This multicolor plaid print shell has quickly become a staple in my closet and my go-to when I’m not quite sure what to wear to work. Not only can this be worn in the summer as a sleeveless option, but you can also layer it with cardigans or blazers to transition it into other seasons at the office. Case in point: Full posts: one | two | three What is your go-to item in your closet when you can’t think of what to wear? Linking up with Fizz & Frosting | On the Daily Express | Read More
What I Wore to Work: Belts, Baubles & Boots
It’s in the air…can you feel it?! Christmas is coming!! AND our year-end holiday shutdown at work! That’s right…our office is closed from Monday the 23rd through January 1st- it’s like I’m in college again with a “winter break!” In addition to celebrating Christmas, I’m SO looking forward to some much needed relaxation and “me” time! I’ve got tons of stuff to keep me busy: workouts, baking, catching up on TV shows, blogging, cleaning and spending time with family and friends! Here is Read More
What I Wore to Work #10: Bold Colors
TGIW! Today is like Friday because of the Thanksgiving Holiday- woo hoo! I will be spending time with family (including celebrating my Dad’s birthday), doing some Black Friday shopping, running/hiking and getting some projects done around the house! It will definitely be a fun-filled few days- let’s just hope the weather cooperates! PS- Check out my fancy new social media buttons on the right sidebar and follow me! (And thanks to the hubs for helping me out with Read More
What I Wore to Work: Week 6
Happy Hump Day! How is your week going? The hubs is out of town on a business trip so on this rainy day after work, I plan to snuggle up with my pup and watch the CMAs! (Oh yeah, and I should workout…but this time change is really cramping my style- I hate when it’s dark before 5pm. It makes me so tired for some reason!) In any case, here is What I Wore to Work! Monday Blazer: Target Dress: Old Navy (Similar: sleeveless, sweater dress) Necklace: c/o Wantable (learn Read More
September Clothing Budget
1. Old Navy Ombre Polka Dot Scarf- $11.04 via gift card from Chippmunk: $0 2. Old Navy Coral Sweatshirt- $11.09 via gift card from Chippmunk: $0 3 & 4. Target Merona Blazers (navy, pink)- 2 at $24 each: $48 (Super nice quality for the price!) 5. Target Sleeveless Shift Dress- $25 6. Target Merona Leather Trimmed Top (similar dress version)- $14.39 [seen here] 7. Old Navy Sheer Blouse- $18 8. Limited Outlet Drew pencil pants (black, navy)- 2 at $35 each: $70 [seen here and here] 9. Read More
Rise and Shine
I admit- I'm feeling a little ahead of the curve for Marionberry's Trend of the Month. I picked up this yellow blazer as part of my shopping budget last month from Goodwill for a whopping $4.99 and wore it last week. When Marion announced the trend, I said I'VE SO GOT THIS! Done and DONE! Little Black Dress: Banana Republic Outlet (circa 2008?) Blazer: Goodwill Necklace: Francesca's (circa 2011?) Shoes: Target (circa 2011?) This LBD is my favorite...I got it from the Banana Republic Read More
April 2013 Clothing Budget
This month’s clothing budget was all about stocking up--especially because there were fantastic deals and sales to be found! I should be all set in the blazer, dresses and tee department for a while now! So here’s April's spending: 1. Ann Taylor black blazer- Goodwill- $8 2. Yellow blazer- Goodwill- $5 3. Cream Ann Taylor blazer- Goodwill- $8 4. A collection of short to 3/4 sleeved tees- Old Navy- $48 (one worn here) (Update: RETURNED ONE) 5. Linen shorts- Loft Outlet- $27 (worn here) 6. Read More
Headed to the Emerald City…with a dose of violet.
I have no clue where Monday went. Literally ran out of hours in the day between work and finishing up more painting from over the weekend. That said, today you get TWO outfits! Shoes: Target (clearance buy!) Pants: NY&Co Tank: Gap Outlet Blazer: Kohl's (on super clearance) Ok, so I know that emerald is the Pantone color of the year or whatever, but I don't have anything emerald, so this was the closest I could come to it. (And bonus! I did a little bit of pattern mixing with the shoes Read More
