Nothing To Wear

073009 Orange Crush

2009-07-30T07:36:00.002-05:00

Top: Macys
Cardigan: Worthington via JcPenney
Skirt: Kohls
Wedges: Kohls

It's orange day. I wore orange, my son wore orange, and my cube neighbor wore orange. This outfit is easy & comfy, but at the same time looks like I put thought into it. Can't beat that!

072809 Summer Safari

2009-07-28T19:16:00.001-05:00

White Tee: Kohls

Khaki jacket: Christopher & Banks ($5! with coupon)

Green khakis: Old Navy

Flats: Candies via Kohls

071709 - A week late!

2009-07-24T07:32:00.003-05:00

Red striped tee: Kohls

Purple swing jacket: Fossil.com

Black pants: Kohls

Black wedges: Aerosoles via DSW

Necklace: made by me

I bought this tee probably over a year ago b/c they were practically giving it away. But, I got it home, didn't like the way it fit, and let it hang in my closet until now. Then I discovered that if I wore it underneath something, I liked it a lot more. Yeah for layering! Purple and red is one of my new favorite color combos. Dark purple is almost a neutral for me - I haven't tried anything with it that I have not liked.

072409 Dress turned skirt

2009-07-24T07:31:00.002-05:00

Brown seamless tee: Banana Republic (free with coupon!)

Dress turned skirt: Kohls

Belt: Kohls

Sandals: Sears

Locket: etsy

Wearing a dress as a skirt - GENIUS! I've worn this dress once b/c it's spaghetti strap and low cut, so not office appropriate, and I was having difficulty deciding how to layer it...then I discovered that it would make an awesome skirt since it has elastic under the bust. Love it! Speaking of things I love, this tee is the softest, comfiest, most flattering tee I have ever had! BR sent me a $15 off any purchase coupon, so I scooped this up for free. It's now on final clearance, so I ordered it in navy, too. I wasn't sure about wearing flats with this - my legs felt stumpy, but I really wanted to be comfy today, so no heels for me!

071509

2009-07-15T07:46:00.003-05:00

White tank: Norma Kimali via Wal-Mart
Turquoise ruched top: Mossimo via Target
Pants: JcPenney
Flats: Dockers via Kohls
Necklace: Avon - gift from aunt

Once again, I didn't plan ahead, so this is what I threw on this morning.

071409 Lots of Ruffles

2009-07-14T18:01:00.003-05:00

Ruffle Tank: Target

Gray Cardi: Kohls

Pink Skirt: NY&CO

Brown flats: Aerosoles via DSW

Brown belt: Kohls

I picked up this super comfy skirt at NY&CO's summer clearance sale, but I'm having the same problem with it as with my red pants from yesterday. What else do I wear with it besides neutrals? I've noticed that I really don't have a big variety of neutral tops and if I have the choice while shopping, I will almost always go for color over neutrals. Now that I've realized this, I'm trying to increase my neutral wardrobe options.

I am mixing brown & gray, something I would have NEVER done before I started reading all of the lovely fashion blogs. Now its slowly becoming one of my favorite combinations. I know my pose looks a little off balance, but I liked the way my skirt looked mid-swing.

071309 Red & Ruffles

2009-07-13T07:45:00.003-05:00

Gray top: Apt. 9 via Kohls
Red Khakis: Old Navy
Black wedges: Aerosoles via DSW
Necklaces: both gifts

I tried layering necklaces today, and I really like the look. They were a little tangled when I took my pics, so no close-ups. I also really love my red khakis - the fit is great and the color is awesome! I just have the problem of what to wear with them.

071009 Grab 'n go outfit

2009-07-10T07:46:00.001-05:00

Green tank top: Mossimo via Target
Yellow top: Kohls
Pinstripe Pants: JcPenney
Wedges: Mootsies Tootsies via Kohls
Green & yellow necklace: old, I think from Bergners

I didn't plan ahead this morning, so this is the first thing I saw. I love this top. Today I put a green tank underneath it - you can't tell from the pictures, but you can see just a hint of color thru the sheer fabric. I threw on my dark purple cardi to stay warm at work. Not bad for a grab and go outfit!

