The Last Day of Shopping

before Christmas, I mean....not EVER! I am off to work on Christmas Eve which seems, well-wrong but it will be an entertaining one. Lot's of men with no clue what to buy their wives, it is really sweet actually!

So here is what I am wearing, warm and comfortable.........just what the day calls for. As soon as I get home it is cooking time for our yearly hor'doeuvre night with friends and family and then it is time to get ready for "the big guy". Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Eve!

Cardigan- Banana Republic from eBay

Tunic/Shirt Dress-eBay

Leggings-Simply Vera from Kohls

Kady Boots-Target

Odille Scalloped Lace Skirt

It took me a few outfit changes to find a cardigan that works in color and shape with this skirt. I think I may pick up this cardigan in ivory just so it is less distracting from the beauty of the skirt.

Odille Skirt for Anthropologie from eBay

Cami from The Loft

V Neck Shirred Cardigan from The Loft

Skinny Belt from J Crew

Nude Pumps by Apt 9 for Kohls

Unfortunately, the heels will not cut it for a nine hour work day on my feet so I had to do a wardrobe change. I am thinking of investing in J Crew's version since I love my nude patents so much.....any pointers on their fit or how comfortable their shoes are?

Here is how I ended up going to work today:

Ann Taylor V-Neck Cashmere Cardigan

Placed Petal Tee from The Loft

Marissa Skinny Pants from the Loft

Mee Too Shoes

The Remaining Challenge Pieces this Week

Okay, so like they say, go big or go home so I am going big with four "challenge items" this week. Here they are, if you have any suggestions, please feel free to chime in!

1. Odille Skirt from Anthropologie from eBay:

Gorgeous, huh? I fought hard to win this skirt and have never worn it. The scallops and lace paired with the beautiful mint color have made it a little challenging for me (not that I have tried that hard) but the time has come to make it work or give it to a better home. I think I have convinced myself I need to but a mint, cream or pink jackie cardigan for this so I stopped trying to make it work with something I already own.

2. Blue & White Polka Dot Tie Top from DownEast Basics.

I picked this up in the store when I was visiting my friend Kelli in Idaho. I had just tried on a bunch of things and last minute grabbed this off the rack and into my purchase pile as I was paying. Looks easy enough, right? Well, the fit is weird on me and I think that just upset me a little so I pushed it back in my closet without ever wearing it.

3. White Ruffle Jacket from Kohls

You might recognize this little number from Gigi's blog here, it is Kohl's fiona jacket look a like. Fell in love with it at the store but the fit is a little boxy and I always end up passing on it when I try it on.

4. Plaid Embroidered Skirt by Lulumari purchased on eBay

This skirt is so fun and unique. It has a cowgirl feel and a nice "puff" to it. Just have never made the time to figure out what to wear with it!

Wanna know what is funny, I am already getting nervous about the challenge I created......

Sunday, Sunday

And you thought I was exaggerating about bringing green back to my life. I just love this green tulle skirt by Lulumari, which is a small Los Angeles based fashion line. It is a vibrant jewel toned green that really stands out (much brighter and darker then the picture looks) with unique detailing. You can sometimes snag their clothing online at Lulus, Anthropologie and eBay.

Kohls
Lulumari skirt purchased on eBay

Apt. 9 Cardigan from

Black Wonder Tee from DownEast Basics

Channeling Annie Oakley

I decided to dive into the new trend of cowboy boots. I found these great boots by Wanted and they finally arrived a week or so ago. Admittedly, I was timid about actually wearing them since they are out of my comfort zone. So this morning I decided it was the day to be daring and break them in!

white tank top from Target

yellow top from Anthropologie purchased on eBay

Banana Republic Belt purchased on eBay

Banana Republic Cardigan purchased on eBay

White skirt from Old Navy

Draw Boots by Wanted