what i wore

what i wore – 1.4.12

Melissa 16 Comments

I had a week that was half chic, half helping someone move (or the opposite of chic).

Wednesday my husband and I went on a date (WOOT!) so I actually got a little polished up to go out. I’ve been dying for an excuse to wear my new shoes, so I planned the rest of my outfit around them 😉 These are my only jeans that are long enough to wear with these super high heels!

shirt: Old Navy, several years ago {similar here}
jeans: Dojo by 7 for All Mankind {buy here}
shoes: Cecila by Sole Society {buy here}

Thursday was spent working from home, so I was just looking to be comfy while drinking massive amounts of coffee.

sweater: Loft, last year {similar here – and its 40% off}
jeans: Dojo by 7 for All Mankind {buy here}
shoes: my old favorite wedges from Target {buy similar here}

On Friday, we went downtown to Reading Terminal Market, so I wanted to be comfy and warm! My Ugg Bromme boots are amazingly cozy – perfect for walking around on a chilly day! These jeans are pricey, but WORTH EVERY PENNY. They are the most comfy jeggings ever – and the true miracle is they actually stay up, unlike most jeggings that slip down your bum when you bend over.


sweater: drapey open cardigan from target – I love the shape (and price) of this cardi! {buy it here}
top: really old coral tshirt from old navy {buy similar here}
pants: the skinny jean by 7 for All Mankind {buy it here}
boots: Ugg Bromme Boot {but it here}
scarf: Lycra Viscose Scarf by LA Purse {buy it here}

Saturday through Monday was dominated by moving my in-laws into a new apartment, so I was looks super chic in sweatshirts, yoga pants, sneakers, baseball caps and other standard “moving fare” like messy ponytails and general griminess.

jacket: Old Navy Fleece {buy it here}
shirt: my husband’s old college tshirt {buy it here}
pants: Old Navy yoga pants {buy it here}
sneakers: New Balance {buy it here}

for more, check out The Pleated Poppy, Monday Mingle and the  girls of All Things Chic!

 

fashion friday: celebrate

Melissa 7 Comments

Happy Christmas, everyone!

 

1. How awesome are these shoes? And they are HALF OFF!

2. Jo-Lynne has this sweater and I love it. And now its on sale!!

3. This is one of my favorite dresses – I wore it to the Smurf’s Premiere. Its so comfy and flattering. And its on SUPER sale for just $40!
4. These are my very very favorite jeans. And they’re also on sale!! WOOT!

What a sale-r-ific day! Merry Christmas, everyone!

Here are the rules:
1. Link up a current fashion-related post. Please use the permalink to your post, not your blog’s URL.
2. Link back to one of the carnival hostesses.
3. Check out the other Fashion Friday posts and leave some comment luv. What goes around comes around!


 

fashion friday: eye candy

Melissa 2 Comments

This week, I spent a lot of time on Polyvore for my fashion blog, All Things Chic. It is seriously so much fun. Since I’m crazy busy getting ready to travel tomorrow, here are a few of my favorite creations this week! Enjoy!

Early in the week, I did a post on How to Wear Blazers. You have a blazer, right? Instant update to your wardrobe and you’ll wear it forever, even if you don’t spend a ton of money on it. (See my blazer bargain in What I Wore Wednesday.) I love the look of denim, a blazer and a scarf:

classic blazer

I also wrote a post about my current obsession with gray and brown. I know they used to say you couldn’t wear them together, but please, please ignore it. They are both neutrals and they look fabulous together!! I am completely, totally in love with this outfit:

cozy perfection

Then, yesterday, I shared a post on how to wear brights. I confess that I own approximately zero brights. But I found such cute stuff that I really want to add something. If I had an office job, I would be all over this. Isn’t it cute? I love how the polka dots in the top add some fun… and the red skirt! Perfection! (Note to self: buy red skirt!)

polka dots for the office

Which is your favorite look?



what i wore this week

Melissa 8 Comments

Well. These What-I-Wore posts continue to be my most read, so I guess you guys really like them! So I made an effort to take a picture of my outfits this week. I’m new at this, so I missed a couple days.


