Time in the Country

Tonight my week-long break comes to an end.  It's never easy to return to setting the alarm clock, but I have to admit to feeling well-rested and ready to take on a new work week.  

I wore this outfit on Friday when we spent the morning enjoying my parents' horses, playing with the dogs, and eventually making the 6 hour drive back to suburban life.  Simple outfit for a day of simple pleasures... the time out there never lasts long enough. 

This is Deuce, my sister's pup who thinks horse grain is tasty.

 T-Shirt & Jeans: Gap

Oxfords: Urban Outfitters

Sweater: J.Crew

Sunglasses: Loft Outlet

Lots of Questions

We had a big day at school last week because a very important visitor came in for a tour.  For me, it was a long day of rehearsals and running around before our program, so this easy outfit worked well.  The kids were fantastic and so excited to perform.  Lots of "Will he have bodyguards?" and "Is President Obama coming with him?" questions.

So adorable.

Blouse & Oxfords: Urban Outfitters

Scarf & Pearl Earrings: Macys

Watch: Michael Kors

Necklace: Forever 21

Cropped Pants: Loft

Blazer: H&M

All Mine

Sweater: J.Crew

Blouse & Trousers: Loft

Oxfords: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: F21

Watch: Michael Kors

Awkward Poses: alllll mine

Hot Dog, Smart Dog?

I'm starting to think that Pajama Mondays should become a legitimate theme on this blog, because it's certainly a theme in my real life.  I found the perfect sweater this weekend at H&M.  It's super thick wool with a fuzzy inside and faux fur collar.... yessss!  This was my Christmas shopping distraction, for sure.

On another note, I was running super late this morning because of my big furball, Browny.  Last week, the vet told us that my dog has bronchitis or asthma, according to his chest x-ray.  We've had to give him pills 3x each day, and it's pure torture!  

My doggy is one smart old man, and no matter how much begging/pleading/bribing goes into it, I can't trick him into eating these pills.  The closest I've come to success involves feeding him bits of hot dog with the pills hidden inside... but more often than not, he schools me.

He takes the hotdog.  Then he waits.  Then chews, then waits some more.  Then he spits it.  Then he gobbles up the hot dog (sans pill) and laughs at my sick attempt to feed him pharmaceuticals.

Oh this trickery... Somebody out there help me!  My dog is outsmarting me!

Oxfords: Urban Outfitters

Sweater & Pants: H&M

Earrings: Macy's

T-shirt: Gap

The Quick Fix

Did you ever find an outfit you love, and then 2 minutes before you need to be out the door... you find an unsightly tear/stain/snag?  Yep... I hate that.  

This outfit was my quick fix.  Thanks quick-fix outfit, you helped me survive hump day.

Pants, Faux Fur Vest & Sweatshirt: Gap

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Necklace & Earrings: Loft

Watch: MK

Feminine and Masculine

My no-brainer work attire typically involves a blazer and my most comfortable brown oxfords.  Unfortunately these favorite items are pretty masculine and I'm finally starting to realize that a balance is definitely necessary. 

I couldn't imagine dealing with high heels today, so I opted for this bold necklace that I found on a Macy's sale rack.  I love love love bold jewelry!  Garish?  Maybe a little... but I still love it.  :)

Blazer, Pants & T-Shirt: Gap

Necklace & Earrings: Loft

Watch: Michael Kors

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

St. Peters Church, Philadelphia

Today we took a quick trip across the Delaware River to visit a flea market surrounding St. Peter's Church.  We arrived at the market a little too late to find anything good, but visiting the church grounds was interesting--tomorrow the church is celebrating its 250th year!

Oh, and yes, I'm wearing the ugly pants again...

Pants: Gap

Shoes: UO

Bag: Target

Sweater: H&M

Necklace: Macy's