Half Day Ahoy!

Sorry I’ve been so lax in my posting! The days have just been so hot here that I haven’t felt like putting much thought into my outfits. I’ve been living in a white t-shirt and shorts daily.

Today, I get a half day off from work, so I wanted to wear something to go directly from the office into the malls. Plus, the temperature has FINALLY dipped below 95, so I don’t feel like I need to dress sparingly.

I think these cowboy boots were my greatest Ebay score ever. ;)

Oh, and for the last picture….I had to grab my lovely “Photographer-of-the-Day” (since I am without a tripod) to stand in front of the camera. I swear…I have the most fashionable co-workers. ;)

Want. Need.

The weekend of July 4th was such a blur to me! I tried to dress fashionably, and wound up wearing the same Dear dress (from Steve & Barry's, of course) 2 days in a row.

Ooops. For my lack of fashion sense, I figured I'd post some things that have been inspiring me lately. I really need to get better about labeling pictures once I save them so I remember who is in the shot.



Naturally, the Olsens. Dammit, I never wanted to jump on the bandwagon of liking their fashion sense, but they're pulling me in.


Miss Rumi is a given. I just ordered the fringed flapper dress from Forever 21. I'm looking forward to finding ways like this to dress it down a bit.



These two were from Baltimore Style magazine months (years?) ago. I love the edgy punk, yet fashionable look the gal has going on here. I love the heavy metal accessories.


I've been on the hunt for a good white blazer forever, and then Karla posted this picture in her blog. It made me just want it all over again...and with a fervor!


There is something SO insanely sexy about this look to me. I love the structured jacket with the loose-fitting tee. Rawr.


Huge bag? Check.
Skinny jeans? Check.
Well-fitted leather? Check.
I just want all of it.


I just love the looseness of this look. So sexy!

I'm hoping to have more posts of my own on the way.

Uniform

It's amazing to me that I will get so into looking up other people's fashion blogs that I forget that I've started one myself. I'm really going to try to update more on the regular, even if just for my own documentation. :)

I feel like I've almost been wearing a uniform lately. It has been so ridiculously hot that I don't even think about what I'm pulling on. My denim shorts + tee shirt + silver jewelry has been the easiest thing to wear and no fuss at all. I've at least been trying to spice it up with different accessories here and there: some silver bangles, red cowboy boots, Gladiator heels, fringed purse, etc. As "uniform-esque" as it may be, dammit, I like it. ;)











Black t-shirt: H&M, $5.09
Denim Shorts: Mossimo (from Target), $16
Red Cowboy Boots: Ebay, $16
Plaid Purse: Betsey Johnson, $98
Gladiator Heels: Baker's Shoes, $69.95
Gray Burnout t-shirt: Bitten by SJP, Steve & Barry's, $8.98
Silver necklaces: Bitten by SJP, Steve & Barry's, $15 for all 3
Bangles: Claire's, $1 each
Fringed Purple Purse: Delia's, $32

One Look Could Kill: Smitten with Bitten

I just couldn't resist that subject line. Truth be told, I'm completely, utterly and madly in love with Sarah Jessica Parker's clothing line, Bitten (sold at Steve & Barry's). There are so many "pros" to this clothing line, it's ridiculous!

1) The clothes are incredibly fashionable! I'm talking seersucker pants, the quintessential "Little Black Dress" and strappy sandals kind of fashionable.

2) They have a wide variety of sizes, everything from size 2 to size 18.

3) The clothes are comfortable!!! I know with so many discount clothing chains, you might only pay a few dollars for an item of clothing, but you'll suffer all day from it. I've worn the shoes from the line all day, every day for a week and my feet were still thanking me. ;)

4) Oh, did I forget to mention that EVERYTHING is $8.98 or less?!? How crazy is that?! You don't sacrifice quality for style or vice versa either. It's amazing.

Today, I'm wearing a new outfit, almost entirely from this clothing line:



I'd be lying if I said it didn't feel damn good to receive about 10 compliments from various co-workers within the first hour I was in the office. ;)

Shirt: Bitten - $8.98
Pants: Bitten - $8.98
Shoes: Bakers - $66.00
Cuff: Vendor in the middle of the mall - $14

Am I brave enough?

In a fit of bravery, I bought my first American Apparel purchase this past weekend.


(In silver lame')

I'm trying to figure out the best way to wear this so that at least part of it can be seen! After all, what's the point of buying silver lame' if no one will EVER see it? I love the look of big, slouchy tank tops with just the sides of a bra peeking out, so that might be something.

Any other tips or suggestions?

