weekly looks

Monday

yoga/work/cardio

Tuesday&Wednesday

yoga/yoga/cardio

Thursday

yoga/work/hang out

I did wear shoes to work today but got a pedicure after so didn't want to ruin the polish by putting my shoes back on ;)

Friday

yoga/work/Rainbow on the Green

Currently it's Monday morning and I am trying to wake up. I love the long days of summer but going to bed early enough to wake up before the sun rises is hard! This week will be a good one because we are going on vacation Friday night :)

working wardrobe | dots and dots

dress: Loft / cardi: Old Navy / shoes: Cole Haan / sunnies: Dsquared / bracelet: Chan Luu

dress: ABS / cardi: Target / shoes: Tory Burch / necklace: Collingnon Designs

Easy clothing choices brought to you this week by pairing a dress with a cardi. Little to no thinking involved.

This cardi was bought on super sale at Target and has proven to be very versatile. Who knew?

Can you guess where we are going this weekend by what I am packing?

working wardrobe | mix and match

top&skirt: J.Crew / cardi: Target / shoes: Tory Burch / sunnies: Dsquared

I'm happy to report that most days pulling together work outfits comes pretty easy.

top: Ann Taylor / cardi: Target / pants: Express / shoes: Urban Outfitters /sunnies: Dsquared

Went with more separates this week.

top: Ann Taylor / cardi: Target / skirt: Uniqlo / shoes: Cole Haan

Buying mulitples of the same item is a good thing, in my book (or closet, as it may be).

Not quite at the point where I can pull anything out of my closet and wear anything else, but the curating is the fun part. Also looks like the hair needs a major trim...

working wardrobe | lucky girl

top: Anthro / cardi: Target / skirt: Uniqlo / shoes: Tory Burch / earrings: gift'd

When I am in a sour mood, I always try to remind myself how lucky I am with any multitude of reasons. I suppose anyone who has extra time and resources to be able to blog at all is a lucky person.

This weekend I feel lucky because I have a hubs who doesn't mind painting with me, and who would rather plan an Oscars party than a Superbowl party :) (I assume the Ravens won, but don't know for sure?).

working wardrobe | happy hump day

top: Calypso for Target / skirt: Loft / boots: Anthro / jewelry: gift'd
This week has been a bit blah - I think the cold and dreary temperatures are reflecting back in mine and Joe's moods. We need some sun!


At least it's already Wednesday. Hope you're having a better week than us :)

all dressed up | Happy 2013

top: Robert Rodriguez for Neiman Marcus and Target / jeans: Uniqlo / shoes: Gucci / bangles: gift'd

Most of my wardrobe these days consists of either clothes for work, yoga or hanging out. I do my best to buy clothes that have multiple functions, but for something like New Year's Eve, something special is always best. I had looked at the Neiman's collection for Target back in December when it first released but wasn't super-impressed, especially since the prices were not in the typical Target range. However, at 50% off, I was definitely more inclined to try something, especially this top, which intrigued me online and I loved even more in person. Lots of ruffles which in not for everyone, but which I loved and works for me with my broad shoulders and height (I am not super tall, but not petite either so it doesn't overwhelm).


Our last selfie of the year
The hubs and I had a fantastic time ringing in the new year with our friends but I am having a hard time getting back on schedule. You know you are an early riser when you feel like you're running behind if you wake up at 5 AM instead of 4:30AM!

At least it's already Wednesday so the rest of the work week should go by quickly. Are you returning to work today or are you one of the lucky ones who has the rest of the week off? Either way, have a good one!

weekday casual | holiday party no. 1

Last night the hubs and I attended the holiday party held by our apartment peeps.


I will be the first to admit our sole purpose going was to eat holiday food and desserts.


dress: Jovovich-Hawk for Target / tights: target / boots: Anthro
But you know I will take any opportunity to dress up!

We are participating in a yoga workshop with some yoga peeps this weekend. So so excited about it. Have a great one!

working wardrobe | the brighter, the better

top&shoes: Anthro / cardi: Jonathan Sanders for Target / pants: Gap / sunnies: Dsquared
I go through phases where I am very good and don't shop for months at a time.


And when I buy, I try to buy things I love and will wear over and over again.


top: Ann Taylor / pants: Gap / shoes: BOC / sunnies: Dsquared / jewelery: gift'd
But the last few weeks has seen a sharp increase in my spending and acquiring - like both the red and pink pair of cropped pants bought on sale. I love their fit, comfort and color so couldn't resist. I may have gotten other packages from Loft and Anthro as well; couldn't resist the call of Cyber Monday. I have made a promise not to spend any more $$ on myself in December (or at least until the after Christmas sales!).


I do like having evidence that I wear the clothes I own :)

working wardrobe | easy come, easy go

top&skirt: Anthro / cardi: Target / shoes: MarcJacobs / earrings: gift'd
We were having such perfect fall weather last week but now back into the 80s for Thanksgiving. Oh well, I would rather be a bit on the balmy side than shoveling snow.


