Sparkling in Sequins

The office holiday party occurred this week.  There was lots of anticipation buzzing about the office.  And there have been lots of chatter about the dos and don'ts for office parties on the airwaves this week.  I was trying to decide between this outfit and another dress that I have in my closet.   This outfit won because I was tired after work and could not deal with the thought of a dress when I was feeling cold.  I made the mistake of wearing 3 inch heels during the day and opted for a lower heel in the evening.  My intention was to wear flats during the day.  I was really excited to wear this blouse since I have not had an occasion to wear this top.  I am not a girl who is comfortable wearing sequins causally or during the day.  But I am glad that I purchased a light colored sequin top.  I usually gravitate to the darker colors in sequins.  But this works for some reason.  I opted for minimal jewelry with this outfit.  It's laid back but chic at the same time.  Mission accomplished.  What will you be wearing to the office party this year? 

Party on!

Do you ever have one of those days when you think, "I need a drink."  A glass of wine will do.  But a mixed drink is better.  I was supposed to meet friends from dinner after work.  Unfortunately, I was leaving work 10 minutes before our meeting time and I knew that I would run into traffic since there was a preseason football scheduled in the same part of town we were meeting for dinner.  So, I asked for a raincheck and headed home.  So, sad!  I could have toughed it out and meet them for drinks or dessert.  But at that point I just wanted to go home.  I hope that you had a good day and a better evening.  Tomorrow will be a better day!  Hmmm.  I never got that drink....

Thursday

Climate Controlled Office Space

This is what I had to bring to the office to deal with the changing temperatures in my office space. It's cold in the mornings and warmer in the afternoons.  So, I play a little game that I call "musical layers."  I switch back and forth between the two toppers on the right.  Please share your ways of staying warm but fashionable in the ever-changing office. 

OOTD

I really love the pattern and colors of this sweater.  I believe that one should have a few go-to looks on hand for days when you feel uninspired or are short on time.  :-)  I have a problem picking out my clothes the night prior to wear.  I can't do it.  I have a mental block.  Then I panic because the weather forecast may change for the following day and what will I do then?  But the worse is just not liking what I chose.  That excuse does not fly, I love clothes.  And I pretty much love all of my clothes.  I just may not like how certain clothes look on me on any given day.  But that can happen in the night as well as in the morning.  Lol!  But I continually strive to choose my outfits ahead of time to shorten my morning routine.  Maybe if I choose my outfits one week at a time, this may take away some of the anxiety.

So let me pose a question.  When do you choose your daily outfits?

Grape Love - OOTD 8/3/12

Coral dreams

Lime and Khaki

OOTD inspired by the inset pic of the safari cat skirt.  I am also trying to wear some of the items that I have purchased recently before summer comes to a close.  I am doing a pretty good job now that I have an idea of how many items that have not been worn.  I posted a set on polyvore a collection of items purchased this summer that I have not worn.  My goal is to whittle this number down to nothing.  I'll keep you up-to-date.  Do you have any items in your closet that you were excited to purchase but do not have a place or occasion to wear this article of clothing.  Join me in finding new and inventive ways to utilize every item you own at least once or consider finding it a new home.

Happy Friday

Today's OOTD.  This is the closest item to the Anthropologie top that I have.  I really like this skirt.  It's a great color and very comfortable.  Happy Friday!

Too Darn Hot!

This is today's OOTD.  It was another 100 degree day.  This is the outfit that I chose to stay cool.  I am a little disappointed in the sweater.  My office gets cold (icebox cold) at times.  So another layer is always necessary.  I think that I would prefer my short-sleeved navy blazer instead of this sweater.  The blazer is more of a swing blazer than a fitted jacket.  The blazer is breathable and the sweater, not so much for triple digit weather.  What do you wear to stay cool and professional?

Just another Wednesday