June 6, 2011: Business Alternatives

After last week's craziness, I am going with a more traditional office look today. I have a feeling that I couldn't have gotten away with it forever... This is also because all of the college graduates that I recruited on Career Day are starting and I want to set a good example! The safest bet would have been a full suit but, I wanted to show them that there are other equally professional alternatives. Do you mix and match your suits as separates? What do you wear when you want to be professional that isn't a suit?

• Top: purple 3/4 sleeve top, Xhiliration for Target (same shirt different color here); brown tweed jacket with floral details, George via The Unique Thrift Store
• Bottom: beige pinstripe pencil skirt, New York & Company
• Shoes & Accessories: brown snake skin kitten heel shoes, Coach; coin pearl necklace, V'ta Jewelry; coin pearl earrings, borrowed from Mom then altered; cream woven tote, Loeffler Randall for Target

Items from this outfit are previously seen and remixed here, here, here, here, here, and here:

December 15, 2010: Keeping Tradition Alive

Everything that I wore yesterday was new to 260 Days, No Repeats even the shoes! After the holidays I am definitely going to do some sort of theme week; forgotten shoes, new to you, maybe both but, I digress... I love the idea of this outfit but, it wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world. The skirt is a little small but, also a little short. It was very awkward sitting in a meeting full of program directors and assistant directors while checking to make sure that I wasn't flashing too much thigh! Note to self: Don't wear this skirt again until you have shrunk a few inches or lose a few pounds, thanks! Also, don't be fooled by BF's picture taking cues or your face will freeze like that...

The only thing that was comfortable about the outfit was the shoes. I haven't worn them in a while but, only because I had forgotten about them (not an excuse I know) not because they weren't practical, comfortable, and stylish. I even wore them while traipsing around midtown after work to fulfill a Christmas tradition of BF's and mine: getting an ornament from Saks Fifth Avenue and seeing the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. We have gotten a Christopher Radko ornament each year since we moved in together and each of them signifies an event/s from the year. This year it was this one to commemorate our trip to the tree farm which my Mom later informed me was not the first time, I went when I was very young. I'm sure there are pictures somewhere... What are your favorite christmas traditions?

• Top: ivory sweater, Old Navy with a beige tank top underneath, for the modesty
• Bottom: purple houndstooth skirt, GAP
• Shoes & Accessories: brown snake skin kitten heel shoes, Coach; brown tights, Merona for Target; moonstone earrings, V'ta Jewelry; moonstone and peridot (my birthstone) necklace, Pennyweights/gifted; brown Loeffler Randall bag, Target (same bag different color here)

May 19, 2010

Floral Week continues with this snazzy new banner! Even though I am wearing some floral fantastic-ness the gloomy weather and my sleepy disposition from being out late last night with mom at Chop for Charity is making me want to go back to bed! Albeit, my mom had a blast (the important part) and we did get some great pictures (mostly of mom with famous people) plus autographed cookbooks...

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Meetings, presentation, and more "fun stuff" like that today! Plus a committee meeting after work... How long until the weekend, or maybe just some sun?

• Top: pink v-neck top with floral corsage embellishement, New York and Company with a tank top underneath for the modesty...
• Bottom: dark brown pants, New York and Company
• Shoes & Accessories: silver hard wear embellished flats, Preview via Nordstrom Rack; coin pearl earrings, altered by me via mom (it's amazing what some needle nose pliers will do for you... maybe that could be a Work With What You've Got post but, I digress), cream Loeffler Randall for Target purse

February 7, 2011: Ladies Make Some Noise If You Wanna Be My Replacement

Today I have alot on my work plate, I am going to be interviewing candidates to fill my role where I work when I leave this Friday. I can't believe it's all happening so quickly, I feel like I just gave my notice yesterday instead of a week ago. That being said I am hoping to find someone to replace me before I go even though my boss says I'm irreplaceable, awww... 

I am keeping it more professional today (AKA wearing a jacket) because I want to make a serious impression on the people who I meet. As my last week working in a business casual environment continues I might push that to it's limit as the week goes on! No, I don't think the teal tights count... 

