Dressed

This was super soft and comfy all day.  A little bland on the color side, but sometimes you just have one of those days!

Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Dress:  Kohl's
Bracelet:  Mexico
Boots:  Forever Young

Bright Patterns

This idea didn't execute as well in real life as it did in my head, but I gave it the good old try.  I think both patterns may have been a bit too bold to throw together.  I learn something new every day!

Tank:  Rue 21
Cardi:  Kohl's
Pants:  The Limited
Necklace:  Blue Boutique
Shoes:  DSW

A Blazer!

I have two blazers in my closet.  I bought them to match my work pants a few years ago, but haven't gotten much wear out of them.  Now they are a little tight across the shoulders so they get a bit irritating after wearing one all day.  I really need to find a couple more at a thrift store because they look so cute!

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Dress:  Target
Blazer:  Express
Belt:  Grandma's closet
Shoes:  Target

Nude Pumps

I finally got some!  They've been on my wish list for a while, and I finally bit the bullet and ordered some with my Target dress so that I could get free shipping. (Drat your clever marketing Target.com!)  I ended up exchanging them at my local store for half a size up because they were a tad too narrow.  Now they are a tad too long, but they stay on my foot and don't feel like they are trying to bend my feet into tacos, so I'm going to call it a win.  Plus they are easy and comfortable to wear all day.

Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Cami:  Target
Skirt:  Old Navy
Necklace:  Kohl's
Shoes:  Target

Bonus photo:  I fed the neighbor's horses as I walked by on our way back from taking pictures, then they followed me along the fence until it ended.  Silly horses.

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

All that Glitters is Gold...

Sequins and sparkles always make a girl have fun, don't they?  This tank is another find on the Target clearance rack.  I really love that store sometimes!  I haven't worn this jacket in ages but the glittery gold thread went with the tank too perfectly to pass up.

Tank:  Target
Jacket:  Buckle
Pants:  The Limited
Belt:  Target
Shoes:  Mudd

No More Snow Please!

Hopefully this will be the last time this year I post pictures from when it is actually snowing.  Brr...  I've had this dress for months now but this is the first time I've worn it.  I wasn't quite sure how to style it for work, and I haven't been to any LBD requiring events.  I found this dress at Target.  It was an online only item that had been returned to the store so it was on clearance for $2.50! 

I really liked the way the outfit turned out, especially the tights, but I wish I had a slightly different cardi to wear.  I'm not sure what exactly I was after though...

Dress:  Target
Cardi:  Express
Necklace:  Grandma's closet
Belt:  Grandma's closet
Tights:  Dilly Dally's
Boots:  Soda

Dirt

That is what my backyard is currently full of.  It's kind of a pain, but I braved it to get a picture of today's outfit.  I based it around my scarf, which is new-to-me from eBay and cost $2.99.  Score!  It's my first square scarf, which I am looking to get more of.  It is very gauzy, light and floaty and has a black/red/yellow pattern on it.

Shirt:  Rue 21
Cami:  Target
Skirt:  Target
Scarf:  eBay
Belt:  Rue 21
Shoes:  Damita K

Pink & Ruffley

One thing I've noticed when I get compliments on my outfits from people that I work with is that it's usually followed by, "But you can get away with it because you're still young.  I would look ridiculous."  I hope I can always keep having fun with my clothes no matter how old I get.  Otherwise, getting dressed gets boring.  That's why I started this blog to begin with!  I know it can be done because many of my blogger inspirations are as old as the people giving me those types of comments, and they still look fun and fabulous!

Dress:  Kohl's
Shirt:  Express via eBay
Belt:  Asos
Socks:  Target
Boots:  Forever Young

Trying to Bring Spring

It didn't work.  At least I felt sunny on the inside, right?

Green shirt:  Target
Pink shirt:  Express
Pants:  Express
Belt:  Asos
Bracelet:  Etsy
Shoes:  Steve Madden

Lumberjack Tights

Okay, okay... so a real lumberjack wouldn't really wear these, but that's what I think of when I see the bold red & black plaid!  I got several compliments today and was told I must be sassy.

I am linking up to wear*it wednesday today.  Thanks girls!




Shirt:  Express
Jacket:  Forever 21
Skirt:  Express
Tights:  Dilly Dally's
Boots:  Forever Young

Kids These Days

I almost feel like this outfit walked out of a Hot Topic, but not quite that punk/goth/emo-y.  It reminds me of the fact that I really want to dye my hair crazy colors but can't because I have a real adult job. Blah.  At least I can have some fun with clothes.

