OOTD - Bright Night

Trivia time! I've just discovered my love for trivia. My neighbors and I have formed a team (we're still working on a team name) and we've been hitting different bars on different nights to find our favorite place. Luckily we live in a part of Boston where trivia is obsessive popular so we can try different places on different nights. Granted we've never won, but it's a lot of fun, and I feel like the years I spent watching The Discovery Channel and episodes of Jeopardy can finally pay off!

On this night I wore my first pair of colored denim since I outgrew my green jeans in the sixth grade. They are Gap's skimmer jean. I bought them in this color and lilac (that post will come later). I love the fit - tight without being constricting. Side note - If you're interested in purchasing I would say they are TTS. If you are in between a size though I would err on the side of smaller. They will stretch with wear. The only thing I am personally questioning is the color. It is really really really bright. I thought it was closer to a turquoise (which is what the website depicts), but it's actually a pool blue.  Almost too bright for my liking. I'm still debating whether or not I want to keep this color - what do you guys think?

Outfit Details:

Pants - Gap "1969 lightweight always skinny skimmer jeans" (here)

Tee - Gap "Luxe long-sleeve T" (here)

Sweater - old super clearance find from Banana Republic

Boots - Cole Haan "Air Leora" Mid Calf Leather Boot (on sale here)

Belt - Gap (similar here)

OOTD - So much to do. So little time

Quick OOTD ladies. Sorry for the background - it was a long day and I was just getting to the gym at 10:00 at night. On a brighter note I've been relatively successful at getting my workouts in on a regular basis. I've been going 6x a week for about four six five weeks (wow I've lost track). There was only one week that I knocked it down to four times, which I still think is pretty good.

Anyway, as I was getting ready to change for my workout I realized I hadn't taken my OOTD picture yet! Sacrebleu! I suppose a locker room picture will have to do.

Outfit details: Sweater - Sanctuary, Tee - H&M, Necklace - Banana Republic, Skirt - French Connection, Boots - Born

OOTD - Winter Wonderland

I awoke this morning to snow on the ground and the cars. Wait a minute! That wasn't there when I went to bed last night! Hmmm, I'm going to have to rethink my outfit today. I can't let a little snow cramp my style to out come the most snow worthy shoes I have in my closet (save my Sorels). Enter my furry wedges by Franco Sarto :)

The rest of the outfit itself is pretty simple - Banana Republic gray long sleeve tee and tiered black knit skirt (which, PS, I bought for a whopping $5 on final clearance!), pink ruffle front sweater from Nordies Rack, and warm black tights by Hue. My go-to watch (Michael Kors) and ring (TJ Maxx) and I'm ready to head to work - whether I like it or not. Oh well, at least I'll be warm and stylish.

OOTD - What's old is new

I am always looking for new ways to wear old things. For one thing it's so much easier on my wallet and since this year I'm trying to be more fiscally responsible I'm sure I'll be shopping my closet that much more often. Enter this Target find. I bought this for less than $20 at the tail end of the Alice Temperley flash sale. It has covered buttons down the front 3/4 placket and covered buttons on the cuff of the sleeve. In true Alice Temperley style it has a nod to the days of classic femininity and sophistication. Only one issue - its really really really short. Because of that I've only worn it once to a friend's birthday party. Since then it's been hanging lonely in my closet. While leafing through a magazine I saw an inspiration style (note to self take a picture next time!) that showed a dress worn as a top - it looked so sophisticated so I tried my own version and I love the outcome.

The pants are J.Crew mini and add a pop of color that and they are insanely comfortable. I bought this necklace on sale two years ago from Banana Republic and the shoes are Steven by Steve Madden from Nordstrom.  My watch and ring are my go to jewelry for the most part - the watch is Michael Kors and the ring is a fantastic find from TJ Maxx. I recieved so many compliments on this outfit - I'm going to have to shop my closet much more often!

OOTD - A Structured Flow

Everyone has been talking about the maxi skirt. I love skirts! I love dresses and I love skirts. Yet I haven't even seen a maxi skirt while I've been out and about in the stores. So alas, my closet is still longing. But wait, I have a bunch of maxi dresses... I wonder if I can get the same look... by golly yes I can!!

Dress J. Crew (last summer)

Tee Banana Republic (on clearance)

Jacket TJ Maxx

Belt - Gap Outlet

OOTD - One pair of boots to rule them all...

Hi Ladies! Welcome back to the work week! I really hope some of you are lounging in a nice warm climate, because we are preparing for our um-teenth snow storm in less than a month. This OOTD is a little different than the ones in the past - I was in New York for work last week. New York isn't very good with snow, actually it becomes lakes of icy cold slush that wait on the street corners and want to creep into your shoes and torment your toes. So no fancy shoes for me. I should have worn my rain boots, but due to the early flight I wasn't thinking correctly and wore my leather boots. So what follows are the outfits for the week that went with my boots.

Day One:

Sweatter J. Crew

Dress Banana Republic

Belt Gap Outlet

Day Two:

Top J. Crew

Skirt BCBG

Belt Gap Outlet 

 

Day Three:

Sweater, tees, pants J. Crew

Belt Gap Outlet

Necklace Nordstrom

Day Four:

Jeans Joe's Jeans

Sweater Gap Outlet

Tee Nordstrom Rack

Dressed!

