Skirts May Appear Pinker Then They Are

I was so excited to show this outfit today until I discovered that the skirt turned pink in all the photos.   In reality it is a lovely tomato red (seen here back when I apparently had better lighting and a rug in my dining room).  Not that there is anything wrong with pink, but really tomato red is better.  

Jacket: Talbots (via Ebay)
Sweater: J. Crew
Necklace: Banana Republic
Skirt: United Colors of Benetton (via Ebay)
Boots:  ?

Oldie But Goodie

If there is one upside to spending months only wearing clothes from floor of your closet - it is when you do bother to look for something hanging up, you find a great skirt you forgot you owned.   Sadly, my ability to write coherent sentences has not yet been found.  

Shirt: Old Navy
Skirt: Macy's
Shoes: Kork Ease
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff 

Green Dots

I know this belt doesn't exactly go with this outfit, but I needed something to cover up the fact that I could not zip this skirt up all the way (and still breathe).   Vintage is great but it can be hard to wear when you are waist challenged.

Shirt: Gap

Sweater: J. Crew

Skirt: ? via Goodwill 

Shoes: Nine West

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

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!

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.

2 plus 2 equals meh

While I like each of the individual items I'm wearing, when I put them together it just didn't work.  Sadly this realization didn't occur to me until after I got to work.  Although I am so tired that I might not have changed even if I was still a home.


T-shirt: Old Navy
Sweater: Lands End Canvas
Skirt: J. Crew
Shoes: Payless

Damp

I should have taken this photo before I had to run to court in the rain.  You will just have to trust that I looked a lot better (or at least less wrinkled) a few hours ago.  




Skirt: Macy's
Shirt: Old Navy via Goodwill
Sweater: H&M
Shoes: Kork Ease

Dual Purpose

Not only is this book full of helpful information, it also hides my Easter candy paunch in this photo.  Unfortunately it does not disguise my poor posture, but there is only so much one can ask of a book.


T-shirt: Old Navy
Sweater and Skirt: J. Crew
Boots: Taryn Rose
Bag: Cole Haan
Book: Family Law and Practice with Forms

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

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

Four Rights Make a Wrong

Individually I like each component of this outfit. The plaid shirt, although not my normal style, is cute. The sweater (a gift from mr. deathstar) is warm and I love the deep v-neck. The skirt is a fantastic color and shape. The sweater tights are comfortable and I love that they are grey not black. All together the result is ... not right. Can't quite figure out what the problem is but something is off.

Shirt: Madewell

Sweater: J. Crew

Skirt: Boden

Tights: ? via TJ Maxx clearance

Shoes: Bivel

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

Bluesy

I was going to wear something else today. But I didn't.

T-shirt: Old Navy

Sweater and necklace: J. Crew

Skirt: Boden

Boots: Report

New Boots!

Of all my holiday splurges this year, these boots may be my favorites. I have wanted a pair of grown up dress boots and when I saw these on sale I jumped at them.

Shirt: Old Navy

Cardigan: Gap Factory

Skirt: J. Crew Timber Tweed Pencil skirt

Boots: Report

Simple

If I didn't have this blog, I would probably wear this outfit every day (with the addition of tights on the days I don't feel like shaving). It is easy to wear and the pattern helps the 5lbs I've gained in the last two weeks.

Sweater: Ancient J. Crew
Skirt: Macy's
Shoes: Missoni for Target

Skirt

Although you can't tell in the photo, this skirt is navy. It is also a charming conversationalist, votes Democrat, and is either trying to kill me by crushing my ribs or trying to save my life by reminding me not to eat so much. Not bad for a $7 find at Goodwill.

Skirt: Jones NY via Goodwill
Shirt: J. Crew Factory
Shoes: Nine West
Watch: Citizen

Mad Woman

I really like the '60's mad men style of this sweater but I find it hard to wear without starting a baby bump rumor. I also find the color challenging. I ended up playing it safe by pairing it with a slim black skirt (check out the cute zipper detail in the back*). Not the most creative pairing but good enough for a slow, rainy, Wednesday. I chose ankle booties to give the outfit some "edge" and because I need to run around this afternoon and didn't feel like dealing with heels.

Sweater: Zara
Skirt: Banana Republic via eBay
Boots: DV for Target
Watch: Citizen

*Detail of the back of the skirt.

Feeling Frisky

Sorry about the bad cat pun, but I am tired and my creative energy has fallen to bad pun (which, according to my bad humor alert chart is slightly above the Three Stooges and just below Happy Gilmore). I'm also sorry I couldn't be bothered to take off my jacket to show you the lovely, albeit work inappropriate, blouse I'm wearing. It was my very first Goodwill purchase and started me on my thrifting addiction.

Jacket: ? via Burlington Coat Factory
Blouse: DKNY via Goodwill
Skirt: Charter Club
Tights: Spanx
Boots: Gap

Grey and Mustard

One of the many archaic fashion "rules" rattling around in my head, is the notion that one should pair warm colors with other warm colors. However, after my successful pairing of grey and brown a few weeks ago, I decided to take it a step further and pair this cool grey skirt with this warm mustard cardigan and I love the combination. It doesn't hurt that it is almost impossible to go wrong when wearing a pencil skirt, even if it looks like you slept in it.

Tank and Cardigan: Old Navy
Skirt: ? via TJ Maxx
Shoes: Very Volatile
Necklace: ? via Ebay