Must...stop...reading...blogs...

I have a serious addiction to reading fashion blogs. I think the fascination comes from seeing normal ladies styling normal clothes and realizing that I can do that too! The problem comes when I see something I really like and then realizing that I can buy what I like (unlike fashion magazines, where most items are unavailable and/or cost prohibitive).

Take these shoes for instance. I saw them on Chloe, and in just a few clicks they came home to me!

And look at this gorgeous dress! If I wasn't Lisa's loyal follower, I would be blissfully unaware of it, as I am immediately deleting all store emails before even looking at them.

What is a fashion blog-addicted girl to do?!?

A quickie

dress: Gap
shoes: Dolce Vita
earrings: random boutique in H-town
bangles: Alexis Bittar

Last night we went to dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday. I really need to work on my cheesy grins when the hubs takes outfit photos!

The aforementioned birthday boy was having a great evening!

top: Loft
vest: H&M
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Madden Girl
necklace: Tiffany's
tights: Hue

This morning we practiced yoga instead of go for our usual run. Since I practiced the night before I was pretty sore during, but am glad we went.

Now I am hoping my favorite little boy will wake up before his auntie has to return to work!

Hump day

all items remix'd
top: Ann Taylor
skirt: J. Crew
shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: gift'd

I love this skirt because I can wear it without having to wear tights and still not worry about flashing anyone at work!

I'm not sure what my hair is doing these days...I seriously need a haircut but am trying to extend the time between going to my stylist. Have a great day!

Back in black

All items remix'd
top: Anthro
pants: Gap
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Tiffany's

As much as I enjoyed the Summer Black-Out Challenge, I do feel sense of relief knowing that I can return to wearing black clothes. Don't get me wrong, I embrace color like nobody's business, but a working wardrobe without any black really takes some effort. And I can't imagine not wearing these pants all summer. I lurve them!

Could it BE any more humid?

Today is a day when you just want to be inside because the moment you walk outside the sweat starts dripping all over! And summer isn't even technically here yet!

all items remix'd
tank: Gap
skirt: Martin+Osa
shoes: J. Crew
bag: Gucci

We made a couple stops this morning after yoga: (well, actually we were going to Williams Sonoma, but since Anthro is right next door I couldn't resist going in!).

I am super excited for this store to open. Besides windown shopping for clothes, I love window shopping for cute paper goods!

I really should not enter this store because I never leave without buying something. I was actually a nice girl and bought the hubs a new pair of yoga shorts and I got myself a pair of yoga pants (at least they were on sale!).

Remix anniversary

dress: Gap
shoes: Life Stride
earrings: gift
shades: Dsquared
bag: Gucci

One year ago this date, I posted my first wardrobe remix to Flickr. I didn't start blogging my outfits regularly until this year really and now it's become a mild obsession!

top: from Italy
shorts: Gap
shoes: Gucci
earrings: gift
bracelets: gifts

This is what I wore. I wouldn't say that my style has changed all that much over the last year but I am definitely wearing more color as well as less jeans (I don't think I've worn a pair since April!). I am also appreciating a good belt much more as well. And since I have been wearing regular clothes to work as opposed to scrubs I have been definitely taking advantage of the contents of my crowded closet.

My friend's birthday party last night was great. I took over 200 photos in the span of about 5 hours...I hope they like the snaps!

Can't sleep so I'll post instead

This is what I wore to a dear friend's 40th birthday party last night. I realize it's the same dress I wore to mine, but it's too fabulous not to wear more often. Because its length is not too scandalous, I am going to do a work remix for this dress here soon!

all items remix'd
dress: Banana Outlet
shoes: Miss Trish of Capri for Target
earrings: gift

I went with more casual sandals since the dress of the party was "summer casual" and since I developed a big blister on my left big toe from wearing my clogs sans socks the other day. I was also in charge of taking photos of the party so I wanted to be as comfy as possible, although by the end of the night my legs were still pretty tired!

And I am up before the sun is out even though I didn't get to bed until 1:30 this morning because my internal body clock wants to be up. Fortunately I started drinking water at about 9:30 last night so I am not hungover, just extremely tired and unable to sleep. I think a nap will be in order this afternoon!

Happy Sunday!

Debut

My new bag is so pretty I am almost afraid to use it...so I decided to bust it out today, a Saturday that I have to work, just to make up for the having to work part.


{All items remix'd, except the new bag!}
top: Libery of London for Target
pants: Gap
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift
belt (unseen, but necessary to hold pants up!): Gap
bag: Gucci

I have worn this outfit before, but with different shoes. I really didn't want to wear these flats, even though the Summer Black-Out allows for black accessories, but I don't have any other matching flats. Unfortunately I can't wear cute heels to work today because my clogs from yesterday have given me a blister on my right toe and any undue pressure causes it to hurt even more. The things we do for fashion...

Last day!

top: Jovovich-Hawk for Target
pants: J. Crew
shoes: Via Spiga
earrings: James Avery
necklace: Tiffany's
belt: Banana

I didn't think I could do it, but I did. Only 5 items of clothing in 5 days. I guess this means I really shouldn't be doing any more shopping!

I'm think I may see a little family resemblance! The peanut is growing into his personality more everyday. I almost forgot to get back to work during lunch yesterday because we were having so much fun!

Day 4

top: J. Crew
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Nine West
necklace: Martin+Osa
tights: Hue

I am glad most of the clothes I picked for this challenge are machine washable...so even though they are being repeated, at least they are clean!

So, here comes my confession...








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a new bag!

Isn't she a beauty?

I admit, I am a sucker for a fabulous designer bag. I don't mind shopping at Target and Old Navy for my clothes, but a nice bag goes a long way. This bag is made even nicer by 1) being on sale (yes, Gucci has an annual sale in June!) and 2) being friends withe the GM of our Gucci store here in H-town! So this beauty is in my grabby hands for 65% off original retail. Granted, she's still not cheap, but I will love her forever!

