Bici Tee

Thanks for all your input on our family photo outfits....I really appreciate it!

Yesterday was Professional Growth Day so no school for us...whoo hoo! That meant we all got to go pick up Nana from the airport.   I decided to break out the Bici Tee that I *heart* big time! See it on AudreyBella and AppGal. 

Here is a close up of the tee, notice the beading for the spokes? Adds a little something special without being too blingy. 

Have you picked up any of the new Crew Tee's? Also, did anyone cave on the final sale promo? I did but how could I resist the skimmer pants for $15.99. I need more pants I actually like in time for fall.

And lastly, here is what I wore to work last night.

Spotted Multi Tier Shell-LOFT

Striped V-Neck Cardigan-LOFT

Modern Skinny Jeans-LOFT

Kady Boots-Target

Tone on Tone Inspired

This morning after my shower, I saw this email from Anthropologie:

fell in love with these outfits:

and threw on my own as I rushed out the door for errands! Tomorrow I'll do a little better (promise)

Shirt-DownEast Basics

Cardigan-The Loft

Jeans-Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Belt-Banana Republic

Kady Boots-Target

Fields and Fields of Flowers

I am feeling back to normal today, just in time to go back to work this afternoon (yucky) and tomorrow. This morning I had to run take care of all the errands I didn't do yesterday and here is what I wore. The cardigan and pants were eBay finds from awhile back that I haven't worn. Thanks to the closet clean out, I remembered they existed and was able to build an outfit. I love the embroidered appliques on this cardigan, they are so well placed and add just the right touch of whimsy.

Anthroplogie cardigan by Field Flower

Tunic/Shirt-Target

Pants-The Loft

Shoes-Mootsies Tootsies

Oops, I almost forgot to point out the adorable Anthropologie earrings that Sara suprised me with (and that I need to gushingly thank her for). Aren't they just the perfect addition?

Headed to the Park and Resoltions Can Stink

First off, Happy New Year! Hope you all had a great, safe one! I have been busy getting caught up with chores and time with my kids now that my work schedule has dwindled down. I do have to admit that just five days into my "no shopping in January" resolution , it has already been rough......really rough. There was a dress from J crew that I really wanted on final sale and it sold out yesterday which made me pretty blue. My husband does not understand any of this (not even a tiny bit) but he is loving the ban. Luckily, my J Crew order that I placed on Christmas Day arrives today...yippee! I really need to get my shopping under control.....anybody have some good tips?

Today we are headed out to the park to enjoy the beautiful weather. I threw on some denim leggings under a shirt dress and I am all set. My "bed-head toddlers" also wanted to be in todays pic. So you get a tiny peak at Christophers beautiful red hair but until the adoption is official, we can't post any pictures.

Shirt Dress-Trulli for the Loft

Leggings-Hue

Kady Boots-Target

p.s. can I tell you how excited I am that The Lovely Bones is coming out as a movie???? It is one of my favorite books and I can't wait to see Peter Jackson's interpretation. Now I need to read the book again, it has been a few years but I'll wait until my Nook arrives.

Drama at the Starbucks Drive-thu

This morning I was out of cocoa mix and it was drizzly out so I threw all the kids in the car to head out for some Starbucks hot cocoa.....yummy. We have a drive-thru that can get really backed up so you get stuck in the main road so I was sure to leave early to beat the morning rush. As I pulled in I was happy to see that there was still room for two cars (hopefully this makes sense) and I saw a car approaching from the opposite direction. So, to be nice, I stopped and let her turn left in front of me. Then to my horror, a little car that was behind her got right on her tail so they could also turn in and cut me off taking the last spot. I was shocked and she could tell by my wide eyes (and mouthing what are you doing), it was blatenly rude.

My older son was in the front seat and told me I should honk at her. I knew I needed to use this example as a lesson to him, so I explained that honking wouldn't get my place back in line and would only create a conflict and more anger. Eventually I was able to turn in behind her and I sat there behind her for 10 minutes as we all waited. The entire time I resisted the urge to knock on her window or shoot her dirty looks, I was really upset and was desperately trying not to act on it.

