Fall trends: Midi me

all items remix'd*
top&belt: Anthro
skirt: Theory
shoes: 9West
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd* (and new!)

Looking at this photo has made me realize that when belting this skirt, it is not quite as "midi" as I envisioned, but it will have to do.


These earrings were a gift from the hubs yesterday as a congrats for reaching the 100! He really is the best. For those of you who watch Modern Family, I keep wanting to call them "hair rings!"

A creative lull

On days when I feel less than inspired by my wardrobe, I pick a fun top and comfy bottoms.


all items remix'd
top: Anthro
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: J. Crew
earrings, bangles: various, gift'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs


all item remix'd
top: Anthro
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Marc Jacobs
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
cuff: gift'd
bag: LV

The first look is from yesterday and the second from about two weeks ago. I count on Anthro to find unusual tops that are easy to wear. Lately I've been all about comfort. It's weird; I don't feel like shopping but I'm not feeling inspired either. I guess getting dressed has a creative flow too; sometimes you feel it and sometimes you don't. The only difference is that for most of us, getting dressed for public is a necessity while other creative endeavors can be put on the back burner.


While I enjoy having a versatile basick pencil skirt at my disposal, I think I need to shake things up a bit. I know I said I don't feel like shopping but we are going to the shopping mecca of the world (well, for me at least) - NYC - this week! My (shopping) goal is to find some fun pieces at stores not in Houston.


The hubs and I are definitely looking forward to our annual visit to the city. I will make every effort to post something the rest of the week but can make no promises.

P.S. Unfortunately my Chinese cooking skills are really limited to stir fry so those dumplings from last week are not homemade by me. We went to a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Bellaire called Yummy Kitchen and they were definitely yummy!

Give me Liberty

all items remix'd
top: LoL for Target
skirt: Loft
shoes: Geox
earrings: James Avery, gift'd
belt: Gap
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
bag: LV, gift'd

Before there was Missoni, Liberty of London was all the rage. I really loved the bright patterns and designs they brought to Target.


And a big clown collar always makes me smile.

This is a working weekend for me so have some fun for me if you are not!

Looking forward

all items remix'd
top: Anthro
skirt: Nordstrom
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings, cuff: gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu

Although Melissa has mentioned that she is taking a bit of a blogging break, I am still enjoying doing the month of pink challenge. I am not sure I could do this with any other color of the rainbow.

The hubs and I went shopping for Halloween supplies. We hope to go all out this year. How about you?

I misses his kisses

all items remix'd
dress: Benetton
cardi: Target
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings: old

Last night I made the mistake of turning on the television and got sucked into The X Factor. It reminded me of past American Idol days, only different. I realized I like these kind of shows for the journey, not the end product. Seeing someone fulfill their dreams is always inspiring to me, but I don't think I have even bought 1 song from an AI winner.


I am so glad I figured a way to wear this dress to work. Otherwise it would just be lounging loved, but unworn in my closet.

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The hubs left yesterday afternoon to visit his family for a long weekend. He has been gone less than 24 hours and I already feel lost without him. Have a good trip babes but hurry home!

Wearing a little

everything remix'd but shirt
shirt&skirt: J. Crew
shoes: 9West
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
necklace: F21
belt: Anthro
bag: LV

I bought this shirt in the middle of the summer but it's been too hot to wear anything with sleeves until now. It's my nod to the chambray shirt trend without being too much. Yes, I know I am behind. I take my time before I decide if I like a trend or not.


Lucky for me, pencil skirts are timeless and not trendy. Although I the ones at J.Crew are a bit pricey, the definitely wear and fit well.

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R.I.P. S.J. Your creativity and vision will be missed.

Wearing a lot

dress: H&M
cardi&belt: Gap
shoes: Charles David
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs

Pink and red items always seem to photograph extremely vibrantly, almost more bright than they really are. This cardi, however, is just as bright in person as it is in photos.


It is the perfect layering item for Houston weather.

Happy hump day!

Think Pink

Happy October! This is the 2nd year I will be participating in Melissa's Blogging for Breast Cancer Awearness,or BBCA, challenge. The goal, for me, is to wear pink everyday in October. And, if you know me at all, you know this shouldn't be much of a challenge at all (although I have less pink in my closet than you might think!). My real challenge this month is to blog more real-time outfits. I think I was running a week behind!


all items remix'd
dress: Calypso for Target
shoes: Enzo
earrings: Francesca's
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu

Shhhh....I wore this exact same outfit 2 nights in a row, with 2 different groups of friends. I wanted to get some more wear out of this dress before I have to put it away.


all items remix'd
dress: Tucker for Target
shoes: B. Makowsky
earrings&cuff: gift'd
bracelets: Calypso for Target, Tiffany's
belt: Gap

Apparently this was a wear-Target-collaborations weekend. Before there was Missoni there were so many other amazing collections at the Targ, of which clothes I have amassed aplenty. YOu can't tell from this photo but the flowers in this dress have just a touch of light pink in them.

I am excited for the 5 weekend in October because even though I am working this morning, I have another weekend off coming up. Here's to a fabulous week.

