Black and Tan OOTD with Animal Print

Today's outfit consists of High price / Low price items, layered together for a sharp office look.


Not shown is a cream turtle neck purchased from Dress Barn, layered under a black long sleeve sweater with waist detail and matching knit belt from JCPenney.  The tan skirt is from the Gap and tights are from spanks.  My shoes are Anne Klein and scarf is from Wal-Mart.  Jewelry is a mix of Lia Sophia and heirloom pieces from my Aunt Janice.  This is my first time wearing this combination and have received loads of compliments so will be using this outfit as a go too for rushed days. 


Do you have any outfits that you have planned ahead of time that you usually revert to on hectic days?

Holiday Gifts on the cheap! ways to save

As we gear up for the holiday season, tis the time to shop till we drop.  For some of us who's budgets are tight, we are always on the lookout for good deals.  I recently purchased some Pashmina scarfs through an on-line buying company called Nomorerack  They were 3 for $20.00 and no shipping.

 They came packaged in plastic sheets (Pink, Blue and Black).  I have to admit that the quality is good and while my intent was to give them as gifts I've already worn the blue one :).  I've found a few small items for stocking stuffers for my husband and son on this site as well and can say that what I've ordered/received so far has been true and accurate as depicted on the site. 

For handmade gifts this year I've been looking at YouTube video's from how to make bathbombs to re-using sweaters to make beanies.  All of these ideas are just great and I'll be using many of these ideas for friends and family this year.  What are you doing to keep your budget in-line this holiday season? Happy Holidays!

Shopping your Closet, Restyle old favorites!

Today I used pieces already showcased on my blog to re-imagine a look. 

I used the Red turtle neck dress from last week and the floral print dress from last month and combined them for a bit more coverage.

 

I added a brown leather belt purchased in Mexico in my teen years, brown tights and brown suade shoes from Mudd, layered on the jewelry and called it good.

 

Baby, its cold outside so took the look to a new level by adding a smart looking suade Jacket in a yummy green shade that matches to thedress and an animal print scarf that goes with everything.

 

Jazzing up basic pieces in your wardrobe to create a new look, Outfit of the Day

Hello fello fashionistas! Today my outfit started out very bland.  Black wool wrap skirt and crispy white blouse.  We all have these staples in our work wardrobe and they work well as a basic outfit.

I added some statement necklaces, bracelets and suade shoes with animal print detail to jazz the outfit up. 

 

I then added an additional layer for warmth and structure in a purple wool jacket from Jones New York and a Large belt from Guess.  I added a colorful scarf in purples, pinks  and blues that don't match with my shoe pattern but it goes well.

 

How do you take your basic work staples to the next level? post and share

Print, an animal flair Outfit of the Day

Today I am embracing my animal nature and the need to be comfortable at the same time. 

 

Top, is a silk print with lace detail on the bottom hem and cuffs.  Jacket is black with complimentary lining to the shirt.  Black skinny dress pants with leather detail and flats.

 

 

Lia sophia leaf design necklace "effloressence" and a long strand of pearls from my Aunt Jan's jewelry collection.

 

 

stacked pearl bracelets from Kiam Collection Lia Sophia with "branch out" also from Lia Sophia and peeking through is a black hair tie with gold accents from goody.

 

 

 

Flats are deep burgandy with gold accents. So comfortable!

 

Can you feel the roar?

Lady with a Red Dress, Outfit of the Day

Todays outfit includes a red turtleneck dress from Landsend and Animal print cardigan from Allie & Rob .  I've added gray tights for warmth and my gray suade flats.

On my wrist I have stacked pearl bracelets from Lia Sophia with a silver charm bracelet

Around my neck I've added two necklaces, the longer moon necklace was a gift and the shorter chain necklace with pendant is from Lia Sophia

on my ears you will see the match to the necklace also from Lia Sophia

 

Believe it or not, I typically pull together my outfits Sundays for the week ahead based on the weather channels prediction as well as what is on my work schedule.  I also throw together a more professional look (just in case ) for a meeting that gets put on my schedule with say the president and another more casual outfit for Saturday/Sunday.  Many think that this is crazy or time consuming, but instead of spending 10-15 minutes each morning trying to figure out what to wear, I spend 2-3 hours on Sunday while doing my laundry.  I figure that I am already hanging the clothes up, might as well match them to other pieces and get myself a headstart on the week. 

 

What do you do to start your week off strong?

Purple Passion Outfit of the Day!

Today’s outfit consists of the most amazing pair of shoes I have in my winter wardrobe.  The color in the picture does not do it justice.  The suede pump is a lovely burgundy with leather purple piping.  The shoes are from Pink studio but you can find a similar pair here Similar .  My pants are Dress Barn stretch black skinny dress pantsDress Barn  My T-shirt is a cowl neck, purple top from fashion bug on clearance years ago but you can get a similar look at   LaneBryant and my jacket is from Merona by way of Label shopper which I found on-line for you here E-Bay  I accented the outfit with a pair of small drop pearl earrings and pearl bracelets from Lia Sophia collection.    

Wardrobe challenge, who’s in?

I read a few blogs and saw a few YouTube video’s about wardrobe challenges, I even tried it out a few months ago.  The concept is to pare down your wardrobe to 6 essential pieces and only wear those pieces for a month.  You are also free to add in Outerwear, athletic cloths and whatever accessories you like.  I lasted 24 days with 12 items. J Here are the pictures from my adventure.  If you planned to take the challenge, what would you choose? How would you pair them up? And how long would you last?

Above you can see what I selected (sort of)

Blue Shirt

Red Sweater

Blue Pattern dress

Animal print dress

Black/white skirt ( not in picture)

Black/White pattern top

Cream blouse (not pictured)

Boyfriend Jeans

White T-shirt with embellishments

Red pants

White Skirt

Blue/white pants (not in picture swapped out denim skirt in picture)

First Outfit

Blue dress shirt and Blue/white pants

Accessories included Gold Necklace, red skinny belt, gold flats (not shown) and a white tank that I convinced myself was "athletic wear".

Next outfit was my black/white top and pull on white skirt.  I threw in the Dansko clogs Jolly Roger style, mixed color beaded necklace and a pop of pink in my bangle bracelet.

Day three, Blue Pattern dress, red sweater and Red skinny belt shoes were again my gold flats

Blue Shirt and black/white skirt with Red belt

Animal Print dress worn with cream blouse over it with Belt and accessories were matching set necklace and bracelet.  Red Shoes from Nine West

Boyfried Jeans and T-shirt with Flip flops

Blue pattern dress (worn as a top) red sweater and blue/white pants

Red pants, cream blouse, yummy shoes and outwear denim jacket

Not shown combinations.

Wore Black/white skirt with White T and red sweater

Animal print dress with red sweater

White skirt with Blue Shirt

Boyfried Jeans with cream blouse

Red pants with White T and blue shirt as jacket

Black/white top with red sweater and jeans

White skirt, black/white skirt as top, red sweater 

Animal print dress with T-shirt over it

White T shirt blue/white pants with red sweater

Black/white skirt with cream blouse

Black/white top with red pants

Animal print dress with Blue shirt over it

Blue pattern dress (worn as shirt) red pants

Red pants, black/white skirt as a tube top, blue shirt belted open with red skinny belt

then started to wear the same combination over again and got frustrated and stopped :)