That 70's Dress

I am pretty sure this dress looks cuter in person than in this photo.  My cats seemed to think so but they also seem to think I look fine in a bathrobe as long as I am petting or feeding them.   Speaking of cats, last night I missed my opportunity to capture a video that I am certain would have gone viral and made me a fortune.   Baxter the cat managed to get himself stuck in a paper bag and ran around for a least a minute before the bag was shredded and he was freed. No harm was done, other than to his pride.  The cat toys by my feet are survivors of the event (they were in the bag).

Dress: ? via Haute Look
Shoes: Max Studio
Bracelet: Trina Turk

The Lady Don't Mind

I needed to get into  work extra early this morning to write a motion so I grabbed the first clothing items I found and  did not take the time to steam my sweater.  Good thing no one uses the internet to see my folly :)

Sweater: Old Navy
Skirt: J. Crew Factory
Shoes: Max Studio

Blue Suit

A few months ago I saw a gorgeous hunter green pantsuit in a magazine and I became obsessed with finding something similar (for less than $2,000).  While not hunter green, this teal blue suit is quite suitable (get it?).  I  find blue a challenging color to work with but I can think of a few things in my closet that will work with this shade.  NOT, however, the shirt I am wearing now, which will be heading for the give away bag once I get home.  

Suit: Pim and Larkin via Piperlime
Shirt: Tucker for Target
Shoes: Max Studio

Battle Weary

It took me a very long time to find something to wear that was client appropriate and that would not irritate my bruised and sore legs.  (Yesterday I ran my first (and hopefully last) 10k race).  At least the weather has cooled down and I could finally wear this pretty silk blouse without fear of sweating through it.  

Blouse: Tucker
Skirt: Target
Shoes: Max Studio 

Make Your Own Coffee

I suspect I would be a very bad secretary.  But I do loves me a secretary skirt.  Especially a "vintage"* one like this baby from the Goodwill.  The only downside is that I will not be able to eat anything today so that I can keep breathing.  Considering I spent the last few days consuming nothing but birthday cake, fried food, and beer - this may be for the best.

Blouse: ? via TJ Maxx
Skirt: ? via Goodwill
Shoes: Max Studio 
Cuff: Hayden Harnett Ramone

* Considering I was probably in high school when this was made I hesitate to consider it vintage but I think technically most people would say it is.

disappointment

This dress remains a bit of a disappointment.  When I purchased it I was positive it was going to solve all of my wardrobe problems.  After all many of wardrobe successes involve wrap dresses or stripes.  So a combination of the two seemed like a no-brainer.  And yet something remains "off".  


Dress: Banana Republic
Shoes: Max Studio
Cuff: Trina Turk

Lace

I have been obsessed with lace dresses lately.  However most of my favorites are way out of my budget and extremely impractical for my lifestyle.  So I was quite pleased when I found this lace jacket in my closet this morning.  Paired with a pencil skirt and tank, it is pretty and suitable for work.  


Lace jacket: ? via Marshalls
Tank: Old Navy
Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Max Studio via TJ Maxx
Cuff: J. Crew

Confession

This outfit was inspired by watching Hart of Dixie this morning.  I know I am 20 years older than the show's demographic, but I can't help myself.  Try not to judge me too much.


Dress: Vintage via Etsy
Shoes: Max Studio via TJ Maxx

Ahoy Sailor

I bought this dress thinking it would be the perfect Spring dress.  And while it is cute, I'm just not in love with it (dear dress, it's not you, it's me).


Dress: Banana Republic 
Shoes: Max Studio

Saved by the Bag

This weekend I spent a considerable amount of time listing a bunch of handbags for sale. As I was going through my piles of conspicuous consumption I found this lovely bag THAT I DON'T REMEMBER buying. Looking through my blog archives it appears I've owned the bag since June 2010 which would also seem to be the last time I carried it.

As I was taking photos this morning I could not seem to take one that did not make me look chubby and awkward. Just as I was about to give up, I thought I'd take one with the bag. Lo and behold, the bag's awesomeness made the whole outfit look better. Now I just need an excuse to carry it around the office all day.

Bag: Hayden Harnett Trophy Satchel in yam shine

Sweater, Skirt, Necklace: J. Crew

Shirt: Francesca's

Shoes: Max Studio via TJ Maxx

Bracelet: gift from mr. deathstar

Leopard Power

I've been having a bad body image week - which I rectified today by digging out this leopard print pencil skirt and putting on some heels.

Skirt: J. Crew

Sweater: Gap Factory

Tank: Old Navy

Necklace: gift from bff

Shoes: Max Studio via TJ Maxx

Navy and Lime

I need to learn how to use Photoshop so I can start taking the wrinkles out of my knees. They ruin what would otherwise be a cute outfit.

Tank: Madewell

Sweater and Necklace: J. Crew

Skirt: Anthropologie

Shoes: Max Studio via TJ Maxx

Freedom

I have spent the last 2 days on trial so I've been wearing conservative suits and shoes. So today I decided to go a little crazy and wear this crazy color combo. I'm not sure if it works or not, but after having only slept 12 hours this week - I'm not sure I care :)

Pants and Shirt: J. Crew

Sweater: Target

Shoes: Max Studio

Wrinkled Lady

In my mind this outfit is super sleek and ladylike.  Unfortunately, my iPhone could not take a picture of my vision and took a picture of this frumpy wrinkled outfit instead.  Also, is it just me or does it look like I have some strange growth on my left shin?  


Shirt: J. Crew via Goodwill
Sweater and cuff: J. Crew via recent sale
Skirt: United Colors of Benetton via eBay
Shoes: Max Studio via TJ Maxx