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 - 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!

If it comes back to you

There's nothing like am evening with friends - beautiful night, great outfit, red cup in hand :o)  We're headed out to take the water taxi to dinner and maybe a few bars. I had to break out my new TJ Maxx find - My Sam Edelman shoes are my new best friend. I had actually bought a similar pair from the Nordstrom Rack 5 months ago - they were slingback and I felt that they were too delicate for my large foot so back to the store they went and I never had a second though about them. That is until I was shopping at my local TJs for Christmas presents and came across these. One, TJs never, and I mean never, has my size. As you know I wear a size 12, so they either don't have a selection, or the shoes they do have are made for an 80 year old woman with foot problems. No offense to 80 year old women with orthopedic issues, but that's just not me. So I had to try these on when I saw them - 3 women told me to buy them! Who am I to say no! That being said wearing these makes me about 6'2", lol. But hey, a girl likes to be noticed!

Vest - J. Crew
Shoes - Sam Edelman
Sweater - Nordstrom
Jeans - Lucky
Necklace - Lia Sophia 

OOTD - Yellow Happiness

One thing I try really hard not to do in the winter is to live in a perpetual outfit of black, brown, and gray. I actually don't even own a black winter coat! But when you're in the dead of the season it gets harder to stay color motivated - but shoes, of lovely shoes, they can always do the color splash trick! I love shoes that are in unexpected colors. New shoes - love 'em. What, they come in crazy colors!? I can't get my wallet out fast enough! That way, when I'm stuck in my hotel because the 5th blizzard in as many weeks is dumping another 8" of snow, the office is closed, and planes and trains are going no where, I have a little piece of happiness on my feet.

Shoes - J Crew (a deal at TJ Maxx)

Tank - J. Crew Factory Outlet

Jeans - Joe's Jeans Cigarette fit

Sweater - J. Crew (on clearance)

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