Purple People Eater

This is only the second time I've worn this skirt.  It required much careful ironing to make it look good after the first time.  It's still really fun though!  I love the crazy colored houndstooth pattern, and the side-kick is something I've never had on a skirt before.

Tank:  Express
Shirt:  Old Navy
Skirt:  Asos
Necklace:  Blue Boutique
Shoes:  Forever Young Shoes

Soft and Purple

This was my first day back to work after our camping trip, and I wanted something comfy to wear all day to help ease the transition.  This shirt and pants fit the bill perfectly, and the scarf kept me cozy as an added bonus.  I've had these pants for several years and they get a lot of wear.  They almost feel like pjs now because they conform to me so well.

Shirt:  Kohl's
Pants:  Express
Scarf:  Made by Mom
Shoes:  DSW

Feeling Frumpy

Most of this outfit's components are a bit over-sized, so I guess it shouldn't have been a surprise that I ended up feeling a bit frumpy in it.  I liked the green/purple/yellow color combo, but I will have to find a way to make it work in some other outfit.

Shirt:  Kohl's
Cardi:  Express
Skirt:  Banana Republic via eBay
Necklace:  Gift from hubby
Belt:  Target
Tights:  Savers
Shoes:  ?? Don't remember

Found!

I just found a bunch of old photos on my SD card.  I think they are from January, so I'm just going to post them all now so they don't drag out into spring clothing territory.

Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Shoes:  Mudd
Watch:  Fossil

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Tank:  Express
Shirt:  Express
Skirt:  H&M
Belt:  Asos
Socks:  Icing
Shoes:  Famous Footwear

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Shirt:  Target
Vest:  Express
Pants:  Express
Necklace:  Rue 21
Shoes:  Mervyn's

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Tank:  Target
Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Pants:  Express
Headband:  Pop-up Store (Denver)
Watch:  Fossil
Shoes:  Mervyn's

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Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Pants:  H&M
Necklace:  Former employee left in my credenza
Shoes:  Forever Young

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Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Earrings:  County fair
Shoes:  Mervyn's

New Patterned Tights

These are some of the tights I got at a local discount store.  They had several very fun colors and patterns, each for only $4.  They are the same brand (I forget the name) that the tights I bought from Savers were, so I knew they fit.  And even though they are lower quality, they will work for me for now.

The color in this picture is awful, but it was a bad time to be taking photos and this is the best I could do.  The tights are much more purple than they appear in this shot, and the shirt is a very bright lemon yellow.

Tank (purple):  Express
Tank (yellow):  Express
Cardi:  Target
Skirt:  Express
Scarf:  Jinky's
Tights:  Dilly Dallys
Boots:  Steve Madden

Trying for Color

I really like the purple and turquoise together, but the scarf doesn't seem to go.  It does have a bit of black in the pattern but from far off you can't tell and it just doesn't seem to blend in.

Tank:  Express
Cardi:  Kohl's
Pants:  Express
Scarf:  Mom's closet
Shoes:  Paprika

New Stuff is Fun to Wear

I decided to intersperse my old photos with some new ones.  You can tell by my hair. 

My mom found this shirt on clearance at Kohl's and bought it for me.  It has really cute detail at the neckline - little pearls that have been sewn between gathers.  She gave it to me right in the middle of my 30 for 30, so by the time I got to wear it, it had been sitting in my closet for weeks. 

Shirt:  Kohl's
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Belt:  Downeast Outfitters
Shoes:  Mudd

Day 28

Last day in February - only two more days to go!  Today was a good day at work - enough to keep me busy all day, but not stressful busy.  Hopefully it is a good sign for the rest of the week, because I just want to forget that last week ever happened.  I'm excited for tomorrow because it's haircut day!  I'm wondering if my awesome stylist can make my hair as cute as Emerald's.  What do you think?

Sweater:  Express
Skirt:  Express
Socks (made from too-small tights):  Icing
Boots:  Steve Madden
Necklace:  Blue Boutique

Day 20

The weatherman lied.  3-4 inches of snow turned into 8-9 inches of snow.  It is really pretty, but also makes it hard to pose for pictures without falling on your face.

I wasn't sure about this color combo, so I decided to try it out on a Sunday when no one would really see me.  I ended up liking it a lot!  Especially after I happened to pull out a patterned scarf that had the exact same colors in it.  I will eventually get rid of all my color preconceptions and rules and learn to mix with the best of them.

Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Vest:  Express
Jeans:  Old Navy
Scarf (Belt):  Jinky's
Boots:  Soda

Day 17

Today I decided to try out the belted scarf trend.  I'm not sure how it turned out.  I think maybe I don't have a good scarf for it.  This one was too long if it wasn't around my neck once, but how it is, it kept coming out of my belt.  I'll have to try something else next time.  At least it kept my outfit from being plain.

Sweater:  Express
Pants:  Express
Scarf:  Target
Belt:  Grandma's closet

Feeling Purple

A purple flower pin on a purple sweater over a purple striped button-up equals lots of purple.  The collar on this shirt insisted on being wide instead of standing up the way I wanted it to. I'm not terribly fond of this belt but it's the only skinny belt I have.  I need to get a couple more for my closet, but at this point it will probably have to wait until I find something at a thrift store, sometime after the 30 for 30 challenge is over.  Guess I will try to put it out of my mind.

Shirt:  New York & Co.
Sweater:  Modbe
Pants:  Express
Pin:  eBay
Belt:  Target
Shoes: Mudd
Necklace:  Fred Meyer Jewelers (one of the few real pieces I own)

A Dress?

I got lots of compliments on today's outfit again.  Several people thought that it was a dress.  I guess if it looks like someone professional put it together as a dress, I can consider it a success!

P.S. That's Hobbs hiding behind my legs.

Sweater:  Express
Skirt:  H&M
Shoes:  Steve Madden
Belt:  Asos

Same Ole' Shoes

I'm starting to realize just how often I wear these boring old shoes.  My biggest problem is that my feet get cold way too easily, and most of my shoes don't help.  I'm working on getting some boots that should help alleviate that problem.

On another note, I liked my neck bow today!  I will have to work one into my outfits more often.

Sweater:  Express
Pants:  Express
Shoes:  Mudd
Necklace (as belt):  Target
Scarf:  Jinky's

Give It Away Now

I was trying to find another way to wear this sweater besides by itself.  I don't know that this worked out very well though.  The proportions are just off somehow.  I may give up and donate it.

Sweater:  Target
Cardigan:  Target
Pants:  Express
Shoes:  Mudd
Necklace:  Rue 21

Sassy Skirt

I read on another blog somewhere that Asos.com had started shipping to the US with free shipping both ways, so immediately had to go check it out.  They have so many clothes it is hard to pick just a few.  I ordered some things, and ended up returning a few of them, but it was so easy!

This skirt is one of the things I kept.  The pattern is a little more loud than I am used to, but I have decided that I need a little more of that in my closet.  Plus, it has a fun side-kick gather.  The day I wore it I got many compliments, and was told that I looked "sassy". 

Skirt: Liquorish
Tank: Mossimo
Cardigan: Old Navy
Belt: Rue 21
Shoes: Steve Madden
Necklace: Lia Sophia
Watch: Fossil

Out the Door

I love sweater season.  The main reason?  You can throw one on in a hurry when you're running late, and you still look polished.  This is the first time I pulled out a sweater this fall - short sleeves since it was still a little warm during the day.

Sweater: Express
Pants: The Limited
Scarf/Belt: Jinky's
Earrings: County fair
Watch: Fossil