Tortoise & Pumpkins

I guess I must be in he halloween spirit because it appears I am wearing a lot of pumpkiny colors this week! I finally caved and bought myself a pair of tortoise Juliets off of eBay. I usually like to wait for better deals on my J Crew shoes (like under $40) but I decided that I had wanted a pair of these long enough and the price was what i would have paid for in the store so after a year of trying I decided it was time.

Yesterday we signed the adoption papers....yay!!! Now all we do is wait for the court date to make it all official. But as of yesterday he is no longer considered a foster placement, he is now an adoptive placement. Baby steps ;)

marigold Jackie-J Crew

Viscose Tango Tank J Crew (factory version now available)

Long & Lean Jeans-Gap

Tortoise Belt-J Crew

Tortoise Juliets-J Crew via eBay

This picture did not capture how adorable this cropped sweater jacket is. I love it, it is an easy casual, easy going piece. It  is part of the next LOFT holiday roll out so it is not online or on the floors yet but it may be sitting in the backroom of your store. The style number is 254417 and the price point is $89.50 but you can get it with the current 30% off promo in your stores. Also, if you shop by October 31st you can purchase a $25 LOFT cares card that goes towards the breast cancer research foundation. In return you get a 20% off coupon for all purchase over $100 through Nov 15th (it is reusable and it gets you 25% off if you use your LOFT loves credit card). The promos and sales are combinable with thiscoupon pays for itself if you spend like $130. Sounds a little confusing but trust me, they can calculate it for you at the register and it can help save you bundles on a larger purchase.

modern slim Jeans-LOFT

Cropped Sweater Jacket LOFT

embellished tissue tank-J Crew

shoes-old

Now I am off to try to squeeze in a trip to the Pumpkin Patch, a school Monster Mash carnival and dinner in before I go to work. I remember not so long ago when weekends were relaxing.....I miss those days :)

Why I *heart* Polyvore

There are so many great reasons to love Polyvore but mine are simple. I can put outfits together without pulling my closet apart or even waiting for the item to arrive. Whenever I get something new or place an order, I try to make a couple of sets so I have ideas on how I am going to wear it. This helps make it versatile AND keeps it from being tucked back in my closet and forgotten about before I figure out how to wear it. And let's not forget all the great ideas and inspiration you can find!

And sometimes, while making one outfit I end up making something completely different that I never would have thought of and loving it. Like today's OOTD:

Grograin Ribbon and Flower tee, cardigan, belt: LOFT

unagi tweed pencil skirt-J Crew

Shoes-Mootsies Tootsies

Here are some Polyvore's I made using four new items (vintage yellow cardi, grograin and flower tee, sequin tissue tank and the piped and twisted cardigan)

Sunshine and Sequins by modestlyme featuring J Crew

another day by modestlyme featuring J Crew

Dreaming by modestlyme featuring J Crew

Relaxed by modestlyme featuring J Crew

Simply Neapolitan by modestlyme featuring J Crew

Ribbons & loose thread

Here we are at Friday again! I am headed for a packed next 7 days. Between finishing up at Macy's and starting at the Loft I will be working every day but Monday. So  I am going to look at it this simply....more hours = more employee discount shopping......see, now it sounds so much better.

Here is what I wore yesterday before work. I had another Social Worker visit and then ran out for some errands. For those of you eyeing the necklace, I grabbed it at Banana Republic this week. It is not online but may be in stores....it is a beauty. And yes, I did cut that wild thread before I left the house. 

shirt-Banana Republic

tank-J Crew

Jeans-Banana Republic

necklace-Banana Republic

Here is what I am wearing today inspired by this polyvore set . I ended up throwing my hair into a loose, messy ponytail because it went with the feel of the outfit better.  I am picking up Chase early from school as a special treat to take him out for lunch and a little shopping. Before you go thinking I am a bad mommy, it is an early release day so all he is missing is lunch and recess. Speaking of shopping, I decided I needed to have the neapolitan pencil skirt and I went to grab it and WHAT? They only have size 14 left so I called CS and they are doing a storewide search for me.....wish me luck! Have you ever done the storewide search? If so, how did it work out?

Ribbon Front Blouse-J Crew

Maya Cardigan-J Crew

Vintage Matchstick Jeans-J Crew

Juliet Heels-J Crew

7 Years of Sunshine....

Yesterday was my husband and my seven year anniversary. Our friends watched the kids and we were able to get away for a nice dinner. I am still full. Here is what I wore:

I just love my sunshine peony pencil skirt and I noticed this morning that it is now on SALE for $64.99. If you have been eyeing this one, I say grab it!! It goes with everything! I had created this outfit as a Polyvore set last month. The only difference is that I switched to the dusty blossom maya cardigan versus the sweet guava.  Thanks for all your sweet words on my new job, I can't wait to start!

Sunshine and Spice by modestlyme featuring J Crew

Items in this set:

sale - AllProducts - Tissue garland tank - J.Crew, $45

Women's Merino Sweaters & Cardigans - J.Crew, $88

J.Crew - Sunshine peonies pencil skirt, $98

Harper suede-and-patent platform heels, $230