Thursday -- Ally

I look awfully drab today, but I assure you, I wasn't so mournful in person! :)

Drapey cardi: NY&Co.

Sheer black blouse: Target

Pink satin shell: NY&Co.

Pants: Old Navy

Shoes: Target

Belt: NY&Co.






Kimberly has this belt and wears it so well. I've had it for months but just keep forgetting to throw it on!

Up close of the blouse. This top is way too big for me, but it goes nicely as a middle layer. It has a tie in the back and pin tucking at the top.

Not sure why my hair is photographing so weirdly. The color has been off in my photos since I got back from vacation. I need to make sure my camera settings are right!

Weekend -- Ally

I love a long weekend and this one was especially nice and well-needed. I'm throwing several outfits in one post too so it's a long one!

Black pintuck cardi: Target

Polka dot dress: Slutty teenager store in mall ($7 if I remember correctly)

Raspberry belt: NY&Co.

Shoes: Target

Pearls: Michelle Obama Pearls (Walmart), Classic single strand (Shane Co.), and spaced triple-strand (gift)








This is one of my favorite dresses but it just can't be worn on its own. It's very low-cut in both the front and the back so I always either wear something under it or layer a cardigan over it.

I couldn't decide which necklace to wear so I wore all of them!







Al and I spent Saturday at WorldFest. If you live in the area, go next year - it's a great time and all the food is very reasonably priced and there are at least two stages of awesome music. The prices aren't inflated like at most festivals and considering it's a family event, it was mostly child-free. I know I'm a hateful person for saying it, but nothing ruins a good time quicker than a bunch of ill-behaved children and careless parents.

This isn't one of my best looks, but considering the weather and activity, it was great.

I rarely (read: never) wear shorts, but I bought these out of necessity last summer. This is the first time all year I've worn them and probably the last. I would much rather wear a skirt or dress most of the time.

Top: Banana Republic

Shorts: Target

Flats: Sam Edelman

Bag: functional, not fashionable. It is, however, one of my new GreenBags!

This pic was taken after we'd spent 5.5 hours out in the sun and when we were both VERY read to get home and showered. We'd both had our fill of international food, beer, and music and had dinner plans with our webmonkey buddy Daniel and his sweet girlfriend Janet.

*I'm standing next to the HUGE Louisville Slugger bat :)

This is what I wore to dinner with aforementioned friends:

Wet hair and no make up to boot! I must *really* love you all because while cheap, it wasn't that cute of an outfit. I didn't really care, though, b/c I had the beginnings of a slight sunburn on my back/shoulders (no amount of spf 70 and subsiquent 45 can protect me from the sun's rays) and I needed something loose and comfortable.

Dress: NY&Co.

Tank under dress: Target

Scarf as belt: Nine West

Bag: Coach

Ugly flats: Target (remember what I said about my inability to NOT wear these? *sigh* It's like touching a hot stove when you know it's hot)

I did eventually manage to slap on some mascara and lipstick in the car, but most days that's all I'm willing to manage in the make up department. Maybe one day I'll get all dolled up for you - don't hold your breath though!

Tuesday -- Ally

Whew! Monday's are something, aren't they? I'm soooo glad it's over...I'm ready to move right along!
Dress: Worthington (JCP - one of my super awesome deals. This was $18 on their website)

Cardi: NY&Co

Necklace: Walmart

Shoes: Target

I sorta love dresses with pockets. I never put anything on them, but what if I need to???








This dress may be my "starter" into wearing brown/black together. I'm going to ease into it with a brown shoes or cardi next time...gosh I'm such a rebel!

Pardon the extreme closeup on my chest but I'm trying to show the detail of the dress but, well. You know.

Moving right along...









I wear the heck out of these shoes! They're surprisingly comfortable but after 8-9 hours they start to press on the top of my big toe...ow!!

Friday -- Ally

TGIF! Usually I'm not one to get fussy about a week seeming long but goodness! This one seemed to drag along!

Part of me thinks this outfit is a little too "sexy" for work, but the other part of me said to get over it and stop being such a prude. We'll see.

Dress: Merona (It's the black version of the one Leslie loves so much)

Python print scarf: Walmart ($2.50!!!!)

Belt: Walmart

Shoes: Jessica Simpson (Zappos.com outlet)












As you may have noticed, I'm a little busty. I have the occasional misstep and it's The Boob Show all day. I fret over this a lot and am constantly taping, pinning and layering to keep things in control.

It's getting old, though, so I thought I'd try something new. I wrapped the scarf around me and tucked the ends in my faux-Spanxx (classy, I know). It's not going anywhere!!!











Tracey and I spent a delightful afternoon at Zappos a few months back and these were one of my purchases. They're mostly uncomfortable but only b/c the platform/heel are "off" somehow and it hurts my ankle. I have flats under my desk for later!