• Top: coral embellished tank top, LOFT via Mom; khaki safari jacket, LOFT
• Bottom: brown jersey knit skirt, Old Navy 
• Shoes & Accessories: brown pumps, Candies via Kohl's;  teal tights, Comfort Choice/Christmas gift from Cousin V (on sale here); tiger's eye earrings, Citygirl Accessories; brown Loeffler Randall bag, Target (same bag different color here) 

Items from this outfit are previously seen and remixed here, here, here, and here:

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May 27, 2010

This week (and day) has gone by so quickly; I almost didn't realize that tomorrow is Friday and this weekend is a holiday weekend! It's almost worth all the crazy running around... I love three day weekends when I don't have to give up vacation day. What are you doing for Memorial Day?

Also, more to come on the theme week later today or tomorrow morning. I am just ironing out the last little details AKA making a cool banner. I hope you will join me!

• Top: aqua dress, Max Studio via Nordstrom Rack with a tank top underneath for the modesty.
• Bottom:
• Shoes & Accessories: silver gladiator sandals, Isaac Mizrahi for Target (similar here); coin pearl/stone necklace and coin pearl earrings, borrowed from mom; cream Loeffler Randall for Target purse

October 3, 2011: Remixing Forever

When the weather man predicted rain (again, see unamused face) I aired on the side of practicality and reached for these pants. When I subsequently reached for this top I couldn't believe that I hadn't put these two pieces together before. It makes me so confident that I could literally remix everything in my closet forever without having to purchase tons of new clothes. At the same time I couldn't believe that it had not occurred to me to make this pairing before now! It's days like these that make me really excited to shop my closet because there is so much potential there... 

• Top: dark teal ruffle embellished t-shirt, LOFT (same shirt different color here and here); brown houndstooth jacket, LOFT 
• Bottom: gray pants, New York & Company
• Shoes & Accessories: bronze flats, Me Too via DSW; mixed metal earrings, gift from Natalia/ModCloth; brown woven tote, Loeffler Randall for Target

Items from this outfit are previously seen and remixed here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

November 3, 2011: I've Got Lace

If you are participating in this theme week please link up below and put the trend that you are representing where it asks for your name. Please leave a comment after you post, thanks!

Many of the trends this fall make me think of a more classic style and lace is definitely one of them. The other thing that lace reminds me of is a doily. Thankfully, this shirt channels the classic style and not the latter but, despite that it is still a challenging piece to wear to work. Completely see through tops are not what I think of when I imagine professional business attire. O, you do? Then I should be ok... I rocked this top at my last job no problem but, this new office is decidedly more conservative. We shall see how it goes. What other items of clothing do you think push the corporate dress code? 

• Top: cream lace top, Merona for Target with a tank top underneath for the modesty; purple wool blazer, Victoria Holley/Mom's closet cleanout
• Bottom: gray pencil skirt, New York and Company
• Shoes & Accessories: brown pumps, Candies via Kohl's; coin pearl necklace, V'ta jewelry; coin pearl earrings, borrowed from Mom then altered; brown woven tote, Loeffler Randall

Items from this outfit are previously seen here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here. 

June Gone By

This is going to be one of those posts... It's unfortunate that I haven't been able to keep up with blogging but, I think this upcoming weekend will put me in a good spot for finally getting ahead. It isn't about catching up (most of the time) it's about making sure that I can have a few outfits up my sleeve just in case things get a little crazy I don't fall behind. We're not even going to talk about all the other cool stuff that I wanted to write about or have wanted to be a part of... let's just talk about what I wore.

June 16, 2010

• Top: floral print t-shirt, Vera Wang for Kohl's; khaki safari jackets, LOFT
• Bottom: black really skinny pants, GAP
• Shoes & Accessories: silver cutout flats, Merona via Target; silver and gold teardrop earrings, V'ta Jewelry; gray and black purse, Pietro Alessandro

June 17, 2011

• Top: pink rosette embellished t-shirt, LOFT; brown houndstooth jacket, LOFT 
• Bottom: double waistband denim trouser, tailored by me LOFT/Christmas gift 
• Shoes & Accessories: teal leather flats, ALDO via Re/Dress NYC; rainbow beaded earrings, MoxieBee, gray Le Dix/Motorcycle bag, Balenciaga

