I have made some recent purchases from Ann Taylor, here’s my reviews of the pieces! Modern Shift Dress As soon as I saw this dress in the store I HAD to have it! Unfortunately they didn’t have my size in the store. However the next day, Ann Taylor had 40% off and free shipping so… Continue Reading Recent Purchases – Ann Taylor
Dress – Ann TaylorShoes – Francy Sarto “Lotion” c/o Nordstrom Rack (similar)Silver cuff I wore this same exact outfit yesterday to visit relatives. Very simple, but this dress makes such a strong impact, and these shoes are ridiculously comfortable! I was going to get all festive for Halloween with my orange Ann Taylor skirt, but… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
Blouse – c/o Ann Taylor (it’s back in stock in the stores!)Jeans – NYDJShoes – Cole HaanNecklace – Ann Taylor (similar)Bracelets – Ann Taylor, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, from a clothing swap Today half my team is out of the office – makes for a quiet yet productive day of work! So if you follow… Continue Reading What I Wore to the Office this Friday
Ponte collarless jacket – Banana Republic Outlet (similar) Striped tee – LOFT Ponte bootcut pants – LOFT Bag – Sabina (similar) Pashmina – c/o Pashmina International Booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” Ugh, another rainy day in DC! My old raincoat from LOFT is now too big – totally swimming in it. I recently ordered… Continue Reading My Wardrobe today – Thursday
Tunic – Bought from a vendor at a music festivalSkirt – Ann Taylor (similar)Belt – Necklace from J. Crew (similar)Shoes – Miss Sixty (similar)Cuff – Gap (not available online – similar) Emerson started crying and screaming at 3:30am – a nightmare. I went in, she didn’t seem to know where she was and needed some… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
I can’t help but think of the jingle for for the now-defunct Citizen’s Bank of Maryland when I see today’s evening for day fashion trends. Daytime, nighttime, Saturday too… current trends are encouraging fabrics and embellishments that had previously been reserved for after 5pm. How does one wear evening fabrics for daytime without looking inappropriate?… Continue Reading Nightime to Day: How to Wear Formal Fabrics Before 5pm
Silk blouse – Ann Taylor (similar)Pencil skirt – Calvin Klein (similar)Mary Janes – Franco Sarto “Lotion” c/o Nordstrom RackNecklace – Boutique in Rehoboth Beach, DE Crazy that just a couple months ago this shirt was too tight to button! I have had this blouse (and the same one in emerald green) for YEARS (at least… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
Recently BlogHer asked some bloggers about our beauty shortcuts – It’s the end of your day and you’re rushing to get ready for an evening out. How do you create a nighttime look in just a few minutes? This is something I deal with often as a full-time working mother as well as a fashion… Continue Reading Life Well Lived – Day to Night Beauty
Chambray shirt – Target (similar)Skirt – LOFT (similar)Belt – Another LinePumps – Nine West (similar)Silver cuff I finally got around to dry cleaning some of my clothes that were affected by the hurricane – I completely forgot this skirt was in my wardrobe! Glad to have it back before it gets too cold – not… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday Oct 24, 2011