The Era of the Shopping Blogger

Nothing much to see here: just a cardigan and a dress.  Trying to keep up with blogging though, I thought, well, I got dressed today so why not take pictures?  Reading this post on Franish made me think of fashion blogging and where it is today.  When I first started reading fashion blogs, I was starting out my career and most all of the blogs that I read and were popular are not really what's popular today.  I'm not saying that it's a bad thing the way fashion blogging has progressed - it's just different.  I feel like today it's all about shopping, shopping, shopping, expensive, expensive, expensive.  Now, I'm a girl that loves to shop and likes nice things but I still think it's attainable.  For example, I have, what I consider, a nice handbag collection but I can tell you that it took years to collect and lots of hours at the office working on a nice bonus so I could treat myself.  I can look at a handbag and think of a fond memory that is usually attached to the purchase (i.e. honeymoon, first big settlement, first paycheck, etc).  

As much as I'd like to be a high fashion blogger, truth be told, I'm probably wearing something I purchased years ago, and there's probably throw up/milk/cheetos/syrup/etc stains on my clothes but I'm okay with that.  I hope you are too.

Sweater: GAP {Similar}  /  Dress: Old Navy {Similar}  /  Shoes: Sole Society  /  Bag: Tory Burch {Similar}  /  Sunglasses: Chanel {Similar}

Office Casuals

It's not denim.  It's chambray and, therefore, okay for the office, right?  Admittedly, I wore this on Friday so if someone did say something (not that anyone would) I could say it's chambray!  I own way too many chambray shirts for my own good and I'm mulling over owning these chambray pants.  I'm trying to decide if they are too 80s or toddler looking pants.  I guess I'll have to go in stores to try them on but these days I can't find myself physically going shopping anymore.  First world problems, you see.

Sweater: Loft  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Pants: Express  /  Belt: Ivanka Trump  /  Shoes: Ann Taylor  /  Bag: Tory Burch {Similar}  /  Necklace: Kendra Scott  /  Sunnies: Kate Spade

Weekend Basics

I have a wee bit humongous obsession with pineapples.  One day when I'm bored and have 5 minutes to myself, I'm going to round up all my pineapple stuff and show you all because I'm not a liar - I'm obsessed.  I was looking for another beach bag because this girl is finally going on vacation (what?!?!) and this bag had me at pineapples...and it's black and white...and it's a beach bag because duh I was looking for a beach bag.  #ilikeitalics  

Dress: Old Navy {Similar}  /  Bag: Topshop  /  Shoes: Michael Kors  /  Hat: Old Navy {Similar}                     Necklace: Kendra Scott  /  Sunnies: Kate Spade  /  Bracelet: Stella and Dot

His and Her Watches: Jord Wood Watches

Shirt: Lucky Brand  /  Jeans: American Eagle {Similar} /  Shoes: Tory Burch  /  Necklace: Kendra Scott              Bag: Old Navy  /  Bracelet: David Yurman  /  Sunnies: Polette c/o  /  Watch: Jord Wood Watches c/o

I have a fun post today to introduce (if you don't already own one) a fun and unique timepiece.  Jord Wood Watches are just that - watches made out of wood!  I cannot get over how cool these watches are.  I tried to think of a better word than cool but sometimes, things are just that cool.  But honestly, Jord Wood Watches are beautiful and something I don't see every day which makes them that unique to me.  Jord has a wide selection of different wood finishes and styles so it was hard to narrow my selection down to one.  I chose the Ely Series in the Cherry color and could not be more happy with my choice.

The website boasts that Jord Wood Watches are sustainable, efficient, and influenced by experiential living.  It is truly a beautiful watch!  Each watch is custom cut to fit your wrist and for the week of June 5- June 12, 2015, Jord is offering free sizing with code DANDD4119845.

My husband even got to partake in the fun!  You'll see in the pictures below a mens version of a Jord Wood Watch.  He's wearing the Sully Series in the Black and Maple color. My husband loves watches and he gave this one two thumbs up.  These would make great father's day gifts!  

My husband was so excited to see his watch!  He told that the he and his co-workers had a conversation during the holidays about how wood watches would make such a great and unique gift to give to someone.  True story!  He was very pleased with the fit and construction.  He also said that it has been a fun conversation piece.

**FTC Disclaimer: We were provided the watches to review but all opinions are my own.

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Work Clothes and the Weather

It's now that time of the year where it's incredibly INCREDIBLY hot outside but yet extremely EXTREMELY cold in the office.  What is a girl to do?  Layers and layers is my idea but it certainly does not make the process of getting to and from work any easier when the leather in my car feels like an oven burner.  So that was quite the ramble but just to explain why I am wearing long sleeves, a cardigan, and long pants in 99+ degree weather.  Oh, Florida, I love you.

Cardigan: Loft {Similar}  /  Shirt: J.Crew {Similar}  /  Pants: Old Navy {Similar}  /  Shoes: Nine West {Similar}  /  Bag: Louis Vuitton  /  Necklace: J.Crew {Similar}  /  Sunnies: Polette c/o

Relaxing for the Work Week

We had a nice relaxing weekend at home mainly because we are all three recovering from a nasty cold.  Maybe next weekend we will use the pool and see more sunshine but for now, weekends at home are always nice.  We made some more improvements in the home decorating department and I'm starting to feel like I am almost done.  Almost.  There's one bedroom that is clearly the storage room and I'm surprised that it hasn't driven me crazy.  I'm usually the type that needs everything in its place and with that one room because I can close it and no one uses it, I've neglected it.  One day, I will tackle it but up next is the garage...oh gosh...the garage.  Any tips on garage organization??

Sweater: Lacoste {Similar}  /  Dress: Loft {Similar}  /  Shoes: Ann Taylor {Similar}  /  Bag: Coach {Similar}     Sunnies: Kate Spade