Bless You Hollywood Fashion Tape

Outfit: Yep, still not happening

Belt: The Limited

Pumps: Nine West

Bless Hollywood Fashion Tape. I had always meant to order some but never got around to it so imagine my delight when I saw a box at Targetlast week. I tossed it in the cart and forgot about it.

As I'm running out the door at 6:30 a.m. this morning (yeah...still crazy at work....) I notice my fuchsia top is gaping badly between the first 2 buttons and I didn't wear a camisole. I grabbed a strip of tape, headed for the door and hoped for the best.

I'm quite pleased to say that it is fabulous! Held the fabric together perfectly all day for no-gaping! This is going to be a wardrobe must-keep-on-hand for sure. Love it for buttons, holding a scarf in place, "hemming" a pair of pants for the day...the possibilities are going to be endless! Who needs a needle and thread when you can smack fashion tape on it? Not this girl!

Fantastic Friday!! -- Leslie

Striped Ruffle Tee: The Limited

Vest/Waistcoat: NY & Company

Dot Print Skirt: The Limited

Shoes: Diba

It was red peep toe pump day at work--unplanned but 3 of us all wore red peep toe pumps and one of my co-workers wore all black and white too! I think we all just think too much alike.

I am liking this look MUCH better than the last time I wore the waistcoat. I like the skirt with it better I think (feels more feminine) and I think the ruffles on the shirt also help balance out the menswear look.

This outfit was a fun "print mixing" when you saw up close (you can click on each picture to see larger) because the top was striped and the skirt has tiny polka-dots. I liked how they turned out together though.

Also, I received some compliments on my monogrammed bag from earlier this week. It is from a line founded in Louisville called B's Purses where you can basically design your own bag. I have just a couple of their basic bags I alternate between on occasion but thought you may be interested to know that the founding ladies are going to be on the View today. Check it out!

Also, how it exciting was it to see Project Runway back on the air Wednesday evening? Yippee for Tim and Heidi!

Thursday-- Leslie

Striped Button Down: The Limited

Vest/Waistcoat: NY and Company

Pants: CAbi

Shoes: Schutz

Before we get into the clothing discussion of the day, I have to give a shout-out to the two people who first enabled my love of fashion--my parents. :-) Happy 27th Anniversary, Mom and Dad. I love you both and admire you so much. And for the record, I must say that my mom is quite the hot fashionista herself (she looks better and dresses better now than she did at my age and she'll admit it! Maybe she'll be open to writing a guest post one day if everyone asks nicely.....) and my dad has quite excellent style himself. In fact, unlike most men, he actually LIKES to shop I think. While most of my friends complain about the clothes their parents get them, I must say mine hit the ball out of the park 99% of the time--and Dad is usually the one who does the shopping!

Anyhow, today is the compilation of trends I've been obsessed with. First off, I keep seeing all these great fashionista bloggers just looking so stylish with their waistcoats. I loved the look on everyone else but was scared to try it myself. However, I became obsessed and headed to the mall last night and picked up a vest to try the trend out. I'm still not sure if I think it's "me" -- but it's fun and I have a couple more ideas of things to try as well! I went back and forth literally all day long, buttoning and unbuttoning. I couldn't make up my mind which way looked better. If you have an opinion for future wearings, feel free to toss it out.

The other trend (you may not actually call this a trend but whatever) is navy and orange. I've stared longingly at the Ann Taylor storefront with their navy, orange and white ensembles and wanted to buy something. Then I realized I didn't have to--I had all the pieces to put together already. Shocking, I know. But aren't you proud? I walked away. Yeah, don't be proud. It's been a bad shopping month. That's the only time I think I resisted in the last 2 weeks.

But it's my birthday month. And every item I've bought has been under $40. That's the excuse and rationalization for this month at least. It's a good one...right?