harsh..?

Friday, October 16, 2009

10.16.09

This was a weird day at work. I was planning to be at my desk most of the day, but I ended up having to go a couple places, including out to lunch.

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Sweater - Old Navy
Shoes - Connie

These loafers have about 1.5" chunky heels, which is probably the highest heel I'll wear.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

10.15.09

Big things happening at work today, so I wanted to look professional. Somehow, professional = collared shirt to me...

Sweater - Bass
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Dockers

Yes, that is another one of those sweaters with the collar and cuffs built-in. Luckily I looked semi-cute, because some co-workers and I had a little impromptu photoshoot around the office in the afternoon.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

10.14.09

We had a big departmental meeting at work, so I was excited to show off my new shoes..! (And I actually got a compliment on them!)

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - Lela Rose

Shoe close-up!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

10.13.09

It was such a beautiful day today! I wore a jacket in the morning, but went out several times during the day and didn't need it.

Sweater - H&M
Slacks - New York & Company
Tank - Old Navy
Shoes - What's What

I went to the mall tonight to look for some of the things Kimberly recommended for me. I actually liked a lot of the items she suggested, and there were some others I wasn't sure about but thought I would check in person. So here's how it turned out:

Forever 21: Kimberly recommended this 3/4 sleeve faux leather jacket, which I actually really liked in the photo. But in person, the leather was really crinkly looking, not smooth. Also, they only had smalls in the store. I would still get a 3/4 sleeve jacket. She also recommended a knit jacket that was sold out, but found a similar one. I'm not sure if I saw this exact one in the store, or another one (there were lots of similar belted knit jackets), but it seemed pretty bulky in person. I also found the braided pearl necklace, which was not bad, but significantly shorter than I like to wear my necklaces. My husband was also giving me a hard time about it. So I again passed.

Old Navy: I found the cowl neck sweater Kimberly suggested. I liked in the picture, but in person it is huge. I tried on a small, which was still enormous, and it just did not look good. I saw the patterned scarf, too - again, looked nice in the picture, but the quality just didn't seem good in person.

And finally, I did not see this exact pair of Steve Madden shoes that Kimberly suggested, but I stopped in at Payless and found two similar pairs - which were buy one, get one 1/2-off, so I bought both: these ballet flats in purple, and these in a blue/green/multicolor fabric.

So I'm excited about the shoes! And will keep my eye out for things that look more like what the other pieces seem like in the photos, rather than in person.

Monday, October 12, 2009

10.12.09

Today must have been Purple Sweater Day at work, because there were at least four other women wearing them in my office!

Sweater - H&M
Slacks - New York & Company
Tank - Old Navy
Shoes - What's What
Necklace - gift from a friend

Sunday, October 11, 2009

10.11.09

On my way out to do some errands. Unfortunately, some bizarre car trouble kept me from making all the stops I wanted - like going to the mall to pick up some of the things Kimberly recommended for me. Yes, my Fab Finds Under $50 Make the Most of Your Closet consultation was posted!

Shirt - Old Navy
Jeans - Old Navy
Jacket - Old Navy
Shoes - Clarks Privo

Saturday, October 10, 2009

10.10.09

I was at a charity event for the day that involved walking around to different shops in a town and eating chocolate at every stop (nearly thirty!). We were walking, indoors, outdoors, in the wind, in the sun... so this sweater was the perfect thing to wear!

Shirt - Merona
Jeans - Old Navy
Sweater - Old Navy
Shoes - Clarks Privo

Thursday, October 8, 2009

10.08.09

My husband said I looked very professional in this outfit.

Top - New York & Company
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Dockers
Watch - Mossimo

This shirt seems to confuse people. The collar and cuffs are attached to the sweater, folks! It's all one shirt!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

10.07.09

Yes, I wore this sweater yesterday. No, it doesn't count because yesterday I wore it to work, today I stayed home and wore it to my band practice at night.

Shirt - Old Navy
Sweater - Old Navy
Jeans - Old Navy
Shoes - Clarks Privo

The room where we have been practicing this season is very cold and this sweater is warm and soft, so that worked out great.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

10.06.09

On Saturday I donated six big bags of clothes to Goodwill. To celebrate, I bought one new sweater. I've been looking for a tan sweater for a while, and it was on sale! I was so excited to wear it to work, I was almost disappointed to have had Monday off.

Shirt - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - Hot Kiss
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert

My husband saved me from wearing a navy blue shirt, and suggested the turquoise instead. Good choice!

