Outfit Of The Day (Playing Catch Up)

Oh, it has been another crazy week. The big remodeling project is officially going full bore, and while it might not be progressing quite as quickly as the magic worked on all of those remodeling shows on HGTV (they never show the wifey sitting on the ground in terry shorts and a ripped, stained tee pulling out 234328472807111asdfa17.03 staples from the sub-floor for five hours straight, do they?), it has still been moving along pretty darn fast.

 

In the meanwhile I have been busy picking out and organizing items for our next stage of the project.  You know–everything that a good house needs in order to properly function, like sinks! And counter tops! And bed frames, chairs, coffee tables, lights, gold metallic wallpaper for the main floor bath, paint to do big, bad, bold  black and taupe rugby stripes on the two walls next to the fire place, a happy little Jonathan Adler fox and peacock lollipop holder, and a baby kitten/goldfish/hedge hog/pet rock named “Moose”. 

It has been fun so far and it is beginning to really come together–look for a pictorial update on this blog sometime this weekend. :)

 

Moving on to the fashion–here are a few old outfit snaps from over this past month that I never got around to posting.  Enjoy!

Camisole: Modcloth (buy it here) (similar style here) (and here)
Skirt: ASOS (buy it here) (similar style here for $49) (and a midi-style skirt here)
Belt: J Crew Skinny Patent Belt in Dark Amber (buy it here) (similar style here)
Necklace: Forever 21 (similar style here) (and here)
Bracelets: Forever 21 (similar style here)  (and here)
Shoes: J Crew Valentina Pumps in Bright coral (buy them here) (similar style here)
Bag: Chloe Marcie Satchel (similar style here) (similar style here, on sale)
Nail Polish: Chanel Miami Peach (similar color here)

 

My eyebrow definitely arched when I found this top at Ann Taylor a few weeks ago.  It is an oddly edgy, wicked little top for the retailer; full of snaps and straps that can be fastened in a multitude of different directions to make it kind of…well, kind of look like a straight jacket?

 

I am a sucker for both army green and epaulettes, though, and loved the way that the top fit once I tried it on.  It is a bit unusual but still really wearable; the fabric is nice and thick with just a hint of stretch and runs a little big (I sized down one size). 

Top: Ann Taylor (buy it here + take 25% off with code “WELCOME7”) (similar style here) (and here in a cowlneck)
Shorts: Urban Outfitters (similar style here) (and here) (and here, on sale!)
Shoes: Lanvin for H&M (similar style here) (and here for under $50) (and here) (and a fun splurge at Endless!)
Bag: Diane Von Furstenberg (similar style here) (and here) (and here, on sale!)

If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you likely know that I love a good blouse.  But let me say it again: good-tatted-sweet-golly-David-Beckham-holding-a-Frenchie-puppy, I love a good blouse.  Don’t you?

 

ASOS is a goldmine for pretty tops, and when this one popped up  I had to grab it. We have been seeing a lot of pleats on skirts this year, but a pleated blouse?  Divine!  It’s light, floaty, and works well both tucked in and out.  It also runs big, so keep that in mind in case you want to grab it for yourself!

 

I also think that one would be hard pressed to find a fashion blogger out there that doesn’t own an Arty (or Arty dupe).  I grabbed the Yves Saint Laurent Arty ring earlier this year during a big sale at Saks Fifth Avenue and it’s made for an excellent splurge.  I have never been one to spend a lot of money on jewelry (most items in my arsenal probably average $50 or less), but this ring has been so worth it.  It’s fun, gives a happy pop of color to any outfit, and even looks cool when kind of worn upside down (oops).

Top: ASOS (buy it here) (similar style here) (and here)
Pants: BDG at Urban Outfitters (buy them here) (similar style here)
Belt: J Crew (similar style here) (and here for $11)
Ring: Yves Saint Laurent Arty in Green/Aqua (buy it here) (similar style here)
Bracelet: Forever 21 (similar style here)
Watch: Michael Michael Kors (buy it here) (similar style here)
Shoes: Miu Miu Lace-up Oxfords (buy them here) (similar style here) (and here)
Bag: Kooba Josie Clutch (similar style here for $50) (and here, on sale)