Business Casual Outfit: Marled B&W Sweater, Oxblood pants, Leopard heels

This marled black & white sweater is so cozy.  I liked it with my maroon/oxblood pants.  I otherwise stuck to neutrals with a light black sweater vest, MK leather jacket, MK purse with gold accents, and leopard pumps.  It was a comfy business casual work look.

 

Outfit Details:

Sweater:  Ann Taylor, 2012
Sweater Vest:  Charlotte Russe, old & one of my sisters'
Jacket:  Michael Kors, Lord and Taylor, 2011
Pants:  Loft Marissa Straight Leg
Purse:  Michael Kors, family gift, 2012
Earrings:  Gift from my sister Theresa

Work Travel Day 1 - Business Formal

I wore this suit on Monday for my first day of work travel.  Packing for this trip made me realize I really need another suit that fits me well.  A pant suit that is perfectly tailored to me is now on my list!

This trip has been going well.  Work-wise we're moving right along.  My hotel also has a nice gym so I'm right on track with my half-marathon training. Even with a TV on the treadmill running outside is way better than on a machine!  Glad to be going home soon!

Two posts today since I didn't get one up yesterday.  :-)

Outfit Details:

Skirt Suit:  Anne Klein, Macy's, old

Top:  Calvin Klein, TJ Maxx, old

Shoes:  Nine West Flax, Macy's

Jewelry:  Stella & Dot Isla Drops Earrings and Trinity Pendant Necklace

Easy Sunday Outfit

 I spent Sunday mostly relaxing and playing with my little niece Anna.  I layered up since I was mainly inside.  This beautiful scarf was a gift from my Mom Mom-In Law.  She also gave me a pretty purple one too.  I took the above picture earlier in the afternoon and the bottom pictures out on our balcony in the evening.  I missed posting this yesterday because I was traveling for work.  Thankfully it looks like we will be finishing up early so I will be home in time for the Valley Forge Young Friends Holiday Party at the P.C. Knox House on Wednesday evening!  I missed it last year because I was traveling so I am happy to be able to attend this year!

Outfit Details:
Jacket:  Olive Military Jacket, Old Navy (this color no longer available)
Vest:  Fur vest purchased in NYC 2011
Scarf:  Home-made gift
Top: White linen tunic, J. Crew Factory, old
Leggings:  Fleece Leggings, Amazon
Shoes:  LC Lauren Conrad Ankle Boots, Kohls

Black White & Silver Aztec

Yesterday was mainly spent relaxing with some running and cleaning mixed in.  We went to Southwark in Bella Vista for a late dinner.  My steamed clams were delicious and I love the intimate 1920s vibe there.  Jon pointed out that it's nice there are no TVs.  They have a nice selections of wine, bourbon, and rye too.  Fortunately it wasn't too cold out.  I wore gray jeggings (although it's hard to tell in these pics.  Still learning my camera.)  with a black and white aztec top, black blazer, silver pumps, hot pink clutch, and white coat on top.  I threw on a black scarf and white hat as we were walking out the door and I wasn't too cold on the walk there.  Kind of hoping we get one big snowstorm and then a mild winter, but we'll see!

Outfit Details:
Top:  Aztec Print tank, Forever 21, spring 2013
Blazer:  LC Lauren Conrad Boyfriend Blazer, Kohl's, old, 2011
Jeans:  7 for All Mankind Gray Jeggings, Rue La La, old 2011
Shoes:  Rock & Republic, Kohl's
Coat:  Next UK (old, bought in 2007)
Clutch:  BCBG Hot Pink Envelope Clutch, similar

Black Friday Shopping Fun

Got my new camera this morning - Nikon Coolpix P520!  I've been having a lot of fun today starting to play around with it and I'm really happy with how the pictures have been turning out.

I packed this cashmere and wool blend turtleneck and black jeggings to wear with my black boots for lots of shopping and then more family time.  Jon and I found a new rug for our apartment.  It is really nice to see how it is coming together!  I also went to the mall with my mom and my sisters Mary Beth and Jenny.  My mom got us all a cozy sweater from Urban Outfitters.  I also found a fun festive sweater that I'm looking forward to wearing a lot in December.

