A little kinky~ Work Outfit of the Day

I just did a little bait and switch!! You thought this was going to be bad, didn't you?? 

And here I am fully clothed!!

Only talking about my hair! My husband mentioned yesterday that I never do my hair curly anymore. So I washed it and air dried it last night. I woke up this AM and did my best... and sadly this was it. I kind of let myself get past the point of no return-- just had to go with it! May try again in the summer when I have humidity on my side.

Had to crop this one- little guy wanted to get in the picture just like me, and Daddy and I couldn't say no.

 I've gotten a TON of use out of these. My mom cringes every time I tell her I get shoes at Target. "You can't buy cheap shoes!" But I swear they are just as comfortable as my higher priced ones. And I always seem to wear them more. If they get messed up, it's only $25 down the drain.

Coat: Anthropologie last Christmas

Shirt: Forever 21 (old)

Tank: J.Crew

Wool Pants: Banana Republic (2007?)

Shoes: Target

Earrings: gift from brother-in-law

Super Bowl Outfit of the Day

I passed on a super bowl party just to hang out at home. I got to sleep in (thanks grandparents!) and then did a little shopping before picking up the little one. I hit up two of my three favorites, Target and Forever 21. Unfortunately, I am many miles away from the closest Anthropologie, and the clothing selections are pretty limited here in my town. So, I take what I can get, and I love to shop whenever I get out of town!

Top: J.Crew this year- have some sparklies at the shoulders but can't see them really here

Jeans: AG via Anthropologie

Jacket: Forever 21

Belt: Macy's (I get lots of use out of this thing!!)

Shoes: Target (buy them here)

Earrings: Anthropologie

Bangles: Forever 21

Girls Night Out- Outfit of the Day

This is what I wore last night for a girls night. Dinner, drinks and dancing. This is the Forever 21 dress I wrote about earlier.

Dress- Forever 21

Jacket- Forever 21 (old)

Belt- Macy's

Boots- Anthropologie

Earrings- Anthropologie

Bangles- Forever 21

Day Care Party - Outfit of the Day

Yes, really. My son's school/daycare had a 4 year anniversary party today. I actually got out of work close to on time today, headed home to feed the doggie and change really quick. I headed to my son's school to pick him up, and they had pizza and cake and games in each classroom. Really fun for him and who doesn't like cake for dinner on a Friday night? The only good thing was that after the dinner cake, he ate a ton of vegetables at home before bed- carrots and broccoli and cauliflower... therefore less guilt over the early dessert, thank goodness! We have his first swimming lesson tomorrow morning... damn it, shouldn't have eaten cake and pizza for dinner tonight!

Top- Anthro Bianka

Jeans- Anthro AG

Boots- Anthro Bow-Tied Beauty

Earrings- Forever 21

Should I add bra since you can SEE IT in this picture?? Geez.

AND... the hanger string is coming out of my left sleeve. Great. Hope nobody noticed that!

Husband is surprisingly cooperative taking these photos so far. Better than some of the comments I've read from regular bloggers. If I keep it up, I bet resistance is coming.

Outfit of the Day- Running Errands

Earrings- Anthropologie

Top- Forever 21

Leggings- Target

Boots- Anthropologie Bow-Tied Beauty

Watch- TAG Heuer

Put this on after work today even though I didn't feel like it, just to have an outfit picture to add to this blog! Sitting here at the computer now in my "not-quite-as-sexy-as-they-appear-in-the-catalog" but oh-so-comfy Victoria's Secret blue leopard print flannel PJ's (yes, really!).

What's so great about Anita Pallenberg?

Not sure the answer to that... carefree? rock and roll? stylish? decadent lifestyle? All the things that I am not? I read Keith Richard's biography, Life. I can't speak to its accuracy, since I imagine Keith hardly remembers. While it wasn't a book I'd really recommend, I loved it. It really turned me on to Rolling Stones music again, especially the tracks from Exile on Main St. Can you even imagine living like the Rolling Stones et al did back in the day? I'm sure it was even less glamourous in real life than it is on paper.  Yet something about the whole scene seems so... can't quite put my finger on it. But it has a fantastic connotation, to me anyway.

I think part of the appeal is that I feel somewhat inhibited in my daily life, from what I wear to what I say. These cats were the complete opposite of inhibited, and there is something so desirable about that.

Work Outfit of the Day

This is what I wore today to work (along with a doggie booty) and then a quick dinner out with my family. If you have really good eyes, you may notice greasy stains on my top resulting from some snuggles from my son after he ate his entire meal using his hands.

Cardigan- J. Crew (old- maybe 2005?)

Shell- J. Crew last year

Pants- Express (yikes- these are from 2005 also)

Belt- Macy's

Shoes- Enzo Angiolini (wow- about 2005 too)

Earrings - gift from my Bro-in-law

I have a couple reasons for starting this blog. One, I love reading other style blogs. I came upon one while searching for a sweater at Anthropologie that sold out. Then I started doing searches for clothes I considered buying online, hoping for some of those very handy "fitting room reviews." I started reading a few, then following a few, then following a lot. Second, I have a private family blog that I've enjoyed in the past, yet I really have to force myself to post on now. I enjoyed it, but I hardly ever get any feedback so I've lost a little motivation, I guess. Third, I'm not a super efficient shopper. I have all kinds of long cardigans and camisoles... too many. I buy things I like, but not really things I need. Lastly, I'd like to learn to be more creative with my outfits. I see a lot of outfits I love, and think, "I love that, but I could never pull that off."  I think that way too often.

So there you have it!