Seriously hot

dress: J. Crew / shoes: Tory Burch / cuff: Tiffany's / necklace: AE

Summer is definitely upon us and the days seems to be getting hotter. Getting dressed, however, is a bit more difficult that it seems. I hate wearing layers because the sweat starts dripping as soon as I walk outside, but office building are kept ice cold. Luckily I do wear a white coat at work, which helps keep me warm inside, while a simple sheath keeps me cool outside.


Just in case you didn't believe me ;)

finally Friday

all items remix'd
turtleneck&tights: Gap
top&boots: Anthro
cardi: M+O
skirt: Loft
earrings: Collignon Designs, gift'd

Looks like I am practicing for layers week here. Just gotta take advantage of the coolish weather when we have it!


all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
cardi: Gap
skirt: Old Navy
boots: Anthro
earrings: my wedding earrings :)
necklace: AE
tights: Loft

I feel like I've been in a fashion-rut lately - top, cardi, skirt and boots, repeat, repeat and repeat. Because I am trying to limit what I buy this year, I feel like I am limited in my choices, but really I am just being lazy. I'm hoping this next fashion challenge gives me some inspiration!


I guess I could take some inspiration from myself as well. Maybe I just need to remember to accessorize :)

I can't tell you how happy I am it is Friday and to have the next 3 days off. We've got a good weekend planned and I am ready to get started!

finally Friday

all items remix'd
top: Old Navy
skirt: J. Crew
boots: Anthro
earrings: Collignon Designs, gift'd
necklace: AE

Thursdays always seem to be the longest and hardest day of the week for it. Probably getting up before the sun comes up and working until after the sun goes down doesn't help. I keep the same work hours on Tuesday but the work day doesn't seem quite as exhausting then. Enough whining...

I absolutely adore this skirt and am not sure why I haven't worn it more. J. Crew really knows what they are doing with all their bright colors!

Some good friends are coming into town for the weekend...I love having something to look forward to!

Finally Friday

all items remix'd
dress: J.Crew
cardi: Target
wedges: Payless
earrings: Tiffany's, gift'd
necklace: Loft
tights: Hue

Is it weird that the hubs and I are in bed before 9 PM and up before 5 AM? I swear we are not grandparents, we just like to sleep! We rarely watch TV these days; in fact the only shows we watch on a regular basis are Modern Family and The Soup. The Soup keeps us up-to-date on pop culture so we feel like we know what's going on, even if we don't!


all items remix'd
top&belt: Anthro
cardi: Express
skirt: Theory
shoes: Taryn Rose
earrings: Collignon Designs, gift'd
necklace: AE

I thought these 2 green outfits would look good in the same post, as they are color I don't typically gravitate to. Pink will always be my signature color, but I like the share the love with other colors in the rainbow.

I am thankful that this is a non-working weekend and we really don't have anything big planned. I could use a nice, long weekend full of nothing.

a pop! of pink

all items remix'd
top: Proenza Schoeler for Target
blazer: AE
jeans&belt: Gap
booties: Target
necklace: Francesca's

I have enjoyed remixing my neutrals this week, but I really have been dying to wear some color, namely pink, of course. This velveteen blazer was an impulse purchase from the Armani Exchange store when we were in Las Vegas some years back and I am so glad I bought it.



And nothing makes for a better layering piece than a classic black and white striped tee.

I am in a bit of denial that Christmas is only 15 days away. Gotta get working on those gifts!

Copycat | respect the shoes

shirt: Target, remix'd
sweater: Uniqlo
skirt: Loft, remix'd
boots: Anthro, remix'd
necklace: AE, remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
tights: Gap

A cold front came though town the night before and boots weather has finally arrived in H-town. Of course it will only last for another day or so before the heat and humidity return but I'll take it!


My outfit was completely inspired by this one from Lisa of respect the shoes. She has got such effortless style and and enviable wardrobe. My favorite thing about reading style blogs from real ladies is being able to draw inspiration from them. So thanks again Lisa!

{I plan on doing more of these copycat posts, so don't be surprised if you receive an email from me requesting to use a photo.}


This skirt hasn't been worn for a while...I decided it was too short to wear to work without tights and haven't worn tights until now.

