Personal Style

There's something about polka dots and stripes that always draws me in.  I recently did a closet cleaning extravaganza and had the intent to get rid of anything that I didn't love and in doing so, realized that I have a crap ton of the same stuff: stripes, polka dots, and chambray.  Now, in rebuilding a bit my closet, I hope to find a new style I love without compromising my own personal style.  

I've read a lot of other bloggers writing about the way personal style blogging has changed.  I admit that when I first starting blogging, I thought more about what others would find interesting for me to wear and tailored my own style based on what was popular.  I started this blog to share my personal style and to be inspired so when I found myself considering what was popular over what I liked, I started to not like blogging as much.  As cliche as this is about to sound, as soon as I began growing my pregnancy belly and when Lucas was born, I embraced my own likes and dislikes regardless if others were wearing it.  Now, I'm not saying I'm some sort of innovator as I think my style is pretty safe and simple, I love it and that's what's important.  I don't think I will ever quit my career to blog full-time (I worked pretty darn hard to get where I am!) but I'm having fun sharing these pictures of my clothes for the time being...as silly as that may sound.  Rant OVER :-)

Sweater: Target  /  Dress: Old Navy  /  Shoes: Anne Klein {Similar}  /  Bag: Tory Burch  /  Necklace: Tiffanys

Navy Polka Dots and Stripes

I really wish that more mainstream stores had maternity options.  I spent a good portion of my day adjusting/pulling this top down since the fit is off now that my belly is in the way.  My necklace was also being quickly swallowed up by my ummmm ever growing chest (very new to me!)  I've been remixing and using the different maternity clothes that I have with pre-pregnancy clothes which seemed to work.  Now, tops are just not fitting as comfortably unless they are loose cotton or side ruching (basically maternity tops).  I may buy a couple maxi dresses for the summer but I'm done buying anything else maternity since I'm already pretty far along.  Any ladies and mommas out there have advice on comfort during the summer months while 8-9 months pregnant?

 Top: J Crew Factory  /  Sweater: Ann Taylor  /  Skirt: Gap Maternity  /  Shoes: Ann Klein via Macys  /  Handbag: LV Neverfull GM  /  Necklace: Ebay

Walk Like an Egyptian

So this is going to be the weirdest and most will think vain post ever but here goes.  Although these are pictures of what I wore to work, my post today is about my amazing co-worker, Mary, who now lives in Cairo.  Yeah, so the pictures having nothing to do with my post except it's what I wore to work and Mary used to work at my office...

Anyhow, when I moved back home to work at my firm, as soon as I walked through the doors, Mary and I clicked immediately.  We share the same sense of humor, tv shows, everything.  Soon, other co-workers joined our now little family which made going to work enjoyable.  After working together for two years, Mary, was accepted to graduate school in Egypt.  It was such an amazing opportunity but, selfishly, I was sad to see her go.  Thankfully, Mary has been blogging about her experiences as a way to help other students or foreigners looking to visit Egypt.  I've learned so much about Egypt through reading her blog and definitely hope to visit Egypt in my lifetime.

If you're interested, I highly encourage you to check out her blog Mary in Cairo.

Sweater: H&M  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Skirt: Ann Taylor  /  Handbag: London Fog  /  Shoes: Ann Klein via DSW  /  Jewelry: J Crew

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Fancy Pants

Holy moly, it's my favorite day of the week!  I truly love Friday evenings more than any other time of the week.  We're planning on going to Oktoberfest tonight and, of course, watching the Florida vs. South Carolina game on Saturday.  ESPN Gameday will be here so I hope we're able to go watch :-)

Sweater: The Limited  /  Pants: Loft  /  Shoes: Ann Klein via DSW  /  Jewelry: J Crew, David Yurman

Greener Side

I am such a happy girl.  Not only do I have a couple big cases behind me, there's only one more day left before the weekend.  I don't talk about work much but, most times, I let cases take over me so when they wrap up, I look forward to little things like laying around in my pjs having nothing to do.  I'm definitely working on not letting things get to me and trying to get my mind off of work when I get home.  So in honor of my strive to let things go, I have a nice pair of pjs and cozy socks waiting for me when I get home today :-)

Shirt: Kohls  /  Skirt: Tinley Road via Piperlime  /  Shoes: Ann Klein via DSW  /  Handbag: Dooney and Bourke  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Ebay, David Yurman

Casual Friday

This is as casual Friday as it gets for me...my shirt is untucked and a lot wrinkly.  I'm very daring you see.

Shirt: Ann Taylor  /  Sweater: Banana Republic  /  Pants: Talbots  /  Jewelry: J Crew, David Yurman, Eve's Addiction, Vince Camuto, Anne Klein  /  Shoes: Steve Madden 'Vegass'