Subtlety

Just one outfit photo today, life is a little hectic around here.  This sweater always reminds me of the beginning of the Sex and the City movie, where Carrie is walking around NYC in that white bodycon dress with the ginormous white and gold flower.  This is a little more subtle:

Happy Holidays!

Sweater: Limited

Blouse: Ann Taylor

Pants: Dalia Collection via Marshalls/ TJ Maxx

Watch: Tourneau

Ooh La La

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Bonjour.  It seems stripes and scarves are both very French, at least according to all the guides on the web.  So I feel like I should be carrying a baguette in these photos, or sipping wine at the least. Nope, it's the usual, rushing out the door on my way to work.

    I am a bit of a Francophile; I started learning French in elementary school and continued throughout high school.  In college I spent three months in Strasbourg, and I went back another summer later on.  For those who may not be familiar, Strasbourg is on the border of France and Germany, and has belonged to both countries, but is currently French.

    There's actually a book, Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris , written by an American exchange student in Paris.  I unfortunately did not have such a style education, if so I probably would not need this blog!  (Note: I have not read this book and get no commission for the link, it's just something I came across while on the web).

    I really wish I had paid more attention to street style there, but that was before I began people watching ( and to think, it wouldn't have been rude to stare there )!  To be honest, I just remember everyone wearing black all the time, but my first stint there was during the winter so that's not surprising. 
    Anyway, I did not set out trying to look French (whatever that includes) or any other nationality, but when I look at these photos that's what came to mind.  If any French women want to school me, I look forward to the information until I can get my hands on that book.  A bientot

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Turtleneck: Walmart
Dress: Kohls
Scarf: India, gift
Boots: Etienne Aigner Celina

Architectural

So I wore this last Friday, when it was seventy five degrees outside, and not today, when it's in the thirties and raining.  Just to clarify for anyone who lives in the area and is wondering why there is sun on our driveway (of course, we always have the sun shining down on us and birds singing in the background ;) )

The architectural lines on this blouse drew me to it; it's unlike anything else I wear.  The skirt I chose because the diagonal stripes seemed interesting and more flattering than straight horizontal stripes on my lower half.  Both are Target purchases but not purchased together.  Fortuitous since they are the only navy items I own.  The real challenge will be styling them with other items and especially with black, which predominates my closet.  Stay tuned!

With a blazer over it for work

Linking with Pleated Poppy and Style Elixir


Blazer: Banana Republic Outlet
Blouse: Target
Skirt: Target
Boots: Naturalizer Juletta
Watch: Tourneau

Weekends

This past weekend we went to the Children's Hospital Holiday Parade.  This is what I wore:

With Matching Diaper Bag- A must- Ha!

This has been my weekend uniform lately: jeans, plaid shirt, vest, boots.   Easy, warm, and a step up from a long sleeved tshirt (which is what I'm wearing right now, lol). 
A couple of more pics from the parade:

Jacket: Wilson's Leather
Vest: Olive and Oak via Marshalls/ TJ Maxx
Blouse: Target
Jeans: Old Navy
Belt: Nordstroms
Booties: DSW

Pretty Pinks and Python

This outfit made me happy.  I spent all day trying to figure out what it was, the pretty scarf, the jacket, the booties?  I never figured it out, but I did have a noticeable spring in my step all day.

As promised, a blazer look

Let's start with the scarf. It's a really pretty salmon color.   I know, I really should learn the proper way to tie one.  Aya was nice enough to send me a video, but I couldn't open it last night, and once the clock hits midnight I turn into a cranky pumpkin.  Maybe next time.

 

The dress underneath is cool geometric colorblock dress I bought years ago in New York.  I'm already thinking of different ways to style it.  It's a flattering knit.

Oops,when I got to work I realized the pleats on the jacket were stitched since it was brand new.  Fixed that.

Now this jacket.  You may remember that I bought two jackets for my birthday, one being the mustard one that has been featured a couple of times.  This is number two.  Also a beautiful pink color.  This one is perfect for the monsoons that we have here.

The description left out the pretty lining, which was a nice surprise when it came in the mail.

And now, the booties- python print with buttons on the sides!   Need I say more?

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Jacket: Wilson's Leather

Scarf: New York and Company

Dress: NY 

Booties: Unlisted via Marshalls/ TJ Max 

Cyber Monday

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  We went to my parents' house for lunch.  On the way back we stopped to feed the baby.  We pulled in at 5:52 PM.  A couple of brave ladies were waiting in the cold outside Old Navy.  I figured it would open at 6, and since we were there, maybe I would do some shopping.  But when I asked those ladies, they informed me that the store was opening at 8 PM!  I hope they got a great deal, and not pneumonia!

I didn't do any Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping.  The funny thing is, I did buy a laptop this weekend.  My husband and I have been sharing one for years, and when I saw the Black Friday specials, I thought this might be the time for me to get a separate one (especially since we both need it at night; he's currently patiently waiting while I type this).  Not willing to risk my life (really, towels?), I started looking online.  Once I decided on the right one, I clicked, and... it was sold out.  I went down my list, and of course all the deals were gone, even though it was the day before Thanksgiving.  Then I called the closest Staples, and they had one in stock!  They don't hold computers, so I immediately went down there, and...it was gone.  Although I guess I got revenge because they had to watch my two year old run up and down the aisles squealing with delight and stopping occasionally to hug me and hide from his Dad while they looked for the missing computer.  So then I came home, looked online, and ended up buying a nicer one that was in stock and on sale.  All in all I do think I got a good deal, and I can't wait to try it out.  So it was a cyber weekend for me, I guess, just not how retailers intended.
Since I didn't go clothes shopping this weekend, you are stuck looking at pieces you have seen before from my closet, though not in this combination.

Superman pose

The best part is the coincidence of nails matching the blouse!

 Linking up with Not Dead Yet Style Visible Monday

Blouse: Target
Sweater: Old, don't remember
Necklace: "
Belt: Calf hair, Nordstrom's
Pants: Loft