Navy Sheath

This sleeveless sheath dress has been a staple in my work wardrobe every single week since the summer.  I just can't stop restyling it!  

Perhaps it's because I never had to wear a school uniform, but I love the look of a plaid shirt under the navy.  I topped it with a soft vest, but often also include a blazer or cardigan.  Navy sheath, you are a dear friend.

Dress, Vest, Tights: Gap

Button-Down: J.Crew Outlet

Boots

Back to Work

Finally getting back on track!  Today marks the 1 month anniversary of our wedding, and I figure that it's finally time to jump back onto the blogging wagon.  Over the past month, we said our vows in front of all of our loved ones, took our very first vacation as a couple, I had the honor of being a bridesmaid in a dear friend's wedding, and then I dove right in to a new (and busy) school year.  It feels like we've been going non-stop, but it's finally time that we return to a normal routine.  I'm ready to hibernate in our house for a while and just enjoy married life.

Soon I'll have some wedding and honeymoon photos to share, I promise!  Oh, and maybe a few fun pics of our cute new scooter!

Sweater: Talbots

Sheath Dress: Gap

Sandals: Steve Madden

Watch: Michael Kors

More Casual

I bought this dress a few months ago, and wear it frequently.  My problem with it is that I often want it to look more casual, and it's a little on the fancy side with the beautiful detailed pattern.  So to make it look a bit more relaxed, I added this neon yellow belt, and I love the strange color combo!

Dress: Talbots

Belt: Loft

Wedges: Gap

Watch: Michael Kors

Once a Week, Probably

I've only photographed this this dress once before, but I've worn it many times this summer.  It's a perfect all-season find that I can't wait to carry into the fall and winter.  Basically, I'll probably wear this dress at least once a week for the rest of my life.  Would that be weird?

Dress & Belt: Gap

Necklace: Banana Republic

Sandals: Steve Madden

Birthday Bridal Shower

An amazing bridal shower/birthday weekend, the end of my school year coming up next week, and many other busy moments in my life have been keeping me from this blog.  But I refuse to wave the white flag.  Next weekend marks the beginning of my summer vacation, and I'm promising to get back on track with some well-planned outfits.

In the mean time, settle for a picture of a dress I purchased months ago from Banana Republic.  I loved this dress so much, I knew it had to be saved for something very special.  

Dress: Banana Republic

Heels: Nine West

Pearl Earrings & Pearl Bracelet: Ross Simons

Bow Bouquet: My beautiful family and friends

Bold Stripes

Shirt Dress: Gap

Sandals: BC Footwear

T-Shirt Simplicity

I have to admit that as our weather has turned warmer over the past few weeks, I have seen far too many women forget about the sheerness of their clothing.  I'm talking about major see-through issues... to the point where I'm embarrassed for them.  So when I pulled out this oldie-but-goodie t-shirt dress, rest assured I remembered to add a slip!

Wearing a slip is such an easy fix for sheer dresses and skirts.  Now, if I could only find the perfect non-sheer white pants...

Dress: Gap

Wedges: Loft

Necklace: The Limited

Everybody Everywear: Nautical

I'm not sure if this is the most nautical outfit I could have pulled together, but I wasn't willing to wear anything other than this dress today.  It's comfortable and easy, and definitely a good way to avoid tearing apart your closet on a busy Tuesday morning.

My love of red/white/blue combos and stripes is clearly out of control.  If you're interested, check out a few more nautical-inspired outfits here, here, here, here and here! 

Dress: Loft Outlet

Blazer: Gap

Bag: Target

Heels & Necklace: H&M

6th Anniversary

Celebrating tomorrow with a dinner date tonight.  6 years down, the whole rest of our lives to go.  xo

Clutch: H&M

Dress & Belt: Gap

Watch: Michael Kors

Shoes: Chinese Laundry

A Few Magic Words

On our way home from vacation this weekend, Erik said a few magic (one-of-the-many-reasons-why-I-love-you-so-much) words:  "Do you want to stop and visit any of those outlet stores?"  

Although exhausted and not particularly in the mood to shop, I couldn't pass up the opportunity.  And luckily, these sandals and dress were quick finds and great staples for my summer wardrobe.  I've already managed to wear this outfit to an engagement party and work today--and I'm sure I'll wear it another few times before we even get to June...

 

Dress & Sandals: Loft Outlet

Necklace: The Limited

Watch: Michael Kors

Sweater: Talbots

Belt: Loft

I'm Honest

I took one look at my outfit in the mirror today and instantly knew I should be wearing black tights and heels... or at least my black boots.  But, I'm being truthful with this blog.  That's not what I wore.  

Instead, I chose the purple tights because the black ones where in the laundry.  And I wore rain boots because, well, it rained all day and it's horrible outside.  And my black boots need to visit the cobbler before I wear them again. 

That's just life.  I guess that sometimes life gets in the way of fashion.  Hey, at least I'm honest.

Belt: Loft

Dress & Sweater: Gap

Necklace: J.Crew Outlet

Boots: Steve Madden

Who's Boss

I hope that no one out there thinks this is actually a real fur.  I would never, ever, ever do that.  On the other hand, I can't seem to convince my kitty.   She's certain there's a new cat in the house... and she just showed it who's boss.  

