timeless

anthropologie dress, f21 cardigan, thrifted belt, kenneth cole men's watch

In an effort to not give up on the blog, and make things more exciting for me (and hopefully you) I'm going to start posting slightly bigger pictures! Maybe, eventually, I will go even bigger, but baby steps for now. Anyway, this is what I wore to work on Monday. I've had this dress for a really long time. In fact, I bought it right before I went to Paris back in 2006, and I still love it just as much as I did back then. There's nothing like a piece of clothing that doesn't go out of style.

this is it

wendy katlen leather bomber, ??? scarf, urban pants, dolce vita boots, elliott luca bag

I went to see This Is It, and this is what I wore. Nothing special by any means, but when I knew I was going to see the movie, I also knew I was going to wear my Wendy Katlen leather bomber jacket, that my coworker so lovingly calls my "Michael Jackson jacket". Nothing else would have been more appropriate ;)

BTW if you haven't seen the movie, GO! I promise, you will not be disappointed.

mini skirts and leather...on sunday ;)

zara leather jacket, f21 skirt, mia shoes

This is what I wore to the movies, not to church, on Sunday. I saw Good Hair (still laughing), and I also perused H&M (the fall collection is great), and had a yummy Asian lunch (the crab and cheese rolls were interesting).

Did I mention the H&M fall collection was fab? I think the end of my shopping diet is very near. I've been too good for too long!

grey day

express (minus the leather) vest, ???? scarf that i love, urban jeans, steven boots

Grey is one of my favorite neutrals, but it's not translating so well here. The pictures look and feel really dull, or shall I say grey. I think a lot of it has to do with the lighting, and my crappy camera, unfortunately. Good thing I wore a bright scarf to perk things up a bit.

i die

(images from netaporter)

...for these Christian Louboutin oxfords. I want them soooooooo bad, and I know I have better ways to spend my money at the moment but, I DIE. I'm trying my best not to think about them, but I see them in my dreams at night. The plan is to check them out in person and cross my fingers that 1) they are sold out OR 2) they won't have my size OR 3) I think they are hideous in person (not likely). If none of this turns out to be the case, I will start taking donations...or keep dreaming.

speechless

j crew cardi and top, zara blazer, urban pants, mia oxfords, marc jacobs bag

i think getting a flu shot has zapped me of all of my energy, and therefore I have nothing to say ;) enjoy the pics!

fading colors

zara blazer, julie haus dress, christian louboutin shoes, ??? envelope clutch

I wore this Julie Haus ombre dress out lounging in Boston last weekend. I love the print, but the sleeves are kind of weird to me so I always wear it with a blazer or a cardigan and it hides the print :-( I should probably take it to my seamstress to see what she can do about the sleeves.

Here's a picture from the one time I wore the dress without a cardigan or a blazer.

i heart boston

j crew blazer, thrifted h&m cardi, f21 leggings, steven boots

I had an amazing time in Boston! I did not want to leave, and that is rare for me when I am out of town. Not only did I get to spend time with my b/f, I got to spend time with him in one of the most beautiful US cities I've ever visited. A small part of me thinks I am jaded b/c I was with him, but the more I talk to people who have been to Boston, I realize they share the same sentiments as me. It's a gorgeous city, full of character and charm with exquisitely dressed residents! I can not wait to go back.

no rhyme nor reason

f21 denim jacket, ny & co leopard cardi, urban jeans, steve madden luxe shoes

There's no rhyme nor reason to what I am wearing....grey jeans, blue denim jacket, leopard cardi and so on and so forth. That's what's so great about fashion these days...anything goes. So when you fall asleep at 1:00 a.m., forgetting to lay out your clothes the night before and only have like 20 mins to get dressed, throw something on, preferably with some heels, walk with confidence and call it a day. That's what I did :)

I'm off to Boston tomorrow. Everyone have a lovely weekend!

in the wind: chicago

Last weekend I took a trip to Chicago with my girlfriend Nkechi. I packed the night before, so there aren't too many exciting clothing pics BUT the city is beautiful so enjoy some of the highlights:

i got a taste of the chicago wind while i was there. it was no good for the hair.

despite the wind the sky was clear, presenting the perfect opportunity for skyline pics!

belles in blazers...mines thrifted, hers zara!

we had lunch at RL (ralph lauren's restaurant). it was basically like eating in a ralph lauren store, and everyone looked like they belonged in a ralph lauren ad. i highly recommend it.

there was beautiful artwork everywhere you turned.

and i am obsessed with these floral shaped plants that lined the magnificent mile.