June 20, 2011

• Top: gray camo/animal print ruffle button down shirt, LOFT; gray flyaway cardigan, New York & Company
• Bottom: black really skinny pants, GAP
• Shoes & Accessories: black peep toe wedges, Payless/gift from BF; silver bead earrings, Tiffany & Co.; black belt, came with pants; gray and black bag, Pietro Alessandro

June 21, 2011

• Top: black sundress, Old Navy; brown and black zebra print cardigan, New York & Company
• Shoes & Accessories: silver Stella wedge pumps, Seychelles via DSW/gift from BF; silver bead earrings, Tiffany & Co.; gray and black bag, Pietro Alessandro

June 22, 2011

• Top: red floral embellished top, Simply Vera Vera Wang via Kohl's; black flyaway cardigan, August Silk via TJ Maxx
• Bottom: gray Hudson Wide Leg pants, New York & Company
• Shoes & Accessories:  teal leather flats, ALDO via Re/Dress NYC; black onyx earrings, V'ta jewelry; gray and black bag, Pietro Alessandro

June 23, 2011

• Top: orange short sleeved sweater with beige and white argyle, Merona for Target
• Bottom: gray pants, New York & Company
• Shoes & Accessories: brown/black snake embossed ballet flats, Xhiliration for Target; gold mother of pearl teardrop earrings, V'ta Jewelry; brown suede purse with silver leaf embellishments, GAP 

June 24, 2011

• Top: yellow blouse with floral embellishment, New York & Company, with a tank top underneath for the modesty; purple cardigan, Merona for Target/gift from BF
• Bottom: brown pants, New York & Company
• Shoes & Accessories: silver cutout flats, Merona via Target; my abuela's vintage silver hoop earring; brown suede purse with silver leaf embellishments, GAP

June 27, 2011

• Top: navy blue dress (with pockets), Adrienne Vittadini via Loehmann's borrowed from Mom; gray plaid blazer, Jones New York via Mom
• Shoes & Accessories: silver cutout flats, Corso Como via DSW; silver coin pearl necklace, V'ta jewelry; silver coin pearl earrings, borrowed from Mom then altered; sunglasses, RayBan; cream woven tote, Loeffler Randall for Target

June 3, 2011: These Foolish Games

I am taking all sorts of fashion risks today! First of all just look at those sandals, I am asking for trouble.. or maybe not since no one really said anything to me yesterday about what I was wearing. I am totally bringing a pair of pack up shoes today.

Other than that my outfit seems normal right? Perhaps even totally stylin' and Tory Burch inspired? I'll feel your resounding "Yes!" and you would be mistaken. It is totally stylin' and definitely Tory Burch inspired but, not completely normal. Don't tell anyone but, this fab dress is a sleepshirt from Target. I know my secret is safe with you but, now you can see how I'm really pushing the envelope... What is the most shocking thing you've ever worn out in public?

• Top: navy and white patterned "dress", Gilligan & O'Malley via Target
• Shoes & Accessories: silver gladiator sandals, Isaac Mizrahi for Target; silver knotted necklace, Christmas gift from my dear friend; silver bead earrings, Tiffany & Co.; cream woven tote, Loeffler Randall for Target

January 6, 2011: Sparkle and Fade

Whoever said you shouldn't wear sequins in the office obviously never saw this shirt! I think it just screams "office appropriate amount of sparkle." In fact that's what it did when I was getting ready, it threw a little tantrum so I had to wear it! If only that went as well for me in real life but, I digress... It worked out for both of us (the shirt and I) since I have a belated Christmas dinner/gift exchange with my friend Alex immediately after work. What? We (Alex and I) made it just in time for the Epiphany, it's still the Christmas season. We (you and I) already know this top is an excellent choice for evening! It should have been a no brainer from the start. What do you wear when you need to hear from work to dinner/drinks/show?

• Top: green t-shirt with sequins embellishment, Ellen Tracy via TJ Maxx/gift from Dad
• Bottom: brown and orange tweed pencil skirt, LOFT
• Shoes & Accessories: brown/black snake embossed ballet flats, Xhiliration for Target; purple tights, Duane Reade; mixed metal earrings, gift from my co-worker Natalia/ModCloth; brown Loeffler Randall bag, Target (same bag different color here)
  
  
  

Items from this outfit are previously seen here:

June 9, 2010

Summer Blackout Day 3: This is definitely getting harder! I have work today but, am also going to a concert afterwards at Carnegie Hall so picking an outfit that would transition well (because I am probably not stopping at home to change) with no black was a big challenge considering the evening factor. Lots of things that I would have paired with this shirt or, dresses I would have worn were black or had black in the pattern. I'd like to think I did OK though...

