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!!! 

LOFT - my first grand opening

blazer - loft (similar) // tee - target // pants - old navy // shoes - target (these are arriving tomorrow!)

A couple weeks ago I attended the LOFT concept store opening in Greece, NY.  It was the first time I had been invited to a store opening as a blogger (or at all).  They are trying to reinvent parts of that mall and the LOFT store is one of the extension stores they just built.  I can definitely appreciate what they're doing there; the town definitely has the demographic for that type of store and I'm hoping that the fact that it does not open up into the mall is a benefit.  

As I entered (with my aunt and two sisters, of course) I was greeted by a multitude of people.  There was a DJ, signs welcoming people, girls walking around with apps and cocktails; it was truly like a party.  Once I found my correspondent she was so helpful - pointing me in the right direction, allowing me to take snaps of whatever I choose, she encouraged me to shop (der!) and even introduced me to the hostess, Monica (last photo).  

A few of their new arrivals that I'm adoring right now?

Leopard print in every shape and color. 

Stripes - der!

Amazingly chic sheaths that I cannot wait to get my hands on. 

Beautiful lavender, plum and rose colored tops!

squeal! 

If you're in the neighborhood go check out the new store. 

LOFT is also offering 50% select new arrivals online... ready, set, GO!