Jenny took these pictures and I snapped a pic of her outfit too.  Check it out at the end of the post.  :-)

Outfit Details:
Sweater:  French Connection, TJ Maxx, old
Tank:  Old Navy Tami
Jeans:  AG The Jegging Super Black
Boots:  Aldo black boots, old
Earrings:  Bauble Bar

 Jenn's Outfit:  Delia's Sweater,  Gap T-shirt, Scarf, Black pants

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had such a nice Thanksgiving day yesterday!  It was a very cold but nice and sunny morning for an easy jog.  Then I speed baked tons of cookies.  We ate dinner and dessert #1 and played Scene It with my in-laws then went over to have dessert #2 with my family.  Also, HI FAMILY!  Now that you all know about this blog.  :-)  Thanks to my little sister Jenn for taking these pictures!

Now it's out to Best Buy to get some electronics!!  YAY for Black Friday.  Good luck shopping!!

Outfit Details:
Cardigan:  Loft, 2011
Top:  Limited, 2011
Skirt:  LC Lauren Conrad circle skirt, Kohl's
Tights:  Vera Wang, Kohl's
Boots:  Aldo, 2011
Scarf:  Coach Factory, 2012
Earrings:  Bauble Bar

Layering & leopard at work

We're doing a food drive at work.  This week you could wear jeans if you gave $1 a day towards the food drive.  I went with layers, gold accents, and leopard.  Last night we saw the new Hunger Games - so good!!  Definitely worth seeing in the theater.  

Happy Thanksgiving!

Outfit Details:

Blouse:  Apt 9 black crepe top, Kohl's

Sweater:  Banana Republic, old

Jeans:  Sebastian McCall, Charlie's Jeans

Coat:  HM black coat, purchased in England 2007

Necklace:  Gold chain necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane, Rue La La 

Shoes:  Nine West Leopard Flax Heels, Macy's

Cable Knit & Velvet Pants

One of the things that I'm excited about with this blog is being more creative with my outfits.  I liked what I was wearing yesterday but I wish I would have thrown on a blazer or a vest to add some more interest.  Side note:  I cannot wait until Black Friday and getting my new computer and camera!!  (Looking forward to no more blurry pictures!)

 Outfit Details:
Sweater: Cream cable-knit sweater from Aeropostale (super old, need to replace)
Pants:  Velveteen from LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's 2012
Shoes: Apt. 9 Wedges, Kohl's
Jacket:  Double layer jacket, North Face
Earrings:  Blue and gold drop earrings, Stella & Dot, 2012

Comfy B&W Sweater

Warm and comfy for a work from home day.  This is the last Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation at Kohl's piece that I bought.  It is like a big comfy blanket you can wear.  Also, I think I'm going to be putting more fleece leggings on my Christmas list.  Love being cozy and warm!

Outfit Details:

Sweater:  Black & white oversized cardigan, Catherine Malandrino for Designation, Kohl's

Top:  Pink Calvin Klein collarless blouse with gold buttons, Macy's

Leggings: Fleece lined leggings, Amazon

Shoes:  Smoking studded flats, purchased Feb 2013 at OVS in Italy

Necklace:  Rose gold wishbone necklace, Stella & Dot, 2012

Chambray and Fleece Leggings

Super chilly Sunday in Philadelphia, but nice and sunny!  I really need to try and clean off our balcony floors though!  I layered up in my chambray tunic, wool cardigan, fleece leggings, and OTK boots with a pop of color in my statement coat.  Many thanks to my amazing sister Mary Beth for taking these shots.  Look for her on an upcoming guest post sometime soon!

We ate lunch with my in-laws in Conshohocken at Southern Cross Kitchen, very tasty food and comfortable surroundings!  And the Guinness cake is AMAZING!!  Then we went to Best Buy to look for a new computer and camera.  I've had the same Dell since junior year of college so over 6 years now and the camera is almost as old, so I'm really excited for new gear!

Goofing off with my sis

Outfit Details:
Coat:  Magenta Pink Swing Coat, H&M (Purchased in 2008)  
Top:  Chambray tunic, J. Crew Factory (old, 2012, Similar)
Sweater:  Black boyfriend cardigan, J. Crew Factory (old, 2012)
Leggings:  Fleece lined leggings, Amazon
Shoes:  BCBGeneration Suede OTK boots, Macy's (old, 2011)
Necklace:  Dabby Reid, hematite turquoise necklace (Nordstrom, gift, 2011 - similar)