Overall it was a great trip, in a great city, with great company :)

Next weekend....BOSTON!

white out

zara blazer, urban jeans, bcbgirls shoes, badgley mischka bag, michael kors wacth

Anyone follow the no white after Labor Day rule? Clearly I don't :) Minus the open toe shoes, I think this is a look that translates well year round, which is why I wore it last Friday to work.

I bought the Badgley Mischka bag a couple of months ago, and not too long after that I picked up this Michael Kors tortoise watch to go with it. Now that it's Fall you will probably be seeing a lot more of both!!

Here's a better picture of the watch...

(photo from shopbop)

I hope to post a few pics from Chicago soon!

school days

banana jacket, urban top, anthro skirt

I wore this to work a few days ago and my department intern told me I looked like a school girl :( Not exactly the look I was going for. O well, I guess you win some, you loose some. I'm off to Chicago tomorrow. Everyone enjoy their weekend. I sure hope to despite the fact that I am overworked, overtired and SICK!

P.S. excuse my messy room in the background. I had no intentions of posting this picture. I was playing dress up...

fashion police

I didn't watch the Emmy's but I did watch the Fashion Police on E!. Here are some of the highlights for me:

only heidi can make pregnant look so good.

i don't know why, but i like this a lot. maybe it's b/c her face is so stunning. i just wish she would have chosen a different shoe.

in the words of rachel zoe "i die". this picture does not do this dress justice at all.

simple elegance! i think her body looks amazing in this dress.

love, love, love. this color is gorgeous, the neckline is fab, and the necklace is perfect.

the fashion police hated it. i don't mind it.

(pics from instyle and emmy)

platinum

old navy tank, tocs watch, f21 necklace and skirt

Thanks to a friend of a friend, I kinda sorta figured out how to photograph myself!!!!!! I haven't fully gotten the hang of it, but trust me, these pics are way better than what I was doing, and hopefully they will continue to get better with time.

On to the outfit...this is what I wore last Friday night to the club. I realized two things that night 1) I'm almost at that age where I am too old for the club 2) The zipper on the back of this skirt is not just for aesthetics. Number 1 I realized right away, unfortunately number 2 didn't dawn on me until the end of the night when I nearly busted my a** trying to walk up stairs :(

flying high

urban cardi, old navy tee, american appeal skirt, bcbgirls heels, kenneth cole watch, f21 necklace

I've been more adventurous with my work clothes lately. In the past, I would have NEVER worn a fitted high waisted skirt to work, but the new me doesn't care :) Especially because I really, really, like this particular look for work.

I think I am going to be doing more and more mirror pics these days. I tried to do the self pic option using the timer on my camera, but I can't figure out how to get full body pics. So until I do, this is what you get :)

Did anyone check out the September Issue? I went into the movie thinking it was going to be about Anna Wintour's life, but I guess if I had read the synopsis, I would have known it was all about how the September Issue comes to formation. It's actually fairly similar to what I do at work. Very interesting...

hello lover

zara boyfriend blazer, f21 skirt, 9west booties

This is what I wore on my date with the b/f the night before he was moving to Boston. That night was very reminiscent of the Sex & The City episode when Big moves to the West Coast. The one thing missing was my "hello lover" Louboutins. I had planned on getting all dolled up, but I got off work an hour late, and had to wear what I wore that day. Despite my outfit snafu, the evening was perfect :)

"It's comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart and if you are very lucky a plane ride away." **Carrie Bradshaw**

