Ever get really busy? Like OMG-I-forgot-my-name busy? That's been my summer. However, I've had a great time and love it. I just don't have time for this blog when I'm that busy :( Prepare yourselves for a photo dump of posts over the next couple days. I'm going to recap our summer via photos.
Today's outfit:
Khaki Pencil Skirt: J Crew
Leopard Print Peep Toe Pumps: Nine West via Marshalls
My leopard print pumps may be forced to make their way into mush and grime for a media story from flooding this afternoon. No other spare shoes on site to change into. Peep toe means grime not only ruins shoes but hits bare feet. This could be bad folks. Update coming on whether the leopard pumps survived in my next post. Cross your fingers for them--and my feet!
Blouse - Carole Little brand, Marshall's
Jeans - Gap Essential Fit
Nude heels - Apt 9, Kohl's
Today is my last day at a job that I've been at for 11 years. While I've grown very tired of the stress and frustrations of the job, I've come to love a lot of the people I work with, so it's very bittersweet for me. I'm sure there will be plenty of tears when I finally walk out the door. Not only am I leaving a job, I'm leaving an industry that I've been in in one capacity or another for pretty much my whole working adult life. It's very exciting, but also a little scary!
In honor of my new beginnings and fresh start, I'm vowing to get things organized and get a fresh start in my personal life as well. Part of that is cleaning out the things that I don't use or need anymore. Ladies, my loss is your gain! I have a few gently used and new items that are up for grabs. So here is the dealeo... I'm looking for ideas for my "1st Day Outfit". My new career is in a very creative field, and I will have a front office position, so I need some ideas on fun creative outfits that still look professional and give a good 1st impression. Post your ideas in the comment section and on Monday June 15th I'll choose a winner!
Like Ally's giveaway from before, if you post this on your blog with a link back to this post, you'll get another entry. Be sure to email us with your link so we can be sure to count you!
2 Forever21 necklaces
1 Old Navy necklace
set of 3 sparkly bracelets
1 Gap faux patent leather red clutch (never even carried!)
1 Target faux leopard print frame clutch (Used once!)
And who knows, by the time it's mailed off to you, I may throw some more stuff in there! :)
Seeing as how I've put about a third of my outfits on the internet for you all to see, I feel as though I need to push myself a little. The reason you only see a third of them is because I'm laaazy and get comfortable with stuff and outfits and wear the same stuff/combos. It gets boring, but it does work. Great for the workplace, lousy for blogging.
I was digging in my closet the other night and realized, heh, that I have a lot of shoes. When I say "a lot" I mean "so many it's a sin." So I've decided I'm going to challenge myself to wear a different pair of shoes in each blog entry this month. That doesn't sound like a lot, but if you'll click around, you'll see I wear these flats ALL THE TIME. Al and I will eventually be moving and I have GOT to get rid of some shoes or he'll divorce me by the end of September (oh, have I mentioned we're getting married in 97 days!!!!!!!!!).
Cardigan: no idea what brand. From Marshall's
lacy cami: Old Navy
Pencil skirt: NY&Co.
long pearls: Walmart
flats: Sam Edelman
How freakin cute is this sweater? I love how it has a pearl "belt" around it.
I also love it was only $15 :)
If I have to peel myself away from my beloved flats, I'm challening you all to do the same. Break out of a rut with me! Email me at the link on the right and tell me what you're doing (send pics!!) and we'll put them on the blog!!
Teal Cardi - Target Merona
Black Wide Leg Trousers - Gap
Belt - So old that I can't remember where I bought it!
Peacock Feather Necklace - Kenneth Jay Lane for QVC
Shoes - Impo via Marshall's. $10 clearance.
Silver cuff bracelet - Banana Republic
Tank - Old Navy
I am so glad it has been sunny and warm the last few days so I can take pictures outside!
So, anyone that knows me, knows that I am completely drawn to anything sparkly. When I first saw this peacock necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane I just knew I had to have it. #1 I love KJL #2 I love peacock feathers, and #3 I'm totally digging the trend of the longer pendant necklaces. It was a bit of a splurge, but I can honestly say that I've worn it a lot so far this spring. I often wear it with this cardi, but it also looks fabulous with a black t-shirt, jeans and flats or heels.
Note from Leslie -- Last Sunday heading to church, I told Mom she looked super cute and fashionable and she asked if she was blog-worthy. The answer was "of course" so today we have her guest posting! (Sorry for the blurry picture--not sure what happened!)
GUEST POST BY TONI
Who would’ve ever thought?
I keep up with this blog every couple of days just to see everything these girls are wearing. This morning I walk out and Leslie says, “That looks like something I would wear!” Now being the fashionista that Leslie is, I took that as a top-notch compliment! Hence, my first (and most likely), my last blog entry.
Dress: Marshalls (close up of the pin-tucks below)
Tights: Bought too long ago to remember
Shirt: Brooks Bros. I have had this so long that I had it cut down when I lost weight. You cannot wear out this shirt.
Boots: Target, I believe.
Necklace: Express-- Stolen from Ashley (Leslie's sister)
While I’m not as adventurous as Leslie, I do like clothes, I just don’t want to SHOP for clothes. I usually go 2-3 times a year to the mall and have to get in the right mind set for that. I am a huge fan of online shopping and of course, CAbi parties! With that said, I prefer to wait for Leslie and Ashley to buy something that hopefully they will discard and then Viola! I’ve got another great piece of clothing and didn’t spend a dime! Talk about CuteontheCheap! 
