BeautyFash {from Sequins to Cilantro!}

Hi Low & Faux

2013-06-13T09:30:00.001-04:00

{Black Faux Leather and Jersey Skirt ~ Forever 21+ / Army Green Hi Low Jersey Top ~ ASOS / Black Patent and Metallic Ankle Strap Flats ~ BCBG Paris} / Gold & Emerald Fringe Necklace ~ Joan Rivers / Red Lip ~ RiRi Woo {in LOVE with it!}}

I finally got a chance to rock this skirt that I bought on super clearance last winter. I figured I should go on ahead and pull it out before the thought of wearing ANYTHING with the word {faux} leather involved would cause me {and you} to break out in an immediate sweat. Lol!

I hope you are having a great week. Happy Friday eve! :)

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Ankle Jeans + Ivory Blazer

2013-06-05T11:56:00.000-04:00

{Stiletto Jeans via Torrid / White Tank ~ Target / Ivory Men's Blazer ~ Thrifted / Green and Tan Espadrilles ~ Tory Burch / Silver Handbag ~ Daisy in Philly Boutique / Sunnies ~ Urban Outfitters}

To all my size 12+ ladies, have you tried the Torrid Stiletto Jean? I may be really late in this discovery but I am in love with them! They are unbelievably comfy and have tons of stretch. Which works well for me and my thunder thighs. :) I also love the rise of them, they are not too low or too high. I have worn them every single weekend since buying them a few weeks ago. LOL! They are so easy to throw on with flats and with heels, these babies are everything!

I rocked them out to grab dinner with Cory with a simple tank and blazer {naturally!} and these comfy new espadrilles. I am all about being cute and comfortable these days. Not that glamorous, but hey - it works for my lifestyle and I am not fighting it. :)

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Summer 2013 - Bucket List

2013-05-31T14:33:00.000-04:00

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We have always created a bucket list for the summer - things that we would love to do as a family in these warmer months to come, taking full advantage of the summer break for the kids and get in some much needed fun for all of us!

...besides, what is better than making a list full of FUN things to do and crossing them all off... one fun-filled day at a time? :) Even if we don't get to do every single one, it's nice to have options on a day when the kids utter the words that I despise: "I'm bored!".

We cheated a little by adding our {already booked} vacation to the list. Just seeing that D word makes me so happy!, I can't wait!!!

What's on your bucket list this summer?

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Blue Block

2013-05-30T11:31:00.001-04:00

{Gray Ankle Trousers ~ Target / Royal and Navy Color Blocked Shirt Dress ~ Old Navy / Royal Blue Patent and Suede Mary Janes ~ Vince Camuto "Vionet" via Nordstrom Rack / Silver Handbag ~ Daisy in Philly Boutique / Sunnies ~ Urban Outfitters}

I love this little shirt dress that I picked up on clearance at Old Navy a few weeks ago. I struggled with figuring out how to wear it to the office; it is way too short to be worn alone. I randomly threw it on over these ankle trousers yesterday and was done! I am so in love with royal/cobalt blue. It has to be my favorite color to wear.

I've been enjoying this wonderful weather we've been having but I swear with the change of every season, come the closet meltdowns. I feel like I have a closet full of nothing right now and it drives me crazy. I really need to spend an entire day revamping and rearranging my closet. ...and trying things on to see what still works. By the time I leave my bedroom in the morning for work, my closet floor is covered in things that were yanked off the hanger to be tried on. Lol! I'll get it together soon! :) My legs have been SO happy to see the light of day and to feel the warmth.

I hope you are enjoying the warm spring weather too! :)

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Brown Sugar Crusted Braised Barbecue Short Ribs

2013-05-24T10:25:00.001-04:00

After teasing the recipe a few weeks ago {I KNOW!} I am FINALLY getting around to posting this recipe. This is by far the most requested Sunday dinner in my house, by my husband, of course. He loves this dish so much and understandably so - these short ribs are divine. BUT, they definitely have to be enjoyed in moderation - these are very high in fat. And I guess that explains why they are so rich and flavorful. If you are a meat-eater, you will LOVE these. ...now on to the {simple} recipe!

Ingredients:

Cross Cut Short Ribs {I used about 3-4 pounds}
2 Cups Beef Broth
1/2 Cup Flour
2 Medium Onions, Chopped
1 and 1/2 Cups of Your Favorite Barbecue Sauce
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil

First step - preheat your oven to 325 degrees. These ribs are going to cook low and sloooow which will result in the softest most deliciously flavored meat ever. Next, grab a large heavy-bottomed skillet to begin browning the meat before braising.