Dress:  Kohl's
Cardi:  Old Navy
Belt:  Asos
Tights:  Savers
Boots:  Steve Madden

Muted

I bought this shirt on eBay - no idea what brand it is.  I really like the pattern, but the colors are a bit more muted than what I usually wear.  I am also not used to a cowl neck.  I'm thinking that I will send it to the donate/swap pile because I don't think I will wear it enough to justify the space in my closet.

Shirt:  eBay
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Shoes:  Mudd

Day in SLC

A few weeks ago I was looking around the internet trying to find cheap things to do, and I discovered that the Utah Museum of Fine Arts has a free day every third Saturday.  Last week was the day, so hubby and I trekked down to Salt Lake.  We aren't usually museum type people, but it was still fun.

This guy was my favorite in the whole place:

Outside with my coat, and a bit of plaid overload:

My wonderful, handsome hubby who takes most of my pictures for me:

After the museum we drove around the Avenues, an area of SLC with lots of fancy old houses.  We just haven't spend much time there, and I love looking at old houses.  Then we went down to Gateway (fancy outdoor mall) and ate dinner at Z'Tejas.  I had shredded beef rellenos and their signature mojitos and they were delish.  Then we had an hour or so to kill at the mall, where I wandered around stores like Anthropologie, Forever 21, and Urban Outfitters that we don't have up north where I live.  I didn't find anything to buy though.

Finally it was time to go to our concert - the other reason we were in SLC that day.  We finally got to see Lady Gaga!  I bought tickets ten months ago and it has taken forever to get here.  Before the show I adjusted my outfit a bit, but I forgot to get a picture.  I tucked my shirt into my skirt, and hiked my skirt up to where my belt was to show off a bit more leg.  I didn't feel too crazy since there were girls wearing just tights and a leotard.

Scissor Sisters opened and they are an awesome band I discovered a year or so ago.  They played my favorite song, Any Which Way, which was so much fun.  Then we had to wait an hour for Lady Gaga to come on, which was irritating, but at least she put on a good show once it finally started.  I am a big fan of it actually being a show, not just a concert.  I was also impressed with the message she tried to put across:  believe in yourself, love yourself, and accept other for who they are too.

On me:
Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Skirt:  Express
Belt:  Asos
Tights:  Dilly Dallys
Boots:  Forever Young Shoes
Earrings:  Icing
Coat:  Rue 21
Purse:  Miche

On hubby:
Shirt:  JC Penney
Jeans:  Express
Tie:  JC Penney
Boots:  Corcoran

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

Moms are Awesome

I bought this shirt at Target on clearance for $2.50 months ago because I loved the bright color and pattern.  I wore it once and did not love how the neckline stretched out as the day went on, so that at the end of the day everyone could see the goods if I bent over just a little.  Enter Mom:  she hemmed up the straps for me and now it's perfect!  I really ought to practice my own sewing skills one of these days...

Shirt:  Target
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Shoes:  Mudd

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

Brr... It's Cold Outside

Today I was mostly trying to stay warm with a cozy scarf over a cozy sweater.  Well, in actuality the sweater is pretty thin, which is why you can see my tank top showing through, but it is warm nonetheless.

Tank:  Target
Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Scarf:  The Limited
Boots:  Miss Me

Mock Turtleneck Sweaters

I bought several mock turtleneck sweaters a few years ago.  They certainly work fine as a sweater, but now that I've started remixing they have become a bit more difficult to work with.  I don't have a lot of ideas on how to layer well with them, but I'm trying to work with what I have on hand.

Sweater:  Express
Vest: Target
Pants:  Express
Belt:  Asos
Shoes:  Mudd

Day 30!

Today is the debut of outerwear on my blog.  I don't usually take pictures with my coats and jackets because they aren't really very exciting, and generally don't match what I'm wearing.  I plan to change that in the future, assuming I can find some killer thrifty deals. 

Today was just warm enough that I could wear a heavy jacket instead of a big coat, and I had the perfect one sitting in my closet.  I think it adds a lot to the outfit today, because otherwise it is kind of boring.  I guess I ran out of steam at the end.  Or possibly I just wore my most boring picks least, and since I was trying to get more wear out of each item I ended up with all the boring stuff together.  Thank goodness for accessories!

Tank:  Target
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Jacket:  Forever 21
Scarf:  Jinky's
Belt:  Grandma's closet
Shoes:  Mudd