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

new buddy

I feel like Purple and I are really getting along lately... My college roommate was a purple fiend. Thus, I OD'd-by-Osmosis on the hue and have just recently found myself enjoying it again.  

Purple Knit Dress - Banana Republic

Eggplant "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Quilted/Patent-Toe Gray & Black Flats - Delman

Amethyst Drop Earrings - gift

Skinny Black Patent Belt - came attached to some suit pants from LOFT

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Chunky Gold Cuff - Coach

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!  

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

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}

Barney Tights

That's what Evs calls these.

He also asked if this wasn't the same thing I wore yesterday.  

Um.  No.  But I see his point. 

Dress - BCBG

Tights - Merona via Target

Black Patent Loafer Pump - Cole Haan

Pearl Cluster Earrings - Etsy Seller Bridal Emunique

Belt - Banana Republic

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Some questions answered...

- How do you create your wavy hair? 

I do the "curl down" with a 2 inch barrel curling iron... check out this how-to from Amy and Lyndsay! 

- Where did you buy the silver metallic peep-toe wedges?

They were purchased at Neiman Marcus although I cannot find them online.  The NorthPark store in Dallas had them 3 weeks ago! 

like PJs...

... but work appropriate.

Boy, do I need a pedicure.

Knit Print Dress - Milly

Metallic Peep-Toe Wedges - Tory Burch

Amethyst Earrings - gift

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Ruffle Belt - Etsy Seller Heart of Flight

Purple Urple

Day...

Dress: Banana Republic

Argyle Cardigan: Land's End Canvas

Black Tights: Spanx

Gray OTK "Hero" Boots: Banana

Pearl Cluster Earrings: Etsy Seller Bridal Emunique

Skinny Blush Metallic Belt: J.Crew
White Ceramic Watch: Fossil

Night...

{how's that for a confused blond look?}

{birthday kicks!}

Sweater: Banana

Metallic Peep-Toe Wedges: Tory Burch

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

Virgin Voyage...

... of my new boots!  Yippee for cooler temperatures!

I'm making very few purchases for Fall/Winter this year... I've got my eye on a new dinning room table (oh how I love thee, World Market), plus there's just not much that's knocking my socks off this season!  A new pair of jeans, a few sweaters, and a pair of gorgeous over-the-knee boots are the only things on my shopping list this season!  

CHECK for the boots! 

These (from BR) hit at mid-knee or fold up to the full-on "OTK" style... I adore the color and think they'll prosper long after the over-the-knee trend bites the dust.  Plus, I scored them for less than half-price thanks to some killer discounts and coupons!  

Navy Ruffle-Neck Dress - Shoshana

Bright Cherry "Heritage" Cardigan - Lands' End Canvas

"Hero" Over-the-Knee Boot in Grey Stone - Banana Republic

Blue Earrings - gift

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - J.Crew

Easy Office-Wear

It's the GAP Cuffed Sleeve Blazer again... styled a little more in the vein of "boyfriend blazer" this time!  I'm also digging the subtle print-mixing that's going on...

Cuff Sleeve Blazer - GAP

Navy Ruffle Collar Dress - Shoshana

Blush Metallic "Claudia" Pumps - J.Crew

Gold Flower Earrings - J.Crew

Blush Metallic Belt - J.Crew 

two-fer

Work, work, work...

Sangria, sangria, sangria!

Violet Knit Dress - Banana Republic

Orange "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Blush Crinkle Metallic "Claudia" Pumps - J.Crew

Gold & Amethyst Feather Earrings - Kendra Scott

Blush Metallic Belt - J.Crew

flying high

Cheeseball Post Title.  Apologies.

I admit... this is one of those dresses that I lusted after, finally purchased... and have never worn.  I think it's been sitting in the ol' closet since February.  Sad, little airplanes.  :(  All alone.  But the age old problem is, of course, where does one wear a dress festooned with old-timey biplanes?  A wedding on the Carolina coast is an option that comes to mind... too bad an Ironing Incident left my little dress high-and-dry.

