My favorite OOTDs from the past few weeks…

So I know I've been seriously slacking on my blogging recently but I have some fun posts planned for this week! It has definitely been an exhausting month and things aren't slowing down but I wouldn't have it any other way! Here is the first- a collection of some of favorite outfits from the past few weeks (and some new pieces too) since it's been foreverrrr since I had an OOTD post!!

Dress: Ann Taylor; Cardigan: Target

Top: Ann Taylor; Skirt: The Limited; Not Pictured- Blazer: NY & Co.

Dress: Loft; Not Pictured- Cardigan: likely Loft 

Dress: Loft; Belt: NY & Co.; Not Pictured- Blazer: Ann Taylor
(I swear the majority of my wardrobe is Loft/Ann Taylor!!!) 

Blouse: Target; Skirt: Tahari; Belt: Loft; Not Pictured- Blazer: NY & Co.

Dress: jcp; Belt: NY & Co.; Not Pictured- Cardigan: Target
(I LOVE this orange-y/tomato red dress but I hate how big it's on me now even with a belt!) 

Cardigan: Ann Taylor; Blouse: Target; Skirt: NY & Co.

Blazer: Ann Taylor; Shell: H&M; Lace Skirt: Target

I feel like I wear a lot of pinks and purples.. I need to incorporate more of my favorite color (RED!) with some work-appropriate options! I feel like all my clothes are way too big nowadays so I definitely need to go shopping soon or at least get all my suits/clothes taken in! Hopefully I can get some fun shopping done (and for once, not all online hah!) soon, I desperately need to clean out my closet and make room for some new additions too!

Weekend Roundup!

What a fun weekend I had the past few days! It was a pretty crazy weekend but I had so much fun visiting one of my good friends from college! On Friday after work, I headed up to Richmond (after a pit stop to drop Rusty off at his grandparents' house haha) to see my friend Kori since she just bought a new (and seriously beautiful) house in Richmond.  We usually go to football games together in the fall so it was great getting to hang out and catch up with both of our MANY life stories!! I didn't get to Richmond until after 10pm on Friday and we were up late catching up and sharing some ridiculous stories about life happenings along with some red moscato (who knew there was such a thing?? It tasted so good and was so pretty).  

Saturday, we ended up going to Claytor Lake for one of her grad school friends' baby shower.  It was so nice being in that area of Virginia again and we both didn't realize until that morning before we left Richmond that it was so close to Blacksburg (home of our alma mater Virginia Tech) so NATURALLY we had to make a detour on our way home.  We stopped by the Volume 2 bookstore and then had an early dinner at our favorite- Macado's! Before leaving town, we drove around campus just a little to see all the changes and reminisce of our college days.  We also drove through Oak Lane, the Greek community on campus and even saw the new phase/development with the first true Southern-style Greek house belonging to Sigma Phi Epsilon.  Their new house is GORGEOUS and I am so jealous we didn't have houses like that when I was in college! We ended up getting back to Richmond pretty late so we hung out and shared more stories (seriously, Kori and I can occupy ourselves for HOURS sharing ridiculous/hilarious life happenings) until I eventually fell asleep on her living room floor since I was up ridiculously late the night before ahhh.

ANYways, enough about that- but we had such a fun weekend! Sunday we had a nice relaxing breakfast at home while I drooled over her beautiful/large kitchen and I let her know of my jealousy of all that kitchen space! We talked about recipes and entertaining ideas- ahh so much fun! I love having dinner parties and having people over at my house but it tends to be difficult with such a small kitchen and limited space in a townhouse.

Here are some fun pictures from the past few days:

Our BEAUTIFUL campus, even in the cloudy/rainy mess!

made a quick stop at my parents' townhouse when we got into Blacksburg to make sure everything was OK! So many memories (good&bad) here!

typical for Kori and I! 

My standard meal from Macados- Gibson Girl, no mayo no pickle

I can NEVER finish all my sandwich because I always get a cup of my favorite soup no matter what!

Kori's signature Macado's meal- Johnny D no tomatoes!

how beautiful is this fraternity house???! SO jealous we didn't have sorority houses like this back when I was in college!

