Moving Outfit ::::: J.Crew and Forever 21

 

Do you ever have one of those days when you get dressed for one thing, but end up doing another?  For instance I got dressed this morning with the intention of going to a BBQ with Mr. Granola.  Before we know it, we've knocked out 4 errands and ended up at our storage unit cleaning it out and schlepping stuff to the donation center (our front curb at home).
So what was supposed to an outfit for BBQ ended up being a moving outfit.  How perfect is that?  Not so much, but like I always say, life happens and then I blog about it.  Because honestly, who wants to waste valuable time going home to change?  Not I. 
SHOP:   top F21 (dress as a shirt)   |   belt and skirt  (similar) J.Crew   |   bag Little Black Bag   |   shoes Tom's    |   glasses Fendi (similar)

DIY Crumb Catcher w/ H&M Scarf

I wouldn't recommend wearing a scarf like this to any meal unless you want a crumb catcher.  I think I have an idea for the coolest  baby fashion accessory!  
We are in the middle of moving, so I'll be packing away most of my jewelry and fun accessories...which will make for some interesting, aka "boring" blog posts.  But hey, gotta work with what you have right?
SHOP:   top (similar) MANGO   |   pants Target   |   bag Little Black Bag   |   scarf H&M

Business Comfort w/ J.Crew

There are some rules for a traveling sales associate.  Be on time and wear business comfort.  It's a dress code I've come up with for my line of work where I spend countless hours in the car and/or plane.  Living in California has it's perks in the business world-- I can get away most days without  wearing a suit when visiting customers, which really broadens my dress code options.  
Made of wool, this J.Crew skirt is called a "mini" but I  intentionally bought it a size too big and got the hem taken out 2 inches to take advantage of the extra 40% off sale.  For work I really don't accessorize.  It's a very conservative industry and the less flash the better.  At most I might wear a bracelet and/or earrings.  How much do you accessorize for work?
SHOP:  belt, top and skirt J.Crew   |   shoes Tory Burch   |   cardigan (similar) Jeremy's

Summer Wedding w/ Ideeli Dress & Bubble Necklace

SHOP:   dress and chain bracelet Ideeli (similar)   |   shoes Franco Sarto via Nordstrom Rack (similar)   |   necklace ebay   |   bag Little Black Bag   

Effort.   Yes, it took A LOT of it to get ready for our friends' wedding yesterday.  Some bloggers look amazing with little to no effort.  At least they do a good job pulling it off.  I was not born that lucky.  Why does everything seem harder when it's hot in the house?  From wiping sweat off my face so I can put foundation on, to wishing I had naturally voluminous hair to avoid use of the hair dryer, every task becomes 10x harder and falsie lashes just so happen to hate me at the same time.  Nevertheless, I couldn't be happier for our friends L&N that wed yesterday and joined the married folk club.
This purse is from my Little Black Bag from last month.  Have you tried Little Black Bag yet?  After being a member for 2 months, I'm still on the fence about this subscription service.  The concept is cool-- for $49.95 a month, you will receive 3-4 items ranging from cosmetics, accessories, or jewelry worth over $90 retail.  Select your "main" item and the remaining items will be automatically selected based on your style profile.  From there you have an opportunity to "trade" for items you prefer. I'll describe more in an upcoming review, but feel free to browse the selection by clicking the picture below:

DIY Nude Blingy Manicure With OPI, Martha Stewart Glitter and Gelish

Hi Friends!
It's been awhile since I posted a DIY nail tutorial.  Here is a step-by-step tutorial of this Nude Silver Bling mani.

All products are linked within the tutorial below:

1.   Give yourself or get a standard manicure.

2.   Paint nails with 1 coat of your desired nail color. Here, I used OPI Did You 'Ear Me Van Gogh.

3.   Right after your 2nd coat of nail polish (on each nail), dip or apply with a sponge the silver Martha Stewart Leaf Glitter.

4.   Use a wood stick to press the edges of the foil down. They have a tendency to flip up, which will be a cause for annoyance later.

5.   Then sprinkle the silver glitter, emphasizing most of your coverage on the tips.

6.   Use blowdryer to dry and blow away loose glitter. 

7.   Apply 2 coats of your favorite top coat. I used Gelish Top It Off with a UV Lamp for my top coat.

I'm on day 4 and the manicure is still going strong.  I utilize Gelish top coat all the time with regular nail polish.  The trick is to ensure the polish is completely dry.  If you can, let it dry overnight.  If Gelish is applied to paint that isn't dry, you will find a soft ripply texture, as opposed to the hardened high shine finish.