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On a completely random and unrelated note, last night as I was eating a yummy dinner prepared by the hubs, I felt something hard in my food. When I looked at it, I asked him if he lost a tooth making dinner. He was like, um no crazy lady, why do you ask? What came out of my mouth looked like part a tooth. And in fact it was...but not his, mine! It was either part of or the whole crown of one of my molars. I am a bit freaked out since my dentist is not open on Fridays. It doesn't hurt but is EXTREMELY sensitive to temperature. I guess I will be drinking my coffee out of a straw until it gets fixed.

Veintitrés: A little yellow

all items remix'd
12 tank: Old Navy
23 skirt: Old Navy
15 sandals: Enzo
sunnies: Dsquared
necklace: AE
bracelet: Chan Luu

It's that time of the month again: EBEW!


My yellow outfit is a bit less than inspired, since I have exactly 2 yellow items in my closet and I wanted to keep within in the confines of the 30-for-30 challenge. I can't wait to see what everyone is wearing :)

K.I.S.S.

all items remix'd
sweater: Uniqlo
pants: Gap
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift'd
necklace: AE
belt: Gap

On yet another chilly day, I thought I would keep it simple.

Twenty-one and -two

1 + 16 + 27
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
necklace: AE, remix'd
socks: Target, remix'd

This sweater is the last new item I have to wear. It works much better than the black tee I had originally chosen since it's more substantial to keep me warmer, but short-sleeved to help deal with the fluctuating temperatures (70degrees today...WTF?).


This skirt is beginning to grow on me; however, if you as much as look at it, the wrinkles pop up!


1 + 24 + 28
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
necklace: gift'd&remix'd

I am going to a jewelery trunk show tonight held by the lovely lady who made these earrings for me on my birthday. I thought I would change into something more comfortable for gazing at gorgeous necklaces and bracelets and earrings and rings and more!


My eyes are pretty small; I can accept that. But I have noticed more lately that when I smile too much, they become positively squinty. So here I have purposefully opened them wider. I hope I don't look too manic!


I want this photo to remind to "reframe" the season and remember what really most important about the holiday - friends and family, like those hung on our walls!

Nine

8 + 14 + 24 + 26
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
scarf: American Eagle, remix'd

I am leaving on a jet plane this afternoon - destination San Francisco! I am bringing a computer with me so hope to not fall behind on the blogging since I will be gone until Monday, but I won't make any promises. Have a great week!

Back to basics

all items remix'd
top+pants: Gap
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift'd
necklace: AE

This is what you throw on when you haven't thought about what to wear, are a bit dazed from the Project Runway results from last night and want to be comfortable. Basic but boring. Oh well, they can't all be winners.

Is it just me or has this week felt insanely long?

Keeping it short and sweet

all items remix'd
shirt+pants: Gap
shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: gift'd
necklace: AE
belt: M+O

Khakis can be kind of boring, but they work in a pinch. I like to feminize (is this a word) my menswear inspire look with a necklace and cool wedges.

And other ways I have worn these pants:

Happy Hump Day to you!

3

1+18+27
earrings: gift'd
necklace: AE
belt: CK

I have 8 hours of work before heading off for another trip, which will be a bit more somber as we will be attending a Memorial Service for the hubs' grampa. He passed in April but wanted to be buried at the Veteran's Cemetary in Maine, where he is from. The hubs is already there helping his parents prepare. Grampa lived a long and fruitful life, which is what we will be remembering on Thursday.

That time of year again

The beginning of August always starts with the birthday of my dear friend M.
We celebrated by having dinner at Dharma Cafe.

And then drinks at Boheme.

On the walls of the restaurant were paintings by one of our favorite local artists, David Addicks.

He also happened to be at the restaurant and was gracious enough to take a photo with us.

And what I wore:
dress: Eryn Brinie (a new puchase from my recent NYC trip! and it was marked down from $95 to $19!)
shoes: Dolce Vita, remix'd
shades: D2, remix'd
necklace: AE, remix'd
bag: Gucci, remix'd

I am in the process of picking out my 30 items for the next 30 days...wish me luck!

Never to late

I think the funnest part about taking outfit photos is to pretend that you are a model! And it's never to late to look fabulous!

I am also trying to teach the hubs to be a better photographer :)