What I Wore: Plai-ether!

I know, I know.

More plaid! 

I am beginning to think that I should be living in Seattle circa 1992.

You may not know that I am OBSESSED with the movie 'Country Strong'. I watch it at least five times a week, and that is NO exaggeration. Eeek! There is a scene were Gwyneth Paltrow is meeting a "make a Wish" kid and she is wearing a plaid top with leather leggings and boots. I LOVED that look and knew that I wanted to wear something similar. I then remembered that I Pinned THIS OUTFIT and that I could emulate it very closely. I do think that the original is a little better than mine :/

Every piece in this outfit, with the exception of the Scarf, is old!

The plaid tunic has been modified a couple of times in the 3 years I have owned it. It had ties, it's been sewn differently and I am shocked I still have it. I have only worn these leggings once because they do not fit well at all! They roll down and drive me bonkers! I was hoping they would fit a little better since I have lost some weight but no luck! I am glad I tried the look but I probably won't wear it again.

Plai-ether!

What I Wore:

Plaid Tunic: Target (OLD!)

T-shirt: Hanes

Leggings: H&M

Shoes: Steve Madden 'Wiicked'

Scarf: Urban Outfitters

Belt: H&M

Glasses: Oliver Peoples 

 

Shoe Love: YSL 'Tribute Mary Jane's'

How do I love shoes?

Let me count the pairs...

If you have been a follower of the blog for awhile you will know that I love shoes. I am always looking for new pairs and you can often find my latest lust worthy pair in my What I Want Wednesday posts. After my Shoemint review and a few pics of my closet on Twitter I had quite a few of you comment that you wanted to see more of my shoes. Well, my friends, I am going to show you! This will be a post every week or two. I would love to hear from you what you would like to know about the shoes or designer. All shoes are NOT made equally so ask away!

 

Of all the designer shoes that I own, the brand I have the most pairs of is YSL. I swear these shoes were made for my feet and I fall in love with a new style every season. In. LOVE. This pair is one of my most comfortable. Cognac is such a staple color in my shoe wardrobe and I love the richness of color in these shoes. This pair is a mix of leather and suede which makes them a little different than the other pairs in my closet. I also really fancy the intricate design that covers the toes. It is pretty and interesting.

YSL 'Tribute Mary Jane's'

Designer: 
Yves Saint Laurent

Fit: 
YSL runs true to size. This pair is a size 39 (US 8 1/2-9) and fits perfectly. I have found that their close toe pumps tend to be on the smaller side. But I think that is because of my wider foot. Majority of YSL heels are between 4-6 inches tall. These shoes are not for those afraid of wearing HIGH heels.

Wear: 
These shoes are tough and can take a beating. I have worn them all day at work, out on the town and out to dinner. The platform in front gives a little more stability when walking and helps balance out the HIGH heel.

Comfortability:
This pair of shoes was so comfortable from day ONE! I did not have to break these in and I was able to wear them for 8 hours straight. I am a HUGE fan of suede shoes because they tend to give a little and mold to your foot. I am sure that is why they were a little more comfortable from the beginning.

*** This is where your questions come in. I will add to this section if you all want to know more. I appreciate the feedback***

DISCLAIMER: I feel more comfortable in HIGH heels. I worked in Retail for 8 years. YES, I wore HIGH shoes every day so I am used to being in them!

What I Wore: Photo Shoot Outfit #2

HAPPY FRIDAY, FRIENDS!!!

It has been a very long and productive week.

Work outs have been GREAT, my diet is about to get insane, I am moving in the right direction for the next chapter of my life, I think I FINALLY have closure and it's the weekend! WooooHooooo!

I am excited to share the pictures of my second outfit. This outfit was the HANDS down winner chosen by all of my readers (that commented. Haha). While it was your favorite I was SUPER apprehensive about it. I didn't think that it showed off my weight loss as much as I wanted, the skirt is short and flouncy which creates volume and being outside I knew it wouldn't be easy to maneuver in. BUT it was definitely the most 'fashion' of the looks and very trend right. I like how the pics turned out BUT I probably would chose a more flattering look next time around.

If you are a new reader you can see the outfit selection HERE and the first outfit HERE. All pictures were taken by Leslie of Sweet Child of Mine Photography who specializes in maternity, newborn and children. She uses natural light and is FANTASTIC. If you are in the Southern California area you MUST check out her website ----> HERE

 

Outfit #2

What I Wore:

Blouse: Old Navy (no longer available)

Skirt: JLo for Kohl's (no longer available)

Shoes: Shoemint 'Edith'

Bracelet: Jewelmint 'Birdcage'

What I Wore: Shades of Gray

Yesterday was Gorgeous.

I was lucky that I had a couple of meetings in the beach town where I went to college. I took a walk down memory lane as I walked around campus. It was still perfectly manicured and it smelled the same (that may sound weird but there is a specific plant/tree that permeates the campus in a good way). It is fun to see all of the kids walking to class, what they wear and how they conduct themselves. I also spent some time walking up and down the streets in the neighborhood that I lived in for 6 years. I knew I missed the quaint little area but I didn't realize how MUCH I missed it. I also went and sat at "my beach" and just stared at the water. It was as calming as ever! I call it "my" beach because for years it was the only place that I could go and completely relax. I would go and lay out, read and listen to music on my days off. Nothing makes me happier. It is funny because you never truly realize how much you give up when making life decisions until you don't have it anymore! That is my deep thought of the day ;)

 A view from laying out at "My Beach"


Since I started the day with meetings I wore a slightly business casual look. I sassed it up with my snake print jeggings that I got for Christmas. I love blazers but never feel like they look good on me, even though I still wear them. Haha. I think I just have not found one that hits me in the right places at my chest and waist. This one is made of sweatshirt material and is pretty comfy. I added a drapey tank and simple black stilettos to complete the look. My only complaint (why I have to complain on the blog is beyond me :/) was that it was almost 80 degrees and it was too hot to be wearing so many clothes. Haha. Summer in January is pretty awesome.