{Start by seasoning your ribs with salt and pepper.}

{To a large Ziploc bag, add your flour and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the short ribs in the flour.}

{To your large skillet or pot, add your oil and over medium heat, begin to brown your flour-dredged short ribs. This step helps to seal in the moisture and flavor of the meat.}

{Brown evenly for 2-4 minutes on all sides. You want to sear just the surface of the meat, being careful not to cook it through. Once the ribs are all browned, drain on paper towels and add them to a large dutch oven, while you prepare the braising liquid. You could use any oven-safe pot with a lid.}

{Roughly chop your onions.}

{To a few tablespoons of olive oil, heating over medium heat, add your onions and start to brown. Add in your garlic and onion powders and continue browning the onions.}

{Add about 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce to the onions.}

{Add in a cup of the beef broth, stirring well to mix in the barbecue sauce.}

{Pour the broth/onion/barbecue sauce mixture over the browned short ribs.}

{Add in the other cup of beef broth to the dutch onion.}

{Tightly cover with a lid and braise in the oven at 325 degrees for 3 hours.}

{After cooking for 3 hours in a low oven, the ribs will be unbelievably tender!}

{Remove the ribs from the braising liquid and transfer them to a sheet tray.}

{Add a dollop of barbecue sauce to each short rib and brush to evenly coat.}

{Sprinkle each barbecue-brushed short rib with brown sugar.}

{Place the brown sugar dusted barbecue short ribs under the broiler for a few minutes until they are brown and bubbly. Be very careful and watch this very closely, the brown sugar will burn fast!}

And that's it! Easy and just divinely delicious. :)

{I served them with roasted veggies and sweet+spicy kale. YUM!}

Let me know if you plan to try these. They would be great for the upcoming holiday wekeend. They can even be finished on the grill!

Enjoy! xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Sorrata

2013-05-16T10:25:00.001-04:00

{Black Riding Pants ~ NY&Co / Ivory Tunic ~ H&M / Black/Ivory Chevron & Neon Pink Wedges ~ "Sorrata" via JustFab / Gold Quilted Handbag ~ Thrifted / Lippie ~ Hot Plum from the Maybelline Vivids Collection}

I love love these shoes from JustFab, they are comfy cute and get a lot of attention. hehe! I was pretty much discussing footwear the entire day - these babies are conversation starters. They will definitely be in heavy rotation this summer. :)

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Lost Files

2013-05-15T11:51:00.003-04:00

I guess I have a thing for pairing teal with mustard. I just love these two colors together, I rocked an almost identical outfit to work, here, back in March.

I snapped these photos a few weeks ago on a beautiful Saturday afternoon for a lunch date with Cory. I was uploading and going through/deleting the pics on my camera and realized that I never posted this outfit.

I like to document casual outfits like these - what I rocked on the weekends; I feel like all I have are things for work and get so frustrated when I just want to grab something EASY on a Saturday and can't find anything.

I hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful Mother's Day. Mine was great. I went to brunch with my mom, Cory and my sisters, then enjoyed some time on my couch. So perfect! This month is shaping up to be an easy, care-free one and I am not complaining. :)

{Mustard Ponte Knit Pants ~ Spiegel / Teal Sheer Top ~ 2020Ave / White Tank ~ Target / Orange Patent Reva Flats ~ Tory Burch / Gold Quilted Handbag ~ Vintage.Thrifted / Sunglasses ~ Urban Outfiitters}

See you soon! xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

BBQ Chicken Pizza

2013-04-29T17:18:00.000-04:00

I cannot even tell you how many times stopping at the grocery store and picking up a rotisserie chicken has saved my life on busy weeknights when I have very little time to whip up dinner for my family. Instead of hitting up a drive-thru, spending $5.99 for a deliciously seasoned and fresh rotisserie chicken just makes more sense. The ideas are endless, obviously... last week, I decided to make BBQ chicken pizza. I was craving cilantro but wasn't in the mood for any of the obviously 'south-of-the-border dishes that would include cilantro. :)

Ingredients:

Store-bought Pizza Crust

Your Favorite Barbecue Sauce

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro

1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onions

2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese {or your favorite blend}