You might also notice I'm standing in front of some different stuff. In addition to cleaning out clothes, I also rearranged my room this weekend! I'm very pleased with how it turned out, and now I have some new angles to take pictures in there!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

10.01.09

Remember how I was looking forward to the cooler weather? I got my wish - it is cold all of a sudden. But that means it's the perfect weather to wear these quilted suede shoes. They are so comfy, it feels like I'm wearing slippers!

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - Lands' End

Please disregard the bags behind me, it's those clothes I packed up to donate, still haven't gotten to doing that yet...

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

09.30.09

I packed up several bags of clothes to donate last night, and I didn't have room to stand anywhere to get a full picture down to my shoes! So you'll have to take my word on those. Also, what's that line on my shirt? Was it there all day, or did it just show up when the camera flashed? I hope it was the latter...

Shirt - Modbe
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Shoes - What's What
Watch - Mossimo
Earrings - Kathryn Riechert


Later I was thisclose to wearing this gray sweater out, but my husband told me it made me look fat, and I have to agree. It's a weird length and not very form-fitting, just not a good look. I hadn't worn it out anywhere before, and now I never will. Into the donation bag!

Shirt - Modbe
Jeans - Old Navy
Sweater - Avon
Sneakers - New Balance

Monday, September 28, 2009

09.28.09

Awesome news! I was chosen to get a Make the Most of Your Closet Style Consultation from Fab Finds Under $50! I had to take pictures of some of my clothes the night before, so I decided to wear some of those pieces I already had out for work the next day.

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - X Appeal
Watch - Xhileration
Earrings - Kathryn Riechert

Sunday, September 27, 2009

09.27.09

A rainy morning running errands, followed by an afternoon napping at home, and then an evening out at the mall.

Hoodie - Steve & Barry
Tank Top - Old Navy
Jeans - Old Navy
Shoes - Clarks Privo

Friday, September 25, 2009

09.25.09

I got new camisoles recently (they were on sale this week), so of course I had to wear something that needed a camisole under it.

Shirt - H&M
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Hot Kiss
Watch - Xhileration
Necklace - Adorkable Jewelry

Not pictured: the brown cardigan I wore most of the day - my office is freezing!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

09.24.09

It suddenly got really, really hot again. Like, really hot, and humid. Stupid weather, I want it to be fall!

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - What's What
Watch - Mossimo
Earrings - gift

Monday, September 21, 2009

09.21.09

Oh Monday. That's all I have to say about that.

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - Chinese Laundry
Earrings - Loopsdesigns

Sunday, September 20, 2009

09.20.09

Sorry I look so sad. I was actually happy and excited, I was on my way to a restaurant festival with some friends!

Shirt - Old Navy
Camisole - Old Navy
Jeans - Old Navy
Sneakers - New Balance

Saturday, September 19, 2009

09.19.09

This isn't actually what I ended up wearing today. I was going to an outdoor festival and didn't want to be too cold or too hot, so at the last minute I changed from this jacket into a hoodie. Good thing, because it was so warm that I didn't wear anything over my t-shirt anyway, and it was easier to tie the hoodie around my waist than it would have been to carry this jacket around.

Shirt - Merona
Jeans - Old Navy
Jacket - Forever 21
Sneakers - New Balance

Friday, September 18, 2009

09.18.09

I tried this shirt on at the store but wasn't sure about the puffy sleeves. After thinking it over for a week, I went back and bought it! This was also the first purple item I added to my wardrobe in recent history, and it opened the door to all the other purple clothes I've gotten in the past year.

Shirt - Old Navy
Slacks - Old Navy
Shoes - Chinese Laundry
Watch - Mossimo
Earrings - gift

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

09.15.09

Lots of brown being worn this week. What's up with that?

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Hot Kiss
Watch - Xhileration

Monday, September 14, 2009

09.14.09

Busy busy Monday! After tomorrow my crazy time at work will be over, and I'll be able to get back to my regular work that's been put on hold for the past week.

Top - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - What's What
Watch - Xhileration
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert

Thursday, September 10, 2009

09.10.09

It was a truly chilly day - I thought I wouldn't really need the sweater, but I ended up wearing it all day. So happy for the cooler weather!

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - Chinese Laundry

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

09.08.09

Yay fall! My favorite season did not disappoint, and I was excited to wear all my autumnal colors. I thought it might be chilly enough to need a sweater, and I almost did need it at work, but then I took a walk and got warmed up and never had to put it on.