When it was my turn to pick up my order, the guy working the window (who cracks me up and talks a LOT) told me that the woman in the car in front of me said that she felt bad for cutting me off. I told him that she had really cut me off badly but I was glad that she was sorry about it then to my shock, he told me that she had paid for my order as an apology. I was immediately touched by her kindness and felt ashamed for all the mean thoughts that went through my head and was really glad that I had not reacted negatively.

I went from thinking how rude some people are to being reminded of how good  people can be. I wanted to share the story immediately so I called my mom and was quickly pulled over and ticketed for talking on my cellphone while driving (didn't see that coming, did ya). Anyways, I just wanted to share this story with you and here is what I was wearing:

Tunic-The Loft

Vest-The Loft

Lauren Conrad Skinny Jean-Kohls

Kady Boots-Target

Lost in the Chaos

During the chaos of our house on Christmas Day, I lost my camera for awhile but now it is found. I had thought about Polyvore-ing my outfits but I was just too lazy. Here is what I wore to work yesterday, I am trying to squeeze all the "light items" I can in before the dress code changes. Luckily, my schedule is winding down and soon I will be back to staying at home and living in jeans!

Cardigan-The Loft

Tee-The Loft

Skirt-Banana Republic

Fishnet Nude Nylons-Hue

Shoes-Target

There are so many good sales out there right now I have had a hard time with overspending so I am pledging not to make any retail purchases during the month of January. With my J Crew order on the way and my Boden Spring preorder, I should be able to stay strong. Speaking of sales, I scored this high waisted skirt at Banana Republic on Christmas Eve for just $20! High Waist with pockets? Mine.

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

Mommy brain boo boo

So, when I was catching up on my blogs I saw that one of you had recreated this look from the Loft styling. I loved the way it turned out so much I decided to try it out myself but as I went to post this, I could not remember or find for the life of me, which blog I found it on to give you the credit.....I call it "mommy brain" and I am sorry!

I am off today to the bank, grocery store and one last Christmas gift. Is anyone else still scrambling for their last minute Christmas stuff? Every time I think I am all the way done, I remember something else but the list has dwindled down so I think I am actually about done this time and I better be since I work all day tomorrow!

**Update, it was Sweet Tea in Seattle's post here that I was looking for, thanks App Gal and Rae!**

White Blouse-Target

Chiffon Rose Sweater-The Loft

Jeans-Old Navy

Shoes-Target

Playing Catch-Up

True to Debye luck with phones, another one has bit the dust. Unfortunatly it drowned in hot cocoa on the way to work. Since almost all of my communication with the outside world is done through my phone, I lost access to an entire day of emails and phone calls so if you tried to reach me, I promise I wasn't ignoring you! It is truly driving me nuts not knowing what emails I am missing......technology, I am becoming a slave to it. Okay, I have been one for a few years now.

Here is the outfit I wore on the day of the hot cocoa in car disaster:

Cardigan-Merona Collection for Target

Shirt-Banana Republic

Belt- J Crew

Skirt-Merona Collection for Target

Tights-Hue

Shoes-Candies

Here is what I wore the next day getting chores done and meeting with the adoption worker:

Cardigan-INC for Macy's

Tee- The Loft

Jeans-Elle

Flats-Old Navy

Here is what I wore Saturday to work even though it looks a little like a nightie in this picture. I had seen it at the Loft several times without paying much attention. I saw it on the Final Sale rack the other day and I tried it and ended up liking it alot. So comfy and pretty!

**please ignore my dirty stove, I have been baking pies like a mad woman**

Cardigan-The Loft

Dress-The Loft

Shoes-Target

And lastly, today's outfit! I just love this dress and it is such a playful piece. It is hard to tell in a picture but the white pattern and trim is all done with embroidery so it makes a really unique while being my favorite......a knit dress!

Dress-INC for Macy's

Shoes-Candies

Next step, catch up on reading all my blogs.......I haven't had time to be on the computer the last few days and I am in serious withdrawals!

Wind-Rippled part deux

I wanted to try this tee out again but dressed up a little, I fall more in love with this shirt each time I put it on! I really love the way the Small Packages Cardigan wraps perfectly around the embellishment on this tee but I also am going to have to try it on a button up like on the model.
Today was my first day off since Monday and I am back to work tomorrow so now I have to catch up on Christmas cards, laundry, getting organized and reading all your blogs. Hope you all are having wonderful weekends!

