November 30, 2010 - Rainy Tuesday

Hey yall!
It's been a rainy rainy week so far, hopefully we will see sun again soon...its not conducive for cute professional outfits or taking out puppies for potty breaks...
Today the pups were very interested in what I was doing with the laptop/posing and I just had to include the one with their little tails even though its not good of me.  

Tan/Brown Overcheck Twill Tweed Skirt- Banana Republic
Green Turtleneck - J. Crew
Khaki Trench - Anne Taylor, purchased with my mom in NYC on my intern interview week
Brown Heels with Gold Buckle - Antonio Melani
Gold Watch- Michael Kors
Love Knot Gold Earrings - Valentine's Day Gift from Mom and Dad
Hunter Green and Gold Oval Bangle - J. Crew
Forget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad
Gold Wedding Band- Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band
~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior


Happy Tuesday yall!

November 29, 2010 - First day at Real Job

Hey Yall!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sorry to be posting in the evening, but alot has happened since my last post...I got a puppy this weekend, and I started my job today!
So needless to say it has been crazy, however I did have moment this morning to take a quick pic.

Crisp White Button Down - Banana Republic
Black Suit Skit - Banana Republic
Black Pointy Pumps - Tahari 
Eclectic Scarf - Vintage from a flea market in  LA
Black and Gold Bangle - J. Crew
Gold Watch- Michael Kors
Love Knot Gold Earrings - Valentine's Day Gift from Mom and DadForget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad
Gold Wedding Band- Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band
~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior


Have a great night yall!
xoxo,
E

November 24, 2010 - Short Week Blues (NOT)

Hey Yall!

Happy Wednesday or should I say Friday, loving this short week before Thanksgiving! Today is my last day at Herff Jones. At first I wanted to be casual and then I thought a little more about it and said what the heck wear heels, go out with a bang!! Next week will kick off the "Professional" looks....My first day at UPS is on Monday; And this weekend I will be collecting the staples for my new job, some from my closet and some
will need to be hunted for...like black round toe heels that I can walk in at work. haha

Outfit Outline:
Blue Turtle Neck with Feminine Cap Short Sleeves - Target
Camel Wool Skirt - Banana Republic
Liberty Peacock Scarf - Vintage from a shopping trip to Portabello Market with Kelsi in London
Brown Round Bow Booties - Gift from Cake (Kelsi)
Brown Ribbed Sweater Tights - Hue from TJ MAXX
Gold Watch- Michael Kors
Love Knot Gold Earrings - Valentine's Day Gift from Mom and Dad
Cream and Rhinestone Enamel Bangle- J. Crew
Hunter Green and Gold Oval Bangle - J. Crew
Thin Tan Plastic Bangle - H & M
Forget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad
Gold Wedding Band- Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band
~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior


Hope yall have a Happy Thanksgiving!! 


xoxo,
E

November 23, 2010 - Fallish Accents

Morning!


Happy Tuesday! Thought I would try to dress fallish today with a scarf and leaf color accents in my jewelry and shoes! Also trying to figure out what to wear in this 74 degree weather/ my office where they blast AC no matter the month....

Navy Long Sleeve V-Neck Top - Gap
Brown Pencil Skirt - Banana Republic
Brown Belt - J. Crew
Brown Round Bow Booties- Gift from Cake (Kelsi)
Navy and Dark Teal Floral Scarf - Gap
Gold Watch- Michael Kors
Gold Tear Drop Earrings - Bitten by SJP
Amber Bangle - Vintage
Forget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad
Gold Wedding Band- Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band
~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior


Hope everyone has a great day! One more day at my job and of this short week!


xoxo,
E

November 22, 2010- Pack Monday!

Hey Yall!

It's my last Monday at Herff Jones!!! Today I am sporting NC State Red to celebrate this past weekend's victory over Chapel Hill (My boss is a Morehead Scholar from UNC) haha

Black Poplin Pencil Skirt - Banana Republic
Off- White Silk Ruffle Top - J. Crew
Red Silk Cardigan - Banana RepublicBlack Bow Flats - Dune in London
Gold and Off-White Hair Clip - emalya made by meeee

Love Knot Gold Earrings - Valentine's Day Gift from Mom and Dad

Gold and Black Enamel Bangle - J. Crew
Gold Watch- Michael Kors
Forget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad
Gold Wedding Band- Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band
~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior

Happy Short week everyone!!

xoxo,

E

November 19, 2010 - Office Boho Chic

Hey Yall!
Happy Happy Friday! Only a few more hours to the weekend! Not that I live for the weekends or anything, but I sure am glad its the end of the week! 

Gray Button Boat Neck Long Sleeve Shirt - GapBrown Pencil Skirt - Banana Republic
Boho Scarf - Anthropologie
Yellow Leather belt - Vintage
Dark Teal Suede Moccasin Flats - Nine West
Emerald Green Faceted Teal Drop Earrings - Banana RepublicGold Watch- Michael Kors
Thin Red Enamel and Gold Bangle - J. Crew
Forget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad
Gold Wedding Band- Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band
~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior


Hope everyone has a beautiful fall weekend!


xoxo,
E

November 18, 2010 - Ruffles and Studs

Morning Yall!


It's seriously a miracle that I was able to be creative this morning and put together a professional and edgy out fit, well it may not really be edgy...edgy for me is the studded belt. haha. oh well.


Last night's ensembles from the collaborative closet:
Ginny:
Skinny Dark Denim Jeans - True Religion
Tie Dyesque Top - Borrowed from Me- not sure who made it but I got it at Pink's in Bonnie Brae, Denver 
Earrings- Borrowed from Me - I made them out of old sunglass lens. haha 
Sapphire and Diamond Necklace - Ginny's Signature necklace, a gift from her Parents
Sapphire and Diamond Antique Ring - Ginny's Signature Ring, a gift from her Mom
Black Ridingish Boots - Borrowed from Me - I won these Etienne Aginer Boots on ebay a couple yrs. ago




Me:
Navy T-shirt Dress - Gap
Boho Scarf - Anthropologie
Brown Leather Boots - Borrowed from Ginny- Steve Madden
Brown Wooden Bangle - London Camden Lock Market
Gold and Wooden Bangle - African Jewelry shop in New York
Teal and Rhinestone Enamel Bangle - J.Crew

White Enamel and Gold Bangle - J. Crew

Gold Wedding Band- Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band

Forget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad

~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior

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I may have to do the outfit outline when I get home today and just post the pictures....The top one is Me and GInny before the P Groove show last night at the Handle Bar. We had a lot of fun, but I now know it may be better to treat Wednesday like a Wednesday and Friday like a Friday, where as last night I tried to reverse the days and went all out on a work night...YIKES! I am already on my second cup of coffee, yes I said coffee. Green Tea just doesn't cut it after wine the night before.

Hope yall have a great day! I will add the Outfit outlines after work!

xoxo,
E

Black Slacks - Banana Republic

Teal Silk Ruffle Blouse - J. Crew

Black Cardigan - Target

Gold Studded Pink Leather Belt - J. Crew

Bronze Ballet Flats - Sue London

Gold Watch- Michael Kors
Yellow and Rhinestone Enamel Bangle - J. Crew

Teal and Rhinestone Enamel Bangle - J.Crew

White Enamel and Gold Bangle - J. Crew

Forget me knot ring - College Graduation Gift from Mom and Dad

Gold Wedding Band - Great Grandmother Ford's Wedding Band
~Worn with a spritz of J'Dore by Christian Dior