2 Cups Chopped Cooked Chicken

{This thin crust pizza crust by Pillsbury is so good! It comes out perfect every single time. I've even used it to make tarts and it worked like a charm.}

{I started by pulling the meat from the rotisserie chicken off the bone and chopping it into bite-size pieces. Perfectly seasoned and cooked chicken. Such a perfect recipe starter.}

{I decided to use an oven-safe stone tray to make my pizza on and went with a free-form rectangular shape, to give it a fancy, rustic feel. :) I greased the tray with olive oil to aid in the crispiness.}

{POP! open your pizza dough. You should see me when I have to open these things... scares me every time...you would think I am detonating a bomb. LOL!}

{Spread out your dough and lift slightly around the edges, creating a crust.}

{Lightly drizzle the dough with olive oil then your barbecue sauce. Our favorite is Sweet Baby Ray's. So good and doesn't need any doctoring up. It's perfectly sweet and spicy.}

{Roughly chop your cilantro and green onions. You can obviously omit the cilantro if you are not a fan, but of course I think it's a key ingredient. :) I have also subbed the green onion with thinly sliced red onion and it was delicious!}

{Sprinkle the cilantro and onion on the bbq sauced crust.}

{Top with the chopped chicken.}

{Drizzle a little more bbq sauce over the chicken for additional flavor. Yum!}

{Mozzarella cheese is of course the traditional cheese for pizza but I used this "4 Cheese Pizza" blend from my grocery store and it was so good! The 4 cheeses are: Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan and Romano.}

{After the cheese is sprinkled, top it with a few cilantro leaves for garnish.}

{Bake it in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, crispy and delicious.}

{I served the BBQ chicken pizza with a salad of field greens, red pepper, Roma tomatoes and a balsamic vinaigrette. And wine for me, of course. :)

Making pizza at home always makes the kiddies feel so special. And it couldn't be easier.

Do you make pizza at home? What's your favorite one to make?

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Easy Creamy Leek Potatoes

2013-04-24T12:20:00.000-04:00

This recipe post seems a bit silly to me because it could not be easier. These are the most simple yet DELICIOUS potatoes I have ever put in my mouth. Lol! No, seriously. I admit that I overuse the word amazing but these truly qualify as AMAZING. I made BBQ short ribs this past Sunday and {as usual} was struggling with the side dishes. I was going to make mashed potatoes but remembered I had this leek soup mix packet in the pantry from the winter when I wanted to make potato leek soup. It was the perfect idea to whip these up because this recipe will now be a standby for my family.

Ingredients:

2-3 Pounds of Russet Potatoes

2 Cans Chicken Broth

1/2 Cup Milk

3-4 Tablespoons Butter

3-4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream {or milk}

1 Packet Knorr Leek Recipe Mix

{Start by peeling and thinly slicing your Russet potatoes. Use as many as you wish - I used about 8 medium potatoes.}

{Admittedly, this leek recipe mix is pretty tough to find. I had to check 3 stores back in January and finally found them at the Shop Rite. The Knorr vegetable soup mix was pretty abundant but the leek, not so much. But you HAVE to find it. LOL! Makes a world of difference. I love using easy flavor shortcuts like these. Recipe starters. The best!}

{Add 2 cans of chicken broth to a large pot to boil the potatoes in. You could also just use water, but the stock adds flavor. :)}

{Add about 1/2 cup of milk to the broth. Again, you could just use plain ole' water but I thought the milk+stock added to the creaminess and flavor of this dish.}

{Boil your potatoes in the broth/milk mixture until fork tender. It shouldn't take too long since they were thinly sliced.}

{Once tender, drain off most of the milk/stock mixture, leaving about a 1/4 cup to create the moisture needed once you add the leek mix. Add in a few tablespoons of butter once drained.}

{Sprinkle in the full packet of leek recipe mix.}

{Add in a few tablespoons of heavy cream {or milk}, or as much needed to create a creamy sauce. Taste for salt and pepper and serve.}

See! I told you. So easy and so so good. As with all my flavorful recipes, I have to say it... this is a must try! :) I pretty much ate this entire pot.

P.S. See that short rib up there? My brown sugar glazed bbq short ribs. DIVINE. I mean DIVINE. Let me know if you would like a recipe post. :) I need another excuse to make them. My husband would be reallllllly happy, LOL!

xoxo, thanks for reading!

You are invited! Poshmark {Spring Fling} Posh Party in Philly!

