OOTD: My Belated Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day Belated Valentine's Day!

This post was totally going to go up on Monday, but due to a series of unfortunate events (including a torrential downpour and insane wind storm) I was unable to get to it. BUT, I did manage to photo my Valentine's Day outfit... that counts for something, right!?!?!

Anyways, when I was getting dressed Monday morning, I knew I wanted to wear something appropriate for the holiday. This little lacy skirt fit the bill. See the skirt remixed by me here. And look! I didn't pair it with plain black tights! Apparently, I do learn from past mistakes. My trusty berry bush tights  (best tight investment ever!) did the trick. Oh, and you can see my cardigan remixed (not so well) here.

 Skirt: Anthro Openwork Vines Skirt, 4 (January 2010, bought on sale for $60)

Cardigan: J. Crew Jackie Cardi, Blush Stone S (2010, Xmas gift)

Shirt: Anthro Deletta Tee, S (2008, $58)

Tights: Anthro Berry Bush Tights, Purple S/M  (2010, $18)

Shoes: Steve Madden Mary Janes, Black 5 (2005, Xmas gift)

Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday nights!

J



OOTD: Flame

Good Afternoon.

Nothing too interesting to report here due to the fact that I've been sick for days...ugg. However, did visit a store which just opened a couple months ago here in Seattle called Madewell this weekend. Now I'm not sure all the details about the store, J actually got the official scoop when she went in I think, but I know that they are somehow related to JCrew and it shows in the style of the clothes, they have very few stores (17 I think she said), and the sleeves on the shirts are very long (this is a huge plus for me!!). I got a couple cute things so I will photograph them when I break them out. But, I recommend a visit to the store, they had lots of great stuff!

My OOTD features my favorite skirt. I got it from JCrew a couple years ago on super sale. I was not as fashionable then so I was scared of it's high waisted sailor style but now i'm loving it!! Also, I love the lace on the shoulders of this top, makes it edgy and delicate at the same time...f that is even possible ?!?

Top: H&M Winter 2010 for $5!!!!

Skirt: JCrew Winter 2008 in Flame

Ring: H&M

Bracelet: Anne Taylor

Boots: JCrew riding boots Winter 2008

Tights: OLD

Have a lovely day!

g

REMIX: An Oldie But Goodie

Is it Friday yet? What's that you say? It's only Tuesday*!?!?! Groan!

*And it is actually worse, because I am writing this post on Monday night. Double groan!

Anyways, on to my outfit.... This dress is my all time favorite Anthro purchase! See it remixed here. My how my hair has gown... and become blonder. Cough. Cough. An as you can see my style has not really change over the last year... Dress, check! Cardigan, check! Belt, check! Why mess with a good thing, right?

Dress: Anthro by Maple; 4 (2007ish; ?)

Sweater: J. Crew Femme Cashmere Cardigan; Olive, S (2010, $80 on sale)

Belt: Anthro Three Beacons Belt, S (2010, $34)

Olive Tights

Boots: Banana Republic Brown Riding Boots; 6 (2006, $198)



Enjoy the rest of your Monday Tuesday!

J

OOTD

I hope you are all surviving the Monday madness!!! I know I am waiting on pins and needles for another episode of the most dramatic season of the Bachelor yet!!! (please read that sentence with lots of sarcasm......okay, I actually am excited). I am also making butternut squash and roasted red pepper soup for dinner tonight so I will be sure to post that recipe later this week as well.

Here is my OOTD. This sweater is one of my favorite Anthro purchases, it's slouchy, cozy, oversized, and a color somewhat resembling split pea soup!!

Sweater: Anthro winter 2009

Top: JCrew winter 2009

Jeans: Gap extra long skinny winter 2010

Shoes: Paolo, Nordstrom Fall 2009

Wishbone necklace: Gift from Nordstrom

Long necklace: JCrew

Bracelet: Winter 2010 H&M

Have a lovely week!

G

OOTD: Not Made for Dancing

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

Was anyone else super disappointed by this year's Super Bowl commercials? And don't even get me started on the half-time performance by the Black Eyed Peas! The sound was terrible! And the game was even more boring than normal. Bleh, a wasted 4 hours. Though I must admit, the food was pretty good! Mac'n'cheese + buffalo chicken... stuffed peppers... candy cake! Yumm.

I wore this outfit below for a friend's birthday party. I thought I was just going for a casual dinner, but we decided to go out to the bars on Capitol Hill. This outfit just did not fit the bill (hello, a thick sweater and dancing do not go together!), so we had to make a detour so I could change.  

Skirt: Anthropologie, Circle the Globe Skirt; Blue 2 (2010; $50 on sale)

Knit Top: Anthro, Monthly Meet Pull Over; S (2011; $78 here)

Cardigan: J. Crew, V Neck Cashmere Cardigan; Henna S (2010, $100 on sale)

Tights: Anthro, ?; Brown S/M (2010, $10 on sale)

Boots: Banana Republic, Brown Riding Boots, 6 (2006, $198)

Belt: Anthro, Three Beacons Belt, S (2010, $34)

I hope you all have a great start to your weeks!

J

OOTD: Spring Green on a Rainy Day

Happy Take Out the Trash Day Thursday Readers!

If you have not checked out Anthro's sale page lately, you might want to sneak a peak. Lots a great stuff went on sale yesterday, including the Laced With Grace dress I have been longing for. This dress is such a pretty shade of green, which happens to be my favorite color.

I had heard whisperings that this dress would be pushed to the sale section, so on Tuesday I stopped by the store and put a size 4 on hold. All I had to do was stop by the store after work Wednesday and pick it up at the sale price. Lots of other sale items were very tempting, but I was good and resisted.

Anthropologie Laced With Grace Dress

 Now on Sale for $80 (sold out online, but should be available in stores)

I know that I really love this dress, because I could not wait more than day to wear it out! The dress is so pretty on its own, so I wanted to keep the styling simple. I don't think I would pair this belt with the dress again in the future because it seems a little too wide. Live and learn, right?

One last comment... some people have been saying that this dress is a little fancy to wear to work, but I disagree! To make this outfit a little more daytime ready, all I had to do was throw on a long cream cardigan.

Dress: Anthro Laced With Grace Dress, 4 (2011,  $80 on sale)

Belt: Anthro Leaps and Bounds Belt, S (2010, $20 on sale)

Shoes: Kenzie, 6 (2008, $40 on sale)

Necklace: Anthro (2009, $42)

Headband: Anthro (2009, $10 on sale)

 

Alright I have to go take out the trash.

Have a good night!

J

OOTD: Ikat To The Rescue

Happy Monday!

I hope all of your weeks started out a lot better than mine did. After spending a lovely weekend in New York with my friends (thanks girls!), it was a little rough to come back to my ever present to-do list.  At least I escaped the snow. All you poor East Coasters, I am feeling for you!

I have previously whined about my ongoing love-hate relationship with J. Crew, but I have to admit that J. Crew sure does a mean pencil skirt. J. Crew's Ikat Pencil Skirt is a prime example. I love, love, love it! It was just the thing to help perk up my mood as I dragged myself out of bed this morning.

Skirt: J. Crew Ikat Pencil Skirt; 4 (2010; $60 on sale)

Blouse: Anthro ?; 4 (old, old, old; ?)

Tights: Nordstrom Rack Hue; Black S/M (2010; $10)

Shoes: Seychelles Veronica T-Strap; Black-multi, 6 (2010; $90)

Necklace: Anthro ? (Old; ?)

Watch: Tissot (2009; Xmas Gift)

 Tuesday has got to be better, right?

-J