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fashion friday: workout gear

Melissa 2 Comments

We joined a gym recently.

In related news, I recently realized I need some more workout clothes. You know, ones that aren’t gross. Let’s see what we can find!

I picked up a couple of these active tanks by Old Navy – they’re so comfy and they were on sale recently for only $10.

Has anyone tried Old Navy’s compression line? These pants look amazing – and if they hold you  in a bit, I am totally buying some.

I absolutely adore these leggings by Lysse.

Personally I’m seriously eyeing this shirt from Athleta!

And I’m liking this bra cup racerback tank – may need to get this.

What are your must-have pieces for workout gear?





 

 

what i wore : 2.15.12

Melissa 2 Comments

On Friday I went to a lunch downtown with a friend and saw a fashion show. So fun! It was really cold, so my plans for a cute skirt were no good. I went with jeans and one of my favorite ruffley tops. Oh, and we met two stars of Breaking Dawn, Tinsel Lorry and Chaske Spenser, who play Sam and Emily.

cardigan: Old Navy {buy here}
top: ruffle top from LOFT {similar here}
jeans: dark trouser jeans by 7 for All Mankind {buy it here}
Boots: ankle boots by Matisse {buy it here}

On Sunday, I wore this amazing blazer from Anthropologie that I found in a consignment shop for $15 along with my newest jeans – 7 for All Mankind trouser jeans found in the same consignment store for $20! Score! I’m so hooked. I was trying this on in the morning and asked my husband, “Does this have too many ruffles?” And he replied, “Does that rule ever apply to you?” What can I say? He gets me.
blazer: Anthropologie {thrifted} {similar here}
blouse: old navy {similar here}
jeans: 7 for All Mankind {thrifted} {similar here}
flats: not pictured {buy here}
necklace: Stella and Dot {buy here}

Early in the week, I mainly hung out at home drinking coffee and avoiding going out in the cold as much as possible.

sweater: Target {buy here}
tshirt: LOFT {similar here}
jeans: skinny by 7 for All Mankind {buy here}
boot socks: urban outfitters {buy here}
boots: old, suede boots {similar here}

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fashion friday: boots are fun

Melissa 3 Comments

Remember in December when I talked about how I was so excited for January, because it would be so calm and relaxing and I could catch up on things and maybe even actually blog again?

I’ll pause while you finish laughing me.

So now it February and I’m just as busy as I was in December, only now its snowing. But lets turn our thoughts to happier things, like boots.

I mean, how awesome are these boots? And they’re 75% off, thankyouverymuch.

oooo – Ugg clogs! For more than 40% off! Wonder if I could walk in these without tripping. Clogs and I are not friends. For some reason I was walk in 5 inch heels, but clogs make me trip (Well, more than usual).

Well, hello there, 7 for All Mankind jeans on super clearance that just happen to be available in my size. May I introduce you to my shopping cart. I”m sure you’ll get along splendidly.

I want these jeans. Bad. MY size is all gone, though. Boo. Guess I’ll have to get the 7s after all….

Guess where these shoes are from? Come on! GUESS! Are you ready? Old Navy. For real. How fun are these loafers???




what i wore : 2.7.12

Melissa 7 Comments

Last week, during the heat wave, I wore my cape – with my rocking red jeans I picked up at Old Navy last week. Can I tell you how much I paid for them? $1.87. Yes, that’s right – under $2 for one of the hottest trends of the season. SCORE!!

cape: Nordstrom Rack {similar here}
shirt: LOFT {similar}
jeans: red rockstar jegging from Old Navy {buy here}
boots: Matisse {buy here}

Friday, my son and I headed up to New York City for an event, so I wanted to be stylish. but pretty comfy. Naturally, I have like no pictures of my whole outfit, because I’m on the ball like that. This is the closest thing to a whole body shot that I have. Just ignore the big, blue  furry dude 😉

sweater: boyfriend cardigan from Old Navy (mine was clearance for $5!( {buy it here}
top: Old Navy {similar here}
jeans: 7 for All Mankind {buy it here}
shoes: suede loafer wedges {buy it here}

This one is for Juggling Chic, who inspired me to go to a consignment store this week. My find? This Burberry silk scarf for… wait for it.. $20. I’m hooked. I paired with with a blazer and jeans for a meeting – all of these were purchased on clearance at one point. Talk about bargain chic!

scarf: Burberry {similar here – for much, much more than $20}
blazer: LOFT – bought on clearance for about $15 {similar here}
jeans: LOFT – bought on clearance for $10 {similar here}
shoes: cognac wedges from Target – bought on clearance for $7 {similar here}

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fashion friday: RED!

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Today Colin and I are headed up to NYC for an event (with ELMO! SQUEEEEE!!) so we are both super excited. Although I think that he is mostest excited about riding the train up to New York, while I am personally not really looking forward to a two-hour train ride with a three year old. You might want to check out my twitter stream, as I’m sure hijinks will ensue, as they often do when I attempt leave the state.

Anyway, in honor of our furry red friend, lets see what we can find in red today!

red dresses

(L to R) Gondola Engagement Dress ($80), Blythe Shirtdress ($145), Origami sheath dress in wool crepe ($198), Alamosa Sweater Dress ($80), Artemis Dress ($75.00)

inspired by red!

(L to R) red ruffled blouse (sold out), pink pencil skirt ($120), polka dot blouse ($80), red wool trousers ($110), bow tie blouse ($50), camel high-waist pants ($78), cashmere candy stripe sweater ($198), vintage bootcut cords ($70)

And don’t forget accessories! Nothing makes an outfit pop like a flash of red!!