2013-04-19T13:09:00.002-04:00

Hey Everyone, I hope you are having a great Friday afternoon. :)

I am SO EXCITED and wanted to invite you ALL to the upcoming Poshmark Spring Fling Posh Party! I will be co-hosting the event on Tuesday, April 23rd {see information above!}.

For those of you who don’t know, Poshmark is a community of fashionistas across the country who meet up on the Poshmark iPhone {and iPad} app to sell clothing and accessories. The app is FREE and it allows you to shop people’s closets looking for hidden treasures. It’s fun and engaging and is quite addicting. Lol!

I have never done well with auction sites like E-bay since I am definitely a “buy it now” type of person and the Poshmark app is great in that if you see something cute, you can simply push a button to buy it. That can also be dangerous. :) I love that it’s interactive just like Instagram or Twitter would be. “Posh Parties” go on every day {and all day} and are virtual, real-time shopping events dedicated to buying and selling a specific theme or brand. It’s great for someone looking for a specific item {say, festive heels a party dress or a specific designer handbag}, the Posh Party in that theme would have what you are looking for! It’s also great if you are looking to do a spring clean-up and sell some of the things that no longer work or have a place in your closet. Check out additional information about how Poshmark works here.

Poshmark is available for free in the App Store and you can also create an account, browse and shop through the web: http://www.poshmark.com

I just reduced the prices of all of the items for sell right now in my closet, check it out here if you’d like: Lexy's Closet I will be adding more items this weekend.

I hope to see you at the party and please join in on the fun, virtually, if you are not local. :) If you are in the Philly area, please come out, I would love to meet you. You must RSVP by sending an email by April 22nd to: rsvp@poshmark.com

Follow me on twitter for coverage of the event: @fancylexy

I hope to see you there! ♥

Striped Pencil Skirt

2013-04-19T11:08:00.000-04:00

{Striped Jersey Pencil Skirt ~ Old Navy / Black Tee - H&M / Denim Jacket ~ H&M / Black Patent and Metallic Flats ~ BCBG Paris / Vintage Gold Handbag ~ Thrifted}

Happy Friday! I love love LOVE this pencil skirt. The jersey fabric is very heavy and feels great on. I love that it can be dressed up with heels {soon!} or worn casually with flats and a jean jacket.

Isis's 10th birthday {double digits, yay!!} party is this weekend so it will be a busy and fun one. :)

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Metallic Splash

2013-04-17T10:05:00.003-04:00

{Cropped Trousers ~ Target / Hot Pink Exposed Zip Top ~ Eloquii / Army Green Utility Jacket ~ Old Navy / Patent Ankle Strap Flats ~ BCBG Paris}

These flats get endless compliments and are SO comfy. I've worn them every day since getting them last Friday. Lol! They look cute with everything. :)

That has been my requirement now when adding shoes to my collection. If they don't look cute with any and everything, they will not be purchased. I love being able to throw shoes on while dashing out the door without thinking about if they "go" with what I have on. Having a cute assortment of flats helps with that too.

Happy humpday!

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Beauty Ramblings: The Perfect Vanity

2013-04-15T23:30:00.003-04:00

For the longest time, I had been looking for the perfect vanity. A traditional vanity. One that had the mirror attached and was large enough to fit my crap and had ample drawers / storage space. Well that perfect vanity never presented itself. The traditional ones that I found were always so small and Victorian. Not my style. Cory and I went to Ikea and found ourselves in the home office section realizing that the perfect vanity was actually a desk with a nice wide drawer and cubby holes on the side. I saw this and fell in love!

It's the perfect size for our bedroom and my things actually look pretty on display and all arranged and in place. :) I added a bench and a simple square mirror hanging right above it ends up working just fine. Done!

{I found these acrylic storage containers at The Container Store. The tiered nail polish rack was in the kitchen section. ...for spices. :)}

(I just added Marc Jacobs' "Lola" to my small collection of perfume. It smells like spring in a bottle. Adore!}

{It felt good to clean out and throw away the things that were old and would never get used. I gave the polishes that did not make the cut to Isis; she was so excited. Picking a color for my manicure is so much more fun now.}

{I love that everything has a place. Especially these blush / powder compacts that were always just thrown into a make-up bag.}

{The lipstick compartments are my fave. I was always digging in the bottom of 3 different bags looking for a shade of lipstick when I needed it.}

{These little cubby holes were an added bonus.}

{A nice long and deep drawer was a must for my vanity. And this one is HUGE. I have to get a few more of these drawer organizers.}

{The only left to do is get a small spotlight lamp for additional lighting. I am pretty smitten with my new area. It helps that I can see everything that I have which prevents me from spending unnecessarily on make-up. Seriously, how many pink lipsticks does one really need? Lol!}

{Desk ~ "Micke" from IKEA / Stool ~ "Ingolf" from IKEA / Acrylic Containers ~ The Container Store}

Do you have a vanity area? How do you stay organized?

