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!

Tuesday Thoughts!

I have so many thoughts today but I will keep it simple today! OH and a little OOTD action too!

there were never truer words! As my friend told me over the weekend, there will always be a better house and there will always be a better man.. hahah whatever that means.

yes. summer fiesta happening soon. tequilla will be involved.

I seriously need to have a dance party with my bffs.

I am literally this awkward in similar situations. You are not alone Cher.

pretty much. story of my life.

bahahaha ME TOO New York. Me too.

yessss

hahaha ANYONE who knows me knows how much I love to talk!

oh Milania, this is what I do before I leave the house in the mornings haha

I LOVE today's outfit-- my all time favorite suit from my skinny days!

How's your week going so far??

 

 

 

  

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?!!

My Favorite Suit

Sometimes, wearing just the right outfit can change the entire direction of a day and I knew that yesterday was just the perfect time to pull out my favorite suit! I've worn it before and it's been on here for an OOTD post but I felt the need to share it again since it's literally a game/day- changer for me and definitely did the trick yesterday!

• Suit: Ann Taylor
• Top: Ann Taylor
• Jewelry: David Yurman Black Onyx Earrings, Necklace, & Petite Wheaton Ring & VT Class Ring of course!
• Shoes: Nine West via DSW

Everything is way too big so I'm going to need to get some things tailored. I still love this whole outfit nonetheless!

You can really see the Yurman necklace here- I love how simple it is yet classic.

Only the best day ever- the new Backstreet Boys cd from Target with 2 bonus tracks!

Do you have a lucky outfit or a favorite work outfit??

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??