Fresh Start

Let's get real! Sorry I have been MIA for the past month(ish.) Long story short, things at work got cray cray, think 10:00pm in the office most nights cray cray. Sufficed to say sleeping and grown up chores took up the rest of my extremely limited spare time. Before I knew it on top of work, chores, and other obligations I wasn't going to the gym or cooking healthy dinner regularly. We'll call that the turning point... I spoke with my supervisor about managing my time differently and she was ok with what I came up with. Hopefully this change will positively impact both my professional and personal time and enable me to do the things I need and want to do without feeling wiped out.

In terms of blogging, I was taking pictures of ALL the outfits but, I wasn't being diligent about keeping track of what was being worn on what days so I have made the executive decision to start again today with my "one year no repeats" mission instead of stressing about getting everything sorted out. This is supposed to be fun after all... Now, about this dress. If you follow me on Instagram (like you should) you would have seen the massive pile of clothes that I took to the tailor last month. While I could have donated all the clothes that didn't fit me and bought new or "new to me" things it seemed like a waste of time and effort when I could just have the items that I really loved (like this dress) tailored to fit me now.  

• Top: khaki green shirt dress, New York & Company
• Shoes & Accessories: beige striped pumps, Manolo Blahnik; yellow shell earrings, Steve & Barry's

I'm linking up with All About You, and Confident Twosdays 

FBFF: A Girl Can Never Have Too Many Of 'Em... Shoes

1.What is your go-to pair of shoes?

I think I wear my black pumps to death! Actually I know I do because that was BF's congratulations new job gift to me new black pumps to replace the pair that I had worn into the ground. I already had to have this new pair repaired (new heel tip, front sole) I expected more from you Nine West... But, when I'm not at work and the weather is warm enough I am in flip flops and sandals as often as I can be.

2. What goes into your shoe buying decisions?

Comfort is a big one. Nice shoes don't really look that nice if you can't walk in them... I learned that the hard way. Price of course factors in there to versus how often I will wear the shoe. If it's something I am going to wear all the time then I might invest a little more in "quality" AKA "pricetag" but, I have some basic shoes that I wear all the time that were $10/$12 and totally exceed my expectations.

3. The majority of the shoes in your closet are what color?


The majority of the things in my closet are neutral, with a few pops of color here and there. I would have to say overall the most dominant color is black. As a style blogger I feel the need to say that purple or red or something  "shocking" like that but, I'll be honest... I like black shoes and they go best with the majority of my wardrobe.

4. When it comes to design shoes what are your favorite brands and why?

I like Born sandals. They are some of the most comfortable things in the world. That doesn't seem design-y enough...

5. If price wasn't an issue, you’d own which shoe?

For me if I want a pair of shoes I will buy them but, most of the things I like are within my means. If not then I'm sure there is a similar pair (that is probably better quality) out there somewhere for me. Maybe it's the way I walk or the shape of my foot but, I have found that things from Target last just as long if not longer and are more comfortable that your average pair of Manolo's. I am saying that straight from experience... Sorry to burst any bubbles.

Don't forget to enter the giveaway for a pair of Tiffany style silver earrings like mine!

April 7, 2010

The weather just keeps getting warmer and I couldn't be happier! Today I'm still rocking a skirt but, only partly because of the knee injury. Ironically my outfit choices today are all inadvertently from Gap. If you're feeling my Gap vibe you can shop it up with 20% off all their new items using the code GAPNEW20 exp: 4/8/10

• Top: red ribbed tank top from Gap with a beige short sleeved jacket also from Gap
• Bottom: white skirt again from Gap
• Shoes & Accessories: beige and white Manolo Blahnik slingbacks (from second hand sale), V'ta coin pearl necklace, and my trusty purple coach bag (not pictured)

I really need to switch my bags up more I have enough of them but, talk about a versatile high use-value item...