OOTD 11/7/2010

I just love it when everything works!  What can I say, small things make me happy.  For instance, as I put this outfit on, I noticed that the brown leather belt matched the leather on my shoes perfectly.  Also, the carbon wool of the blazer and the charcoal flannel of the shoes...perfect!  Ahh, life is good!  :o)

Hope everyone has a blessed Sunday!

J Crew Flower Sketch Tee in olive moss

J Crew Professor Blazer in carbon

Gap Straight Leg Jeans

J Crew beaded layering necklace

Mossimo for Target Belt

Tory Burch Greta Wedge Clog in charcoal/sienna

Oh, my goodness gracious.....

I saw these shoes in a polyvore set and it was love at first sight. 

Tory Burch Greta Wedge Clog in Charcoal/Sienna  (Buy Here)

A spluge, yes, but they are absolute PERFECTION!  Aside from the fact that they're gorgeous, they fit like a glove.  I swear, it was like Cinderella's slipper...they slid right on...not too tight, not too loose....flawless!  Oh, my goodness gracious, I'm getting a little light-headed just thinking about them!  They are the perfect combination of leather and flannel on a beautiful platform wooden heel.  Ok, ok...you be the judge.

So whatcha think?

 

OOTD 11/5/2010

Today's outfit idea was borrowed from my friend coffeegirl on polyvore.  You can see her set here.  It was so super cute, I just had to copy it!  I don't think I would have ever thought to put the doggie tee and my leopard print cardi together...and yet, it is adorable!  Ah, the beauty of polyvore!

My irl picture doesn't include the downtown field jacket...but I wore that too!  Snapped the photo, grabbed my jacket and my purse and out the door I went.  (in a mad rush, as usual)

Also, for anyone who's interested....Target is offering again, the very popular Mossimo Katherine Engineer Boots boots from last year.  I have thoroughly enjoyed mine and imo they are well worth the $49.99 price tag.  So if you missed out on these last year, you might want to consider picking up a pair. They are offered in brown and black.

J Crew doggie tee

J Crew spotted cat cardi

Mossimo jeans from Target

Mossimo Katherine Engineer Boots from Target

J Crew downtown field jacket in mossy brown

Mossimo belt from Target

J Crew beaded layering necklace

OOTD 11/4/2010

I got the email today that J Crew has expanded the 25% off $150 to include "in stores".  Now that I may bite on....I've got some jeans that I need to take in to have hemmed so now may be the perfect time to stop in.  So far I've refrained from the other "online" offer since it doesn't include free shipping.  I refuse to pay J Crew's exorbitant shipping costs.  Anyway, here is today's OOTD....It was inspired by a J Crew catalog and I think it turned out pretty cute.

J Crew Perfect Paisley Shirt

J Crew merino rose cardi in light pewter

J Crew matchstick cord in glazed pecan

Mossimo belt

J Crew Alessia patent peep toes

Baby, It's cold outside

If you're in the market for a coat, Old Navy has some super deals on some really cute coats.  I went by yesterday with a couple of my co-workers and here are just a few of the items which I found interesting.

One of my friends actually purchased this one....the color of this coat, imo, is perfection.  The color is called "golden gate"...not red, not orange but a perfect combination of the two....and at $29 for a lined wool blend coat, it's a steal!

This coat was really cute too...and very J Crew-esque, without the price tag.  My co-worker purchased this one yesterday in the yellow. I believe she paid a mere $40.

Another cutie!  I have the J Crew version of this from last year in camel.  This is a nice representation for a fraction of the J Crew price...$60 if I'm not mistaken.

Need a wool blend trench coat with fur trimmed collar?  This is a great option at $70.

And this was my personal favorite...a nubby wool blend, double breasted coat with a back waist belt for a slimming effect.  It appeared much more expensive than it's $60 price tag.  I really had to fight myself over this one...."you don't need another coat!"  "But, it's so cute!"  "You don't need another coat!"  "It's only $60!"   And I have a feeling the fight isn't over....I may still have to go back for this one!    

OOTD 11/2/2010

Today's outfit was inspired by my latest Boden catalog.  When I saw the photo, it reminded me of a skirt that I had hanging in the closet from Ann Taylor Loft which I purchased several years ago.  Add to that my beloved space dyed tee, standard black jackie and a pink belt...voila, a super cute OOTD.  Thanks Boden! 

J Crew Space-Dyed Tee

J Crew Jackie Cardigan

ATL Houndstooth Skirt

J Crew Whip Snake Belt in neon pink

J Crew angel pendant necklace in gunmetal

ATL patent slingback pumps (oldie goldies)

You did WHAT?!

Yes, I did...ride an African elephant, that is!  I am a HUGE animal lover, so this past weekend when we visited Lynchburg and I found out that there was a zoo close by, I had to visit.  It was a really neat experience and we were able to get up close and personal with lots of the animals.  My son found out how close...one of the llamas spit on him...but only after he had fed him.  (snicker)    We were able to feed and pet lots of animals...adult and baby camels, (one of the baby camels wanted to eat my hair instead of the feed) llamas, donkeys, giraffe, muntjac, deer, etc. and there was one little donkey who I just know wanted to come home with me.

The highlight of my trip; however, was a ride upon the back of a 9,000 pound African elephant.  Her name was Tosha.  She was orphaned in Africa and came to the zoo when she was just a baby.  (a wee 400 pounds)  It was amazing how smart she was and how she followed the directions of her handler...better than lots of children. (mine included sometimes)  Her skin was so thick and tough and that cute "little" trunk...She smelt my shoes (J Crew tortoise flats...hey, the girls got good taste)  and she wanted to smell my husband's face but he wasn't having any part of it. (party-pooper).

And me, being the nerdy accountant that I am, had to figure out the ratio of my weight to hers to determine that me sitting on her back is the equivalent of 1.8 pounds on my back....so she hardly even knew I was there.