Tee-Anthropologie

Cardigan-Anthropologie

Skirt-Merona for Target

Shoes-Target

It's Friday......Ombre!

Two posts in one morning, yay I am all caught up!Macy's is getting ready to enforce a dark dress code so I have to take advantage of being able to wear my "light" clothing. With another bout of rain on the way, I thought I'd break all the winter rules and go light with my J Crew ombre linen pencil  skirt and a white blouse. As I look at the photo, I realize it is funny how pale my legs have gotten this winter. I promise they aren't quite so white IRL!

After work I get to go decorate for our church's Christmas party. I ended up being in charge of all the centerpieces but I could pretend to complain but I actually LOVE that stuff! Then tomorrow after work, it is party time....whoop....whoop! Anybody have any great Christmas parties coming up?

Blouse-Target

Skirt- J Crew

Belt-J Crew

Shoes-Anne Klein

It only takes one to Tango

Today started with serving pancakes at my son's school for a PTA fundraiser followed by an equally exciting trip to some furniture stores for new beds for the toddlers, soon to be followed by sewing three aprons and getting centerpieces started for our churches Christmas party next week. But you know what? It was all made more enjoyable because I had on the magical Tango Tank that I am head over heels for!

I ordered this last week and have been anxiously awaiting it's arrival. I sized down on this one because the other J Crew ruffle tanks I own run large but then I heard this was running TTS so I was worried about the fit. On Monday I tried on the medium in the store and it fit perfectly but the small fits perfectly too. I think because the ruffles are so flowy, the under tank can fit closer and not bother me since no rolls are going to show. It appears this top is now sold out online but there were quite a few in the store the other day when I looked

And don't let the flowy ruffles fool you, this tank is very slimming on it's own. I don't know how they got that to work out but they really did a great job on this top! Today was a rare day in San Diego where it actually looks and feels like Fall so I threw on a cardi, skinny jeans and my Kady boots (best $30 I ever spent) and I was set! Well, now it's time to go back to work although I am really "jones-ing" for a trip to Anthropologie...hmmmmmm

Cardigan-J Crew from eBay

Tank- J Crew

Jeans-Lauren Conrad from Kohls

Boot-Target

Even More Friends & Family

Today is the first official day of Macy's Friends and Family Sale. 25% off almost everything, including Coach, watches and all the other items that the coupons don't typically work on. And yes, it applies on sale and clearanced items as well. There is a physical coupon to use in stores but if you don't have one, they should be able to scan one that they have at every register. Online you also get free shipping on orders over $100 with your 25% off.....great deal, huh? The online Promo Code I recieved it MACYSFRIEND but I saw that MACYSFF also works. Wait 'til you see the loot I scored at bargain prices, I'll try to upload them tonight when I get home!

Here is what I am wearing to work today, Ijust  love when you can dress up but still feel like you are in loungewear (besides the shoes). I can always count on Shade for comfy skirts, Elaine has this one in white

Etheral Ruffle V-Neck from J Crew

Pleated Tulip Skirt from Shade Clothing

HUE Nude Fishnets from Macys

Fireball necklace from J Crew

MaryJanes from Target

Also, Boden has a 20% off code (plus free shipping) through tomorrow. Promo Code is PR3F. I was able to call today and have the extra percentage taken off of my preview order that I placed right before Thanksgiving for the Spring collection being released in January.

Not Just Another Manic Monday

Sorry for going MIA for a few days but I have been really sick and working the busiest shopping days of the year so by the time I got home the last few days I pretty much collapsed but I am on the mend now, I just don't have a voice. Enough of my pity party, did you all have a great Thanksgiving and Black Friday? I worked them but luckily I was able to pick up a great Coach bag for my mom on super sale at Macy's so I was happy!

Don't forget that today is Cyber Monday and there are great deals again, especially at the Loft where it is 30% off plusFREE SHIPPING for orders over $100, enter code MONDAY at checkout. I did make a cyber purchase today, but not on a sale item. I finally broke down and got the wind-rippled tee that everyone has been raving about. It had just come back in stock and I knew I would regret it later if it sold out on me again. Here is a picture to swoon over:

And lastly, here is what I am wearing today to work. Comfort was key and I really feel like it looks better in person then these pics show, but maybe it is the medication talking.