AND here is my OOTD for today- I felt so amazing in this outfit today! I had an early morning 6.1 mile run before work and it really uplifted my mood all day long! I love pretty much everything about what I wore today!

• Dress: Target
• Belt: White House Black Market
• Blazer: LOFT
• Shoes: White House Black Market (originally worn for my law school graduation)
• Jewelry: David Yurman Black Onyx earrings, necklace; David Yurman Petite Wheaton ring in Black Onyx; VT Class Ring
• Watch: Rolex
• Bangles: Malani Jewelers

I love everything about these shoes!

my sweet Rusty on our way home from work/daycare! 

 

How was your weekend??

Wednesday Funday?

Oh my. Today was filled with craziness! One of the attorneys that I work with took me out to lunch and the rest of the afternoon was so crazy! I had such a fun outfit today that I absolutely LOVE and reminds me of my fun, skinny days of 2010-2011.  And not that sickly skinny I used to be during that time! I love finding fun ways to change up my outfits and wearing some of my all time favorite pieces from my closet! Here's what I wore today:

• Blazer: LOFT
• Dress: Target
• Double strand pearls: Christmas gift from the now defunct Carlyle & Co.
• Earrings: birthday present from momma
• Watch: Rolex
• Bangles: Malani Jewelers
• Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Wheaton in Black Onyx
• Shoes: BCBG via Marshall's

I'm pretty obsessed with this dress. It doesn't look as flattering in these pictures as it is in real life but it is incredibly comfortable and feels great paired with my favorite LOFT blazer!

Love love love these heels!

Rusty did NOT want to go to school today.. just look at that face!

he was more than happy to be home today though!

 

Do you have a favorite piece of jewelry that just boosts your mood?!!

Another Slow Wednesday

This is turning out to be another super slow week! I haven't really been feeling that well all day and haven't kept anything down so it hasn't been a fun day at all! Today's outfit was literally thrown together in a matter of minutes and was my 3rd outfit selection this morning! Crazy right? I just couldn't settle on anything so I went to my default of grey/black, festive right?

• Top & Blazer: LOFT
• Skirt: jcp
• Necklace & Earrings: David Yurman in Black Onyx
• Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Albion in Garnet
• Watch: Rolex
• Bangles: Malani Jewelers
• Shoes (not pictured): my favorite Nine West wedges via DSW

For some reason, I just felt off today- couldn't pick an outfit, couldn't get my rhythm going at work, sick to my stomach all day long! Hopefully after a quick shower and Benadryl induced sleep will yield more than 5 hours of sleep and I will wake up feeling like my usual peppy self! PS the worst thing about being sick and single/living alone= no one at home to take care of you/make you feel better! LAME. No matter how I'm feeling though, Rusty always brightens up my life! Seeing how happy he is to see me when I pick him up from daycare is priceless! 

I swear he's happy to see me but he's more excited with what was going on outside while we were at a red light on the way home today!

How do you get yourself out of a funk??

PS new Franklin and Bash & Top Chef Masters Season Premiere tonight! 

OOTD Thursday!

What a day! Maybe it's the heat, maybe it's my lack of sleep but I literally cannot keep my eyes open since I got home from work!! Today's outfit was so comfortable and fun but literally thrown together in 12 minutes hah! 

• Top & Blazer: LOFT
• Skirt: jcp
• Necklace & Earrings: David Yurman in Black Onyx
• Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Wheaton Ring in Black Onyx
• Watch: Rolex
• Bangles: Malani Jewelers
• Shoes: White House Black Market 

I tried to do something different with my hair today because last night I put some mouse in it and scrunched and twisted it up in order to get some waves today and so when I took my hair down this morning, I used the diffuser on my blow dryer and the waves looked great but lasted only a few hours into my day! Sad times! I loved my shoes today though- they are a relatively new addition to my shoe collection and they have a really great heel (especially since I'm so short hah!)! I love the combination of this shade of pink with my favorite black top/blazer! My feet/knees were killing me though by the time I got home--a too fast run last night and then 3.5in heels all day= so much pain in my old bones!

your daily dose of Rusty after picking him up from daycare!

What is your favorite way to stay cool in this ridiculously amazing hot weather?? 
(Filtered water with crushed ice has been my addiction all week!!!)

