What I Wore Wednesday 3/21/12

I'm linking up to share this week's looks!

Wednesday, 3/14

I've been wanting a mustard dress...finally found one. 

I have a feeling there will be many interpreted pinspiration!

Dress: Nordstrom via Goodwill

Cardigan: Talbots

Tights: Kohl's

Belt: Jcrew

Shoes: DSW

Topaz studs

Necklace: Basil the Cat

Posy Pin: The Pleated Poppy

Thursday, 3/15

It was dreary out. Looking at this picture, I have a feeling I matched that.

 Sweater: Ann Taylor, thrifted

Jacket: Ann Taylor, thrifted

Pants: Van Heusen

Shoes: Naturalizer

Belt: Jones NY

Earrings: Jewelscapes

Scarf: Pucci, thrifted

Friday, 3/16

Top: INC, thrifted

Cardigan: Victoria Secret, thrifted

Pants: Talbots

Shoes: Naturalizer

Belt: Jones NY

Earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Necklace: Lisa Leonard

Saturday, 3/17

One of my favorite things Pinterest has taught me is how to tie a scarf so it's a little more fun. This one is the muffler II. It's a bit confusing to describe, so check out the video. It does a better job than I could ever do.

And yes, one day I'll get these jeans hemmed. 

Sweater: Loft, thrifted

Tee: Jcrew

Jeans: Eddie Bauer, clothing swap

Shoes: Born

Belt: Eddie Bauer

Earrings: Liz Palacios

Posy Pin: The Pleated Poppy

Scarf: Jcrew

Sunday, 3/18

I've never bought anything in H&M until now. Navy and cream dress for 12 bucks? Sure, that's cool with me.

Dress and leggings: H&M

Cardigan: Jcrew

Shoes: Naturalizer

Belt: Jcrew

Earrings: GlitzGlitter

Necklace: Allora Handmade

Monday, 3/19

Time for bright, springy colors!

 Sweater: Brooks Brothers, thrifted

Jacket: Talbots

Pants: Van Heusen

Shoes: Easy Spirit

 Topaz studs

Posy Pin: The Pleated Poppy

Necklace: Basil the Cat

Tuesday, 3/20

Blouse: Ann Taylor, thrifted

Cardigan: Old Navy

Pants: Express, thrifted

Shoes: Ann Klein

Belt: Target

Earrings: Twysted Creations

Necklace: Judith Ripka for QVC

I wish I had more to say, but it's actually been kind of quiet in our world. Which is totally ok with me.  Sometimes a break from the busy is so delightful.

What I Wore Wednesday 3/14/12

I'm linking up for another round of What I Wore Wednesday!

Wednesday, 3/7

Meetings all day.

I fell in love with this dress a few years ago in Ann Taylor. The colors are gorgeous and it's a great length, but I never bought it (I guess it didn't go down in price enough for me).

Dress: Ann Taylor, thrifted

Jacket (which has nice flared sleeves that you can't see): Ann Klein, thrifted

Shoes: Clarks

Earrings: Judith Jack, Lord and Taylor

Necklace: Judith Ripka for QVC

Thursday, 3/8

Again, I really love this necklace, but I'm still trying to figure out the styling. So I wondered if orange and turquoise are an ok combo. As per Pinterest I was good to go.

Sweater: The Limited, thrifted

Shirt: Brooks Brothers

Skirt: Nordstrom (Navy, but hard to tell)

Shoes: Naturalizer

Earrings: High school graduation gift from Patty. 

Necklace: Basil the Cat

Friday, 3/9

People at work were asking me if this shirt was new....has it been THAT long since I wore it?

Top: Anthropologie

Cardigan: Jcrew, thrifted

Pants: Express, thrifted

Shoes: DSW

Belt: Jcrew

Earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Saturday, 3/10

Thrifting and movie date.

Top: INC, Macy's

Sweater: Anthropologie

Jeans: Marshalls

Shoes: Missoni for Target from Goodwill

Pearl necklace: Ralph Lauren

Beautiful necklace: Lisa Leonard

Earrings: Lisa Leonard

I was unfortunately not able to stand on line and get any decent Missoni for Target goodies a few months ago. These brand new with tag babies showed up in my local Goodwill for 10 bucks a couple of weeks ago. Aren't they so cute??

Sunday, 3/11

Church and a quiet afternoon.

Jacket: Ralph Lauren, thrifted

Tee: Victoria Secret, thrifted

Pants: Loft, thrifted

Shoes: Naturalizer

Earrings: Rhonda Jewelry

Scarf: Banana Republic, clothing swap

Monday, 3/12

We are enjoying such gorgeous, spring-like weather. I am loving the skirts and dresses this week.

Top: Marshalls

Sweater: White House Black Market, thrifted

Skirt: Talbots

Shoes: Naturalizer

Belt: Jones NY

Earrings: Local Shop

Illuminate Necklace: Lisa Leonard

Tuesday, 3/13

I was Pinspired by this:

Source: economyofstyle.blogspot.com via Kathleen on Pinterest

and put together this:

I loved wearing this outfit. I felt professional and dressy without looking overdone. 

And my boss commented that she loved it...this is huge people, this is huge. 

Top: Express, thrifted

Cardigan: Express: Thrifted

Skirt: Banana Republic, thrifted

Shoes: Nine West

Belt: Jcrew

Earrings: Honora for QVC

Necklace: Jcrew

Petal Pusher Pin: The Pleated Poppy

Something I've noticed with thrifting - I buy clothes from stores that I haven't shopped in for years. Like Express. I never would find these pieces in the retail store because they're hidden among the trendier items and I forget basics are sold there too.