• Top: purple t-shirt, Xhiliration via Target
• Bottom: brown pinstripe skirt, New York and Company
• Shoes & Accessories: silver cut-out flats, Merona for Target (similar here... don't forget if you pick up the June 2010 edition of Real Simple there is a 20% off Merona coupon in there, or you could just rip it out at the checkout... either way); silver beaded necklace, Bitten via Steve & Barry's; Tiffany & Co. silver bead earrings; cream Loeffler Randall bag, Target

Items from this outfit are previously seen here:

May 28, 2010

I'm totally feeling that Friday theme! I am also pumped for a potential early dismissal for the holiday weekend. I have a few things to take care of before I hit the BBQs and beaches so it would be great to get to have a little extra time to work on those. What are you doing for the holiday?

On another note, finalizations are being made for theme week and I'm looking forward to sharing it with you guys! I hope you participate.

• Top: dusty blue t-shirt with peacock feather, Bitten via Steve & Barry's
• Bottom: Marisa jeans, Ann Taylor Loft
• Shoes & Accessories: silver cut-out flats, Merona for Target (similar here... FYI if you pick up the June 2010 edition of Real Simple there is a 20% off Merona coupon in there, or you could just rip it out at the checkout... either way); jade earrings, Elizabeth Showers Vintage; cream Loeffler Randall for Target purse (mostly because I didn't feel like swapping everything out)

Items from this outfit are previously seen here and here:

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August 17, 2010: Hard and Soft

When I was piecing this outfit together this morning. I couldn't help but feel a little like a candystriper. I think it was the pink and stripe combination or more specifically the stripes in this skirt. I think this T-Shirt with a gray pinstripe skirt (note to self: get gray pinstripe skirt) would be great!  But, I digress... I needed to find a way to make this a little less sterile so I have added some chunky accessories and am ready to go! Tomorrow's outfit I might have to plan out tonight when I get home because I have a meeting downtown and I always feel like that creates a new standard of style that I have to meet resulting in a clothes hurricane in my bedroom and tardiness at work. What kind of situations create an new level of pressure or a style challenge for you?

• Top: light pink Mossimo t-shirt, Mossimo for Target via Mom (similar and on sale here)
• Bottom: gray and white striped skirt with lace trim, Merona for Target via Unique Thrift Store during "Birthday Beginnings" 
• Shoes & Accessories: silver gladiator sandals, Isaac Mizrahi for Target (similar and on sale here); chunky cluster statement necklace, LOFT (similar here); cream Loeffler Randall bag, Target;

May 6, 2010

Sorry for no post yesterday but, I didn't go into work. Today, on the other hand, I most definitely am and my projects are looming overhead! I need a vacation, a legit vacation not, random sporadic days off to run errands but, I digress...

• Top: navy blue Adrienne Vittadini dress (with pockets), abducted/borrowed from mom, via Loehmanns
• Bottom:
• Shoes & Accesories: silver Issac Mizrahi gladiator sandals, Target (yes, from "back in the day" before he left). I might be taking a chance with the sandals since it is supposed to be precipitating in some way today but, I love them! Silver beaded necklace, Bitten via Steve & Barry's; Tiffany & Co. silver earrings; cream Loeffler Randall for Target purse
  
  

May 31, 2011: Baby Needs A New Pair Of Shoes

While planning out my outfits for the week I found myself faced with a very unexpected problem: the lack of office appropriate summer shoes. What does that mean? To be honest I'm not entirely sure. I think peep toe flats would work, the final goal is something I don't have to wear hosiery with. I am seeking inspiration: What is your idea of a professional summer shoe?

• Top: orange crochet neck blouse, LOFT (same shirt different color here, here, here, and here)
• Bottom: brown tweed skirt with floral details, George via Unique Thrift Store
• Shoes & Accessories: teal leather flats, ALDO via Re/Dress NYC; mother of pearl earrings, Elizabeth Showers vintage; cream woven tote, Loeffler Randall for Target

Items from this outfit are previously seen and remixed  here, here, here, here, and here.