blazer: c/o Maurices ~ t-shirt: H&M ($8) ~ cords: JCrew (gift) ~ shoes: Mia via DSW ($60) ~ necklace & cuff: both gifts

Date: February 14, 2012
Ensemble message: The kind folks at Maurices contacted me to do a product review, and I was happy to oblige.  After all, Maurices are not available to my geography and I'm always looking to sample a new store :)  As soon as I saw this blazer, I knew it would be the perfect review this close to spring!  From what I could tell via my computer screen, the color of the blazer would be somewhere between a pale beige and a blush.  When it arrived (and it arrived quickly!!), I was very happy to see that the color is more blush!  Depending on what you wear with it, the blush either looks more pink (like with reds, darker pinks, and purples) or less so.







I was pleasantly surprised that the jacket was unlined.  While it's still winter here in Northern NJ, I know I will appreciate having a suit separate in the summer that doesn't make me completely melt.  I plan on pairing this gentle neutral with many different bright colors!  Or I can wear it with black, and let the blush stand out.  I'm a neutrals girl at heart, so I can appreciate this staple item in this season's new neutral.  Like it?  Check out this totally affordable blazer now!

sweater: JCrew ($21) ~ shirt: thrifted via Goodwill ($4) ~ jeggings: Target ($20) ~ boots: Chinese Laundry via Macy's ($65) ~ necklace: gift

Date: December 1, 2011
Ensemble message: On December 1st, I was counting down the hours of when my super, crazy, insane schedule would go back to normal.  Between long meetings on team performance for the year and multiple recruiting events, I just wanted to be done.  This was the day before that last recruiting event, and while I was attending to last minute details during the day, I had to be ready to wine and dine the candidates that evening.  I personally love the dinners because you can get to know the candidate on such a personal level, which in turn can help them score a position down the road.  So I went with an outfit that was a little younger but still professional, comfortable yet polished.

brrrrrrrrr.......

sweater: JCrew ($21) ~ skirt: Target ($23) ~ shoes: Marc Fisher via Macy's ($36) ~ necklace & bracelet: gifts

Date: November 8, 2011
Ensemble message: So since I'm behind in posting outfits, I'm not really sure what was going on that day.  From my work calendar, it doesn't look like anything special was happening.  So I'll tell you more about how I put this ensemble together (somehow, I remember that much better ;)  This sweater is a new favorite, and it looks great with skinny pants.  I wasn't sure how to wear it with a skirt, but since the sweater is longer and a thicker knit, I soon realized that the skirt should be more form fitting.  This pencil skirt was a great match!  And I like how the combo has almost a dress effect.


What do you guys think?  What else should I wear this sweater with??

sweater: JCrew ($21) ~ tank: Target ($9) ~ pants: Anthropologie ($20) ~ shoes: Nine West (ancient) ~ necklace: Kiln Design Studio (another oldie - all I know is that it was discounted :) ~ cuff: gift ~ bracelet: thrifted ($8)

Date: October 14, 2011
Ensemble message: So while I was looking for end-of-summer clothing on sale, I stumbled upon this sweater in JCrew.  Ok, so it's not a left over from the summer... maybe early fall?  But it's $21 price tag had me sold!  And, I want to try to incorporate more green in my wardrobe... I feel like I don't have enough ;)
Oh, and if you've been keeping up with my random personal updates here, I'm ECSTATIC to announce that The Husband and I are finally closing on our house tomorrow and moving in on Saturday!!  I'm going to try to post as much as I can next week, but please understand that lack of internet may hold that up :)

And, last chance to enter the Carissa Rose giveaway!  I'll announce the winner tomorrow!!

sweater: JCrew (gift & OLD) ~ skirt: Gap Outlet ($19) ~ shoes: Steve Madden via Famous Footwear ($14) ~ necklace: Macy's ($11)

Date: December 21, 2010
Message ensemble: Not really sure why I wore a skirt to work yesterday... it's a slow week, I had no major meetings, and it was freezing out!  Maybe it's because I've been wanting to wear this orange sweater with my plaid skirt since before it got cold enough for wool sweaters :)  Actually, I wore a similar outfit several weekends ago, but I paired the skirt with a burnt orange sweater from my Hubby's side of the closet... unfortunately, the over sized look isn't really office appropriate.
Has your office been super quiet this week too?  Or are you one of those who aren't even there (if so, good for you!)  Well, other than that, not much to say today... I definitely have Christmas on the brain!  I ended up wrapping gifts last night and never even thought about blogging.  Please don't take offense... it's just that Christmas rules all!  And, at least I got the Husband's gifts wrapped and hidden before he got home... total win! ;)

sweater: JCrew (gift) ~ skirt: actually a dress, thrifted from Beacon's Closet ($14) ~ boots: Bandolino via Macy's ($85ish) ~ necklace: F21 ($5)

Date: December 2, 2010
Ensemble message: You guys.  It was a long, long day.  I watched 36 co-ops present their final projects, and also provided feedback to each.  Don't get me wrong, I love love love interacting with the co-ops, but I wish we could break this day into 2!  So, please forgive me for making this short and kinda babbling.
By the way, not sure what a co-op is?  It's an intern, but for 6 months.  These students take a full semester off to come work for the Day Job and get experience.  Yeah, we pay them too, which is a nice perk ;)  It was really nice to see each of them dressed exactly as I would expect: either in a suit or very nice professional clothes.  Clearly the business etiquette course they took at the start of the co-op really left an impression (thanks Jonna! :)