old favorites

top: Anthro / skirt: Old Navy / shoes: Tory Burch / earrings: gift'd

I am not quite at the point where I can just blindly grab and wear anything in my closet and look put together, but I am slowly but surely getting there. This is especially good on days when I am in a mood and not wanting to think about what to wear. What do you go to when you are just not in the mood?

finally Friday

all items remix'd
top&belt: Anthro
cardi&skirt: Loft
shoes: Payless
earrings: Collignon Designs, gift'd
cuff: gift'd

Last week spring looked like it was on its way.


all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
cardi: Target
skirt&tights: Loft
boots: Anthro
earrings: James Avery, gift'd
scarf: Missoni for Target

This week tights were back in the rotation. Winter weather in Houston will always keep you guessing. Today it's rainy and dreary, which is a perfect day to wear scrubs.


I love knit tops that are have a bit of texture. They add a nice layer in cooler months and more visual interest to a simple outfit in warmer months.

This is a working weekend for me so I hope the rain keeps up. Nothing is more depressing than working on a sunny Saturday!

No. 4

So, yes, I did get eyelash extensions on Monday. One of my colleagues at work had some put on and convinced me to try them. While I love the way they look, I am not sure I will maintain them. But they will be fun for New Year's Eve!


all items remix'd
shirt&tights: Loft
sweater: Uniqlo
skirt: gift'd
boots: Anthro
earrings: James Avery, gift'd

Today's pink sweater is the 4th one that I own. After sweater weather is over this season I will probably re-evaluate which ones I really need to keep and which ones I should give away. This one is definitely going to be a keeper because it's cashmere. I love Uniqlo and although I wish we had one in Houston, my closet is glad we don't.

Sun, please!

shirt: Uniqlo
cardi: Gap, remix'd
skirt: Ann Taylor, remix'd
shoes: Madden Girl, remix'd
earrings: James Avery, gift'd&remix'd
necklace: Francesca's, remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
bag: Gucci, gift'd&remix'd

Sometimes the only thing that tells Houstonites of the changing seasons is the shorter days. When the sun goes down at 7 PM, all I feel like doing is crawling in bed and sleeping. I really need to make more of an effort to get out during lunch at work, if only to see the sun for a bit!

Give me Liberty

all items remix'd
top: LoL for Target
skirt: Loft
shoes: Geox
earrings: James Avery, gift'd
belt: Gap
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
bag: LV, gift'd

Before there was Missoni, Liberty of London was all the rage. I really loved the bright patterns and designs they brought to Target.


And a big clown collar always makes me smile.

This is a working weekend for me so have some fun for me if you are not!

What goes around comes around

Last October I got the bad news that I was being laid off from my position of 7+ years. Not the best way to end the year. However, since then, I have traveled to India for 2 months, been to both American coasts, spents oodles of time with my nephews and generally been enjoying the time off, especially since work called me back part time in January. Today I am signing papers to be re-instated as if I never left. Corporate America - gotta love 'em.

I really have enjoyed working shorter weeks but I know in the long run going full-time will be better for me and the hubs, what with insurance, 401K, etc. Sigh. Sometimes it feels like feast or famine!


all items remix'd
dress: Anthro
shoes: Taryn Rose
sunnies: Dsquared
choker: James Avery, gift'd
brooch as pendant: vintage, gift'd

Anyways, now that the hubs and I are both gainfully employed for the first time in 2 years, I plan on keeping up my frugal shopping ways. I read a good post on how complete shopping bans are not good for someone who enjoys it as much as I do, but with a closet bursting at the seams, do I really need another pair of shoes (Hmmmm...that is a difficult question!)?

Good Friday

To belt or not to belt...that is the question.

all items remix'd
top: NY&Co
skirt: J. Crew
shoes: Ann Taylor
earrings: James Avery, gift'd

Somehow the outfit looks a bit incomplete sans belt, although I do like how long my legs look in this photo :)


belt: Gap, remix'd

I do have a confession (or two). First, this is what I wore yesterday. I have decided that real time outfit blogging isn't just happening yet...and that's ok. Second, I wore these heels exactly 7 out of 8 working hours yesterday. I changed into flats by the end of the day because my legs couldn't take it any more! I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing...