I've never bought anything from the Victoria Secret catalog because it's a catalog and I don't usually buy things I can't try on. The tops I've found (all brown, oddly enough) thrifting are really nice quality and look barely worn, wash well and fit great. Never would have known that if not for thrifting. I actually keep a look out for VS pieces because I've been so impressed.

White House Black Market items are stylish gems. I love the simplicity and fit is great (not true to size, but great none the less). I get intimidated in that store (I think it's commission based) and too pressured to buy every item in an outfit, so I've only been there with other people and not for myself. I've been very happy with the WHBM thrifted finds. They are just lovely.

Hope your week has been fashionably fun!

What I Wore Wednesday 3/7/12

Hi all! 

I'm linking up for another What I Wore Wednesday party.

Wednesday, 2/29

My hubby was home before I left for work, which is a rarity, so he took this shot. 

I promise I'm not this short and stumpy looking all day long.

What you also can't see from the photo is the tie that defines the waist better in person.

Top: Jcrew factory

Jacket: Gap, thrifted

Pants: JC Penny via thrift store

Shoes: BOC for Born

Pin: Vintage, from my mom

I picked the earrings up at Neiman Marcus Last Call. I've been on the hunt for smoky quartz earrings. These are stunnners and the price was decent at under 30 bucks. I've never shopped there before (because I was too intimidated by the prices) but clearance stuff and coupons were actually priced quite decently.

 Thursday, 3/1

As I hunted for earrings, I've also searched for a light gray cardigan. I immediately fell in love with this one from the Talbots outlet. It's a gorgeous, soft merino wool and it's fitted without being tight.

Skirt and cardigan: Talbots outlet

Shirt: thrifted, no brand

Belt: Jcrew

Tights: Kohls

Shoes: Nine West

Earrings: Jewelscapes

Petal Pusher Pin: The Pleated Poppy

Saturday, 3/3

We hosted our first theme dinner party - it was all things French.

Lots of yummy French food, simple decor, and of course, dress.

I went to Savers to find something French-y and cheap never intending to ever wear it again.

Then I stumbled on this Barney's New York (yup, for realsies) skirt and freaked out. Sheer joy. I will so be wearing it after the party. 

Tee: Target

Skirt: Barney's, thrifted

Shoes: Naturalizer

Sapphire earrings

Scarf: silly cheapo souvenir from Paris. In fact, I think I was supposed to distribute these to people after our honeymoon and I forgot about them.

Sunday, 3/4

Sunday was all about relaxing.

 Top: Target

Cashmere hoodie: Bloomingdales via thrift store

Jeans: LL Bean, thrifted

Finally found a new pair of black flats that are comfy and stylish (from Naturalizer):

 Earrings: Nordstrom

Necklace: Allora Handmade

Monday, 3/5

I think this is the only time I've worn this all year.

Tee: Victoria Secret, thrifted

Pants: Gap, thrfted

Jacket: Talbots

 Shoes: Bare Traps

Scarf: Talbots

Earrings: Neiman Marcus Last Call

Tuesday, 3/6

When I found this shirt in the thrift store I knew that I once purchased it in Lord and Taylor...and returned it without wearing it. Now it is once again mine :)

Top: Jones NY, thrifted

Jacket: Talbots, thrifted

Pants: Victoria Secret, thrifted

Shoes; Easy Spirit

Sapphire earrings

Posy Pin: The Pleated Poppy

Necklace: QVC

Q&A 3/6/12

Erin shared some cool stuff about herself over on her blog today. Feel free to play along and answer some fun questions about you.

1. What led you to blogging? My friend Paige really encouraged me to start blogging about four years ago. I wish I blogged more back then (about wedding plans, my 366 photo project, the randomness that I seem to always leave out) because I remember things happening but would have a better memory if I blogged them.

2. What's one goal you have for your blog? To make new, encouraging friends. Not the deepest goal, but that's what blogging seems to have naturally done, so I'd like that to continue.

3. What's your favorite part of your home? I like our bedroom (when I put all my clothes away).

4. What would your closet or home (your choice) say about you? Color overload! 

5. Favorite meal or comfort food? Pasta any way. I love a great, zesty pesto sauce.

6. What item would you love to splurge on if money was no object? A luxury car. Ok that's being practical. If I was honest, I'd say an Hermes Birkin bag. I know, completely shallow, but I have been saying for the past five years that if I could afford one and not look like a moron carrying it (meaning I would need to have a very different life, I know this is never happening) then I would buy one.

7.If you had an entire day alone, with no responsibilites or obligations, how would you spend it? Probably a little thrifting mixed with reading and knitting. Maybe a movie thrown in there during knitting. Or a Mad Men marathon.

8.Favorite vacation destination? I would love to go back to London. It was magical.

9. Do you live near your hometown, or have you moved far away? I'm about an hour away from where I grew up, which compared to some who have moved great distances from home, it's not a lot. I just plug in my iPod and listen to a book during the drive to my parents'. 

10. What's your dream job, if there is such a thing? I think I'd love being a stylist. I watch shows now and like thinking about the outfits and checking out the details of the sets (not the actual structures, like decor, dishes, etc). It's almost like a treasure hunt scrutinizing the pasta pot used on Modern Family to decide if it's LeCreuset (it so is). Still trying to figure out those dishes though. Square Fiesta? I dunno.

11. Complete this thought. Ten years ago...I was in my freshman year of college. Eeek! I didn't even know my husband yet. Most of my closest friends weren't in my life then. A lot can change in ten years.