weekday casual | MDNA (and a good hair day)

top&jeans: Uniqlo / booties: DV by Dolce Vita / bracelets: Tiffany's, gift'd & Chan Luu
Although we were sad to leave NYC on Tuesday, we have lots going on this week. I actually took Wednesday and today off from work, mainly because we were seeing Madonna last night!


I obsessively bought pre-sale VIP tickets back in February, which were insanely costly, but you only live once, right?


The VIP tickets included a pre-party with food, drinks as well as a "swag" bag that had inside a tee, program, as well as sample of her new perfume.


Our seats were unfortunately not in the "golden triangle" but in the 3rd row.


She looked and sounded amazing!


And I have never gotten more compliments on my hair, from friends at the show as well as FB peeps after I posted my pics.

weekend casual

top: Patrick Robinson for Target / jeans: Gap / shoes: Converse / necklace&bracelets: gift'd / turquoise bracelet: Chan Luu / bag: Gucci

Returning back to my normal schedule after a vacation always takes a few days. Because I have so much I should do, I end up not doing anything and watching Master Chef on the DVR instead. Yes, I am the world's worst procrastinator.


dress: Anthro / shoes: B. Makowsky / bangles: India / wrist chain: Calypso for Target / bag: Gucci

These outfits, for example, are from 2 weekends ago at the end of June. The first was worn on our bowling night and the 2nd on a movie date night with the hubs. Is it wrong to wish the weekend were already here instead of a work week that's just begun? 

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 ;)

P(F)latforms?

top: F21 / shorts: Gap / shoes: Target / sunnies&bag: Gucci / bangles: Alexis Bittar&Tiffany's

I bought these sandals a few months ago and love them, mainly because they give me the height of a tall shoe without the angle of a high heel. Yoga has me avoiding heels most of the time, but that's a story for a different day.

This outfit actually combines 3 of this week's challenges in one: bright bottoms, neon and platforms. Sometimes I like to be efficient ;)

new sunnies

dress: Banana / shoes: B. Makowsky / sunnies: Gucci / bag: LV / jewelry: gift'd

I pretty much wear clothes and shoes from Target to Saks and really don't care what label they are as long as they fit well and I like them. I am, however, somewhat of a sunglasses snob. Maybe because of what I do, but I feel like pricier sunglasses are worth the money. The last pair of cheapie shades I bought gave me a headache due to distortions in the lenses, so I threw them out.


My latest pair are so big and purple and fun!


I also love the signature bamboo that makes the temples.


Expect to see a lot more of them this spring and summer!

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.

Better late than never

all items remix'd
dress&cardi: J. Crew
shoes: Madden Girl
earrings: Tiffany's, gift'd
necklace: Francesca's
belt: Anthro

I left my little camera at home yesterday so was unable to take outfit photos until the end of the day. But I liked this outfit enough that I wanted to document it, so mr. flash had to be used. Notice the bare legs...the temperatures were in the 70s yesterday and probably today as well. Such is December in H-town!

The case of the incredibly shrinking calves

shirt: J. Crew
skirt: Old Navy, remix'd
boots: Nordstrom Rack
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
necklace: F21, remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

I bought a new pair of boots over the weekend and am actually wearing them immediately. I usually hoard my clothes, like the shirt I am wearing that was bought in July and haven't worn until now. The cognac color is a great addition to my boot collection, which I have been slowly adding to over the past few years.

There was a time a few years ago that I would have to try on a zillion pairs before any fit, which is how I bought my first pair of tall boots. These days almost every pair of tall boots I try on actually fit over my self-proclaimed giant calves. The hubs theorizes that my calves may have shrunk since I stopped running and started practicing yoga exclusively. I was never really that fast a runner, but I'll buy that theory.

Happy early Thanksgiving! This one will be our first one as vegetarians; we decided to forgo cooking and eat out this year. I am just looking forward the day off.

I cheated a bit

all items remix'd
dress: CK
cardi: Target
shoes: Missoni for Target
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd
belt: H&M

I had every intention of wearing these heels yesterday until my feet got too tired, but when I started walking into work, my heels kept slipping out. I knew this would annoy me all day, so I immediately changed into my flats and bought some insoles for the pumps for their next wearing. Heels, however, photograph so much better than flats, in my opinion, that I had to keep these photos.


I imagine wearing this dress long after I have replaced the rest of my wardrobe. As long as I keep up with yoga I figure my arms will be in good enough shape to wear it for at least another 30 years!

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.

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!

Fall Trends: Brights

tunic: Missoni for Target
leggings: Uniqlo
boots: Anthro
earrings: Collingnon Designs, gift'd&remix'd
cuff: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd

The temperatures are finally cooling down so that I can enjoy more of my Missoni haul. I may have bought a few things to many, but they are fun pieces I will be able to enjoy for a bit. I am impressed that the sweaters/tunics (they are way to short to be considered dresses, in my opinion) are lined so wearing tights or leggings underneath them is not an issue.

I was happy with the outcome of Project Runway's winner this season (as was the hubs, for different reasons!). I am hoping she puts out some cool dresses on Piperlime!

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!

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.

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.

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?

An old favorite

I am participating in Remix Week with the ever lovely Megan and Keely. Please join along!

{In the interest of full disclosure, my outfits will probably be a mix of "real time" looks and looks from last week. But I do promise I have worn them recently at one time or another!}


all items remix'd
top, skirt, belt: Anthro
shoes: Geox
earrings: gift'd
cuff: Tiffanys's, gift'd

I love Anthro but don't love their prices so I try to scoop things up when they go on sale. One thing I learned after discovering so many Anthro-centric blogs is that almost everything eventually goes on sale. Another great thing about Anthropologie clothes is that, for the most part, they last a long time and the styles last a long time. I don't feel like their clothes are completely trendy so anyone at any age can wear them.


I was having fun in my sister's back yard with my mini-tripod. The light was a bit wonky but nothing a little Photoshop can't fix!


I love having photographic evidence that, yes, indeed, I wear the clothes I buy and I wear them a lot.

Let me know if you are participating, I would love to see your looks!