Mpls/StPaul

Red Valentine's Suit

2008-02-14T11:10:00.001-08:00

My favorite suit from last year. Clearance from Express 2006.

Finally wore something blog worthy

2008-02-13T11:08:00.000-08:00

Purple! And a wide belt and pencil skirt and really uncomfortable shoes.

Pink and Velvet

2008-01-31T10:59:00.001-08:00

A nice warm wool and angora turtleneck sweater (H&M) for a cold day. And fun grey velvet pants (The Limited clearance). (The boss is not here today, so I'm a little casual).

Packable

2008-01-30T10:35:00.001-08:00

Got ready at Anthony's today so this was easy and not wrinkly to pack along. I gave blood - notice the sticker, so I wanted short sleeves too. In retrospect, a pretty purple necklace would have been good. But for now, my turquoise one will do.

It's warm today

2008-01-28T12:30:00.001-08:00

Which helped the fact that I'm wearing a dress again today. The same Express clearance as from the beginning of the month. This time with my favorite pink cashmere sweater.

Who likes high waist?

2008-01-25T13:02:00.001-08:00

I do! Continuing with gray and turquoise and adding a little navy and white polka dot. It's Friday, but there was a big iron range delegation meeting in our offices today so, I thought I'd play my secretary role and wear hose and heels. I did wear boots into the office cause, it's STILL freaking cold.

On another note. I haven't been as inspired when I dress lately (cause I want to wear skirts and it's cold) and so there may be a slow down in posting. Also, session starts soon and I'm assuming I'll have less time to do this. I'm thinking only when I really like my outfit will there be a post. Any others out there wanting to add to the fun let me know and I'll add you as a contributor, obviously we can use a little help.

A-line and boots

2008-01-24T12:54:00.000-08:00

Took this at the end of the day at the gym. In my head this outfit was great, but on I may be combining too many ideas.

Below Zero

2008-01-23T08:47:00.001-08:00

It's below zero outside, but I'm replaying this dress any way. Tights, boots, a cardigan and a wool dress make the temperature more bearable. I haven't been able to find my blush for the last two days (something about hauling my girl things between two beds) so, I've been forced to use lipstick. I don't know if you can tell. I think the color I used yesterday was better.

Wideleg and slim shirt

2008-01-17T08:36:00.001-08:00

I just can't help myself, I have so much grey and turquoise:) Grey pinstripe, wide leg pants from the Limited (clearance), salvation army Target shirt and my favorite black cardigan.

Favorite skirt and boots

2008-01-16T07:47:00.001-08:00

This is SO my favorite outfit right now. Thus, I'm repeating it today. I woke up and it was still 20 degrees so I went for a skirt again. It's supposed to get really cold and snow this afternoon, but I'll take that when it comes.

Only chance for a skirt

2008-01-15T08:27:00.001-08:00

Today is forecast to be the warmest day of the week (a whooping 20 degrees!) and so it's my only chance to wear a skirt. I told my friend Meghan this on the walk into the building and she thought I was ridiculous.

But I pulled on my warmest tights, a nearly boot-length skirt and tall boots. A little cardigan and a tank and I was good to go. I considered buttoning the sweater all the way down and belting it with a skinny little black belt, but decided against it.

Trying not to wear gray and turquoise or purple today.

2008-01-14T07:49:00.001-08:00

But this really isn't that different.

Salvation Army sweater with a green 3/4 sleeve collar shirt underneath. I picked the shirt up at the clothing swap for FREE in October. Which I think makes up for the pants that I bought on sale at The Limited last Fall too.

Surprise! Jessica came to visit.

2008-01-11T07:37:00.001-08:00

She, in a pretty green Target dress purchased at salvation army and boots. I, in gray velvet pants (Express clearance), a blue satin-y top (Target clearance) and black cardigan.

Lovely

Gray Sweaterdress

2008-01-10T08:17:00.001-08:00

So, I came to work today with this purple cardigan over my gray sweater dress. But, I think it looks better without it. See next photo.

