OOTD - workaholic

Happy Valentine's Day! Just a quick OOTD from the office. The good thing about my desk is there are two full length mirrors for trying on samples so it's easy for me to pop up and take an outfit pic before heading out to a Speed Dating mixer with some girlfriends.

Outfit details: Cords (J. Crew), Sweater (so old I can't remember where it's from), shoes (Vince Camuto).

I Love Fashion Week

Fall Fashion Week has hit New York City once again and I was lucky enough to attend the Cynthia Rowley show for work. Unfortunately I wasn't able to bring the camera (poor planning on my part) so the next best thing was the iPhone - thank goodness for technology. 

Some of the highlights: mechanical jumpsuits, lady-like dresses with high-low hems, leather and sequin detailing, and lots of great jackets. It's amazing all the work that goes into a 15 minute fashion show. Enjoy this short snippet of the final walk and have a fabulous weekend!

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 - Meating the ladies

Hey lovelies! Just a quick OOTD. This past weekend I went out with some friends to a Brazilian BBQ. For those of you who have never been to a Brazilian BBQ it's like carnivore heaven. Basically there is a buffet that contains salads and cheese, soups and chowders, side dishes and fruit. Then there are meat people (I have no idea what they are really called) come around with different meats on huge sword like things and they carve off what you want. If you've got the stomach space they just keep on coming. It is completely awesome for a little meat lover like me. Yum yum yum-yum-yum!

 What do you ladies and gents think of the new photo local? My only issue with it is the spotlight on my forehead - not too cute.

Don't sweat the style

It's always amazing how fashion, or at least how you feel in your clothes, can effect your mood and your motivation. Take exercising for instance :) If I fall off my exercise bandwagon (which happens more often than I'd like to admit) what brings me back if a few new workout outfits. There's nothing like going to the gym feeling like you look like a million bucks - and looking like you know what you're doing, even though you just secretly shadow the fittest looking person around the gym and do what they do to ensure you get a good workout, ha ha!

Here are some of the latest things that I'm loving for my workouts:


You guys know that I have larger than average feet. So I under NO circumstances will ever ever EVER buy a white pair of sneakers. Doesn't mean I don't want attention on my sneakers, I just don't want to look like I've got two 40 foot yachts on my feet. These sneakers fit the bill - fun and bright, and not white :) Plus New Balance is my favorite exercise shoe brand.

New Balance 1400 Running Sneaker

I'm tall, so I prefer capris when I work out, that way I don't have to worry about finding a pant with a long enough inseam. My body type is most flattered with a legging/tight style as opposed to a flare/boot leg style.

NIke "Time Out" Capri

prAna "Prism" Capris

I am currently obsessed with Under Armour's burnout tees. I have two and if I thought I could get away with wearing them every day to work out believe me I would. I bought them at Nordies during one of their sales and I haven't seen them since. Good news! They're on sale at UA.com. I gotta snap some up!

Under Armour "Victory" Burnout

What do you wear to your workouts when you want to feel good about your health and your body?

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!