And now, for the bargain of the century! Kimberly had posted about snagging a killer Python Coach iPod case and, of course, I wanted one! I already had a plain black Coach one (thanks, Mama & Daddy!) but seriously. A girl needs something snakey and sparkly on her desk, right?

I got mine for $16.01 and that included shipping. Retail was $178. I too rock it old school and have an iPod mini and can't justify upgrading.

Speaking of "justify" - I'm currently desk-dancing to some Justin Timberlake - yay for iPods at work!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!!

Thursday -- Ally

Leslie once said you can wear sequins on your birthday. While today's not MY birthday, it's gotta be someone's so I may as well celebrate!

Black pleated cardi: Mossimo

Silver sequin tank: New York & Company

Pants: east 5th (JCP housebrand)

Shoes: Target

Necklace: vintage










I bought this several weeks ago but keep putting off wearing it because I didn't have a short-sleeved cardi to 1) cover my arms and 2) hide the ill-fitting straps. They really need to be taken up but do fine if under a sweater.

Thankfully I took this picture early b/c I managed to dribble coffee on it late afternoon!












This lovely vintage necklace is courtesy of my Me-Maw. She was in town a year or two ago and spent the night with my parents. I was over and she was going through all her old costume jewelry. Of course, I had to get my sticky fingers involved!!








I love the tassle on this!


















She gave me several pieces and I'll make sure to debut them soon!












These shoes get a lot of use!













So happy birthday Amelia Earhart! Happy Pioneer Day, Utah! Most importantly, Happy National Tequila Day!! These sequins are for you!

Weekend -- Ally

What a great weekend!! Exhausting, but great. Tracey, Al and I took a little road trip to pick up T's new car (can't wait for her to share her new, cute ride!) and did some serious SuperTarget shopping! We don't have a SuperTarget in Louisville but now I really wish we did!

Dress: Mossimo ($20)

Wooden necklace: Walmart ($5)

Belt: "borrowed" from Mama

Bracelets: Old Navy ($3 for all 10 - super sale!)

Wedges: Nine West Studio ($20 @ Zappos.com outlet, natch)

Purse: Coach (not cheap but cute!)







This belt is probably 20 years old. I remember Mama wearing it with jeans and when I got a little older, I took it over. It's been mine ever since but I've probably not worn it in at least 10 years. It's lived in my donate-to-goodwill box for so long it's embarrassing. Yet today, for some reason, I remembered it and thought it'd pull this dress together - and it did! The elastic on it is nearly shot so it doesn't have much life left.


Picked up this necklace at Walmart for $5 or so.

The bracelets were an Old Navy super clearance deal. They were packaged together in a pretty box for Mother's Day and marked $20, but I got them for $3! It's a set of 10 and each are different.












I looooove these shoes. I call them my Big Girl Shoes because I'm at least 5 inches taller in them. They're certainly not something I wear if I'll be walking at all.

I guess the Nine West Studio line isn't around anymore because I couldn't find them online. They were Nine West's high-end line and featured nicer leathers, styles, and all the shoes came with sleeper bags. These retailed at $140 but you know I didn't pay that! $20 at the Zappos.com outlet!


I have a feeling this dress will get a LOT of wear this summer. It's so versatile and I can't wait to try some new things with it!

Leslie - Tuesday

Beaded Cardigan: Old Navy

Cami: The Limited

Skirt: The Limited (it has small tiny dots in the print, FYI)

Shoes: Steve Madden

Continuing with the black and white theme for the week. I was looking at my closet this morning and I could seriously do several weeks of new outfits with black and white only. It's been my staple for so long with bright colored shoes or a bag. I still love it and you can never go wrong, but I think that's one reason I'm enjoying trying to throw some new colors in my wardrobe so much.

I scored these shoes a couple summers ago from Ally when she bought them from the Zappos outlet but they ended up being too small for her. However, the heels quickly wore down in just a couple months and I just recently got them reheeled and polished up so I put them on this morning. I love them dearly, but I quickly remembered why I didn't wear them on days when I have to walk because I am covered in blisters (even with Blister Block!!) this evening. I walked from the parking lot to work (about 2 blocks), to 4th Street for lunch (about 5 blocks round trip), to the hospital for meetings and back (almost a mile!) and then back to the parking lot at the end of the day-- all in these shoes. I'm thinking it was about a mile and a half or a bit over that total. I'm frequently asked by people (especially co-workers) "How do you walk in those all day?!?!?" when I wear my heels and I normally answer truly that they really are pretty comfortable and my foot is in a permanent arch.

Today on the other hand, I had to be honest and look at them and smile and say "Well, today in fact, my feet aren't doing so well." :-) I still love the shoes--they are just for days where I have NO meetings and can literally sit at my desk all day long!!