Sweaterdress, btw, 100% Merino Wool, clearance from H&M. And so soft and comfy and warm.

I'm wearing the purple tights from Jess that she gave me for my birthday/Christmas and a purple belt taken off of a salvation army dress. I wanted to wear a big wide black belt, but I can't find either of the two that I own. The last time I remember wearing either is Thanksgiving. Where are they?!

Update:I forgot to mention my inspiration from Frugal-Fashionista & Scarlet Johanson yesterday

Purple Remix

2008-01-09T08:38:00.001-08:00

Remix of my favorite purple sweater outfit. This time with a $14 lavender collar shirt from Express and clearance gray wool pants from H&M. And I couldn't resist wearing my purple pointy toe heels. And my new pearl necklace that I received from my Mom for Christmas.

Pink and Gray

2008-01-08T08:51:00.001-08:00

Only had time to take one shot before I could hear heels walking toward the bathroom - thus a little blurry. This is a skirt that I got on clearance at the BR factory store, natch. And my favorite hot pink cardigan and matching gray tweed pumps.

Is it possible that my feet are shrinking? These are 7 1/2 and they still seem too big.

Hello Monday.

2008-01-07T10:17:00.001-08:00

Express clearance black pinstripe sheath, old boots and a hand-me-down turquoise cardigan from Mom.

still here

2008-01-07T06:57:00.000-08:00

a blurry room picture because my roommate was home.
showing off my new clearance greenish tweed coat from james that i found at the limited, that perfectly matches the limited bag i got at goodwill last week. :)

Navy and gray

2008-01-04T09:20:00.001-08:00

I woke up about the time I was supposed to be a work this morning, because I thought it would be a good idea to turn my alarm off, instead of hitting snooze. Thus, the pony tail and glasses. Thank goodness I showered at the gym last night and had pretty much picked out my outfit in my head.

This is a pretty new cardigan from the BR factory store that was on sale last week (happy birthday to me) and jeans from Target. I got these same style for my mom for Christmas. Some nice dark blue, good fit, with no embellishments.

January Blue

2008-01-03T08:49:00.001-08:00

New purply-blue shirt, $14 from Express and the gray pants I've been searching for clearance from the BR factory store. And you can't really tell, but a black and white hounds tooth belt, just for fun, clearance from Target.

I'm all in the new 'it' color according to Pantone, the authority on these things.

New Years Bash

2008-01-02T12:09:00.001-08:00

Head to toe outfit shot with the lovely Genevieve. She invited us out to the fabulous private party above Spill the Wine. Dress clearance from the Limited and shrug clearance from Express. Black lace and silver sparkley shoes clearance from Target and $.90 clutch from salvation army. (Also wore a pretty dark blue wool coat clearance from Target too.)

Return to work, return to outfit blog

2008-01-02T11:07:00.001-08:00

After Christmas Sale dress from Express. Happy Birthday to me:)

Ultra Casual

2007-12-21T07:53:00.001-08:00

I'm holing myself away in my office today plus there isn't ANYONE around. So, it's probably okay that my outfit is no where near office appropriate. I made a few mistakes when cropping today's picture, that's why it is so small. But I look just like Vanessa Hudgens (whoever she is) in today's Frugal-Fashionista.

Casual Thursday

2007-12-20T07:14:00.001-08:00

A stripey pink shirt and khakis. No boss today and everything is pretty chill. Really just wanted to wear jeans, so this is the compromise.

Here comes santa claus

2007-12-19T10:09:00.001-08:00

I brought in my coworker's Christmas gifts today, so I'm feeling a bit festive. I've been wanting to wear this ruffle collar shirt since I bought it at the salvation army in October, but hadn't found the right combination/inspiration. It's a bit of a tomato-y red, but the other neutrals tone it down, I think. I'm not always a fan of the '80s style ruffle collar, but I saw it on Oprah one day and she just looked so sharp. And the one's in J.Crew are very appealing.

