wear.

two wear posts in a row?! it's true! take a moment pick your jaws up off the floor...

the not-so-sexy secretary.

skirt: j.crew

tights: target

shoes: payless
blouse: j.crew
cardigan: hand-me-down, banana republic
skirt: j.crew

this outfit started with this mod-ish mini. i grabbed the blouse because i love the color, but since it's freezing now, added the cardigan, thick tights, and topped (or bottomed) it all off with these patent driving mocs. i know it's pretty "buttoned-up", but i felt like the length of the skirt (or lack thereof) consitituted a conservative covering.

wear.

a tale of two lbd's

this weekend i had two opportunities to get dolled up. somehow, each one included a short-sleeved, little black dress with cute pockets, sheer hose (do we call them hose anymore? they were control top, which i think constitutes the term hose. i digress....) and black patent maryjane heels.

the first lbd was worn to a 20s theme party. this is an actual vintage dress i've had for years. it looks hand-made, and its drop-waist and swingy skirt make me think it could actually be from the 20s. paired with red lipstick which i've never done before--i hardly even wear chapstick! and a $5 headband from target, i was ready to do the charleston all night long!

dress: vintage, from atomic garage
tank dress (underneath): forever21
hose, heels, & headband: target

love love love these buttons...

the second lbd was for a wedding. i didn't want to take the time to plan an "outfit." thus, the wonder of the little black dress. throw it on, add a few accessories, and you're good to go.

dress: j.crew
bracelet: j.crew
earrings: a gift

after my 20s 'face' the night before, i was ready for a soft clean look with my makeup...

both looks were easy, and comfortable. obviously, i loves me some lbd... but maybe next time i'll branch out a little and wear, i don't know, gray!

see.

saw this today...

i think it's fitting.

found on this funny lady's blog.

wear.

sweater: gap

t-shirt: j.crew

jeans: paige

flats: steve madden

bracelet: j.crew

the magical day has arrived--my jeans fit again! outfit opportunities are reappearing daily. now if i only had time to take photos of them...sigh.
when i'm not blogging, i miss blogging. i haven't forgotten about you, or my little d.t.w.s.l.d. without mr.a around, it's harder to photograph my life for posting purposes, i have to just live it. or.....try to survive it.

anyway, wearing this slouchy sweater that i bought as a going-away present for myself. even though i'm not the one who went away. haha. a little retail therapy was in order after mr.a left. oh, and i guess the shoes were a going-away present, too. sheepish grin...

he'll be home for Christmas in 17 days!!!
promise not tell him about my going-away presents...

love.

oh my doodness! (piper says her g's as d's and it's catching on...)

i am in love with this etsy seller. all her prints are light-hearted and lovely. these are the ones i neeeeeed.
ok, waaaaaant.

this little bunny girl:
we have a little bunny collection. not dorky bunnies, i promise.

for piper's room:

this most-adorable alphabet:
z for zigzag? could it get any cuter?

for quinn's room:

this colorful cutie:
"live it up"? love it up!

for the play room:

and my mantra:
in glorious, sunny yellow!

for my wailing inspiration wall: