This Week in Outfits

Another week in outfits down!  I missed Wednesday, but luckily I had a photo of it on my phone from a previous day!

Let's get down to business!

This week I interacted with government officials from Brazil for some emissions testing.  Which meant I needed to put my most professional foot forward.  Staples like blazers and little black dresses take the guess work out of 'do I look professional??'

Monday:  This shift dress from Old Navy is made of a soft cotton, so it's so comfy to wear all day.  Throw on my soft blazer from a Stitch Fix, belt it to give you a waist and some nude shoes and you're business casual but ready to impress.

Dress - exact, similar, similar

Blazer - similar, similar

Belt - similar, similar

Shoes - similar, similar

After work on Monday I went quickly through H&M here in town and saw this top (below) and had to have it...at only $9.99!!  With my go to black work pants and a complimenting cardigan, another easy go-to look for work. 

Top - exact (in store has different colors)

Cardigan - similar, similar

Necklace - Stella & Dot

Pants - exact, similar, curvy fit

Shoes - similar, similar

Wednesday I have a weekly early morning meeting, so I normally can't get a photo when it's so dark (thank goodness for the time change tomorrow!).  So here's what I wore, BUT I went with no tights and my nude heels from above.  I've loved the combo of button down under my LBD, speaks to my ultra preppy side!

Dress - petite, plus, similar

Shirt - similar, similar

By Thursday the week was really wearing down on me, so I reached for bright prints to help lift my spirit!

Top - similar, similar (couldn't find my exact Old Navy tank)

Blazer - similar, similar

Necklace - Stella & Dot

Pants - similar, similar

Pumps - exact (again, recommend these above anything...have in black and brown)

By Friday the officials were gone so I could fully enjoy a casual look at work.  This top was another Stitch Fix top...I loved the service when I started, but my expectations weren't being met.  I love shopping for myself too much!

Top - similar, similar
Necklace - Stella & Dot
Jeans - exact, similar
Shoes - exact, similar, similar

I'm excited for the posts I have coming up next week!  Enjoy the weekend!

See you later, back here in my closet!

This Week in Outfits

Another week down, and another week's worth of outfits to talk about!  This week I found myself reaching for a lot of staple pieces because some days I just didn't give a hoot.  While I love fashion, some days the work week just wears you down.....you'll notice I tend to have a few staple pieces that I can get away with wearing a few times a week before they need a weekend washing.

So let's break it down:

Monday - After staying up WAAAAYYY too late watching the Oscars, dragging myself out of bed was difficult enough, let alone making any kind of fashion decision.  So I grabbed my black shirt dress.  This one I bought at my fave resale store in town (Clothes Mentor) and it's a silk blend, so it flows nicely.  The weather was in my favor to not need to wear tights, so I just wrapped a double wrap belt around it for definition and my nude heels.  Topped it off with a delicate Stella necklace and I was out the door.

Dress - similar, similar

Belt - similar, similar

Shoes - similar, similar

Tuesday - I had actually forgotten about this top, it as hiding behind the laundry room door!  It's a faux layered look I picked up from Talbot's on clearance!  After having a local alumnae event there, I'm newly obsessed, if I only had the money to shop there!  I picked up my black pants and heels from last week and threw on my new Raid layering necklace for a simple, but preppy vibe.

Shirt - similar, similar, similar

Pants and shoes see last week's post

Wednesday - An early morning meeting meant I had to be up extra early....and had little to no motivation.  I just slipped on the most basic of business casual, khakis and a button down.  I at least made an effort to put *some* jewelry on (this layered over this), but there wasn't much else.

Shirt - similar, similar

Pants - similar, similar

Flats seen in last week's post

I had a rush of motivation on Thursday!  I was up early to hit the gym and got my blood pumping, and it was just an overall great morning!  This gingham checked shirt I got from an old Stitch Fix was hiding with my layered Talbot's shirt, so it had been out of my normal rotation for a while.  Paired with my trusty black boot cuts and heels and you're good for the office!

Shirt - similar, similar
Pants and heels in last week's post

By the end of the week, I'd had a lot of work stress building up so I took a afternoon personal day to just relax and spend time with my son.  Kept it casual but still put together for the few hours I was in the office.  This sweater is also from a Stitch Fix, so I'll try to find good alternatives!

Sweater - similar, similar
Pants - exact, similar
Boots - exact, similar

I hope you guys had a better week than I did!  I'm looking at the positive, this should be a fun weekend.  Date night which will include a little something extra we're shooting for you to see on Monday!

See you later, back here in my closet!!

Looking Forward, Not Behind

So....I've been a terrible blogger...maybe it's because I know not many people read, but I'm determined to change that.

With the new year upon us, many people start thinking about their resolutions and plans for the next year.  Thankfully, I've been able to take the last few months and get myself into a routine and now I don't have to make a fitness/weight loss resolution (!!).  So I'm looking at this blog...and I want to get back into it.  But I know I need a plan, and I have to do it slowly or I'll just give up (again).

So here's my (SMART) goal:

In 2015, revive the blog in phases.  From Jan-Jun, write at least 2 posts per month, content is open to all things fashion, health, motherhood, etc.  From Jun-Dec, write at least 4 posts per month, focus content more on fashion trends or tips/tricks.

Per this goal, the minimum number of posts you should see from me in 2015 is 36, however I'm hoping that I can start making some kind of schedule for myself and get in more than that.

Over this holiday break, my husband and I put out baby free time to good us.  We COMPLETELY overhauled our basement storage.  I was ruthless with my purging of clothing and I donated 3 bags to Goodwill and brought two laundry baskets full to consign (and got $97 for it!).  I've been able to reduce my seasonal storage to one large Sterile tote....I'm hoping to keep that by instituting a 'one in, one out' policy for this year.  So, readers, hold me to that.  If I mention I got something new on social media or on a blog post...ask me what I got rid of in it's place!  I'm holding this mainly to clothing, since I don't do a lot of shoe/accessory shopping.

Below is a shot from my new organized winter closet!  I use the top shelves for work and casual sweaters, plus pants and leggings.

Here's what I wore on New Year's Eve....I didn't end up getting a photo of me in said outfit, of course, but I'm pretty bad at taking photos of myself....I'll have to get better.

Rented the dress from Rent The Runway, it's a website where you can rent designer looking for a fraction of the cost.  They were running a NYE sale, so I got this Monique Lhuillier for $20.15!

Well, spread the word about my blog.  I hope to use it as an outlet for my fashion and styling passion!

I'll see you all back here, in my closet!