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!

Week in photos

Observations for the week:


Po-po didn't think she could love another baby as much as Baby J...but she was so wrong!


Big-eyed baby buddha is starting on his solids!


Baby buddha likes to pretend he is Superman.


Watching Project Runway is one of my favorite nights of the week.


Dinner with some yoga peeps at Dolce Vita. I need to figure out a better angle for the server to snap a photo.


We pretty much start every morning with 2 big cups of Joe.


Baby C at the pumpkin patch. My friend Al will be adopting him hopefully in the next 5-6 months.

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.

Maybe complaining works

all items remix'd
top: M+O
cardi&skirt: Loft
shoes: Target
earrings: gift'd
bracelets: Calypso for Target

We actually got some rain yesterday and today the temperature was in the upper 60s when we went to the park. It never fails that when I get so fed up with the weather I bitch about it yet again on the blog and then it actually cools down. I guess I should complain some more.


Today marks the 6 month anniversary of my return from Mysore. Being in India almost feels like a dream to me now. The most magical dream ever, but I almost can't believe I was there. I think it's time to go back...


I bought this top last summer because I wanted a white shirt that works better in Houston heat than one with sleeves. I can't believe this is the first time I've worn it this year. Reason #437 that I really don't need to buy any more clothes!

I am looking forward to a weekend of rest, relaxation, friends, and no work. Let's just make it through the last Friday of September!

Not even close

all items remix'd
dress&belt: Anthro
shoes: Taryn Rose
earrings&necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd&remix'd

While many people are celebrating the change in seasons this month, here in Texas we are just hoping for a bit of cooler weather. Like maybe in the 80s, please?!? I think in the gauge in my car has measured 100 degrees at least briefly every day this week. So my dreams of wearing layers and boots and the like are just dreams and not even close to becoming reality.

Taking them for a test run

tank: UO, remix'd
jeans: Gap, remix'd
boots: Target
earrings: Francesca's, remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd

This is what I wore to see Erasure last weekend. What a fabulous concert! I will always be an 80s girl at heart.


I bought these boots on a whim from Target last month because I have been obsessed with getting a pair of "tough" booties ever since seeing them on the models on the All Saints website a couple years ago. I did not, however, want to drop almost $300 for a pair.


This pair from Tar-jay, while definitely not as cool as any from All Saints, will do the trick to satisfy my craving, especially at 10% of the price. We will see how long I wear them; maybe I will still want to be cool in my 50s!

A little Missoni goes a long way

top: NY&Co, remix'd
skirt: Theory, via consignment
shoes: Missoni for Target
earrings: Collingnon Designs, remix'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd

For all my talk (obsessing?!?) over the Missoni for Target line, I thought wearing something would be better sooner than later. I actually bought these online and they are surprisingly comfortable for 3+ inch heels. The fact that they are not stilettos probably helps.


I am actually the type of person who waits a few weeks before I wear something I buy. I am not sure why. I am guilty of still having a few things in my closet that I bought this summer and have yet to wear. Reason #325 not to do any more shopping.


This skirt is the second item I bought during my recent trip to the consignment shop. I have been wanting a pleated midi skirt and this fits the bill perfectly. It is a bit big in the waist and fits a bit lower than I would like, but nothing that a skinny belt can't fix (so now I need a good skinny belt!). And something about full skirts and feeling pretty just makes me want to twirl.

{Last two} Week in photos

September has gone by in a whirlwind! Some observations from the past two weeks:


I am a crazy stalker and wanted to see if Target had products out the day before the big release. Nothing.


By the time I got there on Tuesday it was as if Nothing had been on the racks! Except that lonely lone hanger.


Baby J is super excited about his new Crocs. Although they are not his favorite color (orange), they come pretty close.


My first Third Thursday ladies night out with some yoga peeps and meeting some other nice chicas. Making new real-life friends is always a good thing.


Deadmau5 at Verizon. He is one of the hubs' current favorite DJs. We had to leave the show early because we had an early morning flight out.


Us with our friends at Red Rocks in Colorado. I would love to see a live show here.


We stayed at Chautauqua in the cutest little cottage.


If you look closely you can see the moon! The sky was unbelievably clean and crisp.


Trying to find the beauty at home.


DD a.k.a. Buddha baby on his way to his first day of "school."


We missed the last 2 Project Runway parties so it was good to catch up with everyone.


DD's half birthday was last week but we didn't have an opportunity to snap a pic until today. He is just such a cutie.


Erasure at Verizon. Andy Bell looked and sounded as fabulous as ever.


I am always impressed that our Costco runs include more fruits and veggies and less things in a box.

Still catching up

all items remix'd
top: Anthro
pants: Gap
shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd
bag: LV, gift'd

Vacationing always throws a wrench in my schedule. This week has been a whirlwind of activity every night. I feel like I haven't yet caught up on my sleep, uploading vacation photos, reading blogs, etc. And don't even ask me how the house looks. Important stuff, I know. Tonight I am looking forward to good yoga practice to finish out the week and an early night to bed. You know you are getting old when a good night's sleep sounds better than a night out partying!

Thanks!

I am feeling much better about my whole blogging thing thanks to everyone's kind comments over the last 2 posts. Writing here should be fun and not a chore so I will treat it as such!


all items remix'd
top: Ann Taylor
pants: Gap
shoes: Charles David
earrings:
bracelets: Tiffany's, Banana, various, all gift'd

This is the kind of outfit I reach for when I haven't planned anything to wear after a trip and I want to be comfortable.


I fell in love with this top after seeing it on Chloe when it came out. I loved it so much that I bought it in 2 different colors. These days I am not as inclined to buy multiples as I find I wear one more than the other. I do wish Gap would make more of these style pants a la J.Crew because they fit so well.


A close up of my bracelets. I found the two gold chains in the depths of my jewelery box...I don't remember when I aquired them, but I am pretty sure they are gifts from my grandma. I inherited my love all things pretty from her.


As you can see, I do love this top. It really adds a little something something to an outfit, don't you think?

Learning to let go

top&pants: Anthro, remix'd
shoes: Dolce Vita for Target
necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

This outfit was worn a couple weeks ago to my hair appointment (notice the obvious roots, which are now gone).


I am finally beginning to realize that IT IS OK to blog outfits that I didn't wear that exact day, to talk about things other than the clothes I am wearing and to not worry about posting everyday.


Like my yoga practice, I am learning to let go and not worry about some things quite as much. Blogging is one of my hobbies and I thoroughly enjoy it, most of the time but sometimes taking a step back can actually be beneficial and recharge your batteries.

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My shoulder is still sore but better. I went to the doctor last week and he said I didn't hurt anything major. I just really need to listen to my 40-year-old body (ugh!) and understand that maybe it wasn't meant to do some things. I plan on practicing yoga the rest of my life so it's ok to take it easy sometimes.

Hello again

all items remix'd
top: Anthro
pants: Loft
shoes: Target
earrings&necklace: Collingnon Designs

I spent the past three days with the hubs up in the fresh air of Colorado. We stayed one night with friends and one night in Boulder. Our vacation was perfectly imperfect and I wouldn't have it any other way.


I also made a conscious decision NOT to bring my laptop and I can't tell you how liberating being away from email, blogging, facebook, etc felt. Joe had his IPhone, so we could find places more easily, but otherwise being unplugged was great as with the realization that the world will still go on if I don't surf the internet everyday. Photos to come soon!