Lisa at work inspired me yesterday

2007-12-18T07:37:00.001-08:00

Target clearance jacket, pants from a Herberger's suit I bought for the 7th CD convention in 2006, Target tank and salvation army necklace (from Target with the tags still on).

Blue and Black

2007-12-17T08:05:00.001-08:00

I've got a striped skirt and pattern tights on but, I think it's ok since my colors are so 'blah' today. I wore my sorel boots in to work so I could wear my cute peep toes instead of high heel boots.

Purple and purple

2007-12-14T07:44:00.001-08:00

This is a little more formal than I like to be on Friday's but, I'm making the trek up to Wadena tonight to judge a dance team competition and we're not allowed to wear jeans.

So, I modified one of my favorite outfits and used a purple collar shirt with another shade of purple sweater and obligatory black pants.

Really, I'd rather be wearing a brown tweed skirt so I could wear Jess's cream coat and my tall brown boots, but it is cold and that is impractical for traveling and running around an unfamiliar gym.

P.S. I cannot find any of my black belts! Where in the hell did I leave them?! Ack.

DMV photo

2007-12-13T12:03:00.001-08:00

I'm getting my license renewed today so I wanted to wear something that will look good in the picture. Can't really go wrong with a white collar shirt and a pretty sweater. I just hope the blue backdrop isn't too similar to my turquoise cardigan.

P.S. Due to our birthdays being so close together, Anthony and I are renewing our licenses in conjunction with a lunch date!

Pretty simple

2007-12-11T09:00:00.001-08:00

This morning, I wished I had a turquoise skinny belt and gray pants for this outfit instead of black and tan, but it's pretty cute anyway. Target, Target and Forever 21.

Hot Pink Means Business

2007-12-10T10:01:00.001-08:00

Or something like that. Pink cashmere sweater, white tank and clearance Victoria's Secret pants from last year.

Sand + salt + wet + marble floors + high heeled boots = I slip all the time. Arg.

still alive

2007-12-10T07:44:00.000-08:00

busting out a suit today for big environmental law presentation tonight.
got rid of necklace and added favorite antique star pin instead.
really want to wear the teal shoes but will go for black and be professional.

Black and cozy

2007-12-07T08:58:00.001-08:00

A big warm salvation army sweater that Jess found for me, consignment shop jeans and clearance boots from Herberger's in Bemidji ($10, originally $100!)

I think I need a bang trim.

Today

2007-12-06T12:34:00.001-08:00

I put on the second thing that was hanging in the closet, cause I needed to actually be on time to work today. I did get complements at a coworker's b-day coffee and donuts break. Yea!

Yesterday

2007-12-06T12:27:00.001-08:00

I was in Mpls all day for some staff development training, so I met up with Jessica for dinner. Here we are at the Library in our super cute outfits for the day.

Not inspired

2007-12-04T08:52:00.001-08:00

I did plan to wear a cute little purple and and gray plaid jacket with this but forgot to put it on before I left the house. Um, yea. Somewhat forgetful today.

Snow boots?

2007-12-03T07:49:00.001-08:00

No, just regular boots with a skirt (my new favorite tweed one from the consignment shop) so that I won't have any wet pant legs. And a cozy warm turtleneck sweater (H&M last year) for the office. (Not necessary, ahem, just nice)

Friday Cashmere

2007-11-30T07:23:00.001-08:00

I'm planning to go straight out after work today, so I'm less professional and more party, while still trying to stay warm. This is my featherweight cashmere sweater that was on clearance from bluefly.com last year. I'm going to be really sad when this style and color are no longer "in".

I probably need a belt on this, but it seemed to be too much with the necklace. I wish I had a pretty purple long stringy necklace, but a las, I'll have to be matchy and wear my navy one. I do have on my pretty purple heels though!

guess what?