Cardigan from the Loft

Shirt from a nickel auction for a whopping .25c

Skirt from DownEast Basics

Kady Boots from Target

Chiffon Rose Cardigan In Use

Before I start my "wardrobe challenge" I had to squeeze in the Chiffon Rose Cardigan I tried on here from The Loft . This color has sold out online but I believe there are still in our store. I love this cardigan. The fit can be a little tricky to style but I like it unbuttoned over a tee. This tee appears to come only in pewter in store but the online version is here .

Since it is a work day (boo) I chose a grey pencil skirt, belt and MaryJanes from Target. Don't worry, I packed flats in case my feet start to hurt! I hope you all are having a great weekend! Anyone going to see New Moon? Let me know how it is. Tomorrow I will post my challenge pieces and input will be welcome!

Playing With Color AND The Loft F&F Sale

I always admire how Amy of Kelinda.Kelinda plays with color masterfully so today I thought I would have a little fun. I have to admit I felt a little like Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, ya know when she turns into a blueberry after eating the three-course dinner gum? 

Though I don't think I mastered the color combo, it was a freeing experience to step outside of my comfort zone!

Stratton Dress from DownEast Basics

J Crew Chiffon Pleated Cardigan

Tights from Target

Shoes from Target

AND IT'S OFFICIAL! My coupon was emailed to me today. ATL's Friends & Family Sale is Tueday the 17th through Sunday the 22nd. The online code for 30% off is FRIENDS

Black and Blue, not the bad kind

Today was one of those yuck, nothing feels right on today kind of mornings. After too many dress changes I ended up in one of my favorite color combos, black and blue (with a little gray). Speaking of gray, is there anyone else who has a hard time spelling that word since Grey's Anatomy came out? Anyone, anyone?

Cardigan by Merona Collection at Target

Shirt from Ann Taylor Loft

Apt. 9 pencil skirt from Kohls

J Crew Belt

Patterned Tights by Hue

Me Too Shoes (that I really wish I could change up more often but 9 hours on your feet demands comfort over preferred style)

Ahhhh.....back in jeans!

Today I have a whole day off  to relax catch up on all my chores and errands but it is all good because I am in my jeans! I have been really good about not shopping on my lunch break but yesterday while sitting outside Starbucks reading this book , I saw this "dress" by Poof and it instantly said to me that it would be perfect with my Kady Boots. I tried to avoid the temptation but ended up having to give in and make it my own!

Also, can I just tell you how awesome all you readers are? Even though I can't respond when I am at work, I see all the comments on my phone and they really make my day so thank-you!

Tunic by Poof from Windsor Fashions

Lauren Conrad Skinny Jeans

Belt from Kohls

Boots from Target

The Accidental Outfit

Don't you just love when you accidentally throw an outfit together that you end up loving? I had intended to wear my J Crew Ink-Dot dress with my Maya Cardigan but I just couldn't push my foot recovery by wearing my navy heels two days in a row. So, I tried a pleated flutter sleeve LBD from Target that I picked up after seeing it on GiGi . Since I am 5' 9", it is shorter on me (obviously) so I added tights and a black full slip under it since it is so light and goes up high when I bend.

The Maya Cardigan covered too much so I grabbed my ATL Ruffle Trim cardi while browsing and I liked the combo with the fabric belt. I decided for fun to try my red patent leather cinch belt from Kohls that had fallen on the floor and here was the end result:

Here is a close up of the details:

It may be a bit much, what do you think? I really liked it but I may be delusional from lack of sleep!

It's Not Just Halloween......

Did you know that besides Halloween today is also "I Don't Care How I Look, I am Tired and My Feet Really Hurt Day a.k.a. IDCHLTMFRHD? Well, for me it is. I don't even care that I look like I may be hididng a baby bump and just to clarify, I am definitely not.

J Crew Eyelet Boho Tank

White Mossimo Tank from Target

Calvin Klein Cardigan from Costco

Lauren Conrad Skinny Jeans from Kohls

One of the first things I did today was buy some new black shoes that I can wear all day and some booties that have a thicker heel to wear with my new dress (post coming next week) once my poor feet recover!