September 2011
22 posts
Borrowed from the boys...
Today I still felt like I needed to be comfy and since I can’t wear my pjs to work - I decided to borrow some style tips from the boys. Slouchy trousers, thick socks, button down, and loose sweater.
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Apparently being comfy makes me REALLY happy.
A ballerina bun, pink lipstick, and some wedge booties keep things from total androgynous territory. Some feminine silver accessories...
A little something different...
So today I was tired, cranky, and couldn’t wait to run home and put sweat pants on; which isn’t a great endorsement for any outfit. I did snap some pictures before I tore of my clothes and got comfy but they had LOTS of creepy eyes (my mistake for not wearing sunglasses…stay tuned one of these days for an outakes post, you will die laughing). So I figured I’d give you one...
Laced up...
So I’ve been saving this dress for a special occasion but this morning I decided that this random Tuesday was as good as any!
It’s hard to see but this dress is COVERED in lace and is this gorgeous light pink color. I’ve been searching for a lace long-sleeved dress since my little sister rocked this amazing Forever 21 dress on a date with her boyfriend (she is so cute and...
Airport style...
So I took a little blogging hiatus to go on a fabulous vacation for my best friend’s bachelorette party. Sorry i didn’t warn you in advance but it feels weird announcing on the internet that I’m going out of town (although the majority of you guys knew already being my friends and all!). My friend Jessica is as fabulous as she is kind hearted, and as her MOH (maid of honor), I...
The time has come...
The stars had aligned today, creating the perfect circumstance: warmer weather, little chance of rain (relatively). Perfect time to break out…..
My ‘Missoni for Target’ cardigan!!!! Oooooo, my shopping fairy was good to me!
Oh the colors! Coral and baby blue with black and brown and yellow. The fabric is light yet kept me warm all day. Siggggghhhh, love <3
And...
Jack-o-lantern...
I always am worried about pairing orange and black because it has a tendency to end up looking a little bit happy-halloweenish. That said, my outfit today pairs what two colors? Black and orange!! What can I say? I like to live on the wild side.
I wasn’t all that impressed with this combo when I left the house but I ended up getting four compliments from people who don’t...
A dash of color...
Happy Monday everyone! I had a baaaaad case of the Monday’s this morning, but all that changed when one of my teachers told me I did ‘really well’ on the homework assignment! Wooohooo! Honestly, it still surprises me that I got into a PhD program. I keep expecting them to come up to me and say ‘We realized we make a mistake! You are demoted!”. That’s just my...
Girls night out...
Guess what everyone? You get TWO posts today!! Your mind = blown.
Girls-night-out is my FAVORITE occasion to dress for. You can go a little bit crazy with your outfit…a little over the top with your hair-accessories-etc. Big jewelry, huge shoes, sparkles, experimental makeup. It’s also time to dance and get (just a little) wild. Well my Saturday night had all of the above! My...
Pumpkin spice...
I’m loving going through an actual fall. Even though the leaves haven’t turned yet, the crisp weather we’ve been having has been lovely…and a GREAT reason for me to bust out all of my scarves.
I paired this gorgeous orange scarf with my summer-white jeans, a grey tee, and some brown boots to ground everything and make it season appropriate. LOVING the pumpkin...
I need some warmer pants...
Happy Friday! This morning was freaking COLD. I’m talking in the 40s cold…and technically its still SUMMER. Apparently, I have my work cut out for me!
Cute boots to the rescue!
I paired these little slouchy beauties with some work trousers and then my faux leather jacket. A blue scarf gave me just a touch of color and a boat-neck tee keeps things work appropriate.
I also...
Amazing...
So today the most amazing thing happened. I got an email from one of my favorite bloggers, Sarah, over at pencilskirtsandlattes.com. She had noticed that I have her on my ‘blog love’ page. What she didn’t know (until I told her) was that she is a HUGE reason that I started this blog!! Seriously, getting that email was like hearing from a celebrity. I check her blog EVERY day...