2007-11-30T07:09:00.000-08:00

red and black.
and if you were wondering, that is not lint on my sweater. they are sparkles.
sparkle in minneapolis :)

More Gray

2007-11-29T07:08:00.001-08:00

I'm doing my trial judging for dance team tonight, so I thought I'd dress a bit boss. Same gray dress with a turquoise sweater, cause the hot pink one is at the cleaners (along with half my wardrobe, note to self: pick it up!)

Unfortunately (or thank goodness so I can get my hip back in place), I also have a chiropractor appointment today. I'm not sure how that is going to work out with this outfit.

But style came before practicality (which it usually does) this morning.

sweater-y

2007-11-28T11:36:00.000-08:00

light blue fest. with new glasses, see julie?
antique 3 pearl strand from crookston.
office-y but with jeans. or as julie would say, 'business on top, party on the bottom.' heh.

im making broccoli hotdish right now. so fashionable. :)

Gray Repeat

2007-11-28T08:41:00.001-08:00

Doing this outfit again cause I'm so attracted to gray this season. That and boots, cause it's SO cold.

Sort of like last week

2007-11-27T13:52:00.001-08:00

Only a different color sweater and a skirt instead of pants. The skirt has a little pinstripe in it, that may clash a little with the cable in the sweater. But oh well. I'm just behind a desk anyway.

yellow zing

2007-11-27T06:47:00.000-08:00

chunky gap turtleneck (no, no hickeys kelcie) and yellow accessories.
bumblebee outfit, but with no black :)

No worries, I'm right here

2007-11-26T11:45:00.001-08:00

In a lovely "pack it in my suitcase for a week and still no wrinkles" outfit. I drove down this morning and I've been catching up on work. I see you've all kept the blog going quite stylishly while I was gone. Lovely!

amber alert

2007-11-26T07:39:00.000-08:00

WHERE IS SPARKLE AT THE CAPITOL?!

periwinkle winks

2007-11-26T07:25:00.000-08:00

periwinkle cardigan and ruffle white tank underneath. pink and purple necklace i think from bemidji herbergers. black pointy heels, sorry got cut off!

going to be a long day, this is comfy yet stylish :)

hip

2007-11-25T19:42:00.000-08:00

what i wore last night to meet his mother. good thing i was on the dressy side, as she wore a navy pinstripe suit! note the perfectly matching red patent peep toes!! james wore jeans, silly boy.
sorry i did not capture my thanksgiving outfit, but my mom, aunt and i wore black tanks with various shades of green cardigans. unplanned and magnificant for sure!

Wonder Woman Outfit

2007-11-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

This is my driving home outfit. Please ignore the purple socks, they were the only ones I could find that I could wear with my red shoes. The best part is my vintage necklace with the lightning bolts, so rock n roll. But many people say it reminds them of wonder woman, so I wore superhero colors too.

White Stripes Kinda

2007-11-21T11:02:00.001-08:00

This was yesterday's outfit, and I was having a ridiculously difficult time with the camera, and this was the best I could get, so that's why this picture is so emo. It's also missing the best parts of the outfit- the red belt and shoes. I got lots of compliments.

red and black

2007-11-20T05:47:00.000-08:00

imagine that, one of my favorite outfit outfit color combos.

if julie is on vacation, i demand kelcie to post extra :)

butterfly pin day

2007-11-19T08:53:00.000-08:00

can you tell i got my haircut?
i could marry this clearance butterfly pin from bemidji herbergers. :)
i think julie is on vacation this week from the outfit blog. but i want to see the pictures of the pink velour j lo comfy outfit!

Pink Jeans Friday

2007-11-16T07:54:00.001-08:00

Pink, wideleg, Old Navy jeans, brown sweater and lacy cream kitten heels.

