Questionable Taste

I suspect that if I was ever on Project Runway, Nina would question my penchant for prints that look like they could be slipcovers on a sofa in a Miami retirement home.  But I can't help it, I am drawn to prints like other people are drawn to simple black pants or pearls.   

Cardigan: Lord and Taylor
Dress: Mod Cloth
Shoes: Franco Sarto


P.S.  If you are wondering, that is a toy mouse by my foot. 

Post Election Comfort

First, I am happy to report that I found the dress I had misplaced yesterday.  Second, if you spend your election night eating cupcakes and drinking wine - I highly recommend wearing an over-sized tunic and pants with an elastic waist the next day.  

Tunic: ? via TJ Maxx
Pants: JC Penny
Shoes: Franco Sarto 
Belly:  Crumbs Pumpkin and Red Velvet Cupcakes

Fashion forward? Old Fashioned?

I purchased this shirt at a discount designer store in my town.   A lot of what they sell seems geared towards older women (tweed suits for ladies who lunch) but they also occasionally bring in some fun trendy pieces.  And then there is this shirt.  Fashion forward?  Old Fashioned?  I am not sure but I like it anyway.  

Shirt: ? 
Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Franco Sarto

Black and White and Batman All Over

If there has been any upside to skinning my knees, it might be the chance to wear all my fun Band-Aids.  Today I used the last two Batman Band-Aids to distract from the fact that this dress may not be as flattering as I first thought.  

Dress: J. Crew 
Shoes: Franco Sarto

Quest Complete .... For Now

I don't want to jinx things but I think I found the perfect plain black pumps I've been looking for.  Although they have a fairly high heel they are surprisingly comfortable*.  I cannot tell you how many Zappos reviews I had to read to find them, but I think it was worth it. 

Shirt: Old Navy
Skirt: Macy's
Shoes: Franco Sarto "Cicero"


*I am going to a charity event after work and will be on my feet all night - so keep your fingers crossed these don't let me down!

Technical Problems

In my continual battle against clutter, I ended up deleting the album with all my blog photos!  I'm in the process of trying to recover and repost what I can but it will take some time. I blame the stress of this turn of events for why I thought pairing purple tights and a red skirt would work.

Blouse: ? via Piperlime
Skirt: United Colors of Benetton via eBay
Tights: Anne Klein via TJ Maxx
Shoes: Franco Sarto via TJ Maxx

Don't Eat ALL the M&Ms

Today's lesson, don't buy M&Ms on sale and think you can just eat a few. You* can't and the next day your pants will be too tight. Also when you go running your ass will flap behind you and slow you down.

Sweater and Pants: J. Crew

Shoes: Franco Sarto

Necklace and t-shirt: Old Navy

* you = me.

Happiness Is a Warm Pair of Pants

I got these pants at the super sale at J. Crew and I LOVE them.  Although plaid capris are not my usual "look" these are so awesome I made an exception and I'm glad I did.  


Pants: J. Crew
Sweater: Gap (men's)
Jacket: Old Navy
Shoes: Franco Sarto (ancient)