Stronger adhesive needed

Button down, pants, belt: NY&Co;
Cardigan: Target; Shoes: Aldo

I picked up this belt Friday afternoon- it's grey and was on sale :) I like it a lot, but the long end doesn't want to behave. I've got 2 glue dots on there- two! I may have to break out something stronger. I really like the idea of belts- they add a lot to an outfit, but I still have some figuring out to do to make them work for me. I feel like it's making my sweater bunch up in questionable ways.

This is the most accessorizing I think I've ever done- I like it!

I love these shoes. I'm pretty sure they love me back.

Another first

Jacket, pants; Gap; shirt: Eddie Bauer;
Pearls: gift (Overstock.com originally)

Yes people, I tucked in my shirt. Just for you. I can't even remember the last time I tucked one in- it was above hosiery on my list of 'horrible fashion practices I refuse to participate in'. But my shirt looked so silly hanging out so much under the jacket- it really does need to be tucked. So I did it. And it's not that bad. I'm not saying I'm a convert or anything, but it's at least off the super bad list.

So who's excited for the weekend???? I am! Tomorrow is an all day crop (scrapbooking from 9am - 9pm!) to raise money for Susan G Komen, and Sunday is more dry wall hanging fun. Good times. I may sleep through Monday.
You can't see it all that well, but I'm wearing a lovely black pearl necklace. This shirt likes to hide necklaces. Naughty shirt!

I tried...

Cardigan: Old Navy; Shirt: NY & Co;
Jeans: Gap; Shoes: Steve Madden;
Necklaces: best guess is Icing by Claire's

I totally tried to do the belt thing again. But my belt is too big (it's a regular hold yer pants up belts). I tried scarves- but it just looked all sorts of funky. In the end though, I really like how this came out! I'm loving these fun purple shoes and am digging the purple and grey combo.

What's this? Oh you think just because you match you can get in my picture? Well, you do have a point....

Yeah, my dog totally coordinates with my outfit.

My necklaces are actually three separate ones- I connected them into one long one, they are easier to tangle up that way.

So fun! So purple!

A new new perfect fall jacket!

Jacket: Banana Republic via consignment shop;
Jeans, tee: Old Navy; Button down: H&M;
Shoes: Aldo

So last night I swung by my local consignment shop and picked up this blazer- my new new perfect fall jacket! It shall keep my other new perfect fall jacket company :) This blazer is like a velvet corduroy and is awesome. It's a peachy orange color- closer to peach in bright light, much darker fall-y rust orange in dim light.

In trying to get mileage out of my wardrobe, I decided to try a shirt over a shirt kind of look- definitely something I've seen other more inventive bloggers do! It's a little awkward feeling at first, but I'm pleased with how it looks- I will have to try this again!

My new nude shoes really capped off this look!

A whole lot of new.

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft; Dress: Laundry;
Boots: BCBG; Belt: Lauren by Ralph Lauren

So there is a whole lot in this outfit which is new to me, fashion wise. First off, you may have noticed skirts don't get a lot of action in my daily wear, and dresses appear for events only. It's not that I don't *like* skirts or dresses, it's just that I still harbor a lot of body image hangups associated with them. I think I may be changing my ways though! I'm really enjoying wearing this dress today and feel extra pretty in it, even with today being an atrocious hair day :)

Also, I have for a long time harbored a strong disdain for tights/hosiery in general (even knee highs). I must say though, having not worn stockings of any kind in a few years, I may even change my tune about those! These are not nearly as uncomfortable to wear as I remember! Granted, I've had some body changes since the last time I worn hosiery of any sort and I think that is a big part of it, but still, I think I may have to keep my eyes peeled for some cute dresses and tights for the Fall season!

I've always liked the belted look on other women, but never really knew how I myself could pull it off. Well all it took was a chilly morning apparently! I started the day wearing just the dress (it has 3/4 length sleeves and pretty poofed shoulders), but got cold pretty early on so I ran upstairs to grab something to throw over it. I realized this teal cardigan would add the perfect splash of color, and that I had a belt staring right at me that might work over it. Ta-dah! I'm all sorts of pleased with myself today!

I've owned these boots for a few years but the lack of skirts/ dresses, and up until recently skinny cut jeans, meant there was no way for me to show them off- how sad! So I was excited for cooler weather to come because I wanted to give them a try with this dress, which I think of as the super-autumn-fall dress. I mean come on, it's too perfect of a fall color scheme!

Taking a picture while wearing these was nigh impossible!

So in summary, dresses and hosiery are off my 'evil' list, I've realized I have to stock up some on cooler weather wardrobe items, and I have a lot of new types of items I want to shop for. My strong desire for tall boots seems reasonable!

Do you have the time?

Sweater: Banana Republic; pants; Gap;
Shoes: Ann Taylor Loft;
Watch: Coach

Do you see something different? Something in the wrist region perhaps? Something related to the magic of time telling???? That's right! I'm wearing a watch! No good reason other than I own it and like it. I asked my parents for a dressy-ish leather watch one year for Hanukkah and they picked out this lovely little thing. Thanks Mom & Dan!

Because it's so small, it really hasn't gotten in my way at all today. I may start wearing it again more often. I used to not be able to function without a watch. Not because I was all that busy and important or anything, but I just always wanted to be able to know what time it was.

Also, shoes have been worn. I was a little unsure about stripes near plaid, but then decided I didn't care!

TGIF to the max people!

Sweater: Eddie Bauer; Tank: Gap;
Jeans; Old Navy; Flats: Steve Madden

OMGI'MSOGLADIT'SFRIDAY!!!!! I'm looking forward to the weekend, can you tell? Yes, my hair is doing something funky here. It happens.

Now seems like a good time to discuss fit! Specifically, the fit of the clothes I am wearing! As you can see above, this sweater has kind of a relaxed, roomy cut to it. The plus side; comfort of course! And not getting rid of clothes you bought when you were a size bigger! The down side: That extra fabric tends to sit in some weird ways, giving you creases in unusual places. We're not talking tons of fabric, but even just a little bit can make a big diff on me. Apparently.

Here is how this sweater would look if it were more fitted:
Much better! I look less like I have some weird glandular disorder, and I also think it makes em look taller, which the fashion industry tells me I should be aiming for.

These are the jeans I wore the other day and said were under review. I am not taking them off review and officially stating my preference for them over many other pants! The flare is nowhere near as pronounced as it was in my head, and they are still really comfy. They're a bit long for flats, but luckily I'm not planning on leaving the house in them.

Here are essentially the same jeans, just one size larger (and with a higher rise, actually):
Again, small difference, but in person I can tell they are a different size. I feel like these both work though- and the larger size pair is slightly shorter so they work better with flats. They are however, getting to the annoying stage where if I don't wear a belt, I'm doing that constant hitch-up thing which is decidedly un-fashionable. The big difference that I see though is how each would look with a more fitted top. The baggier jeans now just look funky that way.

Moving on, I love my new flats! Aren't they fun??? This is the kind of pattern one might see in a zip-up hoodie in the teen section and be tempted to purchase (if you're me), but I think this is a more manageable amount of said pattern. Or maybe I'm just a pattern wuss!

Close up of my pretty necklace and my rockin' color combo:

Have a good weekend everyone! We're hanging some dry wall this weekend. You're jealous, I know.
p.s. Man I look tired.