Shades of Gray

What a difference posing makes...Baggy things don't always help you look slimmer. Learn from me! I have to get more comfortable wearing more form fitting things as I lose weight. I never realized how much I hid behind baggy clothes!

 I was given GREAT feedback from Miss Alyson that it is often hard to see my face and details of my outfits in my pics and that it was more obvious after posting my Photo Shoot pics. Half the time (ok may 3/4) I am NOT wearing make up and I don't want to scare you all. BUT I do need to work on my photography, better picture taking and showing you the details. I appreciate hearing what I could be doing better. Thanks Alyson!


What I Wore:

Blazer: F21 Heritage (old)

Tank: Mossimo 'Drapey' tank (from last Summer)

Jeggings: Gap

Shoes: Steve Madden 'Caryssa' (Similar)

Necklace: Kendra Scott 'Ziggy'

What I Wore: Photo Shoot Outfit #1

I had so much fun taking pictures with my close friend Leslie of Sweet Child of Mine photography! I feel so lucky that she takes the time to "play photo shoot" with me when her real specialty is maternity, newborn and children's pics. I love her work, I love the locations and I love her. If you are in Southern California or planning a trip I would HIGHLY suggest you connect with her.

I want THANK YOU all for your comments and for voting on your favorite outfits. I asked you to pick 2 of the 6 and there was no question what you all liked! The first outfit was not one of the winners BUT was an outfit that I liked. The colors and the print of the skirt were what drew me in. Pairing it with neutrals let the skirt shine. An FYI about the skirt...it is actually ankle length. I pulled it up right under my chest because I know that skirts that hit me right below the knee are the most flattering on my body type. 

Outfit #1

 SEEEEEE!!!! I am not ALWAYS serious! Hehe

What I Wore:

Top: Lush

Cami: LC Lauren Conrad

Skirt: Old Navy

Shoes: Seven for all Mankind

Belt: H&M

Jewelry: Kendra Scott

Nail Polish: Essie 'School of Hard Rocks'

Tuesday Travel Style {44}

In continuation of my Southwestern love...

I saw this pic of Khloe and knew it was perfect for Tuesday Travel Style!

I love EVERYTHING about this look.

 {image via starstyleinc.com}

From the Pony Tail to the Boots I think her look is perfection. YES the boots may be a tad bit difficult while going through Security but they are WEDGES which make it WAY easier to run through airports when needed. Leggings are the best bottoms to wear on a plane. They move with you. This Whitney Eve sweater is long and loose. It can double as a blanket when you need to cover up and get away from the chilly, recessed air. I have to talk about the pony tail. It is high enough that it won't get in the way when resting your head against the seat. Plus it looks FAB. I wish I had thick enough hair to have my pony's look like hers. She is carrying a bag large enough to carry the essentials.

Khloe is wearing the perfect outfit and is quite the Travelista.

What I Wore: Blanket Cardi

I love having a reason to wear my Winter clothes. 

It rained yesterday and I ran to my closet to bust out my Hunter's and a large sweater. I am happy to have the 6 or 7 rainy days a year. Any more than that would put me over the edge. 

This is one of my favorite outfits that I have worn in a long time. I loved the colors. I am having a huge love affair with anything Southwestern especially the prints and the colors rust and teal. This sweater is an explosion of color and it makes me happy. I have a HUGE affinity for blanket like sweaters. The more they wrap and drape the more I like them. I have worn my Hunter's a few times but this is the first time I paired them with socks. I was worried that the length of the sweater, the socks and boots would make my legs look stubby but I think the proportions worked out pretty well. I think that my turquoise earrings were the perfect accessory to add a little more pop.

Blanket Cardi

What I Wore:

Sweater: Old Navy

Tank: Old Navy (old)

Jeggings: Hue

Boots: Hunter (mine are the shorter version since my calves wont fit into the regular height :()

Socks: Nordstrom

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Danielle' in turquoise

Manicure Maniac: Sparkle Accent

Oh Monday, we meet again!

Even after a really relaxing weekend I am still not prepared for you. 

I spent the weekend in Palm Springs. It was CRAZY windy and we spent much of the weekend indoors, watching Lifetime movies. So cliche ;)

I am obsessed with Palm Springs and going out there is one of my favorite getaways. The place holds a lot of memories for me so I definitely battled with a Ghost of the (recent) Past. Taking on each day is the only way to move forward, some days being easier than others. 

I wanted to share with you my manicure from last week. If you follow me on Instagram this is old news, sorry friends! But I found a picture on Pinterest (shocking I know as my obsession continues to grow. I pin every night before bed and prolong my bedtime by hours. It is a true sickness!) and knew that I HAD to try it out for myself. 

This manicure was done by none other than the great Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere. This picture is from her Twitter account via Pinterest.

I already had a nude polish that I am obsessed with. It is 'Naked' by Deborah Lipmann. It is truly nude and not pinky which is what I love about it. I needed a pink glitter polish and did not want to spend a ton of money (I am getting cheap, I guess. Haha) and I happened to read this post by Katie and I headed straight to Target. I picked up Revlon 'Sparkling' for $3.99. SCORE! It was exactly what I was looking for. 

 I LOVED this manicure. It lasted for six days (mine usually last 4-5 days). It was natural with a slight pop. It was needed after 3 weeks of dark polish. 

Have you done anything fun to your nails lately?

Have a great week y'all!