Thank God I am lucky ;)

what's cooking?

j crew cardi, urban dress, jessica simpson shoes

I love aprons. I know it's a strange thing to love, but Anthropoligie has the cutest friggin aprons. I don't wear them to cook now, but I will when I am a wife. In the meantime, I buy dresses that remind me of aprons, like the one in the picture, and I pair them with cardigans that don't match anything, but the color is fab and the material is soft ;)

How cute are these Anthro aprons???

fall preview

express (minus the) leather vest, old navy white tee, target necklace, urban pants, 9west booties, m by mj bag

It's been a while...took a break from blogging to spend some QT with the b/f before he headed to b-school. And not to mention, I am still uninspired by my clothes and have been very lazy with my fashion choices lately. I think I am ready for fall, hence the outfit in today's post...

I wore this (minus the) leather vest from Express a few weeks ago...MISTAKE! I was so hot. I was determined to break it out, and now that I have, it will stay in my closet until fall is really here.

P.S. This is the best piece of faux leather I've ever come across. I ONLY knew it was fake b/c of the lack of smell, and price. Other than that, Express had me totally fooled.

to dye for

target sheer asymmetrical tee, f21 leaf necklace, american apparel skirt, thrifted clutch, report signature shoes

I bought this AA skirt back in July and I wore it for the first time to hookah and drinks last Saturday night. Hookah/drinks was fun as always, and a late night Chinese food run was the perfect way to end the night!

I have to say congrats to my dear friend Nkechi who JUST GOT ENGAGED!!!

50

urban outfitters knit dress, thrifted belt, MIA (???) sandals

I started this blog on a random Saturday night. I was taking a break from doing work, blog surfing, and thought to myself "I could do this". 50 posts later, here I am! And now that I've finally reached 50 posts, I am loosing my photog to business school, and debating on whether or not to continue. Anyone out there using tripods to photograph themselves, or have any other suggestions on how to keep the blog up????

In addition to the fact that I am loosing my photog, I am also feeling totally uninspired lately. TOTALLY! I don't even have the desire to shop. I know that won't last long...

At any rate, this is what I wore a week ago to have brunch with my mom at the Westin Hotel. I've had this dress for about 4 years and I normally reserve it for Fall/Winter since it's knit, but it was one of the few things in my closet that didn't need to be ironed, and I didn't feel like ironing ;)

styled out

american eagle plaid shirt, thrifted denim shirt, ??? white pants, 9west loafers

I am burnt out from my week of style out. For those of you who don't work in retail/merchandising, style out is the process buyers go through to determine what styles will be sold in stores, or in my case, sold in the catalog/ on the Web. You sit in a room full of merchandise for days, and analyze 5 million reports, and FIGHT for your product to be selected. It may not sound like it, but it is a grueling process, that can get very intense and ugly, but it's one of my fav parts of the job.

Style out is also the time, when a generally stylish group of buyers, are more focused on getting their product picked than what they wear to work ;) And let me tell you, this is as good as it got for me this week. Lol. Normally, this wouldn't have made the blog, but I figured why not? I think we all have those super casual days, where we just don't care!

Happy Friday! I am about to make myself a stiff drink.

shopping for shoes

ann taylor loft blazer, anthropologie dress, jessica simpson shoes, do you lilac opi polish

Last Friday I went shopping for shoes. Not in the mall, and not for my personal edification, but for work at the Atlanta Shoe Show. I wore this silk dress and it is pretty dressy (wore it to a wedding a year ago) but I felt like the brown blazer dressed it down, while making it professional at the same time.

I don't buy fun shoes, so I don't really have much to report on what will be hot for Spring '10, but nudes and muted colors seem to continue to be big, and I saw studs and buckles everywhere. From what I saw in passing, I'm excited about the Frye and Vince Camuto Spring lines.

a great day

old navy white pocket tee, thrifted belt and skirt, steve madden luxe shoes

Yesterday I found out that I was accepted to the first grad school I applied to :) :) :) :) Best news I've had in a while! Now, I just have to find the motivation to apply to the other schools on my list, because it's good to have options, or at least that's what I keep telling myself. We'll see what happens!