RED

Do you love to shine in red?



what i wore :: 2.1.12

Melissa 5 Comments

I wore this running errands on a day when it was POURING all day. Ugh. Cold rainy days are the worst! I’m wearing my chambray shirt again! Today I tried it layered under a sweater.

sweater: Loft {buy here – on sale!}
shirt: old navy {buy here}
jeans: the skinny by 7 for all mankind {buy here – on sale!!}
belt: target {similar}
boots: kamik {buy similar here}
earrings: my cents of style {buy here – only $5!}

One day this week was really warm (in January! I know, right?) So I broke out my new custom made dress from United Styles. How cute is this?

dress: United Styles {design your own here}
shoes : Payless {similar}
necklace: lia sophia {no longer available}

How is this little number in my quest to wear pattern and color? I picked up that striped shirt at Loft for only like $7 last week.

cardigan: really old from LOFT {similar}
shirt: LOFT {no longer available} {similar}
belt: LOFT, sold out now. bummer.
jeans: target {buy similar here}
shoes: Target {no longer available} {similar here}

 

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fashion friday: excited about…

Melissa 5 Comments

There are a few things coming out in the next few weeks that I am so so excited about!

TOMS Shoes is launching ballet flats. Um. HELLO! These are so so so so cute!!! Love the blue! These come out in February.

I’m extremely, EXTREMELY excited about Jason Wu for Target – I’ve been a Jason Wu fan for awhile and this is going to be AWESOME people. I think I really need that dress on the right. Possibly in two colors.

 

Stella and Dot‘s new spring line is positively divine!! I am colmpetely in love with the Savannah Collection!




what i wore 1.25.12

Melissa 11 Comments

I wore this on a busy day of errands, meetings and taking the kids to Chuck E. Cheese (gag). It was raining really hard, so I wanted to be warm and comfy. I just picked up this sweater at Old Navy – it was on super clearance and an additional 30% off, so it ended up being like $7. The necklace was also on clearance for $3. I loved the warm colors and that its bold, but not bulky.

sweater: old navy {similar}
jeans: the skinny by 7 for all mankind {buy here – on sale!!}
boots: amazing deal on 6pm last year {similar here}
necklace: old navy {similar here}

I’ve been dying to try a denim on denim look with a chambray shirt… but worried about looking either too 1987 or too country. So I paired my shirt with dark trouser jeans, heels and piled on the jewelry. What do you think?

shirt: old navy {buy here}
jeans: 7 for all mankind {buy here – on sale!}
necklaces:
lia sophia*{no longer available}
stella and dot {no longer available}
gift from my mother in law {custom made}

You may have noticed I have been drooling over a certain sweater from Free People. Since I mentioned it here. And here. And here. Well, it just showed up on Gilt. For like half off! That’s what you call Christmas money well spent right there. The necklace is the same one in the picture above – it has a removable locket, which I just love!

sweater: free people {buy it here – ooo! its on sale here too!}
jeans: target {buy similar here}
locket necklace: stella and dot {no longer available}

for more fashion, check out what i wore wednesday, transatlantic blonde, monday mingle and fashion friday!

fashion friday: obsessed with necklaces

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My post on How to Wear a Statement Necklace on my fashion blog this week got me thinking… can you really have too many statement necklaces??? (hint: the answer is always ‘no’ when I ask that…. unless I’m referring to something like ‘laundry.’)

Pricey, dreamy options:

I would never take this off all of October and November. Every fall day, I would wear this. Calico Corn Necklace, $68

What was that? Sorry. I just swooned over this amazing, perfect necklace. Graycelyn Necklace in Mixed Metal, $275

 

This would look amazing with a black dress… or really jazz up an everyday sweater! Sofia Pearl Bib Necklace, $118

And some more budget friendly options:

This is totally gorgeous! This just begs to be worn with a summer dress, doesn’t it? Teardrop Bead Necklace, $6.80

Um- LOVE! And for this price, I want one in every color! Colored Bead Necklace, $6.80

Ooo! Love these colors! Green Good Harmony Necklace, $24.50

 




what i wore :: 1.18.11

Melissa 10 Comments

On Thursday, we went up to Boston for my husband’s grandmother’s funeral. It was a miserable day – maybe 34 degrees and raining. So I ended up swapping out the booties for knee-high boots at the last minute so I wouldn’t freeze to death.

cardigan: Loft {buy it here}
dress: target {buy it here}
shoes: Matisse bootie {buy it here}

I picked up this sweater on clearance at Jennifer on the Avenue. It is SO CUTE! I love the bow and the color… plus its super warm. This will be showing up a lot, people! I added the blue shirt to give it a pop of color.  I wore this to church on another super cold day when I wanted to be comfy but cute.

sweater: {buy it here}
shirt: Old Navy long sleeve tee {buy it here}
jeans: 7 for All Mankind {buy it here}
shoes: Target {no longer available} {similar here}
jewelry: stella and dot {buy it here}

On Monday, I paired this fun striped tee shirt (which has quickly become one of my favorite shirts!) with the cape I haven’t worn in forever. When we left to go run errands, I remembered why I haven’t worn it in forever – you can’t really wear a cape under a winter coat. So I swapped out this cardigan and added this fun scarf I just picked up on clearance at Old Navy (for like $3) for a bit of bright on a rainy day.

cape: Nordstrom Rack {similar here}
tee: LOFT {no longer available}{similar}
cardigan: LOFT {no longer available} {similar – on sale!} {similar}
jeans: The Skinny by 7 for All Mankind {buy here – on sale plus additional 20% off with code NEWYOU}
boots: bromme by Ugg {buy here}

For more fashion, see The Pleated Poppy, Monday Mingle and check the girls of All Things Chic!