Wednesday, I was running errands and met a friend for some shopping. And it was raining, so I went cozy.

sweater: rugby stripe drapey cardigan from target {buy it here – its on sale!}
top: white tshirt
pants: jeggings from target {buy it here}
shoes: cognac ballet flats also target {buy them here}

Thursday was another fun day of errands – but my buddy, Colin, and I also hit the library for story time and the farmers market.

sweater: drapey open cardigan from target – I love the shape of this cardi! {buy it here}
top: really old coral tshirt from old navy {buy similar here}
pants: jeggings from target {buy it here}
scarf: stripped lycra viscose scarf by la purse {buy it here}
shoes: kamik rain boots (not shown) {buy them here}

On Saturday, we went to soccer games and to the pumpkin patch for some fall yummies. It was crazy windy and a bit chilly.

sweater: swing sweater coat from old navy – I love this coat! i bought it two or three years ago,
and i wear it all. the. time. {i wish they’d make it again, but buy similar here}
top: white long sleeved tee {buy it here}
pants: skinny jeans from loft, two years ago {buy it here}
shoes: fur lined boots from Target, three years ago {buy similar here}{or here}

Sunday and Monday I forgot to take pictures. Which is annoying, because  I looked cute, darn it. Oh well.

Tuesday, I was again working and running errands with my little guy, who once again is wearing a Superman shirt. (Its actually a different Superman shirt!)

sweater: ruffle cardigan from Nordstrom Rack {seen here}
top: white tshirt from Loft
bottom: dojo trouser jeans by 7 for All Mankind {buy them here}
scarf: floral scarf from Target {similar here}
shoes: cognac ballet flats also target {buy them here}

For more fashion inspiration, visit The Pleated Poppy!

what i wore this week

Melissa 4 Comments

We had a super busy week, with a trip up to NYC and a couple blogging events, so I have a What I Wore this week again! Woo-hoo!
I spent Wednesday shooting a segment for MSN.com with Julie. So fun!!!
We were supposed to be talking about jeans, so of course I wore jeans! I went to my go-to 7 For All Mankind flares with a colorful top to be on camera.
top: old top from Loft {similar here} {and here}
bottom: dojo trouser jeans by 7 for All Mankind {buy them here}
shoes: peep-toe clogs from Target {buy them here}
{or splurge on a designer option}
purse: from the coach outlet, so i can’t find it anywhere

Friday, we were hiking all around New York city, so I was looking for something comfy and casual. I went with flares and a tee, dressed up a bit with a scarf and a great crossbody bag. Here are me and my girls in Times Square!

top: Loft {buy it here}
jeans: Target {old} {find similar here} {and here}
scarf: {similar here}
purse {buy it here} {similar here}
shoes {buy similar here}

Saturday, we attended Style School in NYC! SO fun! I wanted to look nice, but still be comfy on the train ride home. I found this little number in the Theory outlet a few weeks ago. It was originally $150 and I got it for $27! SCORE!

dress: {buy it here}
belt: target {buy similar here}
shoes: last year from Old Navy {buy similar here} (and here}

Tuesday, we were running around doing back to school shopping, so I went for comfy casual – and pulled out the white jeans!

top: Loft {buy it here}
jeans: boot cut jeans by loft {buy it here}
shoes: flower sandal from target {buy it here}

For more fashion inspiration, visit The Pleated Poppy!

what i wore this week

Melissa 6 Comments

Its amazing – with my kids gone, I suddenly have a full schedule of meetings and lunches and dates and excuses to wear something other than yoga pants and a tank top. So, we have a What I Wore Wednesday again!

First up, I wore this really cute ruffled top with my jeggings and jeweled sandals (from Old Navy last year) out to meet a friend for lunch. I picked up this top on sale at Loft a week or two ago and hadn’t worn it yet – I love the soft blue color that perfectly matches my fav earrings.

top: extended shoulder ruffle tee by loft {buy it here}
pant: last year loft denim jeggings {buy similar here} {similar style here for just $20}
shoes: last year from Old Navy {buy similar here} (and here}
earrings: rivera coin earring by stella and dot {buy it here}

Next we have a lovely gray top I picked up at Loft last year for like $3 on clearance that I paired with skinny jeans and wedges for a quick date night. I’ve been wearing my hair wavy lately, I think I like it.