On to fashion...I think this skirt is my first thrift shop purchase. It was down to my ankle, but the print made me smile so I went for it, and I'm glad I did. It opened the door to a healthy little addiction that is thrift shopping.

Notice my hand in only one pocket on the last picture. That is because the skirt only came with one pocket, or perhaps it's actually just a hole. Either way, for $5, I won't complain.

repeat offender

alternative apparel wrap cardi, target dress, thrifted belt, 9west bootie

I wore this dress back in May to a club in Miami, and I wore it today to work. Nothing like clothes that can go from the club to the office ;)

Also, I know I said bye bye to the bootie BUT this dress is too short to wear with my replacement 4.5" heels.

Toddles 'til later in the week, in something you haven't seen (maybe).

cream of the crop

old navy deep v tee, thrifted INC skirt, steve madden luxe shoes

I really like this little cream skirt and the b/f (also known as my photog) does too! Normally he just takes the pics and doesn’t comment on the clothes much, but he told me that he really likes the skirt. It must be the leather piping detail that you can barely see from the picture. He also said “And I like those shoes more now too” Ummm, he’s never even seen these shoes before, but it was a nice try ;) Too cute!

Speaking of the shoes, obviously I kept them. The Steve Madden Luxe line seems to be more comfortable than the regular line.

P.S-Excuse my bare neck. I forgot my necklace. Dang!

color blocking

thrifted limited dress and belt, bcbgirls shoes, lv bag

I found this color block Limited dress while thrifting. Although I don’t know for sure that it is a product of the 70’s, I would be willing to bet that it is. As soon as I saw it, Austin Powers came to mind. With an afro wig, and some white patent boots, it would make the perfect costume. But since I wore it to dinner and drinks, you will see I opted for a slightly more demure look.

green with envy

ny & co white button down, anthro skirt, steve madden shoes

This skirt has been in my closet for at least 5 years. I hemmed it a year or so ago to update the look, wore it once and it’s been sitting in my closet ever since b/c I felt like I need to hem it again to make it even more current.

But I am bored with my work clothes, sick of paying for alterations (I really need to take a sewing class) and decided what the hey…it’s just work so I wore it anyway, and I actually don’t mind it. I feel like I am channeling Charlotte. She loves her flowey dresses and skirts.

photo from hbo.com

she's still got it!

thrifted nicole miller dress, bcbgirls heels

I started not to post these pics b/c my hair was acting up! I was outside for maybe 5 mins to take these pics and my hair still didn't stand a chance against the nasty humidity. BUT since my mom looks fabulous and this post is really about her, I changed my mind.

My mom celebrated her 65th birthday this weekend, and let me tell you, she's still got it. Besides the fact that she is an awesome mom, she's also pretty hot! She can't get enough shoes and bags (Elliot Luca is a fav of hers right now) and she keeps her hair done, eyebrows arched, and nails manicured at all times. Basically she's a diva and I hope to be 1/2 as fly as she is when I am her age. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!!!!!

water coloring

zara b/f blazer, f21 top, joes jeans, bcbgirls sandals

I need more tops. During the spring and summer I wear skirts and dresses. During the fall and winter I wear skirts, dress, jeans and cardigans. For this reason, my wardrobe is seriously lacking tops. I need to work on that, and this little water color top is my first step. I also need (want) new jeans, but that won’t come until the weather cools down a bit.

P.S.-3rd pic...why does it look like I am straining to take off my itty bitty jacket?

bye bye bootie

banana cardi, thrifted skirt, 9west booties

I wore this to work last week. I didn’t put much thought into the look, but I was really excited about it, b/c this was my first time wearing this great thrifted skirt I found back in May. When I went to post the pictures I realized how sick I am of wearing and seeing these 9west booties and I decided not to post this outfit.

