leopard and leather

vest - jc.penny, similar // shirt - marshals, similar // leggings - groopdealz, similar // booties - old navy, similar

A girl I work with told me I was headed to "Da Club" in this outfit today.  I told her I'd likely sweat my bootie off in this vest in Da Club, it's so cozy.  Perfect for over a chiffon shirt and a brisk day! 

This is a copy cat of AJ from AJ Wears Clothes when she paired her sequin collared shirt with her vest I thought it looked pretty wicked so I wanted to give it a whirl. 

I've also styled these leather panel leggings with my flannel shirt, poncho sweater, graphic tee and cardigan - they're super versatile.  

The week is almost over - do you have fun plans for the weekend!!? 

confetti

blazer - target / dress - kohl's / tights - target / boots - shoemint

I'm in decompression mode this week.  My office job seems to be booming and coming off our dance filled weekend we're about to head into another.   So, I don't have many words for you today, but I hope you enjoy this dress.  I do.  I handed it down to my sister years ago and re-discovered it in her closet. 

"You don't wear this?" 

"No"

"Ok, I'm taking it back"

"Do it"

Typical. 

Happy Hump Day! 

snow!

poncho - ny&co, similar / shirt - old navy / jeans - gap / boots - ugg

As I wait for a crippling snow storm I'm happy to be home safe with no where to go tonight and a prayer for a snow day from work!  

Can we talk about this poncho for a sec? Yeah? Ok, cool - I love this thing.  I got it on super clearance a few Christmas' ago (we always shop the day after Christmas!) and it's so versatile and classic.  It's like wearing a blanket, it's so cozy!  

I also love this plaid top -it's the perfect flatter to loose ratio and it's on sale right now.  Go, go now. 

Happy Hump Day 

tangled in blue

sweater - gap, similar // jeans - gap // heels - target, similar // bag - michael kors

I'm always so inspired by Blair at Atlantic-Pacific and her ability to look stunning and natural in an oversized sweater, boyfriend jeans and spikes.   

I hope you all had a great weekend!  We got our first real snow and I put up my Christmas decorations.  I went a little crazy in The Christmas Tree Shoppe - that place is amazing, I hope you have one by you.  Literally the most random things on the planet for a steal.   Sure, they may not make it to the next season but for $6.99 who cares!

As we prepare for our Regional Championships (Mid-Atlantic Region Oireachtas) I'm feeling really happy about how our dancers have progressed and that they've really turned into the best dancers they can be right now.  I cannot wait to see them on stage this coming week and see what they can actually do!   Besides the dancing, the "O" is my favorite weekend of the year because I get to spend it with my besties.   We get to wear sequins, have mimosas for breakfast and run around in heels all weekend.  It's hell on Earth and I couldn't ask for more. 

copy cat

blazer - h&m, similar // plaid shirt - american eagle, similar // skirt - marshals, similar, similar // tights - target // shoes - solesociety

When I saw Cathy at Poor Little It Girl wear this outfit last week I was inspired to pull out my own glittery number to recreate the look.   See, when I'm not shopping as much for new things I tend to copy a lot more of what I see around verses recreate looks with new pieces I've just acquired.  This helps keep my closet feeling fresh.    I cannot tell you the last time I wore any of these pieces.  This navy blazer? What a classic!  But, there is sat.  This sequined skirt?  I thought maybe too bold or crazy for the office.  Well I pulled it off.   With no less than 10 strange looks from co-workers.   I'm rather liking this remixing game ;)

OTK

blazer - loft, similar // top - boutique in los angeles, similar // denim - american eagle // boots - shoemint // bag - relic via marshals 

I didn't think I could pull off the OTK trend; but when I saw these boots on sale for (take a deep breath, I hope you're sitting, are you sitting?  I was serious) $30 I had to take a chance and scoop them up.  I figured if all failed, I'd sell them and keep my $30 secret to myself.  Yes, I'm greedy like that.    This style is perfect for my short little frame, though.  They aren't an exaggerated OTK and with the high chunky heel the look is balanced.  

Anyhoo - how was everyone's weekend!?  I had a great time thrifting with my aunt on Saturday, I can't wait to show you the snaps and stories this week.   Stay tuned!  Also, I'd like to just apologize for my lazy/missing posts and commenting.  This time of year it's hard to wear 3 hats.  Full Time Employee for a mortgage company hat,  Dance teacher and co-director of a studio hat and blogger hat.  It's coming extremely close to our impending regional championships (Thanksgiving weekend) and although the kids are looking GREAT (which is awesome of course) it is still a lot of extra work on my partners and myself.   In the end it's definitely worth it, but oh the struggle getting there!!  I write this lounging enjoying Frank Sinatra Radio on Sunday morning sipping coffee procrastinating on my workout, chores, errands to only then go to the studio and roll out our new flooring.   Alas things must get done.  So for the next couple weeks I'm doing my best to schedule posts and utilize the editorial calendar I've mapped out and I promise come December I'll be back at it full force :)  I know that some of you do WAY more than I do - we all have our limits I guess.  But I want to THANK YOU for continuing to support my little hobby and passion!!! 

again with the fur

fur vest - charlotte russe, similar // dress - h&m, similar // boots - sole society // clutch - jcpenny, similar 

Hey guys, this is not the outfit I had planned on posting today.  Unfortunately there was just not enough hours in the daylight yesterday to photograph my Annie Hall-esque outfit.  So, here's what I wore to a friends 30th birthday bash Saturday night.  I layered this vest so that I didn't have to carry a coat; most places we went luckily had a coat check because this sucker is WARM.  Which, I suppose was the point.  

This is another look that would be perfect for a Holiday Soiree! Are you all ready for that time of year?  I definitely am; the songs,  parties, the holiday bustle, decorating and gift planning it's all so exciting.  

What do you have planned for Thanksgiving?