working wardrobe | dots and dots

dress: Loft / cardi: Old Navy / shoes: Cole Haan / sunnies: Dsquared / bracelet: Chan Luu

dress: ABS / cardi: Target / shoes: Tory Burch / necklace: Collingnon Designs

Easy clothing choices brought to you this week by pairing a dress with a cardi. Little to no thinking involved.

This cardi was bought on super sale at Target and has proven to be very versatile. Who knew?

Can you guess where we are going this weekend by what I am packing?

working wardrobe | mix and match

top&skirt: J.Crew / cardi: Target / shoes: Tory Burch / sunnies: Dsquared

I'm happy to report that most days pulling together work outfits comes pretty easy.

top: Ann Taylor / cardi: Target / pants: Express / shoes: Urban Outfitters /sunnies: Dsquared

Went with more separates this week.

top: Ann Taylor / cardi: Target / skirt: Uniqlo / shoes: Cole Haan

Buying mulitples of the same item is a good thing, in my book (or closet, as it may be).

Not quite at the point where I can pull anything out of my closet and wear anything else, but the curating is the fun part. Also looks like the hair needs a major trim...

working wardrobe | just another day

top: Ann Taylor / skirt: Theory / shoes: Anthro / necklace: Collingnon Designs / sunnies: Dsquared

Today was just an average, ordinary day. Still glad the sun is out but it's not terribly hot. Yet. And really looking forward to the weekend.


I like this skirt but it works better with heels, which I haven't been wearing much lately (although I did yesterday and yoga didn't suffer as much this morning as I thought it would). Still on the fence on whether to keep it...

working wardrobe | almost spring

top: Ann Taylor / cardi: M+O / skirt: JCrew / shoes: 9West / earrings&cuff: gift'd / sunnies: Dsquared

I'm loving the extra daylight we are now receiving. I'm loving that spring is almost here. The sun is bright, sky is clear, all is good. I'm also loving that I am almost feeling 100% again. Allergies seem to be subsiding (knock on wood). Just a little pain in the glute but nothing that's unmanageable.


Love this neon pink skirt and am thinking it is going to get a ton of wear this spring/summer. I have slowly been doing the Great Closet Purge of 2013 and hoping to get rid of things that I have been wearing and/or don't love.


This olive cardi has proved to be surprisingly versatile and lasted through many different hair cuts. Guess it will be a keeper!

working wardrobe | purple belly

top&cardi: Anthro / skirt: JCrew / shoes: b.o.c

Hmmm...not sure about this pose...looks like I have a little buddha belly going on!

Love the asymmetry of this tank. Also love that it is already Wednesday. Have a great day!

working wardrobe | finally friday

top: Anthro / sweater: Uniqlo / skirt: Old Navy / tights: Hue / boots: Nordstrom Rack 
I got a flu shot yesterday and coincidentally (?) the cough that started the night before seemed to be getting worse. So I doused myself with Nyquil last night and went to bed early. I like how it is a "so you can sleep" medicine, but waking up is always so hard (I am currently drinking some strong coffee in hopes of shaking off this groggy feeling).


Needless to say, my yoga and workout routine have been less than ideal this week, but sometimes I think it's good to listen to your body and just rest. Here's to a restful weekend.

working wardrobe | happy hump day

top: Calypso for Target / skirt: Loft / boots: Anthro / jewelry: gift'd
This week has been a bit blah - I think the cold and dreary temperatures are reflecting back in mine and Joe's moods. We need some sun!


At least it's already Wednesday. Hope you're having a better week than us :)

working wardrobe | the start

top&pants: Gap / shoes: Tory Burch / earring: gift'd

My outfit photos have been fewer and farther between these days because I just haven't been motivated to be creative about my dress.


jacket: Gap / skirt: gift'd / boots: Anthro / tights: Hue {unseen - top: Anthro / cardi: M+O}

I am happy about welcoming some cooler weather for the new year.


Especially since I can wear this skirt that was kindly given to me from across the sea!

working wardrobe | the LBD

dress: CK / cardi&necklace: M+O / vest: Uniqlo / tights: Hue / shoes: b.o.c.
As we near the end of the year, I am still counting my blessings and trying to remember to appreciate all the good things in my life (and not worry about the things that aren't perfect).


On days when thinking about what to wear to work it too hard, a good LBD always works in a pinch. This one is perfect for both warm and cool days.

working wardrobe | the brighter, the better

top&shoes: Anthro / cardi: Jonathan Sanders for Target / pants: Gap / sunnies: Dsquared
I go through phases where I am very good and don't shop for months at a time.


