OOTD: I like my clothes how I like my wine...

...light and bright. This past weekend I went to a winery west of Boston with some girlfriends. I love checking out different vineyards/wineries in the area. Especially since it'll be a while before I make it to Napa Valley :o( The winery was a blast. Surprisingly I didn't come home with any wine (crazy I know). After tasting 10 different wines there just wasn't anything I absolutely loved. Never the less it was still great seeing my friends, plus we went to Max Brenner (diet? what diet?) for dinner and dessert after. Yum yum YUM!

I wanted something light and fun for my adventure with the fermented grape. These are the same jeans and tee worn in the 'OOTD - Bright Night' post. While I am questioning the blue pants I am in love with the lilac. The screen really doesn't show the true color; they are oh so lovely. The tee underneath (another Gap find) is actually brighter than it photographs, more like a neon yellow as opposed to the soft yellow that's pictured.

Outfit Details:
Jeans - Gap (as seen on OOTD - Bright Night)
Tee - Gap (as seen on OOTD - Bright Night)
Sweater - J.Crew Factory Store
Boots - Cole Haan (as seen on OOTD - Bright Night)
Bracelets - Lucky Jeans

OOTD - Long Days Night

Just got in to the hotel after an early start and a very full work day. The lighting in here isn't the best but I absolutely loved my outfit so I had to take a few pictures before I changed into my jamjams and crashes into bed.

Outfit details: button front shirt (J. Crew), mini pants (J. Crew), sweater (Gap Outlet), flats (J. Crew), ring ( TJ Maxx), bracelet (gift)

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

OOTD - The Joker

Tonight someone asked me how I put my outfits together - I told them I try to dress in juxtaposition. Sounds weird, I know; but I always feel my best outfits are the one that are comprised of opposites. It just gives a nice, although sometimes unexpected, balance to the whole look. So if you're going for a soft feminine look, throw in a strong accessory like a leather biker jacket or boots. Flowing dress, add a structured jacket. Skinny jeans, try a free form top - to me it's all about balance. This outfit was my take on color juxtaposition - green and purple! Yes, I know, it's the color of The Joker from Batman, but I absolutely love this outfit! Feel free to share your comments!

           

DKNY Cashmere Cozy (Marshalls)

Laundry by Shelli Segal Knit Dress (Marshalls)

Hue Tights (Marshalls)

Gap Outlet Leather Woven Belt

Sam Edelman Boots
I must really love this brand because this blog has made me realize how many S.E. shoes I actually own!

Snow Day!

I am snowed in and I love it! Even though the main roads are pretty much plowed (I must admit, Boston does a good job during storms like this) the city has asked people to stay home if possible. I am more than happy to oblige. Plus there's really nothing better than a day to sit on the couch, surf blogs and catch up on the latest movies and fashion magazines - especially when that day is in the middle of the week. Score!! I'd like to thank J. Crew for their loungewear because that is what I will be wearing all day - at least until I bribe someone to shovel my car out later today. When that time comes I can't promise any fabulous outfits. Sorry ladies - I haven't figured out a way to look fab, especially in heels, while shoveling three feet (thanks Mr. Plowman) of snow from around my car - but believe me, I'm working on it!

Target.com - Waverly Damask Panel Black/White

Hmm, I wonder if the mail is still running today - I'm waiting for a package from Target. I removed the door on my closet in lieu of a curtain. One, it allowed me to place my large dresser on that wall without having to deal with opening the door, and Two, it gave me better access to my small Boston closet. I plan on hanging a curtain that matches the rest of the curtains in my room, but it has been a while since I bought those curtains and now their only available online. Today would be a great day to finish my do-it-myself project. Once it's done I'll post pictures of the finished product.

J. Crew cardigan (similar item) &
tunic (similar item)
Gap Outlet Woven Belt
Theory Skirt (Marshalls)
DKNY Tights (Nordstrom)
Sam Edelman Boots

One thing that the snow did do is postpone my business trip that I was packing for in the last post, so the wait for the outfit posts might be a little longer than expected, but sometimes Mother Nature has other plans. I was actually dressed to go and made my way to the airport - only to turn around and come back home. My travel outfit was cute though - comfortable enough to fly in but business enough to hit the ground running once I landed. Sorry for the lack in outfit photos but the cabbie was literally beeping outside my door as I snapped this pic (hence the scarf and the coat in the corner) - hey there's always time for at least one picture!