top: gathered tee from Loft, last year {similar here} {and here}
bottom: skinny jeans from Loft {similar here}
shoes: wedge sandals from Target, last year {similar here} {and here}
earrings: rio coin drop earrings by stella and dot {buy it here}
necklace: locket by stella and dot {buy it here}

Next, I wore this outfit to go shopping and meet a friend for lunch. I love this shirt – I bought this about three years ago on clearance and it has been a staple in my wardrobe ever since. And it matched my purse perfectly 🙂
top: old top from Loft {similar here} {and here}
bottom: dojo trouser jeans by 7 for All Mankind {buy them here}
shoes: peep-toe clogs from Target {buy them here}
{or splurge on a designer option}
purse: from the coach outlet, so i can’t find it anywhere

Then, Tuesday I went to an event at Neimen Marcus to preview the new Rachel Zoe collection (Verdict? YUM!) so I wanted to look put together and trendy. I spotted this gorgeous top at the Loft Outlet on Monday. It was hidden in the back, on sale for only $19. I wore it with jeggings and I got LOADS of compliments on it!
top: flowy flower tunic by loft {buy similar here}
pant: last year loft denim jeggings {buy similar here} {similar style here for just $20}
shoes: last year from Old Navy {buy similar here} (and here}

 

For more fashion inspiration, visit The Pleated Poppy!

 

the lazy days of summer

Melissa 7 Comments

…are a myth. Its practically August and I swear we’ve barely stopped moving for weeks.

I survived last week’s VBS. During a heat wave. (Is there some kind of rule that VBS week has to be at least 100 degrees every day? Cause I swear it happens every year.)  I was so exhausted by Friday that I could barely lift my arms. It was totally worth it – the kids had such a blast!! I did crafts and decorations, which gave me free reign at Michaels. This is dangerous.
**sidebar: I will not be featuring my killer outfit you see there in What I Wore Wednesday. For obvious reasons.

We’ve been playing with friends, hitting the pool, enjoying fresh veggies and fruit from the Farmers Market, blueberry picking, trying not to melt, plowing through summer reading, and getting ready for vacation.

I’ve been swamped with my job and some extra freelance design work, which is half fun, half crazy with the kids at home.

Today I get to clean the house. Because nothing shows that you’re having a busy summer like a disaster of a house!!!

 

 

what i wore wednesday: smurfs premiere

Melissa 3 Comments

We had so much fun getting red carpet ready with Suave Kids on Sunday! Here’s the scoop on our cute outfits!

The girls both wore the Dobby Guaze Tie Guaze Dress from Old Navy in Navy. They both picked out accessories at Old Navy as well and topped it off with Smurf-a-rific blue nail polish!

I wore the Goddess Dress by Rachel Pally for Piperlime (which I got TONS of compliments on), my shoes were the double strap sandal from Payless, my bag was the Hannah Clutch by Ellington, and my jewelry is from LOFT, including this gorgeous square cocktail ring. .

For more fashion inspiration, check out the Pleated Poppy!

fashion friday: loft sale!

Melissa 4 Comments

Well, I spent most of the week potty training Colin. Which was NOT pretty.

But I did manage to sneak out on Monday to hit LOFT’s big buy one get one free top sale! You know I couldn’t resist THAT!

I picked up this Double Cascade Tee. I wore this to a lunch a Neimen Marcus yesterday – its so cute with my Stella and Dot Riviera Coin Necklace and white jeans. (Well, I didn’t wear t with white jeans because I went to get dressed and discovered my white jeans had something pink on the bum. Annoying.)

I also picked up this cute Ombre Tank, since it was on sale for $16 plus an additional 40% off and I don’t have anything ombre and I thought it would go well with my brown maxi skirt. (I’m also wearing it here with white jeans and a scarf over on my fashion blog this week!)

Then this Extended Shoulder Ruffle Tank caught my eye. (Marked down to $30 plus additional 40% off.) Since it has, you know, ruffles and all. Very cute! And it will transition really well into fall under a cardigan!

And finally, I picked up this Split Neck Self Ruffle Tee. I loved the stripes – it will look so cute with white jeans! (which I’m wearing here!)

What were your fashion finds this week?
Did you do a fashion post today? Link up!