And when I buy, I try to buy things I love and will wear over and over again.


top: Ann Taylor / pants: Gap / shoes: BOC / sunnies: Dsquared / jewelery: gift'd
But the last few weeks has seen a sharp increase in my spending and acquiring - like both the red and pink pair of cropped pants bought on sale. I love their fit, comfort and color so couldn't resist. I may have gotten other packages from Loft and Anthro as well; couldn't resist the call of Cyber Monday. I have made a promise not to spend any more $$ on myself in December (or at least until the after Christmas sales!).


I do like having evidence that I wear the clothes I own :)

working wardrobe | case of the pink sweater(s)

sweater: Old Navy / vest: Uniqlo / skirt&tights: Loft / boots: Anthro
These 20+ degree weather difference we've been having lately has really been doing a number on my system. I pride myself never getting sick but I've had something twice already this year.


top&boots: Anthro / sweater: Uniqlo / skirt: gift'd / tights: Hue / necklace: M+O
This time around no hacking cough - just lots and lots and lots of congestion and an overall tired/run-down feeling, that seems to be helped by Dayquil/Nyquil.


top: Loft / sweater: Gap / skirt: F21 / sunnies: Dsquared / belt: Anthro / shoes: Tory Burch
So I decided to go with a theme for dressing this week. Obviously I have more pink sweaters that one person really should have.


But I probably wear pink more than one person should so it all works out.

This week has seriously flown by - how can December be starting tomorrow! Gotta get the tree up ASAP stat! Hope you had a fabulous week and have an even more fabulous weekend :)

working wardrobe | easy come, easy go

top&skirt: Anthro / cardi: Target / shoes: MarcJacobs / earrings: gift'd
We were having such perfect fall weather last week but now back into the 80s for Thanksgiving. Oh well, I would rather be a bit on the balmy side than shoveling snow.


If you had told me a few years ago I would be wearing a ruffled skirt to work on a regular basis, I would have thought you were crazy, but apparently this works for me :)


And I have finished my Project Life spread for the week but unfortunately haven't been able to photograph it properly. When the sun goes down around 5 pm, many photo opportunities are lost!

fall colors | wine

top: Old Navy / cardi: M+O / jeans: J.Crew / shoes: Converse
Your eyes do not deceive you: I can actually pull my hair back in a teeny-tiny pony tail :) I got it colored over the weekend but my hair cut isn't scheduled until December. I will probably cut it into a short bob again, but until then I'll have fun with my long-for-me hair (a.k.a. too lazy to wash and style it hair).


So glad we're finally having some real jeans weather - it's about time!


Joe and I went to the Rockets game last night. They played the Heat in a close game but lost in the last minute by 3 points. So close!

working wardrobe | yes, I guess I'm sick

top: J. Crew / blazer, belt&pants: Gap / shoes: Tory Burch / sunnies: Dsquared
On Saturday the temperature dropped pretty low and whatever the cold weather brought was not well received by my body. I pride myself on being a healthy person and never getting sick, but I have been hacking up a lung this week.

top: Anthro / cardi&shoes: Old Navy / pants: JCrew 

I was feeling so bad I even missed 2 days of yoga practice, which is a big deal for me. And comfort has been the key to dressing this week.

top: JCrew / cardi&belt: Gap / skirt: Old Navy / boots: Nordstrom Rack

I keep telling myself it's just allergies but one of my yoga peeps (who is a pediatrician) heard me this morning and declared I had a virus, which should work itself out after about 10 days. So I am keeping my fingers crossed she is correct! And I guess I am a bit sick.

I've mentioned this before and I'm sure I'll mention it again, but having a Granimal-like wardrobe helps when throwing outfits together!

working wardrobe | lighting makes a difference

dress: Loft / blazer: Gap / shoes: Tory Burch
We had some dreary wet weather yesterday, which forced me to take quick indoor remix photos. I promise this dress is much cuter in the right light :)


top: Anthro / cardi: Target / skirt: Uniqlo / shoes: Ann Taylor / earrings: old
Funny how much difference natural light makes in even a simple photograph of one's clothes.


We are traveling to NYC tomorrow for our annual visit. I am so looking forward to spending time with good friends, seeing some cool shows and sights, eating some good food, and doing some good shopping, of course. I'm glad to know I wear the clothes that I buy there!

weekend casual | something new

top&jeans: Gap / shoes: Sam Edelman / sunnies: Dsquared / necklace: gift'd
I am not wearing anything new, but I am posing in a new backdrop (our pool area, should have thought of this a long time ago!) and posting at a new time (PM instead of AM). Minor things, really.


I have actually worn these jeans a multitude of times but haven't photographed every.single.outfit. as they all tend to look similar. I like that these are a bit different than regular blue jeans and they are uber comfortable.


One new thing for today, though: eyelashes! I did these at the end of last year and while I don't like maintaining them, having them for a few months is always fun.