Workwear: Bright Florals

2013-04-10T11:08:00.000-04:00

{Floral Scuba Sheath Dress ~ Eloquii / Black Silk Boyfriend Blazer ~ Thrifted / Black Leather Wedges ~ Steve Madden / Pink Magnate Tote ~ JustFab}

This dress made me smile all day yesterday. So comfortable and cute. And so very appropriate for the warm weather we've been having so far, this spring. Yes! :) I will never get tired of rocking feminine florals. I hope you are having a great week. Happy Humpday!

xoxo, thanks for reading!

Minty

2013-04-05T10:55:00.000-04:00

{Black Trousers {purchased in petite for a shorter length} ~ NY&Co / Mint Green Blouse ~ Mossimo via Target / Leopard Patent Belt ~ ASOS / Nude Patent Pumps ~ Guess}

Haaaaaapppy Friday! These pumps are such a favorite and are the perfect blushy nude shade but these babies are SO uncomfortable. Lol! They sat under my desk for most of the day at work and when I put them on I definitely teetered around. hehe! Cory shakes his head whenever he sees me with these on... he does not get why I would wear uncomfortable shoes at all. Ummm. To be cute! That's why! :)

I am so glad the weekend is finally here! I am working for a few hours on Saturday but I am looking forward to spending time outdoors, it's going to be sunny and warmer this weekend. Yay!

Any fun plans? Enjoy the weekend! Xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Blue Pop!

2013-04-03T12:16:00.000-04:00

{Black and White Heart Dotted Tunic ~ H&M / Black Ankle Pants ~ Target / Colbalt Patent/Suede Mary Janes ~ Vince Camuto "Vionet" via Nordstrom Rack / Blue Suede Handbag ~ Asos / Gemstone Necklace ~ Thrifted}

I promise I have other bottoms, besides these little ankle trousers from Target. LOL! :) I just happen to have time for an outfit post every time I have them on.

I hope you are having a great week. And thanks for continuing to follow my style... even if I am failing at regularly updating the blog with recipes, outfits and beauty ramblings. I am excited to get back into the swing of things later this month. If you'd like, keep up with me via instagram, my user name is @fancylexy.

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Stonewashed

2013-03-28T10:31:00.002-04:00

{Black Ankle Pants ~ Target / Vintage Stonewashed Sweatshirt ~ Thrifted / Patent Orange Reva Flats ~ Tory Burch / Sunnies ~ Street Vendor in the Bahamas / Pink Handbag ~ JustFab}

Being so insanely busy at work has my personal life in shambles at the moment. Lol! Working 11 hours a day and 6 hours on Saturdays leaves very little time to do anything, really. I haven't cooked any new and exciting meals in so long. Hence the lack of fun recipe posts. I can't wait to have some normalcy back after 4/15. I did manage to complete my make-up vanity project. Pics + post on that coming soon! :)

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Hello, Spring!

2013-03-20T23:20:00.000-04:00

{Gray Stretch Ankle Pant ~ Target / Gray Sweatshirt ~ Olive and Oak via Hautelook / Navy Blazer ~ Thrifted / Pale Pink Suede Perforated Flats ~ Steve Madden via Nordstrom Rack / Pink Handbag ~ Just Fab "Magnate" / Jewel Necklace ~ H&M}

Happy first day of spring! Finally! :) I loved this outfit - no fuss; just pulled together basic and some cute flats. ... and these are my new favorites. I am so very busy at work these days so things need to be kept simple. Have you tried the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolors? I am in love with them! I am rocking "Hot Plum" in these pics and I can't get enough. The color is so very pigmented and the formula is so smooth. I also have "Fuchsia Flash" - so bright and pretty! Well they all are...I want every single color. :)

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Workwear: Color Block

2013-03-13T22:21:00.000-04:00

{Cobalt Pencil Skirt ~ Thrifted / Fuchsia T-shirt ~ Gap / Black Silk Blazer ~ Thrifted / Patent Leopard Belt ~ Asos / Leopard Suede and Patent Pumps ~ Isaac Mizrahi for Target {old!}}

Color blocking is such a cheat for me when it comes to putting together an easy outfit for work. I can't think of anything easier than grabbing a few solid colored basics {skirt/t-shirt/blazer} and putting them together with simple accessories.