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Target Skirt with JCrew Cardigan

Real life happens. I wore this all day running errands, cleaning the house, and eating blueberry yogurt which I managed to get all over my tank top. I used a little creative posing to disguise it, but I wasn't about to change just because I'm a slob.
As you may know, I'm on a 60 day shopping diet and which has been manageable so far. Luckily I'll be spending the next 5 days on a business trip in Miami where I won't have much time to even think about shopping. Instead of shopping for myself I've been shopping for Mr. Granola which thinks new clothes are a waste of space and money. However, I think it's a great way to phase out his not-so-current wardrobe. Lucky him!

SHOP: tank Old Navy (similar) | cardi JCrew (similar) | skirt Target | shoes Nordstrom | necklace eBay

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Red, Tan, and Black: Happy 4th of July!

 

Hope (mostly) everyone is enjoying their day off work!  Most of my colleagues took Thurs-Friday off for a 5 day weekend.  Working at home I miss these genius ideas of theirs.  Why the heck did I not get the memo?  
Do you always see Arthur S. Levine for Tahari on sample sale sites such as Rue La La and Ideeli?  I'm always weary of buying suits online, however,  kept having the temptation to buy some summer work attire such as sheath dresses.  Well, I'm glad I did because I've had great luck with the fit and love the quality of the pieces. If you're on the fence regarding Arthur S. Levine for Tahari, I say pull the trigger when it's not final sale and give it a try.  

SHOP:   dress RueLaLa (similar)  |   shoes Calvin Klein RueLaLa (similar)   |   bag Chanel (similar)   |   belt and necklace J.Crew   

Black & Blue But Not Bruised

Here's the official post to these Quick Pics of the Day-- which I wore to the airport and was totally comfortable.  I don't know if I've just adjusted since moving from San Diego, but I'm actually feeling warm on most days here.  My first winter in the Bay was horrible.  I had to buy tons of socks, a Slanket (the original Snuggie) and Uggs.  I swear I have never felt so cold and wet in my entire life.  So maybe I've officially transitioned.  Whatever it is, I like it!  
I got this belt during J.Crew Factory's last extra 30% off sale.  I was a little disappointed that it's not genuine leather, but I love the color and ostrich print.

SHOP:    dress Ideeli (similar)   |   necklace eBay (here)   |   belt J.Crew (similar)   |   shoes Tory Burch    |   bag Chanel vintage (similar)

Quick Pics of The Day

If a Parrot Mated With a Rainbow

We went shopping today for Mr. Granola's new job, starting this Thursday! He hit up the Mens' Shoe Dept at Nordstrom to take advantage of the Half Yearly Sale and snagged up two pairs of dress shoes for < $140. Amazing deal if you ask me, considering how costly mens' dress shoes can be! While he was checking out I ran over to the Chanel counter to pick up some new foundation.
It took only a few minutes for the sales associate to match my color. By now I was sure Mr. Granola was searching for me. Which he was, but found me immediately and said, "It's a good thing you're wearing this shirt that resembles a parrot that mated with a rainbow so I can spot you in the crowd."
And there you have it from Mr. Granola. Guys can be so funny.
Do your spouses/significant others make any funny comments about fashion?
SHOP: top F21 (similar) | shoes Hautelook (similar) | pants Mango (similar) | purse Thrifted $8 (similar) | cardigan Old Navy (similar)

Tory Burch Natalya Wedge Reveal

Hi Friends!  
Long time no see!  We've been busy bees shopping for real estate, traveling, and working.  It's been awhile since I've done a reveal, so here goes one for my new Tory Burch Natalya wedge pumps.  Originally $265 I got these on sale for $185.  I realize they're not a great steal, but they're super comfortable and perfect for all the work travel I do.

tory burch wedge at Beso.com

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For sizing reference, I usually wear a size 7.5, but in TB Revas, I'm an 8.  I originally bought the black pair in an 8, only to find them too big because the toe box is a bit wider.  So I would suggest getting these in your true size.  However!!...the tan pair seems to run larger because they're slipping a little.  Hmmmmm.
Thanks for checking out my reveal.  I snuck in a recent purchase of my pink and orange Big Buddah Celine lookalike bag too, since it matched the boxes so perfectly :)