unenthused?

Nothing too exciting to see here... the blousy top paired with a cardigan is pretty standard work day fare for me these days!

Orange Basketweave Top - Banana Republic {circa '07}

Sterling "Jackie" Cardigan - J.Crew

Black Flowy Pants - on loan, Old Navy Maternity {circa '06}

Gray & Black Quilted Flats - Delman via Gilt

Black "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

the un-maternity dress

During these "Is She or Isn't She?" weeks, I've mostly been sporting my regular ol' work frocks {non-mat pants having forsaken my hips a while back}.  The all-star of the bunch?  My sole Lilly dress...

Oddly, this thing has a ton of room in the belly -- so much so that I would have sent it right back to RueLaLa had we not just found out about the wee bean.  I anticipate this one working for quite some time!  

{16 weeks}

"Jolie" Dress - Lilly Pulitzer via RueLaLa

Pink "Heritage" Cardigan - Lands End Canvas

Blush Metallic Pumps - J.Crew via eBay

Gold Flower Earrings - J.Crew

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - J.Crew

tuckered out

The latest of my Tucker tunics {all purchased via Gilt Groupe}... I love these suckers!  I think we're up to four now...

Silk "The Blouse" Tunic - Tucker

Black Shift Dress - GAP

Blush Metallic Pumps - J.Crew

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

Skinny Blush Metallic Belt - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

basketcase

Not sure why I look so forlorn in this photo... it was the end of a long day, I suppose!  I love this top.  I think I bought it my second year of law school to go under sutis... something slightly more interesting than your typical silk shell.  I have since discovered it also looks great with white jeans for a casual summer night out.

Orange Basket-Weave Neckline Shell - Banana Republic {2007}

Sterling "Jackie" Cardigan - J.Crew

Black Boy-Fit Pants - GAP

Silver Metallic Peep-Toe Wedges - Tory Burch

Gold Floral Earrings - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Double Time

Yesterday's outfit....

Black Shift - GAP

Citron "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Gold & Black Pom Flats - GAP

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

... and today's! 

Silk Tunic - Tucker

Gray Tank - LEC

Black Boy-Fit Pants - GAP

Metallic Silver Peep-Toe Wedges - Tory Burch

Gold & Amethyst Feather Earrings - Kendra Scott

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

love letters

I'm not usually a Lilly Pulitzer Person.  Hot pink giraffes are cute on zee kidlets, but not so much on grown women, in my humble opinion.  That said, I spied this shift on RueLaLa and thought it was pretty cute... whimsical, but still.... mature? I mean, yes, there are a few {well-placed, thank god}} gigantic pink lip prints on it, but I dig the different font prints and the typewriter.

I even discovered a little Valentine to good ol' Wake Forest...

Navy "Love Letter" Dress - Lilly Pulitzer via RueLaLa

Blush Metallic Pumps - J.Crew

Gold Flower Earrings - J.Crew

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Pants on Fire

The other day?  When I said I owned five Heritage cardigans?

I fibbed.

Apologies to my Eggplant Friend... a.k.a., my sixth Heritage cardigan.

Grey Jersey-Knit Ruffle Collar Dress - J.Crew

Eggplant "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Blush Metallic Pumps - J.Crew

Blush Metallic Belt - J.Crew

purple + citron

I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again... This dress {Banana Republic... 2 years ago, maybe?} is ridiculously comfortable... plus it allows for Granny-Underpants.  {Yes, I said "underpants"... Sometimes when I'm feeling dainty, I say "underpinnings"... I loathe the P Word. Blahrg!}  GAP currently has a similar frock in stock... you better believe I snapped that sucker up as well!  

Purple Dress - Banana Republic

Citron "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Nude Patent "Happy" Pumps - Ann Klein via Piperlime {2009}

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Reader Question Answered:  My exact watch can be found here!  It is the Fossil Women's CE1004 White Ceramic & Gold Bracelet White Analog Multi-Function Watch.  Phew!  That's a mouthful!  

turquoise & red

This was a huge wedding color combination the year we said "I Do."  Not my personal nuptial style, but I do like the contrast!

Red Dress - Ann Taylor Loft

Turquoise "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Brown Mary Janes - Banana Republic

Gold Flower Earrings - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

pink & navy

Someone asked the other day how many Heritage cardigans I have... totally not enough I believe I have 5... magenta, orange, marigold, citron, and turquoise.  No neutrals... that just wouldn't be any fun, now would it?

Navy Ruffle-Neck Dress - Shoshana

Magenta "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Nude Patent "Happy" Pumps - Ann Klein

Cobalt Earrings - gift

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - JCrew

Fancy!

... My new Diptic App, that is.

Black & White Shirt Dress - BCBG

Citron "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - JCrew

Metallic Wedges - Tory Burch

Amethyst Feather Earrings - Kendra Scott

a new friend

My clothes purchases have recently dwindled {perhaps a partial explanation for my lack of OOTD inspiration?}... there's just not much I need at this point.  But this Tibi dress was too good of a deal to pass up when I spotted it on Gilt Group recently. 

Printed Dress & Slip - Tibi via Gilt

Crackle Metallic Blush Pumps {not shown} - J.Crew

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

Metallic Blush Skinny Belt - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

springy

So my posts here are a bit spastic... no rhyme or reason for why - I just haven't quite gotten back into my groove of snapping daily photos!  

... But, I figured a new red dress was worth the effort! 