I love this shade of blue...it's such a happy color!

Blue Valentine

tank: Gap, remix'd
shirt: Old Navy
cardi: Gap
jeans: Gap, remix'd
booties: Old Navy, remix'd
earrings: James Avery, remix'd

For today's rainy day, we watched an appropriate movie: Blue Valentine. I have mixed feeling about this flick. I heard great things about it, and I thought the acting was pretty good, but the content was very depressing. The movie was also very character-driven, rather than plot-driven. Needless to say, the hubs gave it a thumbs down.

This gingham shirt was one of my purchases from Monday. I have been obsessed with acquiring one of my own, especially seeing kendi and tania remix theirs endlessly, but I didn't want to drop the $$ for one from J. Crew. For about $7 on sale at Old Navy, I bought 2! I bought this cardi on supersale this last March, but it got too warm for me to wear it. I like having new clothes to wear without spending any more money :)


And although I was complaining about how I haven't been inspired by the Gap lately (although today's outfit wouldn't demonstrate that), I can honestly say I love the fit of their different types of jeans. I'm sure these were purchased on supersale too.

1.11.11

I thought I would highlight my day with eleven photos, in honor of the date! {Days at work are sometimes hard to find inspiration so I did the best I could.}

1.

Having some tea instead of coffee to start my day.

2.

Getting dressed for work.
all items remix'd
top: J. Crew
cardi: Ann Taylor
skirt: Old Navy
boots: Anthro
earrings: James Avery
tights: Loft (?)

3.

Realizing I've worn this skirt many times over.

4.

Going to work.

5.

A sight familiar to everyone, I am sure.

6.

My typical view.

7.

Having a little treat.

8.

Good dental hygiene is important.

9.

A little highway bokeh. Um, no officer, I was not taking photographs and driving at the same time!

10.

Breakfast for dinner.

11.

A little love from the hubs.

Eight

This is what I started out wearing today. However, after seeing my photos, I decided the capris with the socks and flats just made my legs look too stumpy. So I changed.


7 + 9 + 25 + 27
earrings: James Avery, gift'd&remix'd
scarf: Old Navy, remix'd


I'm much happier with the boots.


I have a feeling I will be wearing this A LOT over the next few weeks.


I have been packing for my upcoming trip to the Bay Area tomorrow and didn't think these boots would make the cut, but I may just have to wear them on the plane!

Two

One good thing about being a house mouse: still have time during the day to take remix photos!


10 + 20 + 26
earrings: James Avery, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

I am a bit dressed up for running errands, no? This is what I am wearing to a continuing ed class tonight. May be mingling with potential employers, so I thought flip flops would be too casual.

TGIF

top: Anthro
cardi: Express, remix'd
pants: Loft, remix'd
shoes: Charles David, remix'd
earrings: James Avery, remix'd

I'm glad the worst week ever is finally over and the weekend is here.

3 things for today:
1. We're going on another mini-vacay to Austin tomorrow! Nothing like a change of scenery for a fresh perspective.

2. No work for 3 whole days.


3. Cupcakes :)


I love this cardi and have to be careful I don't wear it everyday this fall. Have a fantastic weekend!

Layers?

The temperature was in the 60s when we ran at the park this morning. I love it!


all items remix'd
top: M+O
cardi: Gap
skirt: Old Navy
shoes: Madden Girl
earrings: old
necklace: James Avery, gift'd
belt: Gap

In celebration of the cool weather I decided to wear a light cardi today. I'm sure by the end of the day it will be off but for now I can pretend it's fall.


This skirt was a pretty good buy from Old Navy ($15), but I think I need to invest in a more substantial, longer pencil skirt.