And cherry red lips because, you know.

matchy match

2007-11-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

i feel like a librarian, but i dont think they wear cute teal heels that perfectly match their cableknit turtleneck and pinstripes in their pants.
sorry i look kinda grumpy. im actually very pleased that its friday :)

Purple and Gray

2007-11-15T07:47:00.001-08:00

Gray and white, cotton, pinstripe pants (Target clearance from last year that I've been waiting to wear until they actually fit) with a pretty jewel tone purple sweater over a crisp white shirt. And navy pointy pumps.

I put this shirt on today and there were no buttons on the sleeves, so I'm faking it and using my sweater to keep my cuffs closed.

corduroy and velvet mmmm

2007-11-15T05:54:00.000-08:00

i think the big bead necklaces are out/going out but i have a lot of them so today i wear one.

my boots are quickly becoming my favorite shoes, but i need to get the caps replaced soon. is it more expensive for boots than for regular heels?

san fran red shirt!
vintage/antique star pin from a shop in monticello

chilly

2007-11-14T11:21:00.000-08:00

just wanted to show off my $10 anne klein purple wool coat, scarf, and perfectly matching pink shoes. its always freezing at the humphrey so i am usually wearing my outerwear to class anyway.

julie mae when is our craft night?!

Polka Dots and Pencil Skirts

2007-11-14T06:56:00.001-08:00

And I couldn't resist wearing my pink and purple pointy pumps. You need to have some fun at work.

p.s.

2007-11-13T08:39:00.000-08:00

okay i hope you were lucky enough to get a glimpse of him.

hes a stud but doesnt want his picture shown. baby.
:)

I swear my pants were not this wrinkely when I left the house this morning

2007-11-13T08:28:00.001-08:00

I almost wore my faux shirtdress again (just change out he pants for my black skirt), but it didn't feel right. I don't know if these pants feel right either. They have changed sizes since the last time I wore them and now they are weird.

FYI: I have my red belt on too.

kelly clarkson christmas

2007-11-13T08:24:00.000-08:00

ive already done this top combo, but added greyish wide-ish leg pants and boots.
the reason my camera cord was not working was because i unplugged it to use my printer last week. ditz!

im ready for christmas and thanksgiving. mariah carey and kelly clarkson cd time.

Feeling Festive

2007-11-09T07:19:00.001-08:00

Who's feeling festive? I am! A little red shiny at work to get me in the spirit. I'm the ONLY one in the office today, so I must make it a little interesting. And don't tell the few snow flakes outside that I have peep-toes on. Is it ever okay to wear those with socks? Probably not, huh.

Last week!

2007-11-08T15:22:00.000-08:00

So apparently this is how I roll... this outfit is from last week sometime (back when it was warm-ish! Usually I got for more contrasting colors, but sometimes I'll wear a whole outfit in one color scheme. My favorite part is the blue knee socks that you can't really tell are knee socks... With a target sweater skirt from last year and a clearance top from kohls that was like $3. And my blue rock necklace from my Grammy!
Later in the day I changed into red shoes with a red headband, and I felt much better, I guess I need some contrast in my life!

It's cold outside

2007-11-08T07:36:00.001-08:00

But if you put on tweed and tights and boots and a long coat with a scarf and mittens, it doesn't seem so bad.

Low Rise Wide Leg

2007-11-07T07:51:00.001-08:00

So apparently, I already had low rise, wide leg trousers (as opposed to my pair of high waisted ones) in my closet. I just hadn't worn them in a while and had forgotten.

I added the brown Gap tank purchased from the Salvation Army last Friday for $.90 and a clearance navy crop cardigan from The Limited.

Oh and for the anonymous commenter who asked about my cobbler. I took my shoes to Happy Feet on St. Clair (and I think Fairview) in St. Paul. $7 per shoe.

Broke down and wore nude hose

2007-11-06T07:52:00.001-08:00

Steel blue Target cardigan and salvation army lavender necklace to enliven my white shirt and gray skirt.

Thrifted Dress

2007-11-05T07:54:00.001-08:00

A brown Target dress, from the Salvation Army shopping spree with Jess last Friday. It was marked a 4, but I was confident it was incorrect - and it was so it fits! In fact all of the loot we found that day fit when I tried it on at home. Score!

