Into the Mix

It's mid September...how does time go by so fast?  College football started, Starbucks is selling their Pumpkin Spice Lattes, hubby makes hot chocolate in the evenings, and Bath and Body Works brought out their Leaves candles (my favorite!)...yep, fall is here!

Sweater: Gap  /  Skirt: Old Navy  /  Shoes: Steve Madden 'Vegass'  /  Handbag: Coach 'Kristin'  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman

Polished Maxi

Lately, I've been posting more of my weekend outfits because, honestly, if I'm going to court a lot in one week, my outfits start looking all the same.   Keeping track of my outfits through this blog has really helped me see if I'm repetitive and how to reuse things already in my closet.  Before the blog, I was constantly stricken with the "I have nothing to wear" thought and that's when I would hit the stores.  Now, I see how I can use something in a different way without feeling like I already wore it.

I wear my clothes multiple times.  Period.  I wish I could show a brand new outfit every day but that just isn't my real life.  I do buy new clothes here and there but when I buy something I think in my head how many things can I wear this with.  If I can only come up with one outfit, it's not coming home with me.  That's just my two cents on my shopping philosophy.  I have many more but that's for another day :-)

Blazer: Gap  /  Dress: Kohls  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton  /  Jewelry: Eve's Addiction, C Wonder, Target, J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman  /  Shoes: Target  /  Sunglasses: Chanel

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Weekend Report

Outfit 1:   Shirt: Forever 21  /  Shorts:  Loft  /  Shoes: Target  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, J Crew, Vince Camuto, Kate Spade

Outfit 2:  Sweater:  Old Navy  /  Shirt: Old Navy  /  Short: Loft  /  Shoes: Jack Rogers  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, J Crew, Vince Camuto, Kate Spade

I'd like for people to think that I get super fancy every day.  By super fancy, I mean putting on makeup and brushing my hair.  Nope!  I wear little to no makeup and a not so special bun in my hair 99% of the weekend.  

In other fancy related news, hubby has added some fancy new additions to my blog!  Check out the grab button and instagram features to the left!  It wasn't until yesterday that I looked through my instagram photos and realized that I take a whole lot of photos of my food and my dog...lawhosaher ;-)

Polka Dots Squared

It's Friday Friday!   Weekends really should be longer, don't ya think?

Sweater: Ann Taylor  /  Shirt: J Crew  /  Skirt: Ann Taylor  /  Shoes: Aldo 'Lillig'  /  Handbag: Coach 'Kristin'  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman

Minted Love

The love is still there for mint and it is strong people. 

Sweater: JC Penney  /  Shirt: Kohls  /  Pants: Loft  /  Shoes: Steve Madden  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton  /  Jewelry: Ann Taylor, J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman

Pattern Mixing

I'm linking up today with Marionberry Style's Trend of the Month which is pattern mixing.  I originally planned to wear a black skirt with this but I chose to wear pants and look at that, I managed to get myself all wrinkly again.  I think I need a steamer in my office.  Oh and I am wearing a necklace it's just hiding in the photos.  I like mixing different patterns together and have been staring at my closet more and more to see what else I can mix up!

I also wanted to share the gift my hubby gave me yesterday for our two year anniversary!  From the mr. to his mrs. :-)

Sweater: Ann Taylor {Similar}  /  Shirt: Nine West via Macy's  /  Pants: TJ Maxx  /  Shoes: H&M  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman, Lorenzo via Prestige Jewelers, Kate Spade 'Mrs' Necklace

Gotta Wear Shades

It comes to no surprise to those who know me that I'm obsessed with sunglasses.  When Firmoo contacted me about their sunglasses, they had me at sunglasses.  Full disclosure: Firmoo sent me the sunglasses for free but my opinions are 100% my own.

I really like this pair I chose because they are lightweight and not tight around my ears.  If there is anything I hate more in sunglasses, it's that they give me a headache from squeezing the sides of my head too tight.   I chose this pair because of the shape and for the price.  I always feel anxious if I take my more expensive glasses out to the beach, for example.  They can get stolen, broken, scratched, etc.  I look forward to taking my Firmoo glasses with me to lay out and on days I feel retro!  I'm not crazy about the case that came with the glasses because they don't fit, but for the price and the glasses overall, I think it is definitely worth it to check out other Firmoo glasses.