I love dresses. Love. Love. Love. Love. LOVE! Dresses. They can say so many things - What's up flirty and fun! How do you do prim and proper. Nice to see you again structured and sophisticated. Straight up or with a twist, dresses can scream or whisper, they are whatever message you want to convey. And that (along with the fact that they are oh so comfortable) is why I love them so. I really rev up my dress consumption come spring and summer. For some reason I seem to switch to skirts in the winter, but that's for a future post. Lately it's been beyond cold (someone remind me why I chose to live in New England), wet and dreary, so to cheer me up I've been dress plotting - don't tell my wallet though. I have to ease her into the idea. Hmmm, what am I going to add to my collection in Spring 2011? There are really only two styles I want...

Flirty Throwback - there's nothing better than taking a trendy step back in the past. It brings back a sort of femininity that sometimes gets lost in the modern world.

 This dress has the skirt from the 50's and a top from the 90's. Love the combo!

Bebe 90910  Fit Flare Dress (featured in People Style Watch Feb 2011)



Who doesn't love the a modern crochet. Love the 70's feel.

Trina Turk Keyhole Dress

Sexy in Silk - silk is such a sensual fabric, paired with a relaxed styling it's a great daytime romantic look.

 I love the color, I love fit, and I love the silk.

Kenneth Cole Silk Tie Dress



 Striped Silk - two trends in one!

Banana Republic Striped Drop Waist Dress



 Sweet ruffles, Edgy zipper, romantic silk... what more could you ask for?

Gap Ruffle Zip Dress


Now all I need is some warmer weather...

OOTD - Dinner & A Show

Just a quick post tonight - outfit for a night of dinner and a show in Boston with the fabulous ladies. If you're in the Boston area you should check out the show at Jacques Cabaret. It's a female impersonation show and I hear it's beyond fun, especially with a group of friends! They take reservations (which is always a plus) but you can walk in as well as long as you get there early - definitely a place to check out if you're ever in the city. So in honor of this fun-tabulous evening I'm going fun & fab with my outfit!

Let me also add: I'm sure you've noticed that I'll be talking about Friday and posting on Saturday, etc. I tend to write my posts earlier in the day, but not upload my pictures until I get in for the evening, so a lot of times it's in the wee hours of the morning that I am posting, especially on the weekends (hey, a girl has to have her fun!). So no, I am not crazy, I do know what day it is - I just extend my hours a little bit. Ok, on to the outfit!

Necklace (l to r) J. Crew, Lia Sophia, Unknown Craft Fair
Ring - Banana Republic
Large Clutch - Nine West

BCBG Outlet Shorts

J. Crew Sweater

Me Too Suede Booties

A Curl & A Twirl

Gold 'N Hot 1400 Watt Hard Hat Hair Dryer

"Just got paid... It's Friday night... Party hunting... Feeling right!" The weekend is finally here and I'm excited! Technically, thanks to Mother Nature, my weekend started on Wednesday since I took a few days off, but I still love Friday just the same. I am heading out to a birthday celebration (love it!) this evening - it's a little dressier than the usual get together so since I had the day off I decided to add a little fun to the hair. Curls! I love curling my hair when I have the time; actually I am sitting under the hairdryer as we type. Ladies, a hooded hairdryer is a great investment. The curls last longer and are tighter than if I did it with a curling iron. I bought this dryer at my local Sally's on sale. It's not as powerful or fast as the dryers at your salon but it does the trick. What are your favorite hair styles for a fun night out?

I love false lashes! 

I bought this dress for my trip to Miami last year and haven't worn it in a while - I actually thought it was more of a summer dress but I think some tights and my suede booties winterize the whole look. This makes the dress an even better deal - year round wear! The theme of the event tonight is actually Champagne and Chocolate - so they asked us to wear black or gold if possible but I liked this instead (always the rebel!). I had originally intended to wear my sequined peep-toe pumps with this, but all the snow on the ground changed my mind - plus I think the booties are cute as well. Wait a minute - I've never let a little snow stop me before... sequined shoes here I come! Fingers crossed I don't wipeout on the slick sidewalk. Happy Friday!

Enzo Angiolini "Sully" Platform Pump

Nine West Dress (from Marshalls)
Hue Tights (from Marshalls)
Gold Bangals (from Grandmother)

Nordstrom Earrings (similar here)
& Necklace

Banana Republic Ring
OPI "Ski Teal We Drop"

OOTD - Hi-Ho Hi-Ho it's off to work I go!

Today was the big day - I started a new position at my company and after weeks of slow days in the office, jeans, and the occasional lazy ponytail (shhhh don't tell) I am breaking out the work outfits and the heels! I bought a new pair of pants at Banana Republic - they were on sale for $60 and were an additional 40% off so I scored them for $36! I got lucky because they are long length so I didn't have to take them to the tailor to get the hem let out - double sweet!

Banana Republic Sloan Pant
Banana Republic Top (a little over a year old)
Gap woven leather belt
American Eagle cardigan (@ Marshalls)

Guess Outlet Earrings

J. Crew Studded Platform Booties

These bad boys are my newest shoe purchase. J.Crew sale with an additional 30% off. But the real question is are they comfortable?... well the jury is still out on that one. I wore them all day today and my feet were definitely sore, but not in the usual places. The balls of me feet, which usually are the areas that start to hurt first were fine - my toes on the other hand were a little crunched. Now I was wearing black socks, but I wouldn't think they were thick enough to make that big of a difference. My suggestion would be to size up a half size if you're thinking of purchasing. Still love these babies though and as soon as I break them in they will be in heavy rotation for the rest of the winter.