This dress has a lot of volume and I think it will be more fun in the summer when I don't have to wear it with boots, tights, and a wool sweater.

ergh

2007-11-05T06:11:00.000-08:00

my camera is not uploading. grrrr.

im wearing a pink sweater from the gap, with a purple and white striped tank underneath, and jeans. black pointy shoes of some sort, either the ones i just got the caps replaced or boots since its cold out i guess.

maybe kelcie and i will be wearing the same thing again tonight to enviornmental law!?

sidenote: start thinking about what i can wear to a first date later in the week :)

look at all of my junk!

2007-11-04T09:51:00.000-08:00

since ive been slacking in outfit blogging everyday like julie does faithfully, i thought i would share other pictures of my stuff, not assembled into an outfit.

some of the fall collection. boots dont fit, so they are on the ground or in the hall closet.

some of my closet. the whole top shelf are cardigans :)

necklaces and makeup station.

the hall closet. all coats between that furry one on the left to the pink one are mine. the other 6 belong to my 2 other roommates :)

this may look like a snotty post, but seriously most of my stuff was less than $5 at a thrift store, which is how i validate having so much. its an addiction.

Flu Shots Friday

2007-11-02T08:13:00.001-07:00

I needed to wear short sleeves cause I have to get a flu shot today. So I opted for a Forever 21 tunic shirt and a clearance J.Crew scarf as a belt with my consignment shop dark jeans and pointy toe navy pumps.

Also, I picked up a clearance faux pearl stretchy necklace from Target and am pleased as punch with it.

All Saints Day

2007-11-01T08:52:00.001-07:00

I found another bathroom that has a full length mirror and only a single stall, but kind of bad lighting. I adjusted it in picasa, which makes for a bit of a grainy picture.

I could have worn this dress yesterday and been a witch, but we'll just say it's for Día de los Muertos.

Clothing Swap Chic

2007-10-31T08:14:00.001-07:00

I wanted to wear pants so it would be easy to haul my big box of clothes up to third floor (but really heels kind of defeats that). I lucked out this morning and one of my coworkers carried my huge box from the elevator to my office.

I've been wanting to wear a big black belt ever since thebudgetfashionista blogged about them on Monday. Even Rachael Ray had one over her outfit yesterday.

I also whipped up a yummy squash (did you expect anything else?) hotdish to bring to the potluck. I baked it this morning and am hoping that my thermal carrier keeps it warm until lunch!

dress up

2007-10-31T07:13:00.000-07:00

not quite a costume, just an excuse to dress up and not have everyone say 'why are you so dressed up?'

happy halloween!

Repeat Tuesday

2007-10-30T07:21:00.001-07:00

Would you notice that it's a repeat if I didn't tell you? Anyway, I feel like this is the last day for boots without tights (70 degrees?) and so I took advantage of it.

Tomorrow there is a clothing swap and potluck in one of the offices at work. Is it weird to be rummaging through your coworker's old clothes while you eat lunch together? I'm bringing a big plastic box of stuff that I don't want and am eager to go through all of Genevieve's gorgeous things! Now, what am I going to bring for food? Squash soup?

plain jane

2007-10-30T07:16:00.000-07:00

nothing spectacular for me today either, will spend most of it in a computer lab anyway. cant decide between a red necklace or a red headband.

maybe kelcie is wearing the same thing as me today? yesterday we had esp.

should we post our halloween outfits on here? is that considered an outfit worthy of our blog?

Nothing really that spectacular

2007-10-29T08:22:00.001-07:00

Just a shirt and a skirt and a cardigan.

thanks julie

2007-10-29T06:19:00.000-07:00

ever since i read that you wanted to listen to christmas music, i have been. and i feel especially festive.
red knit scarf that i have matching gloves and hat to, its not cold enough yet for those.
wearing my $1.50 ankle boots, but covered with pants so i dont look silly for owning ankle boots ;)

Business on Top, Party on the Bottom

2007-10-26T09:45:00.001-07:00

I forgot that my boss was coming in and wore jeans today. He has a tie on. Whoops. Oh, well. It's Friday.

