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It's clearly been a year since I've updated CotC and almost three years since I posted with any regularity. I've been posting outfits on Instagram and got a couple "I miss your blog" comments. I miss it tremendously, but so much has changed in the past few years that it's been hard to keep up with it. I no longer work in a light-filled office, I don't live in a townhouse with a fantastic deck, and I now work from home so most days it's yoga pants and a Skynnard tshirt - super fashionable, right?!

But, I do leave the house a couple times a week, so that's better than nothing!

Dress: Target (from 2009 I think)
Cardigan: Forever 21
Belt: thrifted
Wedges: Nine West

This is what I wore to Weight Watchers. The navy/white dress is my "weigh in dress" so I try to jazz it up differently each week. I have a couple old ways I've worn it I'll post soon.

So what's new, y'all?! Babies? Husbands? Houses? New jobs? Puppies and kittens????

Thursday -- Ally

Well, you win some and you lose some. Today's outfit has been the biggest headache. It looks cute enough in this pic, but in practice, it's annoying.
Cardi: NY&Co.

Navy dress: Target

Green lacy top: Target

vintage slip visible at hem: thrifted

Tights: Walmart (can't find a link. They're the George ones. May be instore only)

Boots: Frye

Necklace: no idea





The idea of this was much better than the practice (sorta like how Communism is good on paper but bad in practice). When standing still, the lace edge of the slip at the hem of the dress was cute. However, when I sat then stood, I had to adjust and pull and tug to get everything to hang just right. Then I'd take a step and the dress would jack up in the back. *sigh*

See? It means well. It just doesn't work b/c it bugs me. If you're not comfortable in something, it'll look like crap no matter how cute it really is.

But you know what doesn't bug me? These tights. They're the cheapie $5 ones at Walmart and I like them FAR more than the $6 ones at Target. They're a lot thicker and not as sheer. They're super soft and warm AND the waist band is all wide and doesn't dig. Total winner!



I also don't like this green top with the dress/cardi. I like where I was going with the lace and color contrast, but it just didn't work. I think if the top weren't v-neck it would have gone better.

It also pulled to one side and with all the layers I had going on, I finally just let it go :) It was a balmy 25 this morning when I left so while annoying, the layers were greatly appreciated!




No close up of the boots (sorta forgot!) but these are probably my favorite shoes. I know it's hard to pick a favorite, but these are it. They're comfortable for about eight hours, but after that, not so much. I walked the Seven Hills of Rome in these bad boys, so they're in it for the long haul!

TGIF - Ally

Waaaahhhhhooooooooooooooo! I am SO glad the weekend's here, y'all. This has been just a horrible week and the weekend is very welcome!

Dress: thrifted

Wrap sweater: Target

Tights: Target

Belt: NY&Co.

Shoes: Steven (not the exact shoe, but almost)

Necklace: Walmart







I fiddled with this sweater all day and while very warm and comfortable, it's a pain in the ass. If I tie it in the back, I couldn't sit comfortably at my desk. If I tied it in the front, it looked silly. If I didn't do anything, it hung past my knees. Whatever. I wore it every way and while I never really got it right, it was comfortable and that's all I needed!



I'm really glad I wore this belt today. The dress alone isn't that flattering and the belt really gave it shape and looked nice when I had the sweater open.



Back in the summer Al and I hit up our local Salvation Army and got some major deals. This dress caught my eye right away. I should have taken a picture of it without the sweater, but to be perfectly honest, it's less than flattering as it is. Its shape is very dated and not in that fun vintage way. It doesn't help that it needs to be about 1.5-2 inches shorter either.

The print is great and it's super comfortable. What makes it sweeter, is it was a whopping $2!

Wednesday -- Ally

Sometimes I get a little Carrie Fever and today it was no exception.

Dress: Merona

Cardi: NY&Co.