Now she's walking around with a mouthful of faux-fur.

Barrette: Urban Outfitters

Dress & Scarf: Gap

Boots: Macys

A Holiday Away

We just returned from our Holiday away... what a great few days!  Here is a picture of E and I on Christmas Eve afternoon, just before our big dinner with his family.

On Erik:

Pants, Belt & Velvet Blazer: Gap

Tie: Geoffrey Beene

Shirt: Calvin Klein

On Me:

Dress: Vintage

Blazer: Gap

Heels: H&M

Necklace: Guess

Earrings: InPink 

My Jerry Garcia Sweater

When I came home with this sweater, Erik laughed at me.  Then he stared for a bit, and told me that I was dressed like Jerry Garcia.  Some people would take offense to that, but I don't mind.  And knowing Erik's (former) hippy self, he definitely meant it as a compliment.

So here is how I wore the sweater this past weekend.  The truth is, I'm also wearing it right now.  Only, I can't show you my Jerry Garcia sweater on a Wednesday night.  Because on a weeknight this sweater isn't paired with a dress, or heels, or jewelry.  

It's paired with sweet, beautiful, plaid pajama bottoms and my favorite fluffy slippers.

Tights: DSW

Dress: H&M

Shoes: Audrey Brooke, via DSW

Sweater & Bag: Ecote via Urban Outfitters

A Mall of Compliments

When I left for the mall on Saturday afternoon, I opted out of blogging this outfit because... well, I've worn this dress to death and I was feeling a little bored of my go-to boots/tights/dress combo.  Maybe it's just because everyone was filled with extra Christmas spirit and in the mood to talk to strangers, but I had several compliments come my way about this outfit.  What had me really taken aback was the nice girl in Loft who asked if I was a blogger!  Haha.. that's a first!  I was super embarrassed, but so incredibly flattered. 

So here is my Saturday shopping outfit, photographed in a dressing room. (So classy.)

Dress, Wrap Sweater and Scarf: H&M

Tights: DSW

Boots: Macy's

The Firm

While I'm sweating like a maniac and still cooling down from my workout... I'm feeling a little Liz Lemon right now.  No, I didn't walk on a treadmill while eating Chinese takeout, but... breaking a serious sweat in your living room definitely feels a little nerdy to me.  (Or could it be my Liz Lemon glasses?)

I'm just a few workouts into The Firm Express workout series, which promises results without a painful amount of time put into it.  Well, painful yes, but the perk is that they keep the workouts under 30 minutes.  They're pretty high intensity and combine cardio with weights, which has been super effective at making me exhausted.

So far, I'm really happy with these videos.  Each workout is pretty unique and very fast-paced, so you don't have a chance to get bored.  I was sold on these videos because of the short length.   For me, motivation is my biggest problem, so I want a quick and effective workout.  I did really great this summer with jogging regularly, but truth be told, winter makes me lazy and I have to get ready to be a bride next year!

So have any of you lovely ladies out there climbed onto the work-out video bandwagon?  Any Firm users?  I'm dying for some some amazing success stories...

 

Belt: H&M

Boots: Macy's

Necklace: F21

Dress & Vest: Gap

Glasses: Warby Parker

Watch: Michael Kors

The White Blazer Lives On

The past few weeks have been unseasonably warm, so perhaps that's why I was inspired to pull out my white blazer, which was a favorite from the summer.  

I tried to "autumn" it up a bit with my new boots from DSW... love these new guys but I'm still trying to figure out how to wear them!

Any favorite looks out there with similar color booties?

Blazer & Tights: Gap

Dress: H&M

Scarf: Target

Necklaces: J.Crew Outlet

Shoes: Audrey Brooke via DSW

Bag: Ecote via Urban Outfitters

I Promise

I am such a disappointment on the weekdays.  Seriously.  All of my outfits are based solely on comfort and nothing else.  Definitely bad for a fashion blog.  No heels with this outfit?  COME ON... what was I thinking? 

I'll tell you what I was thinking... I was thinking about the 1000 different things on my to-do list.  I was thinking about how much I needed coffee at this super early hour.  I was not thinking about what a disappointment my outfit was.

Tomorrow, I promise to try harder.  Seriously.

 Blazer: H&M

Watch: Thrifted

Earrings: InPink

Dress & Tights: Gap

Flats: Urban Outfitters

Garnet Necklace: Gift from Prague

These Short Boots

My striped dress was a favorite from this past summer.  It's too short for work, so I knew I had to throw it on for some weekend errands.  My second thought went straight to these black Gap boots... which feel like a little blast from the past.  And although I've hung up my fishnets and Dr. Martins years ago, I still feel a little rock'n'roll with these short boots.  

Happy Sunday evening, everyone.  This household is hunkering down for some serious HBO time and a big pot of my favorite soup!

Dress, Blazer & Scarf: H&M

Boots, Vest & Tights: Gap

Necklace: Forever 21

Purse: JCrew