Green Tweedy

2007-10-25T08:19:00.001-07:00

Tweed skirts always lay weird, but I'll deal with it today. The best parts about this outfit are that my new charm necklace from etsy (which I received in the mail from Scotland yesterday) matches beautifully and wearing Jessica's cream wool over coat that she sold to me (and that I still owe $25 on).

The coat even got a compliment from the guy at the coffee shop.

grayness kick

2007-10-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

the sweater looks better up close, rich ribbing on the edges. from the gap but found it at salvation army for $2.

also got a blue/white checkered dress for $4 that i will alter for dorothy on halloween. (targets were $40!)... ill be sure to do that in my spare time, heh.

Love purple and red

2007-10-24T08:24:00.001-07:00

I'm not sure about this outfit. I never know how to wear this shirt it is such a weird color and print. But I really liked my red belt with the purple necklace two weeks ago and Saturday I got my red peep-toes back from the cobbler, so I thought they would liven up the dreary black and tan circle print. This week I'm really drawn to wearing black - trying to be chic or something?

This shirt is also supposed to have a tie around the neck but I removed it in favor of the necklace.

Also, I love these pants I got on sale from Express. They are sort of wide leg, but not much. They fit well and are very comfortable.

I got my dry cleaning back

2007-10-23T07:11:00.001-07:00

So, I have lots of options for my favorite combo of pencil skirt, cardigan and collar shirt. This blue find is from salvation army and everything else is from last year:)

j crew nautical ?

2007-10-23T06:56:00.000-07:00

i want to go on a yacht in this outfit, and i really wish i had a giant silver anchor pin. not sure how long i will last in these shoes but ill be a trooper like julie and stick it out :)

tried to not look sad, turned out sort of dorky (imagine that)

First Post!!

2007-10-22T22:34:00.001-07:00

Hi Jess and Julie, thanks for allowing me to guest post! This morning in the bathroom at school (of all places), Jessica and I were talking about how yellow and black makes you feel like a bee. Hence the gray! Yellow waffle tank and black skirt from urban outfitters, target tights (which somehow look greenish in some light), yellow patent dot flats from heartbreaker (supercheap) and the best parts: yellow beaded necklace made by me, rediculous 80s dot earrings from a garage sale, and vintage gray belt inherited from a relative of Sam's.

Wideleg

2007-10-22T08:28:00.001-07:00

Wideleg = Good
Highwaist = Not so sure

These are not as flattering as I'd like them to be. I think they are a bit too big. I tried some other sweaters tucked-in this morning, but stayed within my comfort zone with a cardigan.

I added a long necklace to make it look more modern and less mom-ish (I almost feel like I should be in the Mom Jeans SNL skit), but in retrospect, a scarf would be good too.

I need to find some wideleg, lowrise pants. I think those exist - I saw them in Lucky, so they must.

P.S. Lucky continues to mess up my subscription and thus I have an extra October copy - want it?

black velvet

2007-10-19T08:08:00.000-07:00

julie was my inspiration :)
$3 black velvet jacket from target, polka dot shirt, and guess what... jeans!
i stole some long necklaces from my mom and knotted them. i told her they were too stylish for her anyway!
ill probably put my black boots on instead of the glitter flats today.

HURRAY the weekend is here!

Jeans

2007-10-19T07:40:00.001-07:00

Some very dark blue jeans from the consignment shop down the street from my house, Express clearance black and white pin dot jacket, Vanity clearance teal tunic (from a million years ago) and a long silver necklace. Target tweed pumps.

I realize now that I need some silver chandelier earrings too.