If you had told me a few years ago I would be wearing a ruffled skirt to work on a regular basis, I would have thought you were crazy, but apparently this works for me :)


And I have finished my Project Life spread for the week but unfortunately haven't been able to photograph it properly. When the sun goes down around 5 pm, many photo opportunities are lost!

working wardrobe | what happened to the weekend?

top: Anthro / cardi: Target / skirt: Uniqlo / shoes: Jeffrey Campbell / sunnies: Dsquared / necklace: gift'd
This weekend went by in a whirlwind of activity and I could use another weekend to recover! Fortunately the work week will be shorter (unfortunately Friday is a work day for me, but I don't think we'll be super busy). I'm looking forward to spending some QT with the fam :)


We gave one of our friends a GC to the Apple store for his bday and he finally bought his new iPhone 5. I love the panoramic function on its camera - so fun!

fall colors | mustard

jacket: F21 / dress: Tucker for Target / pants: JCrew / boots: Nordstrom Rack / sunnies: Dsquared / belt: Gap /  necklace: Collingnon Designs
This outfit worked better in my mind than in real life. The pants somehow got looser throughout the day and don't look as good as real skinny jeans/pants inside the boots. Oh well, onto the next one!

working wardrobe | on the mend

dress: Banana / cardi: Loft / shoes: Tory Burch
I think I am almost over this thing that has been kicking my a$$ for the past 2 weeks. Actually slept without being woken up by hacking coughs for the last 2 nights, although I am basically almost sleeping sitting up since lying flat seems to make it worse still.


dress: ABS / cardi: Gap / shoes: MarcJacobs / sunnies: Dsquared / jewelry: Collingnon Designs
I don't normally wear a huge amount of makeup on a good day, but I definitely couldn't be bothered this week. It would all wipe off with the amount I am blowing my nose!


dress: Loft / cardi: Target / shoes: Geox
And the trend for the week so far - dresses with cardis. Easy, comfy and don't have to think about it.


We went to a movie last night. It had so much potential, but wasn't as good as I wanted it to be. Did bring back high school flashbacks and how I am so happy I survived that part of my life!

travel style | keep it simple

top: Kirna Zabete for Target / jeans: Uniqlo / boots: Anthro / scarf: Lululemon / bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Visiting New York in the fall is a great way to wear all the cooler weather clothes that I have accumulated in my wardrobe, but rarely use in the heat of the Texas weather. Our trip this time around was much warmer than we anticipated, but still nice fall temperatures.


top: Old Navy / jeans: Gap
I basically wore the same thing the whole time we were there, just changed the colors. While I love having cool outfit photos to post on the blog, sometimes enjoying the vacation is simply more important.


top: Uniqlo / scarf: Orla Keily for Uniqlo
We did do a bit of damage at Uniqlo this time around. I love that store. But I am actually glad it wasn't too cold because they always have the coolest cashmere sweaters with fabulous colors, but I need a wool sweater as much as I need a puffer vest. So I was good this time around and only bought things that I hope to actually wear. Coming to a post near you :)

working wardrobe | lighting makes a difference

dress: Loft / blazer: Gap / shoes: Tory Burch
We had some dreary wet weather yesterday, which forced me to take quick indoor remix photos. I promise this dress is much cuter in the right light :)


top: Anthro / cardi: Target / skirt: Uniqlo / shoes: Ann Taylor / earrings: old
Funny how much difference natural light makes in even a simple photograph of one's clothes.


We are traveling to NYC tomorrow for our annual visit. I am so looking forward to spending time with good friends, seeing some cool shows and sights, eating some good food, and doing some good shopping, of course. I'm glad to know I wear the clothes that I buy there!

put a fork in me

top&boots: Anthro / cardi: Target / skirt: Old Navy / necklace: gift'd / tights: Hue
It's only Wednesday and I feel like I should be done with the week! Yesterday afternoon was super busy at work; yet nothing significant was accomplished. Those kinds of days are frustrating to me but I am hoping to shake it off and have a better one today.

Happy hump day :)

finally Friday

top&skirt: JCrew / cardi: Target / shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
These early days this week have been great because I feel like I have more time in the evening to get things done; however, the week itself has felt loooong...mainly because I have been to the office everyday since last Tuesday, and that includes driving to and from Austin. So looking forward to a restful weekend!


One thing about keeping track of daily outfits - they are daily self-portraits as well. This tank has lasted me through super short hair, super "blonde" hair and now bangs!

Here's to a fantastic and restful weekend.

new schedule

tunic: Missoni for Target / pants: J.Crew / shoes: Marc Jacobs / bangles: Calypso for Target
We started new hours at work this month - only one late day and only one working Saturday a month. While I will miss our every other 3-day weekend, I am looking forward to having a more "normal" schedule and more free Saturdays.


POTD: where I stand
I love these brown flats, but can only wear them during cooler temps as they are made of velvet. And this month, to mix things up, I will be taking my photo-of-the-day with the Hisptamatic app on my phone. I would love to get the new iPhone 5 just for the better camera, but I still have 1 year on my current contract and would also like them to fix the map app on the new iOS. Maybe Santa will be good to me this year ;)


And these pants haven't been outside my closet since last year. I wore them to death before and still love them, but have too many choices now. Yes, the closet is getting out-of-control again; more on that later.

Happy Hump Day!

what to do during a long lunch

top: Anthro / skirt: J.Crew / shoes: Tory Burch / necklace: Collingnon Designs / chains: Calypso for Target

Still enjoying our time in Austin. Not much to report except that I am TRYING my best not to shop too much (it's hard when the office is near a few outdoor malls, lunch hours are actually 2 hours long and a credit card burning a hole in my pocket!).

weekend update | date night

We had a quiet Saturday night this weekend - just used our Groupon to Quattro, the restaurant inside the Four Seasons next door.


Their menu was not completely veggie-friendly (we shared a main dish of eggplant Parmesan and sides of mushroom and truffled mashed potatoes, which were delicious!) but the signature dessert was yummy and pretty.


dress&necklace: Calypso for Target / shoes: Gap
And, really, I will use any excuse to wear this dress.

{All photos taken with iPhone Camera+ app, edited with Snapseed&Camera+ apps and uploaded directly to Flickr from the phone. I love it!}