Friday, July 29, 2011

07.29.11

I got this shirt the last time I was at Target, thinking it was one of my favorite Merona double-layer tees, in a fun new color. Turns out, it's just a regular single-layer shirt, but I really like the color, neckline, and fit, so it stays!

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Tommy Hilfiger
Bracelet - Charming Charlie


Thursday, July 28, 2011

07.28.11

I got this gray peplum cardigan at New York & Company last week when I was out shopping with my husband. He very patiently waits for me to browse stores, try things on, and debate what to buy - and I definitely trust his opinion! Anyway, it was on sale when I bought it but now it's 50% off if you'd like one of your own. Very soft and light, perfect for summer.

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

I'm wearing tiny crystal earrings, too, but you can barely see them and I don't remember where I got them, so they're not on the list...

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

07.26.11

Today started out rainy, but after several extremely hot days, that cooled things down a bit and by lunchtime it was gorgeous out. In fact, I actually had to wear this sweater in the office because I was chilly! (Yes, it's a new one. I was eying it every time I went to Target because I love the color.)

Shirt - Old Navy
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Necklace - Stella & Dot
Watch - Mossimo

Monday, July 25, 2011

07.25.11

Despite the high humidity, I had a pretty awesome hair day today.

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



I just bought this top on Friday night, wore it to a birthday brunch yesterday, and got lots of compliments on it at work today. I did eventually put on a black cardigan when the office AC started getting to me.

Friday, July 22, 2011

07.22.11

I picked the wrong day this week to curl my hair. Or maybe the wrong week. It was crazy humid, and pretty much as soon as I stepped out of the house it went "ptttth." I think it kind of normalized later on, though. By the time I got home, it didn't look horrible.

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Clarks
Watch - New York & Company

I think I look less crazy in this other picture, but it's horribly blurry. Boo.


Thursday, July 21, 2011

07.21.11

Confession: I wore this exact same outfit yesterday, for the last day of my work meetings. But, we finished up early and I got changed, and I didn't see any of the same people today, so I figured I could get one more day out of this. Especially since I didn't get a picture yesterday morning and I liked the outfit.

Top - The Limited
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Watch - Mossimo
Earrings - Stella & Dot

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

07.19.11

Today was the first day of our two-day "team building" meeting at work. After our full day of meetings, we were going to have dinner and do an activity at Dave & Buster's, so everyone got changed in between. I was planning to wear jeans and this same top, but ended up changing into a t-shirt, too. (Good thing - our activity was very active!)

Shirt - H&M
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle
Watch - New York & Company
Necklace - gift

Monday, July 18, 2011

07.18.11

I love this sweater. I have three of these in different colors, which I bought probably 4-5 years ago. However, I just snipped the tags off this gray one this morning!

Top - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - zoe&zac
Watch - Mossimo
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert

Friday, July 15, 2011

07.15.11

I gave the curler another try today, this time using a higher heat setting and more, smaller sections of hair, clipping the rest out of the way. It didn't take that much longer, and I like the results much better. My husband said it looked "more dynamic," haha!

Top - Old Navy
Skirt - Old Navy
Cardigan - Merona
Sandals - Bandolino
Necklace - Kathryn Riechert
Watch - New York & Company

I wanted to wear a skirt today, but changed my mind about the short-sleeved sweater (Mossimo, btw) because I figured I'd be way too cold in my office. I was right - with bare legs, long sleeves were definitely needed. But I think my hair looks better in the short-sleeve picture, so it stays :o)

Thursday, July 14, 2011

07.14.11

Yesterday a coworker and I went across the street to the new Charming Charlie store across the street, and I picked up this cute bracelet that does not photograph well. It's like a rubbery strap (that's why I like it - metal ones always irritate me) with turquoise sequins/rhinestones, and a little heart clasp - the heart actually flips up and down to latch the bracelet shut. I paired it with black and gray today at work, but wore it out later with denim capris.

Shirt - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - Lela Rose
Bracelet - Charming Charlie



No, I did not stick my finger in an electrical outlet - another new purchase yesterday was a Conair You Curl, which I've been wanting to try. Um... Still working on it. (My husband gave me a noncommittal answer when I asked how I looked this morning, though a coworker told me it looked nice.)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

07.13.11

Weather today was nice... I went out with a friend at lunchtime, it was pleasantly warm and not too humid.

