So excited about the show tonight. Not excited however about having to rush home, walk Jax, shower, get ready, get dressed and be back downtown by 6:45.... basically I'll have an hour and about 25 minutes to get all of that done. Sheesh! Anyway, tonight should be super fun.
My outfit today stemmed from well, the black top. I'd envisioned it with my mauve skinny jeans but they seemed too "skinny" for work when I put them on this morning so I went with these jeans instead, which meant I needed different shoes and when I decided on these leopard pumps I thought bright red would be nice. This is the jacket I found and cut the hood off of earlier this fall. And thus, you have my outfit!
Pants: Kenneth Cole, Outlet, $24
Top: Pennys, $10
Jacket: Love Culture, $30
Shoes: Target, $24
My face looks super puffy today. Wonder if I've been eating too much salt.....
Just thought the perspective of the different colors up close might help.
So cute! (the shoes, not my close-up haha!)
This is my chronicle of what I am able to do with just the things I already own. I am attempting to create real world, professional, but fun, outfits using what I already own; basically shopping in my own closet.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Catching a Quiet Moment
Before the storm hits.... (storm of students, that is)
Figured I should go ahead and post now while I can. It is quite chilly this morning, so I felt a little silly putting this dress on as really it is more of a Spring/Summer dress, but it is going to be 70 degrees this afternoon so I figured it was okay. I'm just happy they haven't turned the heat off in the building yet because I'd be freezing!
I'm starting to really look forward to the weekend... Mostly because it's been such a busy week, but also because Friday I'm going to see SPAMALOT!!! So excited. If it is half as good as the show we saw on Broadway, I'll be happy. I'm also going to attempt to possibly go to a Yoglates class Saturday or Sunday. (Could that statement be any more non-committal?) Other than that I'm going to do a little more cleaning around the house and just enjoy the nice weather.
I suppose I should get through Friday first! :)
My outfit today:
Dress: I think this came from TJ Maxx. I can't remember and I don't recognize the brand. I'd bet I paid about $15 for it.
Shoes: Love!! One of the pairs from my after Christmas Burlington haul. $10 yep, $10!!!
Sweater: JC Penny, East 5th, $15-20 (Can't remember)
Just thought I'd take a close up of the dress. The pattern isn't as overwhelming as it appears in the first picture!
I really like these little guys. The Shreveport Burlington is a shoe-gem, I tell ya!
Figured I should go ahead and post now while I can. It is quite chilly this morning, so I felt a little silly putting this dress on as really it is more of a Spring/Summer dress, but it is going to be 70 degrees this afternoon so I figured it was okay. I'm just happy they haven't turned the heat off in the building yet because I'd be freezing!
I'm starting to really look forward to the weekend... Mostly because it's been such a busy week, but also because Friday I'm going to see SPAMALOT!!! So excited. If it is half as good as the show we saw on Broadway, I'll be happy. I'm also going to attempt to possibly go to a Yoglates class Saturday or Sunday. (Could that statement be any more non-committal?) Other than that I'm going to do a little more cleaning around the house and just enjoy the nice weather.
I suppose I should get through Friday first! :)
My outfit today:
Dress: I think this came from TJ Maxx. I can't remember and I don't recognize the brand. I'd bet I paid about $15 for it.
Shoes: Love!! One of the pairs from my after Christmas Burlington haul. $10 yep, $10!!!
Sweater: JC Penny, East 5th, $15-20 (Can't remember)
Just thought I'd take a close up of the dress. The pattern isn't as overwhelming as it appears in the first picture!
I really like these little guys. The Shreveport Burlington is a shoe-gem, I tell ya!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Late Post- Busy Day
Here's my outfit for today: I'm too exhausted to even make comments :)
Pants: VERRRRRRY old, from American Eagle
Top: Washington DC H&M, $20
Sweater: Old Navy Clearance, $6
Necklace: Big Lots, $5
Shoes: JC Penny, $20
This outfit equaled comfort for me and I knew today was going to be hectic so I felt it appropriate.
Pants: VERRRRRRY old, from American Eagle
Top: Washington DC H&M, $20
Sweater: Old Navy Clearance, $6
Necklace: Big Lots, $5
Shoes: JC Penny, $20
This outfit equaled comfort for me and I knew today was going to be hectic so I felt it appropriate.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Why isn't every weekend a 3 day weekend? / Happy Birthday Faj!
I love 3 day weekends. Mostly because they are associated with 4 day work weeks! I really enjoyed my extra day off yesterday. Jax and I went to the park and enjoyed some semi-sunshine and I got a lot done around the house (laundry and putting stuff away) I could've done more but alas, I did about all I could stand!
Today is the first day of the semester so work is a little hectic, hence the super short post....
