OOTD: Honeybee

And we are back!

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year. Sorry for the lack of posting, but G and I took some much needed vacation time abroad. I was in a very cold location so my outfits were nothing to blog about (black puffer jacket, black leggings, black boots, and a hunters hat).

But we are back now... so stay tuned for a regular programing.

On to today's OOTD...

I have long coveted J. Crew's cashmere collection, often stopping by to "pet" the sweaters. They are so wonderfully soft, and the color selection never disappoints. But I could not stomach the price tag on a student budget. To be honest, the price tag is still hard to take on a working professional budget too.

I added the cashmere femme cardigan in honeycomb to my Christmas wish list. Given all of J. Crew's Christmas sale promotions my sister was able to grab one for me at a discount (thanks, Sis!). I just can't get enough of this sweater, and have worn it twice in the last 4 days.

I just ordered a tripod and remote for my camera so better quality pics coming soon... I promise!

Cardigan: J. Crew Cashmere Femme Cardigan, Honeycomb S (2010, Now $118 here)

Top: Nordstrom Rack  Splendid Tee, S (2010, $15)

Skirt: Anthro Mimetic Skirt, S (2010, $50 on sale)

Tights: Madewell Spot Tights, M/L (2010, $10 on sale)

Boots: Nordstrom, 5 (2006, ?) 

Watch: Tissot, Switzerland (2009, gift from parents)

Necklace:Several years old, can't remember the details

A close up reveals that I really, really need to Windex my mirror.

I will do that as soon as I post this (or at least before I take my next photo set...)

That's all for now... I am going to crawl in bed and watch the season premier of Biggest Looser. I am still jet lagged, so I am ready to crash!

Have a good night!

J

POTD- Merry Christmas from the Dogs of Sometimes Sunny

*Sorry for the poor photo quality, this was taken pre-camera upgrade

OOTD- The Mad Holiday Dash

Happy Sunday Readers!

Why, oh why, must weekends speed by so quickly!?!?! Sigh.  I feel like this weekend was just too short. I am not sure where all my time went. And I still have a million things to do before Wednesday! Including packing.

Before I go into today's outfit, I wanted to share with you these amazing penguin cupcakes my friend Stacey created. Saturday night I hosted a holiday cookie exchange and these little guys stole the show. Adorbs!

After stuffing our faces, we all settled in to watch the holiday classic, White Christmas. It was a lovely, relaxing evening in with the girls. Just what everyone needed in the middle of this crazy month that is December.

And now on to today's OOTD. I threw this on the brave the mall for some last minute Christmas shopping with Eric. The mall was insane, and not at all fun. Turns out the one item we went out to get was sold out and we left empty handed. Throw in the crazy crowds, and the speeding ticket we got on the way to the mall and the trip turned out to be one big, fat FAIL. At least I looked cute.

Skirt: Anthro  Homestead Denim Skirt, Dark 27 (2010, $50 on sale here)

Shirt: Nordstrom Rack Michael Stars, S Green (2009, $25)

Sweater: Banana Republic. S (2010, $40 on sale)

Boots: Anthro Martingale Boots, 6 (2010, $238 here) 

Tights: Anthro Foxy Tights, S/M (2010, $30)

Belt: Anthro ?, S (2008, $10 on sale)

Cheers!

J

OOTD- The Fox Got All Dressed Up (just to prove a point...)

Happy Friday Readers!

I hope you all had a good week. Today marked my last full work week for the rest of the year. Two more days in the office, then I will be heading out of town. Woohoo!

But between now and Wednesday I have tons of stuff to get done. I need to finish my Christmas shopping, pack for my 10 day trip, and throw a Christmas party. Throw in tying up all loose ends at work, and my schedule is packed!

Before I start to frantically run through my To Do List, I will share with you my outfit from today yesterday. It involves the oh-so-cute Wily Sweater, named so because it is covered in tiny foxes. Both G and I snapped this up on sale a couple weeks ago. G has since returned hers because she could not think of how to wear it with anything other than jeans.  Just to prove her wrong, I give you the Wily Sweater all dressed up for work.

Top: Anthro ?, S (2010; $30 on sale)

Skirt: The Limited, 2 (2001; ?)

Tights: Anthro ?, S/M (2009; $10 on sale)

Shoes: Anthro Small Doeses Heels, 5 1/2 (2010, $80 on sale)

Watch: Tissot from Switzerland (2009; Xmas gift from parents)

Sweater: Anthro Wily Sweater, S (2010, $50 on sale)



Have a good weekend all!

J

POTD- Happy Birthday Remington

Today my puppy dog, Remington Steele Regal Beagle III, turns the Big 5.

 

Happy Birthday to the Best Dog in The World

*according to me, of course

OOTD: Green (with envy?)

Happy Monday Readers!

Today kicks off my last full week of work for the rest of the year! I am heading out of town for 10 full days next Wednesday! Jealous? I am so looking forward to a break! Oh how I miss the days of Winter Break (though I will never miss finals).

Stay tuned for an upcoming feature on efficient packing. I consider myself something of an expert. I once fit 5 weeks worth of clothing into a carry on! Though it was in the middle of summer...

Anyways, onto today's outfit... I kind of went a little crazy with the green. I try not to be so matchy-matchy, but at least I used different shades of green.

Blouse: Nordstrom Spotty Dotty Blouse, S (2010, $39 Nordy's Anniversary Sale)

Cardigan: J. Crew Jackie Cardigan, M (2009, Xmas gift from Sis)

Pants: Banana Republic Martin Trouser, Petite 4 Black (2007, $40 bought w/ employee discount)

Shoes: Anthro Skelly Ankle Boots, 5 (2010, $99.95 on sale)

Necklace: Anthro ? Necklace (2008, $40)

Belt: J. Crew Olive Green Skinny Belt, S (2009, Xmas gift from Sis)

Ring: Seattle Botique Owl Ring (2010, $16)



And as always, sorry for the crummy iPhone pictures. I am oh-so-close to pulling the trigger on a Nikon D5000.

Cheers!

-J

OOTD and a little bragging

Happy Weekend Readers!

I don't know about you all but December is flying by.  Someone mentioned that it was only about 15 days until Christmas, I was shocked!  I do love this time of year, it's so cozy!

My OOTD (well, yesterday) is below.  J and I went to a Christmas event at the downtown Anthropologie.  We were really excited but the event was not as much even as it was a walk around the store with cookies and champagne...which is okay by me!  There was, however, a photographer there taking photos of people in this cute little display in the store, so standby for our photos. Anyway, here is what I wore.

Top: JCrew: Winter 2008

Belt: Banana Republic: Winter 2009

Skirt: Banana Republic: Spring 2008

Tights: Target (they are actually a really bright pink)

Shoes: not sure what brand but they are from the Macy's $20 shoe sale!

And now, for a little bragging.  The below outfit is not particularly interesting at all but the reason I am posting it is because the top was $5 from Anthropologie at a sidewalk sale that takes place every summer here in Seattle!  Amazing!  Sorry for the weird puppet like hands, I was trying to show my rings :(

Top: Anthropologie: Summer 2008 $5!

Sweater: JCrew Jackie Cardigan

Necklace: Urban

Left ring: Banana

Right ring: great boutique around the corner from my house

Jeans: Gap 1969 ultra skinny

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.  J and I are going to see Black Swan tomorrow, I hear it's wild and I'm super excited.  

g