What I Wore: The Season of the Blouse
blouse | jeans | jacket | bag | shoes | lipstick
What I Wore: Cozy Navy
Sweater: Lands’ End (XL) (plus option) | Jeans: c/o JAG Jeans (14 regular) (plus option) | Shoes: BCBG | Earrings: Ann Taylor | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bag: Rough & Tumble Bags When you’re short, round, and busty the last thing you should wear is a chunky cropped cableknit turtleneck sweater but I don’t really care. … Continue Reading What I Wore: Cozy Navy
What I Wore: Winter Weekend Style
Sweater: MICHAEL Michael Kors (old; similar, plus option) | Pants: Ann Taylor (old; similar, plus option) | Bag: Rough & Tumble Bags | Shoes: Superga | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Watch: c/o Larsson & Jennings I bought this sweater back in 2014 (first seen in this post) and it is still a favorite. Friday night I… Continue Reading What I Wore: Winter Weekend Style
What I Wore: Cry Wolf
Sweater: BB Dakota via Gwynnie Bee (similar concept, plus option) | Pants: Ann Taylor (similar, plus option) | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) I think intarsia sweaters with animals on them are cute… but not my style. Sure, if I had a pug I… Continue Reading What I Wore: Cry Wolf
Fab, Festive, and Frugal with Payless
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless. All opinions are 100% mine. Sweater: Halogen (XL) (plus option) | Skirt: Banana Republic via Poshmark (14) (similar, plus option) | Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar) | Belt: Express (similar concept) | Bag: Meg Clutch c/o Payless Shoe Source | Shoes: Mira Metallic Point… Continue Reading Fab, Festive, and Frugal with Payless
What I Wore: Statement Shoe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless. All opinions are 100% mine. Shoes: c/o Payless | Dress: Ann Taylor | Necklace: Ann Taylor | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Bag: Had forever (similar) I LOVE a statement shoe! A crazy print, a color or texture that draws attention, and unexpected… Continue Reading What I Wore: Statement Shoe
The Ever-changing Landscape of Retail
In 1997, I left my job as assistant manager of a local boutique to work for the apparel company Express. This was back when Express stores had a French theme and carried sweatshirts with big floral EXP letters sewn on the front, reminiscent of sorority billboard letters. I worked at a large store connected to… Continue Reading The Ever-changing Landscape of Retail
Recent Purchases: Spring 2015 Clothing Shopping
Been doing a bit of shopping lately. It’s Spring 2015, and it’s time for me to update my closet. These are some of my recent purchases and what I think of them and how I plan to wear them this season. Spring 2015 Clothing Shopping 1. Halogen Roll Sleeve Maxi Dress This dress looked like… Continue Reading Recent Purchases: Spring 2015 Clothing Shopping
What to Buy at the Ann Taylor Sale
Reader Chris contacted me to share what I’m currently loving at Ann Taylor. Through Sunday, Ann Taylor is offering 40% off everything (including sale merchandise) with the promo code GOSPRING. Ann Taylor is one of my favorite retailers for career wear that has style but is relatively timeless; I have piece in my wardrobe from… Continue Reading What to Buy at the Ann Taylor Sale