However, I have had a change of heart b/c I purchased a new replacement shoe (below) for the bootie, and with that said, I’ve decided to give the bootie one last spotlight on the blog for a long time…unless of course an outfit unequivocally calls for a bootie and not a sandal.

ALSO, I have had terrible luck with Steve Madden shoes, but these are the Luxe line, so I am hoping they are more comfortable. I am going to wear test them around the house before I decide if I want to keep them. If you never see them in a post again, you know the reason why ;)

steve madden luxe shoes

hanging with the boys

target fedora, old navy tee and belt, american apparel skirt, mia sandals

I went to a safari today with my little nephews who are in town from California. It was a ton of fun, but I am pooped and don't have much to say other than I am really excited that I finally got to wear my fedora!

P.S. I tried to wear the fedora last weekend to the Jay Z concert, but it started raining before we left, so I had to take it off, and it never stopped raining so the concert never happened! So depressing...I was in the 10th row :(

business minded

zara blazer, urban shirt, thrifted belt, f21 skirt, bcbgirls shoes, lv bag

Even though this skirt is kinda mini, I feel like such a business woman in this outfit, but I did not wear this to work today. I actually wore a variation of this outfit all day Saturday...during the day with no belt and black flats, to dinner with the blazer, and later that evening without the blazer to the W for drinks and lounging.

But anyway, back to the semi mini skirt...do you think it's too short for work if I wear it with a blouse and lower heels or flats? Keep in mind I work in a creative environment with mostly women and no dress code...

purple kisses

target racerback tank and necklace, zara pants, dolce vita shoes

I've been a lazy blogger. I wore this last Sunday night to dinner, and I am just now getting around to posting it.

I found these pants in Zara for $19.99, and I adore them. I wish they had more colors.

These shoes hurt my feet terribly. I'm finding that that is happening more than usual lately. I guess I'm getting old. Sucks for my feet b/c I don't plan to ever stop wearing heels ;)

mmmm missoni

thrifted belt and bag, target tank, missoni skirt, christian louboutin shoes

I ordered this skirt online thinking it was a dress b/c the model was wearing a matching cami. It wasn’t until I went back to the site to send my friend the link of the fabulous dress I had just bought, that I discovered it was a skirt! Dang! I was so mad at myself b/c there’s no way I would have paid that kind of money for a friggin skirt, but the feeling faded as soon as it came in the mail. How can you not love anything Missoni, right? Not to mention that I actually get more wear from it as a skirt, than I would as a dress! Funny how things work out.

BTW this is what I wore to the party 4th of July night. The crowd was very fashion right. I love when that happens.

a simple sundress

f21 dress that i have had for 5+ years, thrifted belt, kenneth cole sandals that the b/f lovingly refers to as my jesus sandals

I'm such a planner. I like to know what I am doing b/c, well I just like to know and also b/c I am very particular about what I wear and when I wear it. Yesterday, I had no clue what I was doing and it was killing me, but I threw on a little sundress b/c it was really too hot for anything else, plus I figured what ever I ended up doing I couldn't be over or under dressed in what I was wearing.

Spontaneity actually ended up working in my favor yesterday. I ran some errands (story of my life), grabbed some dinner, caught the big firework show for the first time in the 8 yrs I've been living here, and lastly ended up going out to a pretty fun party. I will post pics of what I wore to that later in the week. The only thing missing was the BBQ :(

Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July.

now that's a shoe!

Sorry for the lack of posts. No photog + a big test (GRE) = a tough blogging situation, but things are hopefully back to normal now.

I was catching up on my daily reads this morning, and I ran across the shoe above on StockholmStreetStyle and I thought it was so fantastic, that I couldn't help but share it! Does anyone know who it's by? If it's in my budget, which I highly doubt, I would love to get it now that I am off my shopping diet.

