weekend casual

all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
vest: CR
skirt: Old Navy
booties: Target
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: Collignon Designs, gift'd
necklace: gift'd
bag: Gucci. gift'd

The first full weekend of the year was nice and relaxing for us. Unfortunately the hubs had to work Saturday night so I took the opportunity to eat and watch Melancholia with a friend. I guess I had high expectations because it received many rave reviews, but I am not sure I really liked it. Without giving too much away, it's definitely a movie a person would either love or hate. The hubs would probably have been asleep within the first 10 minutes!


all items remix'd
top: Loft
skirt: Anthro
sandals: Old Navy

Tired of this skirt yet? I am not! I packed away all my shorts, since being January and all, but yesterday the temps were in the high 70s and so humid. Yes, definitely evidence of global warming, my friends. Wearing a skirt and tee were my next best options.


The only thing I had planned this week is getting my hair colored. I think it's been over 2 months since I last went in and I was desperately in need to color the white hairs! Megan recently wrote an excellent post about hair that I highly recommend, especially if you are thinking about changing yours.


I was also not kidding when I said I was going to remix and rewear my clothes. I've decided not to take myself or my clothes too seriously this year and wear what is fun and makes me happy.

Making it work

all items remix'd
top: Old Navy
vest: Charlotte Russe
pants: Express
boots: Loft
sunnies: Dsquared

I have been dying to buy some brightly colored skinny jeans this season but have been holding off because a) I don't want to fork out a lot of dough, b) I haven't tried that many different styles on and c) my closet is already bursting at the seams. So I thought I would create the illusion of bright pants with these capris. They will do for now, they are just not quite as fitted as I would like.


Reds and pinks photograph so brightly that you can't tell that the shirt is actually red and the pants are pink. I never would have thought to wear these together a couple years ago, but I think it works.

Good morning sunshine

all items remix'd
dress: CK
shoes: Charles David
earrings: gift'd
necklace: old
belt: Ann Taylor

I am happy to have the weekend off. Although I guess I shouldn't complain too much since I only worked from Wednesday to Friday this past week!


I always tend to wake up earlier on days I don't have to work - want to eke as much possible out the day, I suppose. Here's to getting everything you want out of your weekend!

a little J. Crew love

top: J. Crew, remix'd
cardi: Loft
skirt: J. Crew, remix'd
shoes: J. Crew, remix'd
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
belt: Charlotte Russe, remix'd

I didn't realize I am almost total Crew today until I typed it all out. As much as I want to love Anthro, I think J. Crew is more my style, with cleaner lines and more "adult" style. I really like wearing pencil skirts to work and the fuller skirts at Anthro just seem to juvenile for me. That said, I still regret not buying the Snakebite belt in gray. I am still searching for the perfect wide gray belt, but this one will have to do for now.

On why I like skinny jeans

all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
vest: Charlotte Russe
jeans: Citizens
shoes: Dolce Vita

I am, in general, a fairly slim, in shape person. One reason you can tell I am a runner is from my muscular calves and thighs. I do NOT have stick legs, like may girls. So when skinny jeans first became popular again, I was skeptical about how they would look on me.

I have to say that the right pairs (i.e. the ones that fit perfectly) actually make me feel, well, skinny. And feeling skinny is always a good thing.

17

23 + 27
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
belt: Charlotte Russe, remix'd

I think we need a new computer. Everytime I use ours something seems to be out of whack. Today I am having trouble uploading from Flickr. Sigh. At least this dress makes me happy! {ETA: Back in business...for now}

Sensible shoes

I had a $10+$5 birthday coupon from DSW burning a hole in my pocket, so I went after CE last night. I am really looking for a cool pair of wedges for the summer, but didn't find any to fit the bill. I decided to buy some comfy shoes to wear to work instead.

top: Anthro, another bday purchase
skirt: Anthro, remix'd
shoes: Ann Klein
tights: Hue, remix'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Charlotte Russe (a poor Anthro Snakebit substitute, but for less than $10 it'll do!)

These wedges are supercomfy and I love the grey color.

A little shop shop

The hubs and I went out to the outlet mall just about half an hour north of us. I was actually quite restrained...I am looking for a pink cocktail dress to wear to a fancy party at the beginning of May so that was the main goal of the trip.
The thing I don't like about the new "outlet" malls is that the clothes aren't clothes from previous seasion, but clothes made primarily for the outlet store. That said, I was impressed with some of the selection at Loft, Ann Taylor and even Gap. I restrained myself and only bought a cute, strapless plaid dress from Banana. I hope it will be good enough for the party...will have to do a test run for my friends :)


I love that Joe brought a book to read when he was done shopping but I was not!


And as it was overcast and a bit chilly, a few layers were in order.
P.S. All photos were shot with my new camera, a Canon SD1300, to replace the one that was stolen a few weeks back. Yes, I cannot live without 2 cameras; it's an illness I know.

Working weekend

Dressing up still doesn't make working on Saturdays any more fun. I decided to do a more casual look today.


I have actually practically worn this same outfit before, only even more casually.


It's such a beautiful spring day. These are the days it's nice to live in H-town!


And as much as I am enjoying dressing up for work, nothing beats wearing a comfy pair of jeans!

(Please excuse the funny face - just happy I could still enjoy some of the beautiful weather today!)

Almost gone

I think Spring is around the corner. It's been warm then cold and warm again here. So I am trying to take advantage of the cold weather by wearing my boots as much as possbile before sandals take over again!


I absolutely adore these boots I bought (on sale of course) at Loft last month. I eyed them in the fall when on our trip to NYC but didn't want to pay full price. Fortunately I found a pair left in my size on a random trip to the store and they came home with me. They fit perfectly, with or without jeans. I love the roundness of the toe and the distressing of the leather. I really would like to find a pair of black and brown flat boots to round out my collection.

Unforunately Project Runway was a repeat last night, but we still had a full house! We watched the women's figure skating instead, critiquing their every last move but holding our breaths as we watched them jump as well!