OOTD

Oh what a day! Surprisingly, today wasn't as crazy as I expected and had a pretty interesting day! I am usually exhausted and cranky on Mondays but I had a pretty good day other than my fancy watch falling apart and a quick trip to Schiffman's to get it fixed! I loved today's outfit but it was pretty hot today so I spent the majority of the day with my suit jacket off! It was fun nonetheless and who doesn't love wearing something new?!!

• Suit: Ann Taylor
• Shell: Ann Taylor
• Pearls: birthday present from momma
• Shoes: Nine West via DSW
• Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Albion in Garnet
• Bangles: Malani Jewelers
• Watch: Rolex

I LOVE orange, this is definitely one of those colors that automatically brightens my mood!

Rusty was so confused in the car to daycare! He is always so sleepy on Monday mornings!

but so perky when I pick him up everyday after work!

my healthy dinner tonight! Cafe Carolina Veggie Wrap with Side house salad with the house red wine vinaigrette!

 

What's your go-to healthy meal out??

Weekend Roundup!

So much as been going on! I had a great weekend, albeit too short! It was fun, relaxing and I even had 6 hours of sleep straight in one night!!! I wanted to share Friday's outfit too since Friday my grand-little from my sorority came to visit so I never got to share my last Casual Friday! I also was able to get in my long run on Sunday--5.3 miles in 60 minutes! Getting ready to start my Detroit training!!!

Friday's OOTD:

• Skirt: Tahari
• Top & Cardigan: Ann Taylor
• Belt: White House Black Market
• Jewelry: Hawaiian pearls (I changed from the black onyx/coral since it didn't exactly go with my amazing maroon belt)
• Shoes (not pictured): Nine West via DSW

my new running shoes! Nike Lunarelite +3 with my new red Lock Laces

Grandlittle Emily and I had such a fun night with wine, gossip, and catching up!

my Saturday afternoon was just like this.. LAZY.

my sweet little watchdog! We love our weekend walks!

Sunday post-run treat-- new smores Luna Bar & red wine!

How was your weekend??

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! 

A Case of the Mondays!

Well, today turned out a lot different than I expected. I woke up my usual exhausted self after a busy weekend and all I wanted to do get back in bed after walking Rusty this morning but instead, I chatted with my best friend and planned a beach trip for August! I am so excited to get away (and I know she is too) so this is perfect timing!

• Dress: ABS via Macys (?)
• Cardigan: Target
• Watch: Rolex
• Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Albion in Garnet
• Pearl earrings: birthday present from momma
• Pearl necklace: first strand I got when I was in college
• Bangles: Malani Jewelers
• Shoes: Nine West via DSW (I just cannot get over how comfortable these wedges are!!)

After a hectic morning researching hotels/vacation options, I didn't have much time to get ready for work so what did I do? Throw on a dress! I feel like it's my go-to option since it's so hot/humid and today was no different! Apparently, the lightning/thunderstorm in Greensboro last night was so bad and lightning actually hit the building in the law firm where I work so bad that the "L" was burnt and thrown off the side of the building where the lightning hit.  The power was out at the office so on top of being in the dark, there was no AC and the building was beyond humid and it was definitely getting hard to breath for me. Almost everyone from the office left because it's hard to work at a law firm when you cannot access your computer since the power is out!! I ended up catching up with the paralegal of what needed to be done and what clients needed to be called and in that much time, we got word that the power would be back so I ended up staying in the office and getting a ton of work done!

I love this dress! SO comfortable, looks professional, and makes me feel circa 2011 skinny!

cute coffee mug my sister got me over the weekend! I love it hahah

My sweet Rusty! He is always so happy to see me when I pick him up from daycare!

look what finally came in the mail today?!!!!?!

 

Do you ever have a case of the  Mondays?

 

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??

Obsessed with Polka Dots! (OOTD Tuesday)

Well well well, long time no see my little blog! I just returned from my last trip just yesterday (Monday) and after a whole week away from the office, I was back at work today! I've been away for so long and this last trip really wiped me out (helllo crazy allergic reaction that made me sick the ENTIRE TRIP) but I am going to try to catch up this week with all of my end of June posts!

Onto the exciting part of today- the clothes! 

I'm not even going to apologize for the mess in the background- I have no shame.  In the past 3 weeks, I have literally slept in my own bed maybe 5 times, and not even for fun Manisha reasons soooo I think that justifies the overflowing luggage!!!

• Dress & Blazer: Liz Claiborn via jcp
• Pearl Necklace: first strand from mom when I was in college
• Earrings: Birthday present from mom (different than the ones pictured here because I forgot to change them before I took the picture)
• Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Wheaton in Black Onyx
• Shoes: (not pictured) Nine West via DSW
• Nail Polish: Sephora by OPI in "I'm Wired"

I absolutely love polka dots and so when I saw this blazer with the lining with polka dots, I knew I had to have it! The blazer is a tad big on me since I bought it before I lost about 15-18lbs so I will definitely have to get it tailored soon! I love this outfit because it is so simple yet so professional, sophisticated, and feminine all at the same time! The dress was definitely comfortable which will be key this week as I am moving offices (ugh cleaning and packing my office that is filled with 3 years of stuff) temporarily while the main floor is being renovated in the law firm where I work.

 

My sweet Rusty after picking him up from boarding yesterday! We played so much when we got home, he was pooped!

 Good to know the North Carolina Bar Association knows how to spell my name after all these years.. 

Rusty LOVES the drive home from daycare! He's been extra happy and attached to me since I got back from this last trip on Monday and I wouldn't have it any other way!

 

 

 What are your thoughts on polka dots? Do you love them as much as I do?

 

Outfit of the Day (Wednesday!)

Here's a quick OOTD post for today…because I have Playlist Wednesday coming up tonight as well!

God I love this dress. This whole outfit. SO comfortable and professional! It was a HOT day today in Greensboro so I knew I had to have a dress option today!

• Dress: Ann Taylor
• Jacket: LOFT
• Shoes: Nine West via DSW
• Pearl Earrings: Christmas present from sis
• Pearl Necklace: Very first strand from my mom when I was in college
• Watch: Rolex
• Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Wheaton Ring in Black Onyx
• Bangles: Malani Jewelers

oh hey ginormous eyes!

This day was ridiculously tiring, draining, &exhausting day.  I had to take my sweet MBP into Apple to get the 9 key back on and have the trackpad replaced so I dropped it before work and picked it up after work and before I picked up my sweet Rusty.  Look how tired he is after a fun day at daycare!! He is snoring on the floor right now, refusing to cuddle but that's ok, I'll get him later :)

What do you do to relax after an exhausing/draining day??
(I'm about to go for a run and then a HOT shower & wine in bed)

 

Outfit of the Day (Tuesday!)

OK SO here is today's outfit of the day post brought to you by cabernet sauvignon. OK So I picked something in the pink/purple family of colors because I wanted to feel particularly feminine and it wasn't a super busy day so I knew I would be at my desk working on pleadings and talking with clients on the phone today. I was pretty comfy in this outfit while still looking professional!

• Shell- LOFT
• Skirt- jcp
• Blazer/Jacket- LOFT
• Shoes (not pictured)- Nine West via DSW
• Earrings& Necklace- Birthday present
• Rings- VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Wheaton in Black Onyx
• Watch- Rolex
• Bangles- Malani Jewelers

I tried to curl my hair/get some waves and it looked great for about .5 seconds and fell out before I got to the office today! Crazy right? I'm still obsessed with my Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. 

Rusty was just staring out the window because clearly having me home alone with him is not enough! Haha, he loves sitting on top of his crate and watching everything going on outside! My adorable little watchdog!

Look what was sitting by my front door when I got home from work?? I LOVE free 2-day/overnight shipping!!

Finally, here is this month's article from Glamour Magazine that's my inspiration for my "Hey It;s Ok.." posts on Fridays! I love it and it's totally true. Totally ok to long for 90s Leonardo Dicaprio and totally not ok to order the most expensive thing on the menu during a date and then offer to split the bill (totes inappropriate).

Hope yall loved today's outfit as much as I do! 

 What is your go-to color to wear??

Outfit of the Day (Thursday!!)

OK So the past couple days have been totally crazy and I was way too tired last night to get this OOTD post uploaded so here it is! I had a pretty busy day yesterday-- woke up late after a late night on Wednesday, rushed around to get ready for work and get Rusty ready for daycare, didn't give yesterday's outfit much thought, and headed into work! All I have to say is thank god for my keurig!!!!

I didn't really plan out yesterday's outfit like I usually do and the only thing I knew was that I wanted to wear red/maroon. I was in a pretty good mood yesterday and wearing something red/maroon just makes me even happier and makes me feel confident, etc.  Here's what I grabbed super quick before heading out the door:

• Shell/Tank= LOFT (I got my maroon in!!))
• Blazer= NY & Co.
• Pants= jcp
• Necklace= black pearls from Hawaii
• Rings= VT class ring & David Yurman Petite Albion Ring in Garnet
• Bangles= Malani Jewelers
• Earrings= Garnet earrings from momma for my 26th birthday
• Shoes= Nine West via DSW

I had a pretty busy day at work and getting some things finalized that I had been working on for a while so it was good to get it done!!! After work and picking Rusty up from daycare, I ran by Omega Sports for Packet Pick-Up for my 5k race tomorrow.  I am doing the Blue 5K on the Runway at PTI this Saturday. I'm pretty excited about this race but nervous because it's my first race since my half marathon in April.  I took about 3-3.5 weeks off with injuries/illness so I've only been running again for a couple weeks so we'll see how this goes.  I just need to keep an open mind, not stress myself out about making a certain time or PRing or anything like that- this is just a fun race to evaluate where I am running-wise and how much work I have to do before the Detroit HM in October!

After packet pickup, I planned to have dinner with my law school best friend who just announced that she was pregnant so it was so great to see her (and she was glowing!!), catch up, and celebrate this new addition! Love you homegirl!

And just for fun, here's a picture from Thursday morning of my sweet Rusty napping :)

How do you deal with consecutive late nights? What's your favorite wine right now?

(I use iced coffee every morning so I can deal with the late nights this entire week!)
(Right now, I'm loving cabernet sauvignon--it's all about the antioxidants, right??!)