And speaking of being off that horrific shopping diet, the American Apparel skirt below was one of the first purchases I made since being off :) I can't to wait to wear it, maybe even this weekend.

i love a good belt

j crew cardi, urban ruffle top, thrifted belt, express pants, jessica simspon shoes, bracelet from italian street vendor brought back by a friend

Because my style tends to be on the classic side at times, I always love a good belt to jazz (did i really just use that word) things up a bit. My go to place for belts is Good Will for sure. No mater how sucky the clothing selection is on a particular day, 9 times out of 10, I can always walk away with a good belt :)

Happy Monday! So excited about a short work week. Can you tell?

a somber day

bandolino top, thrifted skirt, steve madden shoes

Today's post was going to be completely different, but I am so taken aback by the death of Michael Jackson, that I can't get my thoughts together. To say that I was not a huge, die hard fan, I am really sad about his death. I guess icons are icons because they have that kind of affect on people :-( And I can not forget to mention the fabulous Farrah Fawcett. I have a picture of her that I bring to the hair salon with me from time to time for inspiration :)

I must point out that these fun, happy go lucky pics were not taken today. This is what I wore to work earlier in the week.

summer scrapbook

Summer is finally here, and I have nothing planned. UGH! This is the first time in a while that I don’t have some sort of fun/semi big vacation planned, and I have minor panic attacks every time I think about it. Between family, friends, and the bf, I can always get one other person (which is really all I need) to join me somewhere, but not this year. It seems like the older we get the busier we get, and the harder it is to make stuff happen. I’m sure something will pop up between now and the end of Summer, I just wish I knew what :-/ Enough of my rant…last night, to make myself feel better (or worse), I was looking through photos from various trips I’ve taken over the last couple of years, and I figured I share some here. Enjoy :)


2005, on kukulcan, one of the main streets in cancun. mexico beaches are beautiful!


2006, 162 feet in the air atop the beautiful arc de triomphe in paris. it was clearly windy up there.


2006, in south beach with my dear and fabulous friend nkechi. i think this may have been the last girlfriend’s trip i’ve taken.

2007, at a lake back in cali where I was born in raised. the adorable one is my nephew naasir.

2008, in san juan, puerto rico sipping on the best drink i’ve EVER had, which was accompanied by the best and biggest pork chop i’ve ever had.

2008, in vegas at planet hollywood hotel for my bday.

2008, outside my resort in scottsdale. i need to make this a yearly trip. i’ve never been more relaxed coming off of a vacation.

watch me go

marc by marc jacobs bag, banana t-shirt dress, thrifted (talbots) denim shirt, dv dolce vita fringe sandals

I was in such a rush to get to my hair appt this morning that I didn't have time to stop for the camera ;) But I love this little t-shirt dress. It's so comfy and so perfect for the 100 degree temperature out here. The only thing about it is that it is also so fitted and so not forgiving, hence the denim shirt wrapped around my waist. If I ever plan to wear this dress without some sort of "cover up", I need to invest in some Spanx or get in the gym ;)

spotted

thrifted talbots dress, thrifted belt, kenzie shoes

I wrote about shoes all day today, and Crocs at that. Can those things even be considered shoes? Ick! Anyway, I am brain dead and have nothing more to say. Enjoy the pictures :)

Note to self, make sure belt is straight going forward. Haha!

shopstyle psa

cardigan wrap from local boutique, thrifted belt, express cropped pants, dolce vita shoes

Shopstyle saves the day once again! I know most of you fashion forward bloggers already know about it, but for those of you who don’t, you have to check it out! It is an essential tool, for those of us who hate the mall and love to shop online, OR if you’re having trouble finding something in the stores. What you do is type what you are looking for (in my case cropped pants) and it will give you pages upon pages of websites/stores that are carrying that item. Basically, it’s a virtual personal shopper, and it’s free! That is how I found these awesome high waisted cropped pants from Express for $8…yes $8!!!! Because I am leery about Express, I only ordered one pair, but had I known these pants were going to be exactly what I was looking for, I may have ordered a second pair b/c I can already tell I am going to wear these out. The only thing better would be if they came in a color!

the hangover

i can only imagine what my photog said to me to make me make that face :)

thrifted biker shorts, belt and necklace, tj maxx top

No, I don't have a hangover, but I went to see that movie last night, and I don't think I have ever laughed so hard in my life. From beginning to end, that movie is pure comedy. If you haven't seen it yet...GO, and if you have, see it again! There is nothing like a good laugh.