Firmoo also wanted me to share that the company launched a program offering free eyewear for first time buyers.  Not too shabby for a pair of great sunglasses :-)

Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo  /  Sweater: H&M  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Shorts: Loft  /  Shoes: Payless {Similar}  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman, Banana Republic

Simply Red

Nothing planned for the day, playing it by ear, and I'm completely happy with that :-)  Relaxing weekends are the best.

Dress: Anthropologie  /  Sweater: Forever 21  /  Shoes: Aldo  /  Handbag: Coach  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Jewelry: J Crew, David Yurman,  Vince Camuto,  Lorenzo via Prestige Jewelers

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'

Mellow Grellow

I finally picked one of my husband's blog title suggestions!  In other news:

1. I finally learned how to retweet...I know, I'm a little slow with social networking.  But you can check out how many times I messed up retweeting and tweeting here!  
2. I wish I could wear this J Crew Anchors Aweigh top every day.
3. Aldo shoe sale sucked me in again with these shoes for only $30.
4. My skirt is grellow or yegreen...I can't decide. AND
5. This is my 100th post! 

Anchor Top: J Crew 'Anchors Aweigh'  /  Bow Top: Banana Republic  /  Skirt: J Crew {not sure on color name}  /  Shoes: Aldo 'Lillig'  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Jewelry: Elizabeth Cole, Vince Camuto, David Yurman

Fashionspirations: Feeling Lucky

Picture on Right: Lucky Magazine

Fact:  I found the perfect solution to give me the will to go to the gym today and put down the bag of Muddy Buddies...I cropped a picture of myself next to a skinny model and put it on the internet.  Now, I know what works!

I have been seriously lacking in the thinking for myself department this week and have looked to Lucky Magazine for inspiration.  I put a sticky on this photo from the issue with Leighton Meester on the cover because I knew it would come in handy on days like this.  I just recently purchased this skirt from JC Penney for only $14.  I've been meaning to wear it and thought it would work well with this inspiration.  

Shirt: Loft  /  Skirt: JC Penney  /  Shoes: Aldo 'Leggat'  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, Vince Camuto, Eve's Addiction  /  Sunglasses: Dior

Lacey Court Days

It's another court appearance day and it looks like these days will be happening a lot this week. In my many attempts to spruce up my court outfits, I decided to wear this lace top with a blazer of course.  Color was limited to my necklace and lipstick...baby steps, baby steps.

Shirt: Charlotte Russe {Similar}  /  Pants: JC Penney  /  Shoes: Banana Republic {Similar}  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: Necklace {handmade by me}, David Yurman, Vince Camuto

Country Chic

Sometimes my shopping habit of stalking an item and waiting for it to go on sale fails me miserably.  By the time my prized item has hit the sales, either my size or color I want are sold out.  I had been patiently waiting for these Aldo Leggat sandals to go on sale...okay, that's a lie because I was willing to pay full price but could never get my hands on them.  Finally, last week a pair in my size and color popped up online AND on sale so the wait was meant to be!

Shoes: Aldo 'Leggat'  /  Skirt: White House Black Market  /  Shirt: Old Navy  /  Handbag: Coach 'Kristin'  / Jewelry: Forever 21, Macy's, Vince Camuto, David Yurman

Purples and Yellow

I'm terrible with coming up with blog post titles so I occasionally ask my hubby for help and 99.9% of the time, I don't use his suggestions. Hence why most of my post titles are just names of colors. Take today's post for example...I asked him for help on the title and he says, "What's the name of that purple McDonald's character?" NOPE!  Not gonna answer that for ya hubs because I guarantee I'm not going to name my post after a McDonald's character!  So here I give you my Thursday post, purples and yellow :-)

Skirt: J Crew  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Sweater: NY and Co.  /  Shoes: Me Too 'Patty'  /  Jewelry: H&M {Similar}, David Yurman, Vince Camuto  /  Sunglasses: Dior 

Fiery and Leopard

I'm wearing an orange skirt.  Seriously, it's orange...orangy red?  Well, I thought it was red and still thought it was red in my closet but, nope, it's orange.  I really like it but just a few short months ago my clothes mostly consisted of dark gray or plain black bottoms.  Both of which I still adore but this summer has brought out a more colorful me...a me that wears orange skirts, orangy red skirts.

Skirt: J Crew  /  Shirt: TJ Maxx {Similar}  /  Shoes: Payless  /  Jewelry: J Crew {Similar}, David Yurman, Macy's, Vince Camuto via Ross  /  Sunglasses: Dior