Day three

top+pants: J. Crew
shoes: Talbot's
earrings: gift'd
belt: Martin+Osa

Random thoughts for today:
1. I'm am kind of liking the limited wardrobe choices...makes getting dressed in the morning a snap!
2. Full caffeine coffee is a much better eye opener.
3. It feels like a sauna outside.
4. I have a confession to make...later...

Can't wake up

I am feeling extra sleepy this morning...don't know if it's because we woke up super early or I drank more decaf than regular coffee...probably a combination of both!

top: Target
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Ann Klein
necklace: Tiffany's
belt: Ann Taylor
tights: Hue

I'm hoping today won't be too crazy at work but since we had a long weekend I have a feeling it's going to be busy.

2 for 1

In an effort to maximize my wardrobe and minimize my need to shop, I am participating in not 1 but TWO different wardrobe challenges this week!

The first is the Summer Black-Out, hosted by Sal. The challenge is no black clothes from Monday June 7 to Monday June 14. This is actually pretty straight-forward, since summer months typically mean, for me at least, brighter colors in my clothes.

The second is the Summer Capsule Wardrobe, hosted by Jane. I just realized this challenge started on Friday June 4th, so I am behind - oops! Her challenge is a bit more difficult: 5 items of clothing for one week (or in my case, 5 day: from Monday June 7 to Friday June 11) with unlimited accessories and shoes. {ETA: I am not crazy after all; the challenge is really only 5 day 6/7-6/11, so I am right on track!}

I am taking the easy route with this second challenge: I have chosen 3 tops (grey ruffle tank, cream colored blouse and peachy-pink top) and 2 bottoms (brownish pants and brown skirt). All these items have been previously worn. Hopefully my peeps at work won't notice I am wearing the same things this week!

top and pants: J. Crew
shoes: Life Stride
shades: Tom Ford

Since I am off today, you can bet I will be wearing this outfit again during the week to work, only with dressier shoes.

A whole lotta nothing

Joe and I ran a 5K in the Heights on Saturday morning. And while I still don't run very fast I hit a PR (as did Joe - just over 19 minutes!).

Don't know if you can tell, but it's feeling like a sauna outside these days and we are much sweatier in the after shot!

I also had a photoshoot with the most adorable family in the world.

He is just so cute! He really has the sweetest disposition.

And I love his expression in this photo...like, "are we done already?!?"

While shooting this pose, he was propping himself up on his arms and trying his best to move around! Didn't quite succeed, but he is going to be mobile before we know it!

Today walking outside felt even more like a sauna. On days like this getting motivated to dress cutely yet weather appropriate can be difficult. That's why I have declared this to be the summer of the sundress Sunday. What could be easier than throwing on a dress and a pair of sandals? Add some cool shades and I'm all set!dress: Loft, remix'd
sandals: J. Crew, remix'd
shades: Tom Ford, remix'd

And this is what we did this afternoon. I really wish we had a pool in our own backyard!

Photobooth!

We got a DVD of all the photos from the photobooth at my surprise party. They are so fun!
Click here to view photos

Summer shoes

Ladies and gentlemen...stop the presses...we have a confirmed shopaholic who is...a little tired of shopping! I feel like I have been going a wee bit crazy over the past few months. And I am actually a bit disinterested in shopping...for clothes that is! I have taken to deleting many shopping emails in the inbox before looking at them.

I just got a cool new pair of black summer wedges and am still on the look out for some more nude shoes, but otherwise I am over it!

But I find that if I tell myself I can NOT do something, I really want to do it. So I am not officially declaring a shopping bam, I am just declaring a summer-of-finding-some-more-fabulous shoes. Maybe 2 pair.

Of course all bets are off when we take our trip to NYC in July, but that's over 6 weeks away!

top: Old Navy, remix'd
shorts: Loft, remix'd
shoes: Dolce Vita (via Martin+Osa 50% off!)
shades: Tom Ford

This morning we ran a 5K in the Heights and practiced yoga as well. Needless to say, my legs are toasted. I am going off to a photo shoot for my sister's family!

Is it Saturday yet?

all items remix'd!
top: Anthro
skirt: Loft
shoes: Ann Klein
necklace: Tiffany's
belt: Nordstrom Rack
tights: Hue

I am counting down the hours until the weekend. Fortunately this is a Saturday I have off, so a 3-day weekend - woot! We don't have too much planned - running a 5K in the morning, practicing some yoga, doing a family photo shoot for my sis...can't wait!

Happy birthday Tingaling!

I am so lucky that my baby sister is my best friend too! I am even luckier that she and her family moved down to H-town a couple years ago.

I can't imagine not getting my daily fix of the little peanut!

all items remix'd!
top: J. Crew
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Madden Girl
earrings: James Avery
belt: Gap
tights: Hue

This has seemed like the longest week. Luckily Friday is just around the corner!

Is it the weekend yet?

top: Anthro
pants: Gap, remix'd
shoes: Ann Klein, remix'd
necklace: Tiffany's, remix'd
shades: Tom Ford, remix'd

I could not sleep last night. Ugh. Hate when that happens! Finally at 12:30 AM I gave in and took half an ambien. That did the trick, but unfortunately didn't get up to run. Oh well. I am ready for the weekend already!

Back in the swing of things

top: Theory, old
pants: Gap, remix'd
shoes: Geox, remix'd
earrings: gift'd&remix'd

We had a fabulous time in Austin over the Memorial Day weekend. I took tons of photos, and will post a recap later. I am now trying to get back into the swing of things. Fortunately I don't have to be at work until 10 AM today, which buys me a little bit of time.