Freeze Baby

Dress: Do & Be. Jacket: thrift.  Boots: Rampage.  Tights: Macy’s.  Purse: Jimmy Choo.

What a dreadful day for a dress!  With wind chill it was only 3 degrees in Cincinnati this morning and my freeze-baby ways were most irritating.  However, this was one of the few outfits I actually picked out the evening before work, so I was determined not to change my plans.  I adjusted to the temp by wearing some fabulously worn & warm fleece pants under my dress while I traveled to work this morning.  Don’t worry – I took them off when I arrived @ the office!

Fancy Stems

Skirt: Moda Int’l.  Shoes: BCBG.  Cardigan: Macy’s.  Black silk bow top: Newport News.  Tights: TJ Maxx.

 

I love me some tights!!  Colored tights, textured tights, patterned tights… I love them all. 

Why?  Not only because they’re so fun and pretty, but really - what better way to keep legs warm and interesting?!  And what woman doesn’t want to bring a little attention to her stems?

Try try again!

2 versions of the same basic look – switched up with a simple jacket swap!  My special detail of choice was this pretty little headband from Target. 

I’ve tried headbands in the past and they just never look good on me.  Just too bulky and don’t work with my face shape.  However… these new skinny headbands with the little appliqués are adorable and work much better for my hair & face shape.  Success!

 

 

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Big & Little Patterns

Blazer: INC.  Skirt: Forever XXI.  Tights: Express.  Shoes: Steve Madden.

More patterns today (bold on top / dainty on the bottom) and just a few dashes of red!  This week is a very tight packed busy week for me so dashes of this and that as well as dashing here and there seems to be the theme.  Good thing is summer – I always have so much more energy when the sun is out!

pattern, ruffles, and pleats – oh my!

 

 

Cardigan: White House Black Market.  Ruffle top: INC.  Skirt: Target.  Tights: Apt 9.  Oxford booties: Michael Kors. 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s kind of a lot going on in this look – ruffles, bold pattern, pleated and belted skirt, pattern fishnet tights, and detailed shoes… – but I like it!  I think the overall blended color scheme made it not seem overdone for me.

Running with Ruffles

Top: Wassimo (Target).  Cream under-cami: JC Penny’s.  Skirt: Express.  Belt: ?. Tights: Kohl’s.  Booties: Steven.

Running late today – first day back to work after a couple days off, and I had an 8am dentist appointment too! – So, I only had time for 1 pic before mad dashing out the door.  And here it is!

I’ll be interviewing some people today, so I figure either black pants or a black skirt is always a perfect staple for that situation.  I also wanted to keep it light and not too intimidating, so I added the fun booties and (of course) a bright pop of color.

Initially, I couldn’t decide what to do with this top, but I ended up liking the look of the sheer fabric over the skirt and belt, so I just went more casual and left it loose.  No time for jewelry today except a simple right hand diamond ring.  I figure the ruffles can be my necklace.

On the hunt

 

olive blazer: dkny.  belt: tj maxx.  dress: forever XXI.  pink blouse: thrift.  boots: gianni bini.  tights: ??

Am I dressed for hunting?  Well, that’s what I’m doing today!  House hunting that is…

I’m very happy in my current place, but it’s feeling a little small and I also would like a backyard where I can get a puppy  :)  oh – and also a 2 car garage so the man can finally stop complaining about scraping off the ice and snow from his car in the winter (sorry honey!  the girl always get the garage if there’s only one spot!).

I haven’t found the dream home yet, but in the meantime, I’ll continue hunting!

Not Santa’s Suspenders

 

Grey Button Up: Express.  Skirt: JC Penny’s.  Tights: Simply Vera.  Shoes: Steven.  Suspenders: ??  Necklace: Macy’s.

I love how quirky suspenders are!  They gave this outfit just the right amount of whimsy and still kept it men’s-wear inspired.

Other fun suspender looks.