My outfit today:
Skirt: Random Brand, TJ Maxx, $15
Top: New York and Company (it's a 2-in-1 shirt) Clearance, $12.99
Shoes: Bandolino. Have had for so long, I can't even remember where I got them. :)
Oh! Forgot I took a picture of my outfit from Saturday night! It was super cute! My cheapie Dickies jeggings, Cole Haan boots, Kohl's top and faux-leather jacket from Charlotte Russe (last year)... minus the boots, the whole outfit cost about 50 bucks. (I used a gift card for the jacket, which paid for most of it!) Yay!
Today is the first day of the semester so work is a little hectic, hence the super short post....
My outfit today:
Skirt: Random Brand, TJ Maxx, $15
Top: New York and Company (it's a 2-in-1 shirt) Clearance, $12.99
Shoes: Bandolino. Have had for so long, I can't even remember where I got them. :)
Oh! Forgot I took a picture of my outfit from Saturday night! It was super cute! My cheapie Dickies jeggings, Cole Haan boots, Kohl's top and faux-leather jacket from Charlotte Russe (last year)... minus the boots, the whole outfit cost about 50 bucks. (I used a gift card for the jacket, which paid for most of it!) Yay!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday!
I missed posting yesterday because A. I was busy at work and B. My outfit was nothing to blog about.... We had Transfer Orientation and I wore jeans, tennis shoes and a College of Science shirt.... So, yeah, that was yesterday!
Today it's cold out!! I'm not sure it made it into the 20s this morning as was forecasted, as it didn't feel that cold this morning on our walk. It's cold, but not overwhelmingly so. Which was a good thing for sure. My outfit is not much of a Friday outfit, simply because I didn't feel like sitting in jeans all day and wanted something more comfortable. This sweater dress is about as comfy as they come. It also is prob about a size too big now, so I had to belt it to keep it from looking like a sack.
My outfit today:
Dress: H&M, $30
Boots: Cole Haan, via Piperlime for $90. Not sure what crazy sale I found them in b/c a week later they were back at regular price and now are on "Sale" at 179.00! See here.
Belt: Came off a different shirt
Watch: MK
Good call on turning off the lights to force the camera to flash, Mom... it worked for this first picture!
Today it's cold out!! I'm not sure it made it into the 20s this morning as was forecasted, as it didn't feel that cold this morning on our walk. It's cold, but not overwhelmingly so. Which was a good thing for sure. My outfit is not much of a Friday outfit, simply because I didn't feel like sitting in jeans all day and wanted something more comfortable. This sweater dress is about as comfy as they come. It also is prob about a size too big now, so I had to belt it to keep it from looking like a sack.
My outfit today:
Dress: H&M, $30
Boots: Cole Haan, via Piperlime for $90. Not sure what crazy sale I found them in b/c a week later they were back at regular price and now are on "Sale" at 179.00! See here.
Belt: Came off a different shirt
Watch: MK
Good call on turning off the lights to force the camera to flash, Mom... it worked for this first picture!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Back to work, for 3 days, thank goodness!
So my outfit today was thrown together last minute because I frankly didn't feel like doing ANYTHING after we got back to BR yesterday.
I desperately need to go to the grocery store, but I think I'm going to put that off until the weekend. This weekend is going to be my recovery weekend. It felt so great to sleep last night. Our hotel room for the weekend was fabulous, but very loud. Even 33 floors up, the sirens and yelling people made it seem as though I was trying to sleep on a balcony on Bourbon Street! (Ok, well, maybe not that bad!)
I'm very comfortable today because I had to wear flat shoes. I have blisters on my pinkie toes (after wearing boots with socks!!! WTH?)The skirt is actually a black denim and the shirt is black. Again, gotta address my lighting issue!
My outfit today:
Skirt: Larry Levine, TJ Maxx (or Marshalls, can't remember) $10
Top: Old Navy Clearance, $6
Jacket: Loft Clearance, $20
Shoes: Bandolino, DSW, $ 30
Necklace: JC Penny Clearance, $7
I desperately need to go to the grocery store, but I think I'm going to put that off until the weekend. This weekend is going to be my recovery weekend. It felt so great to sleep last night. Our hotel room for the weekend was fabulous, but very loud. Even 33 floors up, the sirens and yelling people made it seem as though I was trying to sleep on a balcony on Bourbon Street! (Ok, well, maybe not that bad!)
I'm very comfortable today because I had to wear flat shoes. I have blisters on my pinkie toes (after wearing boots with socks!!! WTH?)The skirt is actually a black denim and the shirt is black. Again, gotta address my lighting issue!
My outfit today:
Skirt: Larry Levine, TJ Maxx (or Marshalls, can't remember) $10
Top: Old Navy Clearance, $6
Jacket: Loft Clearance, $20
Shoes: Bandolino, DSW, $ 30
Necklace: JC Penny Clearance, $7