Tank: Merona (under dress)

Belt: ebay

Shoes: Mossimo










Inspired by Carrie's Roger belt in Sex and the City: The Movie, I scoured ebay for weeks until I came across this. It's not quite right but it was a whopping $10 so it couldn't hurt. It needs a few more studs added to the front so the buckle is worn in the back for now. I had to wear this with a cardi to cover the buckle and it came to me this morning this dress/cardi combo would be a perfect chance. I need to pull a Kimberly and add them myself!

I threw on my horseshoe necklace for nostalgia purposes :)
























These are some of my favorite shoes. $25 at Target this Spring!

Edging and heel are patent and the rest is a canvas/twill fabric.

The hidden platform makes them mostly comfortable but they still pinch my big toe.









Do you have a Carrie outfit?

Tuesday -- Ally

What a crazy few days (more like week!) I've had!!!! I'm one tired kitten but managed to look cute today :)

Top: JCPenney

Denim pencil skirt: Land's End

Belt: Walmart

Scarf: thrifted ($1.80!!!)

Shoes: Sofft (Zappos.com outlet)










It's a wonder I even have on a shirt this morning. I was so scatter brained this morning that I actually left the house BAREFOOT. Only after I walked out, locked the door and hit pavement did I realize I didn't have on shoes. I knew my black croc flats were in the backseat (back ups!) so I'd just wear those. No biggie and no sense walking back (lazzzzzzzzy!). I put on the left shoe and it's a little snug. Weird. The right one? It won't even go on my foot! They shrank!!! I'm guessing it was hot in the car and it melted or something. I'll post a pic later. I'm going to see if I can soak them in hot water. Any suggestions???

I picked up this scarf at the local thrift store. Mondays are 25% off so I scored this even cheaper than usual!

It's a pretty fuchsia snake print. It's satin and chiffon stripes and one of those things that could easily be tacky but I think pairing it with something plain lets it be the star and not compete with another pattern.





































These are a charcoal/gunmetal grey patent. I love them even though they hurt the side of my foot a little. Tracey got a pair from the outlet too :)

I realized Tracey and I buy a lot of the same stuff. The skirt she wore yesterday? I bought it too. Great minds...

Weekend -- Ally

Happy holiday weekend!! Friday night was spent at dinner with some out-of-town friends.

Dress: Blue Plate (via General Eccentric)

Cardigan: Merona

Tank: Merona

Belt: Walmart

Necklace: Slutty teen store in mall

Shoes: Charles David (via Zappos outlet) [The linked shoes are similiar but different and a different line of CD's shoes but close enough to give you an idea]






I've had this dress for a couple of years but have only worn it twice because it's just WAY too revealing on top for me. Tooooooo much skin for Ally! Despite my loving it, I don't wear it because of that. However, I saw Londyn wearing it and thought, "You know, I could just layer a cardi over it...." and there you have it. It's just way too cute to live in the closet. The detailing at the waist and top are lovely, but you're not paying for a boob show, so check out the dress on Londyn if you want to see how cute the rest of it is! ;)


In Hindsight, the blue/green/yellow colors are very Mardi Gras, no?

Al calls this my Lisa Simpson necklace :) Little does he know she's one of my feminist heroes.














These Charles David wedges were yet another Zappos.com outlet bargain. They were probably $20-30 per usual.

The back heel is a little wet from the downpour we scampered in from. It was a rainy 4th of July in Louisville!











Earlier in the week Al and I went to our local thrift store. They have everything 25% off some days and we were there at the right time! I picked up three scarves for $1.84 each. I also got some other deals but I'll post those another time.

My accessories like to be accessorized too!

The scarf is silk and has blue/orange-red/green/pink/brown striped edging and the same colors in dots in the center. Too cute!















Saturday night we went to a cookout at a friend's house:
Denim Vest/waistcoat: thrifted

Graphic tee: Walmart

Skirt: thrifted

Shoes: Target

Dog Butt: Murray, KY










I tried something new with the mixing of patterns and layers, but I really think it works. The skirt is super comfortable and stretchy - perfect for beers and burgers!

My wedges:














Al and I at the cook out:
Isn't he handsome?


















I hope everyone had a safe and classy holiday weekend!!! I can't wait to hear about them!