It's raining AGAIN today

2007-10-18T08:38:00.001-07:00

I wish this rain would quit so we could have a little sunshine and I could wear pants with out the bottoms of them getting all wet. I almost wore pants today, almost.

No grandma hose today, it bugged me too much yesterday. Free skirt from a clothing swap, clearance Target collar shirt and BR outlet sweater.

Maybe jeans tomorrow? Maybe.

Purple shoe day

2007-10-17T08:07:00.001-07:00

Jessica and I are on the same color wavelength with our matching purple shoes. Perfect.

Variation on a theme

2007-10-17T07:11:00.001-07:00

I wore nude hose today for the first time since maybe March. It seems weird and granny-ish and I don't like it, but I didn't think any of my other tights would work with this outfit.

A navy and white polka dot (forever 21 clearance?) satin button down (2 buttons missing that I fixed with safety pins), banana republic skirt from last year, Target cardigan and my favorite Target purple suede peep-toes.

I took my red peep-toes and navy pointy pumps to the cobbler on Saturday to have new caps put on the heels. Can't wait to have them back and in circulation.

Green Herringbone Jacket

2007-10-16T08:06:00.000-07:00

Is that embroidery I see on your right shoulder? Very lovely. Also, love the new red couch slipcover.

Electric Blue

2007-10-16T07:29:00.001-07:00

This may end up being the new uniform: collar shirt, cardigan and pencil skirt. This skirt has tiny blue pinstripes that don't show so well in the picture.

A pretty color for (another, jeez when will it be sunny again) gloomy day.

Real Shirtdress

2007-10-15T08:21:00.001-07:00

I don't know if I like this outfit today, but I feel wrong if I don't wear a skirt. That's weird right? Anyway, ignore my square biceps from my sleeves and focus on the cute jcrew belt.

I think it's time to start wearing pants, just running out of ideas.

quite muted for me

2007-10-15T06:49:00.000-07:00

light pink aldo pointy shoes with a brown bow to match, almost perfectly to the light pink tank underneath the $4 white target shirt and $1.50 brown gap cardigan.
brown chunky necklace from san fran.

Casual Friday 013

2007-10-12T07:15:00.001-07:00

I'm being comfortable today. So that means fuzzy brown sweater and navy VS pants that I swear were too small last year:) And *shock* flats, cause my pants are short.

sideways stripes?

2007-10-12T06:50:00.000-07:00

probably not allowed, but ill wear my coat. debated between the turquoise heels or just black ones.
im very happy that its friday!

Faux Shirtdress

2007-10-11T06:55:00.001-07:00

A black wrap/collar shirt and black skirt made to look like a dress with my red belt! Purple necklace cause I needed more color (also wearing my Virgin Mary bracelet to tie it together).

You can't tell from the picture, but my tights have a very intricate diamond/fleur de lis pattern. And some patent peep-toes from Target. I swear they are making their shoes bigger cause these are 8s and I could definitely have gone smaller. Of course me feet could be getting smaller, but I doubt that.

burgandy to match my nails!

2007-10-11T06:35:00.000-07:00

sorry so fuzzy, roommates are home so picture is in my room with crappy camera.

you cant really tell from the picture, but on one side of the cardigan theres a big velvet flower applique thing with a removable rhinestone pin for the center. salvation army last year!

i think i dont go a day without wearing or accessorizing with something that has been from a thrift store.

debating...

2007-10-10T11:33:00.000-07:00

with a jean jacket for the walk to class.
i think i need tights?

Turtleneck!

2007-10-10T07:20:00.001-07:00

I was inspired by Jess yesterday and pulled out my pretty pink turtleneck to wear today. Along with this clearance Target skirt and my opaque black tights from dance team in high school. I can't believe they still fit! Of course, they ARE made to stretch. These are the best tights because they don't snag easily and are nice and warm. And they are good for this skirt because they are very opaque and the lining doesn't fall to the hemline.

And of course we can't go anywhere in a skirt these days without some boots:)