Inspired by...
I read other style blogs…a lot. So the other day I was reading one of my favorites (cupcakesandcashmere.com If you haven’t checked it out yet, you will LOVE! Emily is the quintessential classicly cool, effortlessly stylish california girl)..as I was saying, I was reading one of my favorite blogs and I came across the cutest, simplest outfit! Grey slouchy sweater, grey trousers,...
Classics...
So for all you fashion junkies, you know that Missoni for Target came out today. You probably also know that it sold out pretty much instantly around the world and also crashed the Target website a couple times. I - like anyone with a full time job - went after work, around 5:00pm, to the Target here in East Liberty. When I asked where the Missoni display was, the employee replenishing the pjs...
True stripes...
Happy Monday everyone! I had a hard time getting up for work this am but nothing a little Starbucks-motivation couldn’t fix. I popped right out of bed after I told myself I could stop and grab a breakfast sandwich (artisan veggie - so cheesy). I’m a firm believe in treat-motivation! For example, working from home this evening was made better with tofu pad-thai from an amazing local...
Lady-like...
My Sunday activities consisted of the library (not so fun) and going to see Wicked (SO FUN!). I wore this outfit to the latter (not even the library attendants wanted to see my study outfit)…
Since I was going to the the-a-ter (that means it should be read with a British accent - think the drama teacher in the High School Musical movies…if you don’t get the reference you...
TGIF...
Just a quick post showcasing what I wore for some late afternoon Friday errands. How nice is it that it’s Friday? That means I get to sleep in late tomorrow…bliss.
Happy Friday and Goodnight xoxox
Jeans: Arden B, Wedges: Steve Madden, Top: H&M, Purse: via TJMaxx, Cuff: H&M, Necklace: J Crew, Aviators: thrifted
My Thoughts...
This blog is about style but it is also about my life. I figured it is an appropriate place to express myself in a multitude of ways, put myself out there, and be a little vulnerable. ::deep breath:: So here goes!
I was raised in a family where conflict was always productive. You got in a fight, you discussed things until the situation was resolved. You put yourself in the others...
Showers in unexpected places...
So this morning I decided I really wanted to channel a flight attendant. Although the profession has gotten a little less glamorous over the years (shout out to Steven Slater! He def wins the most dramatic way to quit a job. EVER.), I still love their cute little bow-ties. Plus those Pan Am commercials (a new show on abc) make it look like such an adventurous career. PLUS every time they come...
No clever title comes to mind...
Today was cold and rainy yet again, which means I got to sport some more boots! But it also means I can’t figure out the correct exposure on my camera (flash = too light, no flash = too dark! what’s a girl to do?!).
This is what I wore to work this am:
Comfy little t-shirt dress, some rocking boots, and a big thick sweater to tie it up. Sadly I failed to realize that not all...
Rain and Canes...
Today was a rainy and chilly day in the ‘burgh! And in Ohio, where I spent most of my day, it was mainly chilly. However, as only those first days of fall can do, I was excited to pull out my boots and rain jacket.
(pardon the boxes - still getting settled).
Since I was going to be walking around all day, I decided to go super simple and comfy. The jacket has a really great...
Now and Then....
Hello dear readers (imaginary and real!), did you miss me? I took a two day hiatus since I had to move my closet across town. After a lot of blood (minimal), sweat (buckets and buckets full), and tears (mostly mine) - I am successfully unpacked in the new apt. And its adorable! But since I missed two days of blog posting…I figured I would give you TWO outfits for today! I know, I know....
A flare for the dramatic....
My blog title is pretty dramatic…but the featured outfit is not. Sorry to build up your expectations! To make up for it, I’ll add in a little ‘I spy’ game. Can you spot the intruder?
Missy decided to come take a nibble on the flowers (only hot pink of course…she knows where her priorities are at).
I must apologize for the lack of accessories in these photos. If...