Pretty in pink

all items remix'd
top: LoL for Target
pants: Express
shoes: Madden Girl
earrings: James Avery
belt: Ann Taylor

It's no secret that I love all things pink. I think it's a universally flattering color and it simply makes me happy. I have become a bit bolder in the amount of pink I wear together, but I think it works! Happy hump day :)

That time of year again

all items remix'd
top: NY+Co
tank: Gap
pants: Gap
shoes: Charles David
earrings: James Avery
necklace: Tiffany's

Sorry for the haziness in the photo...the humidity in the air kept fogging up my camera lens. The rain has been constant since yesterday and whatever it has brought in is wrecking havoc with my sinuses and causing major allergies. It always seems to happen at the beginning of September. Ugh.

Tempted

all items remix'd
top: Old Navy
skirt: Anthro
shoes: Madden Girl
earrings: James Avery
necklace: Tiffany's
belt: Charlotte Russe

Why I decided to limit my shopping on the eve of a big shopping holiday is beyond me. Lots of cool things are on sale at Anthro, Loft, etc and I am really tempted to stop by and look and...buy. But I really don't need anything. I keep reminding myself that I still have things in my closet that I haven't yet worn, so no need to buy more!

Why holidays are associated with shopping is beyond me as well. Well, aside from the obvious sales that retailers use for people to get in the stores. I have taken a deep breath, peeked into my overflowing closet and decided that, no, I really don't need that cute skirt even if it's only $19.99 plus 40% off. Baby steps, no?

28

10 + 22 + 27
earrings: James Avery
belt: Ann Taylor

Another working weekend...boo. At least I can wear pretty things. I'm hoping my coffee kicks in soon!

OOTD catch up

I had good intentions of taking outfit photos while on vacation. But life got in the way and I only ended up with one!

dress: Loft, remix'd
shoes: Life Stride, remix'd

One thing I have realized while walking there and back again in NYC: comfortable shoes are key. And while tall heels and wedges make your legs look great, they will never be as comfortable and small heels and flats. I actually prefer a tiny heel or wedge over a completely flat shoe, but you get my meaning. So I think I am going to pull the trigger on the Anthro sandals I have been eyeing.

(sorry about the poor image quality; I didn't realize I was so blurry!)
all items remix'd
top: Liberty of London for Target
pants: J. Crew
shoes: Geox
belt: Calvin Klein
earrings: James Avery

all items remix'd
top: NY&Co
pants: Gap
shoes: J. Crew
earrings: gift'd
belt: Gap

I have worn various permuations of both these outfits, but I still love them. Sometimes I don't like to think about what to wear (especially when I am getting back from vacay). I also love that many of my recent outfits have had "all items remix'd." I will admit I did a bit of damage at Uniqlo, but luckily the most pricey thing I purchased there was only $15! I also bought a dress from H&M at full price ($35) but it fit so well I couldn't resist. Many of these items will be seen on an outfit soon :)

Counting down

all items remix'd
top: Anthro
pants: J. Crew
shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: James Avery

One of the reasons I have been good(-ish) about not shopping the past month is that we are headed to the Big Apple this weekend! We try to make it to NYC at least once a year and one of the things we always do is shop in Soho. Our favorite stores are Uniqlo and H&M because we don't have either here in Texas. So I can't wait for our vacation...to relax, to spend quality time with the hubs, to see old friends, to eat good food, and to shop, of course!

Random thoughts on a Saturday

*Yesterday was one of those days where I felt like a truck ran over me by the end of the day. Yoga helped a bit, a couple glasses of wine at dinner helped a bit and going to bed before 9 PM helped A LOT.

*My friends used to comment on how lucky I was to wear scrubs to work. I thought it was only ok. I am SO much happier now that I can dress up for work. I guess getting dressed is one of the joys in my life.

*Working on the weekends stinks. But I have accepted it as part of my job. Luckily looking pretty helps (see above comment).

*I love having short hair, especially in the summer.

*I really need some basic pumps for work, but they are just so boring to buy!

*I love wearing skirts and dresses in the summer - for work and play.

*I received about 5 mosquito bites while taking my remix photos this morning.

*I did a little shopping over the last few weeks. I returned the cutest blazer from Anthro because, as much as I loved it, I live in Houston, Texas and rarely wear jackets, even in the dead of winter. So I bought a dress instead :)dress: Loft
shoes: Talbot's, remix'd
earrings: James Avery, gift'd&remix'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Banana, remix'd