Keeping it simple

top: Anthro
jacket: Armani Exchange, remix'd
pants: J. Crew, remix'd
socks: J. Crew, remix'd
shoes: Marc Jacobs, remix'd
necklace: Me&Ro, gift'd&remix'd

I have been drinking a bit too much wine and not working out enough this week. I attribute this to the hubs getting a new job. And the cooler weather: snuggling is much better than running in cold weather :)

Again, today I was not much in the mood for getting dressed for work. Hopefully this will be my last Saturday to work for at least a little bit. I bought this top back in May with my birthday discount, but haven't worn it until today. I think it's time to bring out the rest of my fall clothes!

I hope your Saturday is more fun than mine!


P.S. I decided to end the month on a pink note.

A late start

top: NY+Co, remix'd
skirt: Anthro
shoes: Marc Jacobs, remix'd
necklace: Me&Ro, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Anthro, remix'd

This Anthro skirt is another silhouette that I don't typically wear, but for the price I wanted to try it out. My only complaint is that by the end of the day, wrinkles are everywhere!

Don't you hate when you feel like people are only telling you half-truths, especially at work? I have a sneaking suspicion...


P.S. I am actually wearing a tiny bit of pink today: the piping on my shoes :)

A quickie

all items remix'd
top: NY+Co
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: J. Crew
earrings: gift'd
necklace: gift'd
belt: Gap

Not wearing as much pink today - but still wearing it!


I am slowly dealing with the stress in my life that I am considering my "new normal" for now. But, as one of my co-workers said, life is a journey and you gotta take the good with the bad.

3 things for today:
1. The hubs has received some good news on the job front, which has alleviated at least half my stress.
2. Another 3 day weekend to look forward to.
3. A good run in the morning does a body and soul good.

Pinky-purple

all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
pants: Gap
shoes: Geox

This shirt is technically a "berry" color, according to J. Crew, so I think it can count as pink AND purple today :)


These pants have got to be the most comfortable pair I own. Love them!

My 3 short things for this morning:
1. Early morning runs do a body good.
2. Enjoying a yummy breakfast with the hubs.
3. Realizing that things will always get better (and hoping that the kids who have to face bullys these days have people they can turn to when things look so bad).

A new week

all items remix'd
top: Ann Taylor
pants: Express
shoes: Madden Girl
earrings: old

Let's hope better things happen this week!


I really love this top.


...and these pants.

My three things from the weekend:

1. catching up with old friends


2. cheering on the hubs for his triathlon (he finished his half-Ironman in less than 5 hours!)


3. Buc-ee's

TGIF

top: Anthro
cardi: Express, remix'd
pants: Loft, remix'd
shoes: Charles David, remix'd
earrings: James Avery, remix'd

I'm glad the worst week ever is finally over and the weekend is here.

3 things for today:
1. We're going on another mini-vacay to Austin tomorrow! Nothing like a change of scenery for a fresh perspective.

2. No work for 3 whole days.


3. Cupcakes :)


I love this cardi and have to be careful I don't wear it everyday this fall. Have a fantastic weekend!

3 things

all items remix'd
top: Anthro
pants: Loft
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift'd

In the spirit of thinking good thoughts, I thought I would take advice from Clare and take note of 3 good things from today. Or, 3 things that make me smile.


1. Um, duh.


2. Getting caught while taking remix photos


all items remix'd
all items remix'd
top: Anthro
jeans: Gap
shoes: B. Makowsky
earrings: gift'd

3. Pretty clothes that go from work to play: Project Runway night with my peeps later on!


I love this top - I will look forward to remixing it under some sweaters when the weather turns cooler.


And who knew skinny ankle length jeans would be popular again?

Crappy day

all items remix'd
top: LoL for Target
pants: Gap
shoes: Taryn Rose
earrings: Bitten by SJP
belt: Gap

This past year has been rather stressful at work; yesterday's probably peaked the crappiness list. Sorry to vent here. I'm hoping things get better soon.

Fashion Houston 2010 {Warning: Photo heavy!}

H-town hosted its first Fashion Week this year. One of our good friends R helped put it together so we were able to score some tickets and enjoy the show. It started yesterday and goes through Thursday; the hubs and I decided to see the inaugural show.


It took place at the Wortham Center. We thought this tent was where the actual show would be but it turned out to be where the sponsors had tables.


Us at the tent


R found us and took us to one of the VIP rooms upstairs.


The set up


The first designer's line we saw was Cesar Galindo.


He designed some beautiful dresses.


Unfortunately our 6th row seats didn't make for the best photos.

Me and M

R&M


M gave me his front row seat for the next show, Lyn Devon. Where I got some much better snaps!


She designed some cute ready-to-wear looks.


We just couldn't get over the shoes.


The reason I wanted to come to the show on Monday.


Back in the 6th row...


Fabulous!


I *heart* Christian!


I thought the hubs looked pretty good.
shirt: Paul Smith
vest: Express
jeans: Earnest Sewn
shoes: Kenneth Cole


all items remix'd
dress: Trina Turk
shoes: Tory Burch
shades: Tom Ford
clutch: Hayden-Harnett for Target

And I got to dress up too.