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Old Navy
Shoes - What's What
Watch - Xhileration

Monday, September 7, 2009

09.07.09

I didn't really celebrate Labor Day... but I did go out to the supermarket.
Shirt - Modbe
Jeans - Old Navy
Flip-Flops - Old Navy
Purse - Avon

Saturday, September 5, 2009

09.05.09

I still feel like I'm catching up with my life after going on vacation for 9 out of the past 21 days. It's the Saturday of a holiday weekend, and I've been busy running around.

I'm still not sure how I feel about the new Butler Basics bag from Avon. I've been carrying it for a week now and I have been pretty impressed with the quality, but contrary to the purpose of the Butler Bag, I've actually been feeling more disorganized with it.

Shirt - Old Navy
Jeans - Old Navy
Sandals - Clarks
Purse - Avon
Sunglasses - Xhileration

Thursday, September 3, 2009

09.03.09

I did not feel like going to work today. And I certainly didn't feel like putting any effort into getting dressed. Hopefully the necklace dressed things up enough - I feel like I haven't worn any jewelry in a long time. Still working my way back up to earrings.
Shirt - Old Navy
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Chinese Laundry
Watch - Mossimo
Necklace - gift from a friend

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

09.01.09

The beginning of my favorite month, back to work after a three-day weekend, and the weather was beautiful!
Shirt - New York & Company
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - What's What
Watch - Mossimo

Monday, August 31, 2009

08.31.09

After a hot, humid weekend, it's suddenly chilly this week - fall is here! So for work I dug out this twinset I got a couple years ago. I also debuted these pants I got at the beginning of summer but hadn't worn yet.
Shell and Cardigan - Cherokee
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Hot Kiss
Watch - Xhileration


When I got home, I changed into a casual outfit for a trip to the supermarket. I almost never wear white, and my husband was freaking out over how "hot" I looked in a plain white t-shirt and jeans!
Shirt - Old Navy
Jeans - Old Navy
Flip-Flops - Old Navy

Thursday, August 27, 2009

08.27.09

This wasn't at all what I was planning to wear, and then I don't know what happened, somehow I was wearing this. I had an extremely busy day at work, rushing to get things done before I left for a brief vacation, so at least I was comfortable.
Shirt - H&M
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Chinese Laundry
Watch - Mossimo

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

08.25.09

Didn't have time to take a picture before I left - you can tell this is the afternoon because my hair has flipped up so much (darn humidity!) and I'm all sweaty (darn humidity!). I'd almost forgotten I had this sleeveless top, but I'm happy I kept it, I think it looked nice.

Top - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Shoes - Chinese Laundry

Thursday, August 13, 2009

08.13.09

The VP of my department stopped by my desk today and commented that he liked the color of my sweater. I like it too!

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Shoes - Hot Kiss
Watch - Xhileration

I got these shoes at Ross over the weekend. I saw them the week before and didn't get them, but I kept thinking about them, so I went back and lo and behold, they were still there!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

08.11.09

It was a hot, humid day! I was a little chilly in my office, and almost questioned whether I should have worn pants to work, but as soon as I stepped outside into that humid air, I knew a skirt was the right choice.

Shirt - Old Navy
Skirt - Merona
Sandals - David Tate
Necklace - Kathryn Reichert
Watch - Mossimo

Friday, August 7, 2009

08.07.09

Didn't I just wear this cardigan to work yesterday? Yeah, I did.

Top - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Sandals - Tommy Hilfiger
Watch - Xhileration

A quick change in the evening (everything but the top), and I was ready for a night out with my husband!

Top - Old Navy
Jeans - Old Navy
Cardigan - Merona
Shoes - Sketchers

Thursday, August 6, 2009

08.06.09

Not much to say, except that I have a love-hate relationship with this top. I just wish it weren't so long - if I pull it down straight, it comes down really low, and if I hike up some of the length, then it's all weird and bunchy.

Shirt - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Shoes - X Appeal
Watch - Xhileration

Monday, August 3, 2009

08.03.09

I almost forgot about these little short-sleeved sweaters! I got two (this one and a gray one) last summer. I usually don't wear short-sleeved sweaters because I like being able to put something long-sleeved on top (my office is cold!), but it was so hot out that I just went for it! And I was fine all day at work.

Shirt - Old Navy
Sweater - Mossimo
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Covington
Watch - Mossimo

Saturday, August 1, 2009

08.01.09

Just going out to do some errands on a Saturday morning. I pulled that blue bag out again to use recently - it makes me so happy! And it's a great size! I can put an umbrella in there and not even notice it, or fill it with my reusable totes for the store without having to squeeze everything else in, but it doesn't feel huge.

Shirt - Old Navy
Capris - Old Navy
Flip-Flops - Old Navy
Purse - Merona