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Workwear: The Ankle Pant

2013-03-11T22:44:00.000-04:00

{Black Stretch Ankle Pant ~ Target / Embellished Olive Top ~ Simply Vera via Kohl's {super old!} / Black and White Open Cardigan ~ Forever 21 / Leaopard and Patent Pumps ~ Issac Mizrahi for Target {super old!} / Pink Handbag ~ JustFab}

Thank you Sing for posting and linking these ankle pants from Target; they are pretty much amazing. The fit is perfection and the length is even better. I picked up three colors and I really need every single one of them. They are the perfect workday basic. The length works well with both flats and heels - what could be better?! I organized my closet a bit this weekend and moved some forgotten favorites to the front so that they are easy to grab. Like this top. It was the perfect thing to throw on this morning ... and even though I rocked these pants on Saturday with flats, I excitedly pulled them on again this morning for work. :) Take that, Monday!

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Striped!

2013-03-07T21:26:00.001-05:00

{Striped Dress ~ Vintage via Etsy / Denim Jacket ~H&M / Black Suede Boots ~ Asos}

I absolutely love that I can pop this jean jacket on and change the entire feel of any outfit. I have a feeling that it will be a staple this coming season. :)

I am so looking forward to the weekend {even though I have to work for a few hours on Saturday {boo!}}. I am spending March cleaning, organizing and beautifying my home {specifically adding some fresh color for the warmer months}. I am excited to finally create a vanity area in my bedroom to do my hair/makeup, etc. The project begins this weekend, can't wait!

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Teal + Mustard

2013-03-05T09:21:00.001-05:00

{Mustard Ponte Pants ~ Spiegel / Teal Silk Tunic ~ Thrifted / Bleached Denim Tuxedo Jacket ~ Rock & Replublic / Black Leather Wedge Pumps ~ Steve Madden / Jumbo Coral Gem Earrings ~ ASOS}

This outfit was so randomly put together and isn't the most appropriate for the office but on a tired Monday morning, I had to make it work. Lol! I am getting bored with my closet lately, which is pretty dangerous as the urge to go overboard with buying new things will start to get stronger. I need to spend a few hours reorganizing my closet, remembering and appreciating what I have and putting winter items away. A thrifting trip is also in order. Hopefully this weekend. :)

What do you do when you get bored with your closet? Besides go on a shopping spree?

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Workwear: Printed Blouse

2013-02-25T22:08:00.000-05:00

{Ankle Trousers and Paisley Blouse ~ New York & Company / Black Kint Vest ~ Old Navy / Snakeskin Pumps ~ Isaac Mizrahi for Target {super old!} / White Faux Leather Moto Jacket ~ Forever 21}

I love punching up my work day basics {like the 50 pairs of black trousers that I own} with a pretty printed blouse. Deciding what to wear to work can be really boring so I have to try and keep it interesting. And that for me means trying NOT to wear a blazer. Lol! :)

xoxo, thanks for reading.

Houndstooth + Jewel Tones

2013-02-21T10:22:00.001-05:00

{Houndstooth Sheath ~ H&M / Purple Knit Blazer ~ Thrifted / Fuchsia Suede Pumps ~ Nine West / Fuchsia Handbag ~ JustFab / Fuchsia Belt ~ Thrifted}

I am so very sick of wearing tights! And even with these tights on, my legs were icicles, Lol! ...but I am determined to continue to wear dresses and bright colors, even in blustery 30 degree weather. :)

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥

Polka Dots + Stripes

2013-02-20T10:22:00.000-05:00

{Striped Sweater ~ Forever 21 / Polka Dot Skirt ~ Gifted by my friend Carletta {♥} :) / Coral Pumps with Gold Heel ~ ASOS / Orange Lip ~ "It Girl", Sephora}

...& my polka dot obsession continues! After giving me a once over when picking me up from the train after work, Cory admitted that this striped + polka-dotted number just works. :) I love it when he approves of my crazy style choices. Polka Dots always seem to put a youthful spin on my outfit and there is something about them that I just adore and will never stray from.

Are you a fan of polka dots?

xoxo, thanks for reading! ♥