shirt: H&M ($15) ~ skirt: Target ($23) ~ shoes: Marc Fisher via Macy's ($36) ~ earrings: taken from my sister ~ necklace: chain from another & a pendant from a keychain

Date: September 15, 2011
Ensemble message: I've been saving this outfit all week for today... because today was the day that I met a new client group!  After the Big Project at the Day Job, my team swapped client groups.  I am really excited because I know I'll learn a lot from this group.  But I was also nervous because rumor has it that the VP of the team can be tough to work for.  So, I wanted to dress professionally (hence the button-down and pencil skirt) while also letting my personality shine through (with the watercolor print and colors).

I started the meeting by talking about me as a person outside of the Day Job, and then led to my professional background.  I finished off with some topics/projects that I want to focus on and a request for them to invite me to their team meetings.  And I think I was a success!  I feel like I made a connection with this new group - one director came up to me afterwards to talk about music.  And, the VP even joked about when he has "challenges"... read: when he's not happy ;)  At least he has a sense of humor!

What techniques do you use to connect to a new group?

t-shirt: Target ($6) ~ skirt: Atelier via Nordstrom Rack ($2) ~ scarf: old sarong (rediscovered) ~ shoes: BCBG (gift) ~ bangles: thrifted & wearyourmusic.org ($8 & $15 each)

dress: Target ($28) ~ necklace: Macy's ($11) ~ shoes: Nine West (ancient) ~ belt & cuff: gifts

Date: September 12, 2011
Ensemble message: There are some articles of clothing that every blogger seems to acquire.  This is one of them.  The dress I'm wearing today is yet another.  Blogging can be a funny thing because you want your style to be unique, but most bloggers I know look to one another for inspiration.  So, there are bound to be overlaps!  I held off from buying this dress for a couple reasons... first, I worried about looking like other bloggers.  Second, I never found it on sale.  Yes I know, it's Target and pretty inexpensive to begin with, but I'm a on a frugal kick.  (You know, that whole housing buying thing.)  But, with the easy cut of this dress along with the versatile color - I just couldn't resist!  I don't think there will be any regrets :)

shirt: Target ($17) ~ skirt: Gap ($8 - super clearance!) ~ shoes: Pink via Daffy's ($27) ~ earrings: Jess LC ($16) ~ watch & bangle: gifts

Date: September 7, 2011
Ensemble message: I wore this gold skirt yesterday, and though I bought it about a month ago, this is it's blog debut.  After a couple days of rain (and more in the forecast), I wanted to wear something festive but still comfortable to counteract the grey day.  Also, I had dinner plans after work with a friend from grad school, and this gold skirt was perfect for a girls' night out!

cardi: August Silk via Nordstrom Rack ($20) ~ t-shirt: Target ($8) ~ pants: DKNY via Filene's Basement ($24) ~ shoes:  Elle via Kohls ($35ish) ~ necklace: Aerie ($5) ~ bracelet: Roxy (about 10 years old!)

Date: September 1, 2011
Ensemble message:  You guys, I cannot tell a lie... last Thursday, all I could think about was the long weekend that laid ahead of me.  And, I think it showed in my outfit choice that day ;)  The Husband and I, along with some family and friends, headed down to Assateague Island for a few days of camping.  I look forward to this trip every year because camping almost forces you to kick back and do nothing... and that's just what I need after this crazy summer!


Also, I know my readers don't typically get a detailed look into my life after hours, but I'm guest posting today over at Sparrow & Urchin, where you can read more about my camping adventure :)


What did you do over the weekend??

shirt: Limited (gift) ~ skirt: Atelier via Nordstrom Rack ($20) ~ vest: Old Navy ($14) ~ shoes: Target ($20) ~ bracelet: thrifted via Beacon's Closet ($8)

tank: Lucky Jeans ($10) ~ top: Target ($12) ~ shorts: F21 ($14) ~ scarf: my mom's

Date: August 30, 2011
Ensemble message:  So yeahhh... this is me, currently.  Last week got a little crazy (what else is new?) so I didn't get to post much or even take photos to come back to this week.  Then, we moved to Part 2 of Nomadic Living on Saturday, right before Hurricane Irene hit the northeast.  The Husband and I were able to squeeze in the move plus a movie and dinner out before the worst of the storm hit us, but essentially I've been in comfy clothes since I got home from work on Friday night.  On top of that, Irene knocked out the power at the Day Job for 2 days straight, so I've been working from home.  Oh, and did I mention that I haven't been bothered with make-up either?  Below is a rare make-up-less pic, but I wanted a close-up of my scarf (aka undried hair tamer):


Speaking of home, Part 2 of Nomadic Living is a Residence Inn.  Not too shabby!  Poor Donna is a bit confused... in the past 2 months, she's gone from a condo as a single dog, to a full house with 2 playmates, and now a studio as the lone dog once again.  She's a bit dramatic about it, but then again, I don't think she's complaining about the multiple pillows on the bed:

This is why I call her My Little Jelly Bean

Back to corporate wear tomorrow!

cami: Marshall's ($16) ~ blazer: Zara (old-$35ish?) ~ skirt: Kensie Girl (gift) ~ shoes: Franco Sarto ($65) ~ necklace & cuff: gifts

shirt: Banana Republic Mens (borrowed) ~ skirt: Kensie Girl (gift) ~ vest: Old Navy ($14) ~ shoes: Target ($20) ~ bangle: NY&Co ($10ish) ~ necklaces & watch: gifts

Date: June 30, 2011
Ensemble message: Another from the memory card!  I wore this almost 2 months ago... assuming it was a typical day in the office.  Clearly it wasn't too hot yet since I stole borrowed this shirt from The Hubby.  I thought the grey in the shirt would look too monotone with the grey skirt, but the green vest breaks everything up nicely.

I also wanted to thank you all for sticking around while I blog very inconsistently... you guys are truly the best!  I seem to be over the hump of my project.  Just in time for fall fashion too I might add - my favorite time of year!!

Date: August 8, 2011
Ensemble message: This outfit was styled especially for this week's Everybody Everywear challenge - mixed prints!  Mixing prints is not a stretch for me, I've done it before (see below).  But it was a challenge to find a new mix since my wardrobe is a bit limited at the moment.  Though it's subtle, the stripes on the jacket do count as a print!  I personally think that stripes and floral are the easiest prints to mix (for those of you who might be a bit shy when it comes to mixing prints).

Here are some other ways I've mixed prints:

dress: Katerina dress c/o Carissa Rose ~ shoes: Franco Sarto ($65) ~ bracelet: thrifted via Beacon's Closet ($8) ~ scarf & earrings: gifts

Date: August 1, 2011
Ensemble message: Last week, I had the pleasure of personally welcoming 8 new hires to the Day Job!  I had a couple hours to do my HR thing, and I wanted to look professional but approachable.  I love this Carissa Rose dress because the stormy grey color is a perfect canvas to fun and colorful accessories.

What clothing is your blank canvas??

shirt: H&M ($15) ~ cami: Marshall's ($14) ~ skirt: Gap Outlet ($19) ~ shoes: Target ($20) ~ cuff/earrings/belt: all gifts