Dress - Maxx Studio, Marshall's
Polished silver cuff bracelet - Banana Republic
Bib Necklace - Banana Republic
Tights - Spanx Two Timin' Tights, Nordie's
Boots - DUO 
Hello, Lovies! I'm so sorry I've been incognito for the last couple of months.. well, except for the couple of guest shots in Ally's pics.. but I've been busy working full time and I went back to college. I had no idea that taking 2 classes would throw me off so much, but it did! Now the semester is almost over and I can breathe a little and get back to my normal life! Well, at least for a month or so. :)
I do have a couple of awesome items that I want to tell you about... 1st are my Two Timin' Spanx tights. These are soooo cool because not only do they provide the "suck you in" greatness of Spanx, but they are also reversible!!! The ones I have are black on one side and navy blue on the other. I think these are genious! I bought them during the Nordstrom's half yearly sale, and I wish I had bought more than one pair because they are kinda pricey.. but I have to say, if I am comparing them to the cheaper Target Assets brand, then I think these are worth the extra money if you can swing it.
My next item I want to rave about are my DUO boots!! Even when I am thinner than what I am now (ahem) I can't find high calf boots to fit me straight off the shelf. This has ALWAYS been a problem for me, and it can be very frustrating for a lot of women, no matter what their size. Some women have super skinny calves and have the same problems. The great people at Duo custom fit your calves. You measure your calf and they have different calf sizes to choose from. I had been thinking about ordering these for a while now and just got sick of trying different brands with no success. So, I bit the bullet and ordered. I'm so glad I did.. they fit great and they are really well made leather. Considering the boots came from the UK, I received them super fast. I had them within a week. Also, the dollar to the euro is decent right now, so if you need boots, now is the time to buy!
Black Pinstripe Pants: Harold's
Black Chunky Knit Cardigan: The Limited
Aqua Tee: Old Navy
Scarf: Mark
Pumps: BCBGirls
Multi-looped chrome earrings: NY and Co (my current favorites!)
I bought this cardigan back in June-- it was actually a summer item with the short sleeves but I thought it could be great as a fall layering piece and could be truly multi-seasonal (I've gotten to the point that I rarely purchase items that can't work for 3 seasons of the year--seems like a waste of money otherwise...) For some reason, I've rarely layered short sleeves over long sleeves in the past and I decided I was going to do more of it this year. This bright colored tee and scarf seemed a great place to start!
This poor scarf is going to be dingy and worn out by the end of the season, I've been giving it so much love. It just has so many colors in it so it goes with everything and allows me to incorporate other colors I hadn't previously into the outfit in an easy, effortless way. Seems to me like that's the description of a great accessory!
Happy Monday, y'all! Not a whole lot to say - my brain's still on weekend-mode :)
Top: NY&Co.
Skirt: H&M (Tracey has it too...we do this a lot)
Shoes: Carlos Santana (Picked these up at Marshall's several years back. No close up because they and my toes are haggard)
Have a fantastic week!!!
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So, I have this rediculous addiction to sundresses. Any A-line style that falls below the knee is what I gravitate too, but lately I've worn 2 strapless numbers that I really like. You can throw a cardigan over them for work and then after work you are good to go to sit outside with friends and enjoy a beverage on a hot sunny day. Don't forget your sunscreen! :)
Allison took both of these pics on location. The top one was taken this past Friday. It's a madras plaid sundress by Carole Little. I picked it up at Marshall's last Summer. The one thing I've always been curious about that maybe one of you guys knows is where other than Marshall's that they sell the Carole Little brand? I've only seen it there. I love practically everything I see and I own a number of pieces from that line. 
This 2nd dress Allison took of me tonight. We went to the Louisvllle Bats game for the Friends of Lou promotion. It's a Jcrew embossed beach dress. I've had it for years and I bought it on super clearance ($20 for $98 retail!!), but they still make the style. At the moment certain colors are on sale and you can find them here. The cardigan that I am holding in my hand is Cherokee from Target. These cardigans are my fave cardis of the moment. I wish I had bought every color when I saw them, but I only bought 3 and now I can't find any more in my size. They are 3/4 length sleeve in a cotton/nylon/spandex blend and they are perfection. They wash up so nicely. I prefer these to the J Crew Jackie Cardis that I love so much. I have the white, red, and teal and I am currently on the lookout for yellow and pink!
I promise one of these days I'll switch out my bag! :)
Dress: Max Studio from Marshall's
Shoes: Walmart
Necklace: Forever 21
Gold bangles: Forever 21
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Well, it was my 1st day back after having more than a week off of work. I clearly didn't feel like putting an effort in this morning, so I grabbed a dress. Dresses are great because they can make you look like you made an effort when you really didn't. I got this little black jersey knit dress from Marshall's in the beginning of Spring and I just love it. I realize it isn't the most flattering drss style for me, but it is so comfy and I love the trumpet sleeves. I added the necklace to kind of add a bit of color and coordinate with the gold sandals.
I really like these gold sandals that I picked up at Walmart for around $11. They are knockoffs of pricier ones that I've seen at different places this Spring. They also have silver and black and I want to get them in all of the colors.
Here is a close up of the "not cheap, but cute" bag. I love it and I carry it practically every day, so you'll probably be seeing it a lot!
Is it Friday yet?
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