So, today I just decided to suck it up and stop waiting for a "Wrightsville Dress Appropriate Event."  Summer's almost over (well, the heat's not almost over... but Labor Day will be here before we know it), and this frock is just too cute to keep tucked away until 2011.  

Evs' remark(s) when I pulled this out of the closet this morning?  Does that dress really have planes on it?  It's strapless... are you really going to wear that to work?

Yes... Thank you, Captain Obvious... and, Yes.  

Wrightsville Dress - Anthropologie

Bold Sun "Heritage" Cardigan - Lands' End Canvas

Chocolate Patent Peep-Toe Wedges - Banana Republic

Gold Flower Earrings - J.Crew

Wide Brown Belt - Target

from the bowels of my iPhone...

... an outfit that was pretty cute, but went un-posted!  

Sheer Tunic + Cami - Banana Republic

Black Pencil Skirt - Michael by Michael Kors

Flannel and Satin Bow "Molly" Pumps - J.Crew

Cobalt Earrings - gift

Blush Metallic Belt - J.Crew

3rd Verse, Slightly Different than the First

I wear this dress a lot.  I wear all of my work dresses a lot.  It's all about the accessories with those items you wear over and over again.  With this particular BCBG shirt dress, I've paired...

... a girly ribbon belt / colorful tights...

... a bright cardigan / metallic skinny belt...

... and red patent pumps / wide black belt!

Black & White Print Shirt Dress - BCBG

Tomato Patent "Juliet" Pumps - J.Crew

Clover Earrings - gift

Gold Medallion Necklace - gift

Wide Black Belt - Banana Republic

Good news!  Good news!  Our new house has a full length mirror... wait for it... IN THE BATHROOM.  Therefore, I shall soon return to actually taking photos in the bathroom.  So, ya know, get pumped for more crappy iPhone photos, but with better lighting! 

ruby-like slippers

I'm sure it's pretty apparent from my OOTDs that I'm a bit Juliet Pump Obsessed. Why J. Crew hasn't brought back the Juliet, I'll never know... it's one the universe's many secrets.  It's also a stupid secret because I guaran-damn-tee you that I'd snatch up a pair in every single color if they'd reappear in my Fall catalog.

Oh well.  For now, there's always eBay.  Of which I have to thank for THESE!

They are crackly and metallic and blush and PERFECT. And only $50.00 + $7 shipping!  {Note: These aren't technically "Juliets" - they are "Claudia" but are the exact same shape and fit... just crackly metallic leather with a covered heel as opposed to the patent with the wood heel.}

So cute, I wore them yesterday as well.  Faux-pas?  Dorothy wore her sparkly shoes all the way down that yellow brick road, so I figure I'm probably okay with a Monday/Tuesday Double Dose.  

Belted Silk Print Dress - Milly 

Blush Metallic Crackle "Claudia" Pump - J.Crew

Pearls - Gift 

Ruffle Neck Dress - Shoshana

"Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Blush Metallic Crackle "Claudia" Pump - J.Crew

Gold Medallion Necklace - gift

Ivory & Gold Bangle - gift

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - J.Crew

LEC Boyfriend Cardigan

Last week, I scooped up my first Lands' End Canvas Collection Boyfriend Cardigan at the 30% Off Summer Sale (still happening now!).  Love it... but so, so, so glad I listened to Erin and sized down.  This sucker is obviously meant to be blousier, because even the Small is roomy on me (and I am not a Small).   But I'm digging it belted for work and it will be great over a slim-fit tank and skinny jeans, paired with flats for the Fall! 

Deep Sapphire Boyfriend Cardigan - Lands' End Canvas

Sherbert Silk Shell - Banana Republic

Black Pencil Skirt - Michael by Michael Kors via Nordstrom

Serengeti Patent "Juliet" Pumps - J.Crew

Pearl Cluster Earrings - Etsy Seller Bridal Emunique

Gold Medallion Necklace - gift

Black Ruffle Ribbon Belt - Etsy Seller Heart of Light