One Look Could Kill: Worker Bee

Ever since seeing The Devil Wears Prada, I've wanted to spice up my work wardrobe with things I wouldn't mind wearing outside of the office as well. While I do work in an office, their standards for dress are slightly more relaxed than most. In fact, I work with more fashionistas than I ever have before, so damn, I need to up my game! ;)

I mentioned this in a previous post, but this is my first time trying out the black t-shirt/bright miniskirt combo. I think that it's just classy enough for work, but could be taken out for a night on the town, too!



Shirt: Thrifted ($2)
Tank Top: Freebie at a movie promo!! ($0)
Skirt: The Limited, on a super sale ($6)
Shoes: Candies from Kohl's ($19)
Studded Bracelet: Claire's ($3.50)
Bag: Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker sold at Steve & Barry's ($8.98)

One Look Could Kill: My old clubbing self

For so many years, I was all about going to clubs. My friends and I would plan each week who was going, what we'd wear, what songs we'd request - everything. We'd dance our collective asses off and sit in a corner gossiping all night. I never got tired of it and felt completely at home.

One of our popular haunts in Baltimore is ending its weekly industrial party next week, so we all took this past Saturday as an opportunity to visit one last time. All of the same faces were there, all of the same music was played, but something was different. As I get older, it just doesn't seem to fit as well as it used to. I tried on all of my old club clothes, and none of it felt just right.

I threw on my favorite tank top, a jean skirt and these boots. I even later changed out of the boots into my trusty red cowboy boots before leaving the house. I was comfortable, I had fun, and I have no intentions of going back again.



Shirt: Thrifted and deconstructed by me ($3)
Skirt: Wet Seal ($4 on clearance)
Boots: Funke Feet ($45)
Bag: Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker, bought at Steve & Barry's ($8.98)
Necklace: Girl Props ($7)

**Please note that I fully plan on making these pictures better. I need to a) find my tripod and b) find a corner of the apartment suitable for taking pictures without too many background distractions.**

Goin' Cheap: Sales as of 6/5/08

It's that time! Here are all of the sales (both online and in-stores that I could find).

- Forever 21: They still have their usual "21 items for 21% off" sale going. Items change daily, so make sure to check back!
- Delia's: All swimwear up to 20% off; Use code DWF to get free shipping on all orders above $75; Use code DWGGift to get $10 off any purchase over $25! (expires 6/30/08)
- Victoria's Secret: Use code SP812541 to get $10 any purchase! (expires 6/30/08)
- Urban Outfitters: Use coupon code 083077WELCOME to get 10% off your purchase.
- Nine West: Use codevip2008 for free shipping; TONS of sandals currently on sale.
- Baker's Shoes: All wedges on sale (additional 10% off the lowest price).

That's it for now, kiddies!

Just Give Me a Taste: Flirty!

Lately, I've been having an extreme craving for a pretty damn specific look: Plain black t-shirt, flirty colorful miniskirt, silver accessories. I think it's a simple, yet striking combo. I've made a promise to myself that I'm going to wear more skirts this summer. They're adorable, and I need to not worry about my legs so much ;)

One Look Could Kill: Sex and the City viewing

I went with all of my girlfriends to see Sex and the City this weekend....for the second time. The first time I went, I swore that I was going to dress up, at least a little bit. Horrible traffic and a poor mood prevented me from doing that, so I was hellbent on doing it this time.

It was at least good to see that I was not alone in my quest to look Carrie/Miranda/Charlotte/Samantha-worthy for this movie. ;)

Dress: Forever 21, Shoes: Bakers

Hello Everyone!

This is my first post on Blogger! I'm going to use this as a place to just talk about my newly acquired fashion love. ;)

I'm developing an unhealthy shoe-window-shopping addiction. I just love looking at all of the pretties I can't buy.

From Nine West

Good god, they're on sale, too. Eek!





And now for some wee little pictures from Aldo.




And bigger!

From GoJane.com









DAMN you, Sex and the City girls...always making me want a more fancy wardrobe filled with fabulous shoes. ;)



ALSO, I'm going to start listing sales for each website when I find them!!!
- Baker's Shoes: All platforms on sale
- Forever 21: Every day, they have 21 items for 20% off. The items change daily.
- Aldo Shoes: Free shipping on all online orders.
- Wet Seal: Tons of items for only $10.
- Old Navy: $5 shipping for any order

I'm not positive if the rest of these still work, but it's worth a shot!
- Use coupon code WHOOPS at UrbanOutfitters.com for 10% off your next purchase.
- Use coupon code vip2008 at NineWest.com for free shipping with any order.