It's Only Wednesday??

Who else feels like this week has been dragging on and is never ending???? I started this week off thinking a day ahead so all week I've been completely thrown off! Work was particularly draining today and I'm still generally exhausted after being up all night last night sick.  I chose my outfit for today since I love me some pink and this ridiculously hot weather :)

• Cardigan- LOFT
• Shell- jcp
• Skirt- Target
• Earrings&Necklace- birthday present from momma!
• Rings- VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Albion in Garnet
• Watch- Rolex
• Bangles- Malani Jewelers
• Shoes- Audrey Brooke via DSW

It was SO hot today I knew I needed a lightweight shell and this was perfect! It was a little see-through so I had to keep my cardigan on all day until I left to pick up Rusty from daycare.  These shoes are golden versions of my black ones that I love so much! I found these over the weekend in the sale section so not only did I get new shoes, they were super economical! My only complaint is that the right shoe is so stiff it was rubbing inappropriately on my right heel so that was unfortunate- even after applying some body glide to my heel!!!! Hopefully I can break these in soon with a trick I learned via pinterest (put on socks, then on low heat run a hair dryer over the shoes while wearing them with socks, then let cool and then take your feet out) but it's just been so hot I don't want to create any extra heat in the house!!!

Sometimes I wonder if there will ever be a day that isn't emotional in the practice of family law.  It was a tough day all around so when I went to pick Rusty up, he plopped down right in my lap as soon as we got in the car and plied my face with kisses, which I gladly accepted :)

how can that face NOT brighten your day??!

 How do you unwind after an emotionally draining day??

OOTD Casual Friday!

Ahh I love you Casual Friday! Not that I normally dress much more casual than normal, I chose to be a little more comfortable today at work since I am literally stuck in a corner (nobody puts baby in the corner right? um nope) in my temporary office, which is pretty claustrophobic but I knew that I wouldn't be seeing anyone today and just would be working at my desk so I made a conscious effort to dress a little more casual than usual but still looking professional and young!

• Top & Cardigan: LOFT 
• Skirt: NY & Co.
• Necklace: Black Onyx & Coral from Hawaii (2012 trip)
• Earrings: Black Onyx from Puerto Rico
• Watch: Rolex
• Rings: VT Class Ring & White Gold Diamond ring from Meghna Jewelers 
• Shoes: Audrey Brooke via DSW

I usually never wear anything in the blue/green family of colors but for some reason, I was drawn to this top this morning when I got dressed since I knew I wanted to wear this knit skirt that is oh-so-comfortable! I love having one piece of clothing that I know I want to wear every day and then putting the rest of my outfit together based on that one article of clothing! 

I had a pretty frustrating day/at work so I was so happy when 5pm hit and I was able to get my Rusty from daycare and get home! He is literally the highlight of my life and honestly I have no idea what I would do without him by my side each and every day! Here are some fun videos from our car ride home and his crazy antics once we arrived home! Love this little guy!

 

traffic made our drive home extra long so he took a little nap!

How do you pick your outfits in the morning, do you pick one piece and then put the rest together based on that one item??
What is your favorite color family to wear?? (you know I love my reds, pinks, & purples!)

 

OOTD Thursday!

Thursday, you exhaust me! I feel like I never really recovered from June and I can't seem to ever wake up rested! This morning I was up late, took Rusty for his walk, fed him, and drank my coffee, and then passed out for an hour and half before work. I am literally waking up exhausted, going to bed exhausted, staying exhausted all day long! Hopefully this coming weekend I can get some rest and be refreshed before next week!

Onto today's outfit- thrown together in 12 minutes after my impromptu pre-work nap!

• Blazer: LOFT
• Shell & Skirt: jcp
• Necklace& Earrings: black pearls from Hawaii
• Rings: VT Class Ring & White Gold Diamond ring from Meghna Jewelers 
• Shoes: Nine West wedges via DSW

Does this match? Oh wait, I was half asleep and didn't care hah!

My ring! I haven't worn this one for an OOTD post so here it is!

my sweet Rusty on the drive home! I got a little artistic with these :)

He's so funny!

What do you do when you have less than 15 minutes to get ready in the mornings??