Shirt - Julie's Closet
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle

So last time I wore this top I mentioned in the comments that I had an embarrassing story about it. Here goes: I found it at Ross, on the regular rack with other things in my regular size. I have several other shirts of this style (blousy with a banded bottom). I tried it on and it looked cute, so I bought it. When I got it home I checked out the original tag (I always like to see what the original price was), and saw that it was in my size, in maternity. This is a shirt for a pregnant woman. But like I said, I have other shirts in this style. The front is maybe a little extra roomy, but really it doesn't look bad. Nobody seems to think it looks weird or asks me when my baby is due, so I think it's ok.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

07.09.11

Today my husband and I went to a folk festival. The weather was perfect (warm, sunny, and not humid), so I wanted to wear something that would be comfortable for lots of walking around and lots of eating!

Shirt - Merona
Capris - Old Navy
Shoes - Skechers

Lots of eating...


Friday, July 8, 2011

07.08.11

I don't know why I bother dressing decently on Fridays, there are an average of 0.2 other people in my office on any given week.

Shirt - New York & Company
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Payless
Watch - Mossimo

I prefer the larger picture, but you can see my sandals in this one, sooo...

I got a drop of ketchup on these pants at lunch - hope it comes out! (Even though it's so tiny, I'm sure I'm the only one who notices.)

Thursday, July 7, 2011

07.07.11

Second try at the sweater! This time I wore it over a sleeveless top and kept it on all day - and got compliments!

Shirt - Merona
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - zoe&zac
Watch - New York & Company

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

07.05.11

Today was my first day back to the office after a four-day weekend. The facilities people apparently did not get that memo, as it felt for most of the day like they'd forgotten to turn the air conditioning back on. So I did not wear this fun new sweater all day. Maybe I'll try again on Thursday.

Shirt - Old Navy
Cardigan - Merona
Slacks - New York & Company
Shoes - American Eagle

I also forgot to wear a watch today. I guess I've been away from work too long.

Friday, July 1, 2011

07.01.11

Day one of my four-day weekend! I spent the morning running errands, then went to a friend's house in the afternoon to help her pack, as she is moving in a couple weeks. We got her whole kitchen done, plus I got to hang out with her kids and we had pizza for dinner :o)

Shirt - Converse One Star
Jeans - Old Navy
Flip-Flops - Tommy Hilfiger

I love the neckline of this shirt! Ok, it's more than the neckline, it's really the whole front of the shirt. Love it!

Thursday, June 30, 2011

06.30.11

Ugh, what a horrible picture. Today was my Friday, as I have a 4-day weekend. However, it was also one of the busiest workdays I've had in a long time. I had solid meetings scheduled from 9 AM to 4 PM, with a little half-hour break somewhere in there. I guess a lot of people wanted to get things done before the holiday.

Shirt - Mossimo
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Tommy Hilfiger
Watch - New York & Company
Earrings - Stella & Dot

I always forget about these sandals, or remember them as being uncomfortable. They weren't uncomfortable! And they're pretty much my only pair of brown sandals at the moment...

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

06.28.11

It was supposed to be warmer and more humid today, so I planned to wear a skirt (to take advantage of having recently shaved my legs). But then I decided I'd be too cold in the office, so I switched to pants.

Shirt - Old Navy
Camisole - Old Navy
Slacks - New York & Company
Sandals - Bandolino
Watch - Mossimo
Necklace - Stella & Dot

Outtake!

So many women at work today were wearing purple, or purple and black. Then my husband and I went to the mall tonight, and tons of people there were wearing purple, too!

Monday, June 27, 2011

06.27.11

It was so quiet at work today. When I got to the office, I seriously wanted to double-check that it wasn't a Sunday or holiday. I think a lot of people are taking the week off to take advantage of the holiday, and also the majority of our department is apparently at a conference out of state this week.

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

Thursday, June 23, 2011

06.23.11

Of course, one of my best work friends was also wearing black and gray. Then my husband and I went out for ice cream after dinner, and he had on a black and gray t-shirt. Guess it was a black and gray kind of day...

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

These quickly became one of my favorite pairs of pants. I wish NY&Co had this style in more colors!