Color, Texture, Pattern, Shine and LEGS!: Outfit of the Day 22/01/2012

Hey Readers,

Remember how I said that my latest adventure in exercise was already yielding results? I have a picture from Sunday with the proof- my legs! Check it out!

Ow ow!

I purchased a new pair of tights on clearance at Macy's on Saturday and, while I was enthusiastic about their texture, I was nervous about how they would look. Sometimes textured tights are not as flattering as I hope they will be. Especially sheer textured tights. 

The diagonal stripes (almost like corduroys!) worked to my advantage, especially with this outfit. They showed off the tone of my legs and added just a bit more interest to an almost monochromatic outfit narrative. Going with the theme of texture, I added another neutral color with a charcoal snakeskin print as well as a grey beaded belt.

Diagonal stripes and snakeskin print- bold neutrals!

I really like how this outfit came together, as well as the progress I am already seeing in my cardio initiatives. Healthy, stylish me- here I come!

Color, Texture, Pattern, Shine: A combo Stacy and Clinton would be proud of!

Retail Details:

Beige Embroidered Pearl-Trim Sweater- Banana Republic
Tan Lingering Rays Skirt- Anthropologie
Enchanting Eyes Beaded Belt- Anthropologie
Navy Blue Diagonal Stripe Tights- Hue (via Macy's)
Charcoal Snakeskin Print Pumps- Cole Haan (via Nordstrom Rack)

Thanks for reading!

Thanksgiving Dinner Outfit

Greetings Readers!

If you are reading this, I assume you survived Thanksgiving AND Black Friday- congratulations!

I realized that I forgot to take a picture of myself in my Thanksgiving dinner outfit, so to make up for this I created a polyvore-simulated version posted below. Before dinner I spent most of the day in a warm wool hooded sweater and snowflake pajama pants- sans makeup with crazy-un-blowdried-hair that was later traded for sleek and straight stresses, a made-up face, and the outfit you find in this post.

What are you thankful for this year? This year, in addition to good health (aside from the cold I picked up this week), family and friends who love me, I am especially thankful for successfully graduating with an MA in Communication from a challenging program and for being hired by my undergrad alma mater to teach. I have so much to be thankful for- even more than the things I just wrote about! And that is something to be thankful about too!

Stay warm and drive safely Readers!

Retail Details:

Cream Confection Jacket in Tan- Anthropologie
Color Palette Tights in Purple- Hue via Nordstrom Rack
Lingering Rays Skirt- Anthropologie
Chirp Wedges in Pewter- Seychelles via Nordstrom Rack (under 14 dollars!)
CZ Post Earrings- Macy's
Skinny Snakeskin Belt- J.Crew (10 dollars!)
Renewed Folds Pullover in Brown- Anthropologie

Lingering Rays of Wednesday

Hello Readers!

Wednesdays can be difficult. Especially in the middle of a semester or quarter when there is still so much work ahead before the weekend. Wednesdays can also be wonderful, but this past Wednesday was less of the latter and more of the first type of Wednesday.

Even when I awoke this Wednesday, with my usual optimistic outlook, I had a feeling that the day ahead of me would be a long one. So. . . I decided to wear an outfit that would help to maintain or at least encourage my usual demeanor as a glass-half full sort of person. Hence, the reason for wearing my favorite top and one of my favorite skirts.

The day was rough, but I made it through and later that evening enjoyed a hilarious episode of Modern Family. Whew!

Here I am in the hallway that leads to my office.

Well- we've made it to Friday Readers! Enjoy the rest of your day and have a most splendid weekend!

Retail Details:
Pearl-Trio Bobby-Pin- Anthropologie (I haven't seen these online yet, but I bought them at my local store)
White and Gold Necklace- Vintage (Trifari)
Off-White Craft and Creation Tee- by Deletta from Anthropologie
Brown Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch
Burgundy and Gold Leather Belt- Vintage
Khaki Lingering Rays Skirt- Yoana Baraschi from Anthropologie
Greyish Brown Boots: Anne Klein