I love styles like this because they flow seamlessly from work to play, and {let's be honest} the cinched elastic waist accommodates a little weight gain.  Without the belt, there is a nice blouse-y effect!  And I love the rip-stop zipper pocket detail! 

Have you bought anything new for Spring? 

Red Dress - Ann Taylor LOFT {current}

Cream Cardigan - J.Crew {circa 2008}

Brown Peep-toe Pumps - Banana Republic {circa 2008}

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott {current}

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Wide Brown Belt - Target {circa 2009}

xxoo

Happy Heart Day!

Pink "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Orange Lattice Neck Silk Shell - Banana

Black Boy Fit Pants - GAP

Blush Crinkle Metallic Shoes - J.Crew

Gold Headband - Target

Gold Flower Earrings - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

yes, I'm alive...

... and no, I'm not preggers.

Here's a photo to prove both declarations.

Emerald "Hailley" Silk Dress (with backless cutout) - Anlo

Black Tights (not pictured) - Spanx

Black Patent & Suede Pumps (not pictured) - J.Crew

Mixed Media Necklace - Amrita Signh

Black Sequined Belt - Old Navy

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

be(ar)gyled

Who loves a lame title?  

This girl! 

This is about as Blair Waldorf as I'll roll... but it was a fun way to spice up a sweater that I usually wear with jeans and boots!  

Argyle Sweater - Banana Republic

Silk Plum Skirt - J.Crew

Black Tights - Spanx

Black Patent Oxford Pumps - Cole Haan

Gold Headband - Target 

Cheeky-Pinky

It's the Hairy Chest Shell!  {Not to be confused with the Hairy Chest Jacket!} This one works best with a little something to reign in the ruffle-fest... like a skinny belt!  

PS: Does my mirror need a major 409-ing or what? 

Slim-Crops from GAP, obvs.  And the shoes...I'm in love!  (Oddly, these don't appear to be online... but I bought them in-store 2 weeks ago for $40 - total steal!)

My dad is going to be tickled that so many people ask about my medallion coin necklace!  Read all about it here.  And please forgive my chesticle-mole... the iPhone makes it looks completely creepy.

Pint "Heritage" Cardigan - Lands' End Canvas

Blush Ruffle Shell - Ann Taylor Loft

Black "Slim Cropped" Pants - GAP

Gold & Black Pom-Pom Flats - GAP

Pearl Cluster Earrings - Etsy Seller Bridal Emunique

K-Stamp Necklace - Sonya Renee

Gold Medallion Coin Necklace - gift

Metallic Blush Skinny Belt - J.Crew

  

cozy cardigans

Been running a little late the past few mornings... not enough time to snap photos and post before work!  But here's yesterday's outfit.... I'm so glad it's finally getting and staying cooler during the day!  

This nubby black wrap cardigan is a favorite winter purchase from two years ago - it's the perfect layering piece!  I love that it's short-sleeved but thick - I can throw it over light fall and spring items for when there's just a slight chill in the air, or pop it over other sweaters for mega-warmth! 

Chunky Wrap Cardigan Sweater - Banana Republic

Peacock Silk T-Shirt Dress - Banana Republic

Black Tights - Merona via Target

Gray OKC Boots - Banana Republic

Gold Cuff - Coach

And here's todays... only slightly worse for the wrinkles!  The "bold sun" is definitely my favorite of my Heritage Cardigan obsession collection - I think it's a perfect example of a shade of yellow that works well for most skin tones and hair colors!  Blonds can wear yellow!  

And, um, I really can't gush about these GAP Boy Fit trousers enough... Peppermint Bliss spoke to my soul today, describing her quest for the perfect, casual, boyfriend-jeans-centered look... I look like a frumptastic sausage person in boyfriend jeans... and I've tried on muchos.  BUT!  These pants are a bit like the work version of the boyfriend jean... and they are actually flattering (although, I'm not sure the photos depict that so much... hmmmm... hopefully I'm not just delusional) - L-O-V-E, LOVE! 

Bold Sun "Heritage" Cardigan - Lands' End Canvas

Polkadot Shell - J.Crew

Black "Boy Fit" Trousers - GAP

Patent Loafer Pumps - Cold Haan

turtle time

No.  I'm not starting off my morning with a heavy dose of Pinot Grigio (if only).  But I did bust out my new turtleneck from Lands' End Canvas {the Women's Softest Turtleneck Sweater}.  I'm feeling a little under the weather (hence the frowny faces), so the workday requires something soft and cozy. 

Turtleneck Fit Review: Like many LEC items, this runs a bit big.  I ordered my normal size but could have sized down.  I like the blousier fit for work but might order a black one in the smaller size for layering and weekends.  The material is very, very soft, but it is thin - perfect for Texas, but not really a "sweater" - more of a knit.  

Softest Turtleneck Sweater in Maplewood - Lands' End Canvas

Boy Fit Trousers - GAP

Tomato Patent "Juliet" Pumps - J.Crew

Layered Necklace - Francesca's Collections

we like great big hairy chested men!

Today I'm sporting a piece that Evs so affectionately refers to as the Hairy Chest Jacket.

I usually respond to his cracks by belting out a Really, Really Cool & Tough (<-- Sarcasm) Sorority Song from back in the day.  

But I'll refrain from those shenanigans here.

Chiffon Ruffle Jacket - Ann Taylor

Green Top - Banana Republic

Black Pencil Skirt - Michael by Michael Kors

Rose Metallic "Claudia" Pumps - J.Crew via Ebay

Stamped K Necklace - Sonya Renee