Monday, December 07, 2009

It's finally getting COLD!

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Jeans: Gap curvy, Jacket: pleather from Zara, Blouse: Martin + Osa, Oxfords: Frye, Watch: Fossil (bday gift from Bryan!)
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Blouse and Jacket: Express, Jeans: JCrew, Boots: Liz Claiborne
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Cold weather is FINALLY here!!

Jeans and blouse: JCrew, Sweater and scarf: Martin + Osa, Coat: Target, Boots: Liz
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This past weekend Bryan and I were in San Antonio taking a mini breather before the holiday rush.
Jeans: David Kahn (swapped), Top: JCrew, Jacket: William Rast, Oxfords: Frye
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...aaaand, my outerwear was put to good use, yay!

Coat: Target, Hat: Dakine (purchased in Alaska), Scarf: Martin + Osa
*I'm standing at the right hand gate at the Alamo.
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One sweater, three ways!
Sweater: Martin + Osa, Jeans: BR (Buffalo Exchange)

Monday, November 30, 2009

They're here!

Here are the requested close up photos of my LAMB jacket:


I just LOVE (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE - can't say it enough!) the ruching at the waist line. It nips in so neatly and is very flattering.


This photo shows the unique detailing on the lapel. I don't even know what you call that!


And to top it off, the jacket *isn't* black (yay me!) and it has chalk and burgundy pinstripes. That shade of deep, dark red is a current fave. Check out my OPI "We'll Always Have Paris" polish for proof. ;)

Saturday, November 28, 2009

early November looks

I'm trying not to shop too much right now, which is rather trixty for me. If I'm missing a piece, I just go buy it instead of forcing myself to be creative and putting together new looks. So more and more you'll see "old" pieces in "new" ways.
I've had all but the blouse for over a year now, but never put a look together quite like this. I've worn the skirt with a navy argyle sweater or a solid navy top and green beads.
This look is a bit whimsical for me, but it was certainly a good change.

Blouse: Old Navy, Skirt and cardigan: JCrew, Boots: Nine West, Specs: Prada
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The next look is also a remix of some pieces I've had for awhile.

Jeans: 7FAM (Buffalo Exchange), Blouse and cardigan: JCrew, Boots: Liz Claiborne
The boots were my first tall boots purchase since moving to Texas. The style is definitely dated, but I think wearing them under jeans gives them a more classic look.
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This look is my version of 'mom on the go' or a 'flop proof' look. Jeans are always the first thing I grab when I don't know what to wear.

Jeans: Gap Curvy bootcut, Blouse: Ann Taylor, Tank: Marshalls, Shoes: JCP (over 4 years ago!)
I love this AT top. The color is perfect for me, and the style is very flattering. I've had these boots since before I got married. They're even more hideous than the above pair, but they look great under jeans. So there you go!
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My last look is what I wore when I met Angie over at YouLookFab for lunch in Seattle. I went up to Seattle to visit my family for my (28th) birthday, and snuck in a quick visit with dear Angie.

Jeans: David Kahn (swapped from my dear friend Sandy), Tee: Target via Goodwill, Jacket: LAMB (Nordstrom Rack, baby!), Necklace: Martin + Osa, Shoes: Me Too Frost pumps
Slowly but surely this combo is turning into my uniform. Jeans, of course, with oxfords (I have two pair and they get worn a LOT), a structured jacket with great detailing, and a simple top with one statement piece.
Voila.
My sister Rachel styled my hair this day, and I love how she did it. I'm still trying to duplicate it!

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Makeover photos


Shopping with co-owner of Salon Keriz'ma and photographer with Almost Impatient Productions


Hair! With stylist Nick


The entire makeover took 8 hours, and we started getting short on time. Mani and hair styling at the same time!


In makeup


Getting dressed for the shoot


Behind the scenes


The results


Behind the scenes 2




More results



The photographer took a fun shot of me in one of her vintage dresses. The second photo is the one being used for the billboard.

Monday, November 02, 2009

October 26-30

#1
Dress: Max Studio (TJMaxx), Tights: Calvin Klein (Marshalls), Boots: Aerosoles Ride Line, Pendant: Vintage
#2
Dress: NAS, Tights: Pink Rose (stirrup leggings), Boots: Aerosoles
#3
Dress: Martin + Osa, Tights: Micro fishnets from London via Ana and her hubby, Boots: Aerosoles

#4
Jacket: Nanette Lepore via Buffalo Exchange (thanks for pointing it out to me, Ana!), Jeans: JCrew, Turtleneck: Ann Taylor

#5
Top: Joie via Nordstrom Rack, Jeans: Gap skinnies, Boots: Aerosoles
#6
Sweater: DKNY cozy via TJMaxx, Trousers: AX, Shoes: Circa Joan and David via TJMaxx, Top, BCBG, Necklace: Betsey Johnson via Buffalo Exchange

Monday, October 19, 2009

Black and white

Swap-tastic!

Blouse: JCrew (swapped), Bracelet: swapped, jeans (BR straight leg in black from Buffalo Exchange), Shoes: Me Too (TJMaxx), lips: Nars "Diablo"

Snow leopard

I love animal prints, especially when they come in black and white. :)
Skirt: WHBM, Sweater: Express, Blouse: JCrew, Tights: HUE (TJMaxx), Shoes: Joan and David (TJMaxx), Pearls: Claires

Date night!

Sweater: DKNY cozy (TJMaxx), Jeans: 7FAM (Buffalo Exchange), Shoes: Nine West, Jacket: Zara
Apparently I did not take a photo of the cozy by itself. I will do that this week!

Rainy, cloudy day

Blouse: Ann Taylor, Sweater: Express, Skirt: Ann Taylor, Boots: Aerosoles

Skinny pants

Pants: Armani Exhange, Shoes: Joan and David (TJMaxx), Blouse: Marc Jacobs, sweater: Express, bad hair day!!

Monday, October 05, 2009

9/28 - the same shoes all week!

Monday

Skirt, top: Express, Cardigan: Ann Taylor, Shoes: Steve Madden, Bracelet: Boutique, Belt: Target

Circles and squares!

Tuesday

Top and belt: Target, Skirt: Macys, Shoes: Steve Madden, Lip color: Nars "Diablo"

Wednesday

Jacket: Zara, Tee: Target (thrifted), Jeans, JCrew, Shoes: Steve Madden

Friday

Tee: Fossil, Jacket: Zara, Jeans: Joe's "Socialite", Shoes: Steve Madden, Bracelet: JCrew