Not taking sides.

I wore:

Gap skinny jeans

a Rafaella cardigan (from T.J. Maxx)

Nine West boots

a belt from J.C. Penney

My motive:

I often wonder what my life would be like if I didn't work a retail job that took up my weekends. The only thing I can figure is I'd have a lot less clothes.

On Saturday, two teams I don't care for played each other in my town and not wanting to pick sides, I wore something that didn't have a hint of either of their colors (purple, gold, red, black). It was tricky considering that's what color 90% of my wardrobe is.

I got this cardigan on clearance at T.J. Maxx and love how Anthro-esque it is! My mom always jokes that I should never buy light colored clothes because I tend to get them dirty. I can't argue with her because 10 minutes after putting this on, a rambunctious avocado jumped out of my hand and onto this cardigan- hence the need for a belt to cover that up since I was already running late for work.

I'm still figuring out other ways to wear this cardigan. Got any ideas?

Falling out of warm weather.

I wore:

a Gap sweater dress

Wal-Mart tights (only $5!)

boots from Target (only $20!)

a scarf from Target (only $3)

a Gap belt (only $5!)

Etienne Aigner bag 

My motive:

In case you haven't already figured it out, I'm a bargain shopper and I love bright colors. I got this dress on super sale at Gap a couple of years ago and it's one of my favorites because of its versatility. I put this on to go to work on Sunday morning at 10 am when it was in the 40s. By the time I left work around 6, it was nearing 70 degrees and I felt a little bit ridiculous.

I bought this orange bag a little while back and struggled to figure out when to use it because most of my purses are boring but this one has a little bit of spice! It's a little too tiny for my liking because I barely have room for my wallet, keys and cell phone but it still perks up an otherwise boring outfit.

I bought these boots over the summer on clearance at Target for $20. I wore them for 11 straight hours, 6 of which I was on my feet, and they were comfortable the whole time despite having a bit of a heel. 

Who else is excited fall weather is finally here??

Friday night football.

I wore:

a Gap (sexy) cardi

J.Crew Outlet skirt

Worthington (I think) tights

Nine West boots

My motive:

The school where I'm student teaching had their homecoming football game and since their colors are navy and gold, I knew this outfit would be perfect! I haven't worn this cardigan before but I have it in another color and love it. Serena wore one very similar on Gossip Girl last season but I'm sure hers cost more than $15.

On a different note, those tights are gray even though the pictures make them look like the color of a bruise when it's in the bluish purple state.

P.S. I've also lately realized that most of the high traffic fashiony bloggers have husbands who are photographers. Those lucky ladies...I'm 90% happy for them and only 10% jealous.

Red hot October.

I wore:
Gap everything. Literally.

My motive:

So these cords came in at the Gap last week and I knew that I had to have them. No if, ands or buts about it.Then when the weather dipped below 70, I knew I had to wear them.

After looking at this picture, I'm a little iffy about them. They emphasize things I don't want emphasized but the color is just so fun! It's called killer tomato. Gap is so creative with their naming.

What do you think? Got any ideas on other ways I can wear them?

No dress code.

I wore:

Gap belt
Old Navy skirt
Delia's plaid button-down

My motive:

So I often give myself too much credit as a reader. My most frequent reads are the J.Crew and Anthropologie catalogues and that comes through in this outfit.

I look like I'm heading off to boarding school when in reality, I'm kind of a grown-up! Oh well, I still liked it. And that skinny belt that I just realized I wear everyday is hands down the most versatile thing I've ever owned. In the past month, I've worn it with dresses, pants and skirts. Is there anything else I could sport it with? Nope, didn't think so.

A bit of France.

I wore:

Target shirt

Target skirt

Target scarf

Gap belt

Ralph Lauren shoes

My motive:

I really loved wearing this! I felt like I was a French girl...trapped in a classroom in the south. Anyway, I've never been one for layering too many things but this wasn't too wild.

Nothing adventurous happened today. I was really hoping to meet someone, fall in love and hop on a jet plane to France. Not so sure that's going to happen, unless some sort of man barges into my apartment. And I sincerely hope that doesn't happen.

LBD Luncheon

I wore:
NY & Co. Dress
Gap belt
Ralph Lauren shoes

My motive:

So my model-esque and sweet friend Anna got married last week and I completely forgot to pack a dress for the bridal luncheon. Luckily I was staying at my parent's house and found this black dress that I bought for my high school graduation over 4 years ago. I tried it on last year but it did NOT fit. It was a joyful surprise when it zipped up effortlessly this past weekend to save me from having to go to a nice luncheon in my Nike t-shirt and Umbro shorts (the most comfortable pajamas ever).

It looked a little boring, so I put on that belt which I've worn just about every day since I bought it a couple of weeks ago. I love the way this look turned out. I wish the dress wasn't linen because I'd love to wear it into winter time. Oh well, can't win 'em all!