When I am off my shopping diet, I think I am going to buy some longer biker shorts. These are cool, but they ride up, so I think it's best to go a little longer...

three way

urban skirt, thrifted jacket and biker shorts, naught monkey shoes

One skirt worn three ways :)

The first picture is what I ran around the city in earlier today. The second is what I am going to wear to run around the city tonight and the third is a throwback pic from last year in Puerto Rico. I like this look the best! Too bad my white button down is dirty.

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. Toodles.

jumpers/rompers

I've been wanting a jumper and/or romper since last Spring. I haven't looked much this season, but last year, the few that I tried were too girly, and made me look 12. This season, I think I need to stay clear of prints, especially florals, and maybe lean towards something more casual. Here are few options:

FCUK, $148...I'm a sucker for anything with a racerback. I also really like the longer length, and the baggy, less tailored silhouette.

F21, $19...I suspect this is pretty terrible in person, but I like the idea of it :)

Urban Outfitters, $78...I typically don't do strapless, but I can see myself in this. I especially like the versatility of it. I think it can be dressed up as easily as it can be dressed down.

Steven Alan, $245...I want to wear this with a fun shoe, in an obnoxiously bright color.

Robert Rodriguez (shopbop), $374...This is exquisite! If only money were no object. Anthropologie, $178...Last, but certainly not least, I WANT I WANT I WANT!!! This color is beautiful. I'm making a special trip to the mall this weekend to see it in person.

prep school

j crew button down, old navy shorts

My photog/partner in crime is out of town for a while, so bare with me and my posts these next couple of days :) I had a very low key, but productive weekend. I was feeling studious today so I put on some linen shorts, and a crisp button down in a pop of color, and headed to the bookstore/coffee shop with my laptop and glasses for hours of fun! Thrilling, I know!

watch it

urban jeans and sweater, TOCS watch

I am so excited about my new timepiece ;) I never realized how important my watch was to me until I broke mine last month, and I also never realized how expensive watches were until I started researching them. I wanted an oversized face, so I tried the men's thing, but that didn't really work because my wrist is tiny, and it was nearly impossible to find women's watches with big enough faces, in my budget. So I had basically given up hope until I discovered http://www.tocswatches.com/ TOCS (Time Pieces of Color and Style). This brand is basically heaven sent. I started with black because I needed something basic, but I plan to get one in pink, and purple and blue and green and so on and so forth :)

I also really love Marc Jacobs watches (I love all things Marc). Here are a few that I am eyeing from him in case anyone is reading who would like to gift me one...or all:

neiman marcus, prices between $200-$275

a new day

f21 jean jacket, urban outfitters dress, nine west booties

Yesterday I rolled out of bed and into work looking like I should be on the corner begging for change. I mean, I even FORGOT TO PUT ON EARRINGS!!! Ugh! Monday's are so tough. At any rate, because I was so embarrassed by yesterday's disheveled appearance, I overcompensated today and wore my Valentine's Day dress from last year. Ha! I tried to dress it down with booties and a jean jacket. I think it worked.

dressed in all black

target racer back tank, thrifted belt, urban pants/jeans, report signature shoes, marc by marc jacobs bag

I wore the shoes! For them to be 5+ inches, they are pretty comfortable. I decided to go with all black so all the attention was were it was supposed to be, and it was :) Next time, I will be a bit more creative.

running errands

american eagle button down, old navy cargo shorts, converse shoes

I feel like my life is one big errand run. I run errands during lunch, after work, on Saturday, on Sunday. What is that about? Anyway, with most everything I do, I enjoy it a little more when I like what I am wearing. My pre Converse days, I would have totally put on a dress and some flats to run my errands (because you should look put together even if you are just running errands) but I love the new casual style these Converse have added to my wardrobe. I wonder what other colors I can get ;)