070909 I'm festive!

2009-07-09T07:38:00.003-05:00

Flowery top: AGB via Bergners
Pants: AGB via Bergners
Shoes: Mossimo via Target
Necklace: H&M

This is my "festive" top, as one of my co-workers put it. No idea what that means, but I guess every day at the office is a party....ha ha. These shoes look brown in the picture, but they are actually a dark red. I love the zipper detail! And they were only $6 at Target!

070809

2009-07-08T17:05:00.002-05:00

Plaid shirt: NY&Co

Brown Tank: Mossimo via Target

Pants: JcPenney

Shoes: Coconuts via DSW

Necklace: Grandma's

Belt: Church sale

This feels blah. My challenge today was to wear a belt. I did. And I don't really like it. Maybe I should make my hubby pick out my clothes for next week.

070709 Pink & Red?

2009-07-07T07:36:00.002-05:00

Pink polo: Arizona via JcPenney

Khakis: Ann Taylor Loft ($9.88)

Button Necklace: Kohls

Red Wedges: Merona via Target

I'm wearing pink and red together - and I'm not a 6 year old girl on Valentines Day. I kind of like the unexpected combo, but I wonder how many people will think I got dressed in the dark??? And no, I didn't get dressed in the dark - I put a new light bulb in my closet last night :)

070609 I need a new lightbulb!

2009-07-06T18:11:00.003-05:00

Top: Apt. 9 via Kohls

Pants: Worthington via JcPenney

Peep toe heels: east5th via JcPenney

Necklace: Kohls

The light in my closet blew out last night, so I grabbed the easiest outfit I could find. I had planned to wear a belt with this, but I couldn't find a flashlight. Ah, Mondays....

070209 Jean Day!

2009-07-02T07:31:00.003-05:00

Navy top: Arizona via JcPenney
Purple top: Old Navy
Jeans: Lee via Kohls
Shoes: Kelly&Katie via DSW
Necklace: Kohls

Today is jean day at work! We make a $5 donation to a local charity, get a sticker, and wear jeans. My sticker for today is purple....hence the inspiration for my outfit :) Have a great long weekend!

070109 Grrrrr

2009-07-01T18:21:00.001-05:00

Red tee: Kohls
Black skirt: TJ Maxx (old)
Scarf: Grandma's or ebay (either way its old!)
Peep toe wedges: Aerosoles via DSW

Once again, this is a skirt I hardly ever wear. It came with a cute black and white polka dot scarf belt, but every time I put it on I felt like I was going to a sock hop. So, I tried it with the leopard scarf today. I can't decide if I like the look or not - is it cute or frumpy?

063009

2009-06-30T16:57:00.001-05:00

Black Tank: Old Navy
Flowered Top: JTB via Gordmans
Cardi: Old Navy
Pants: ???, probably JcPenney
Flats: Apt 9 via Kohls
Necklace: gift from Mom & Dad

This is another top that I've probably worn once or twice. It's low cut and shows quite a bit of back skin, so I had to make it work appropriate with the tank and cardigan. I tried the trick from academichic of using the shirt's tie to belt the cardigan. I found myself readjusting it quite a bit today, but I like the look. Yeah for trying something new :)

Ok, these pants did not look like this when I looked in the mirror! What is with that??? They actually looked and felt more fitted and the length looked good with flats. Now I'm seeing baggy pants that are too narrow and long for flats. I seriously need to re-evaluate my pants selection!

062909 Peek-a-boo

2009-06-29T17:24:00.002-05:00

Tank: Old Navy
Cardi: Worthington via JcPenney
Pants: Worthington via JcPenney
Wedges: Aerosoles via DSW
Necklace: Macy's clearance

This is one of my favorite cardigans (and I have A LOT of cardigans!) I bought it on clearance about 3 or 4 years ago and get compliments almost every time I wear it. I usually wear it buttoned up so the color of my top just peeks through, but I like this look, too. I bought this necklace a few weeks ago for $4.99. Love it!

062609 Finally Friday

2009-06-26T17:43:00.004-05:00

Top: Kohls
Belt: Kohls
Pants: Mix It via JcPenney
Snakeskin wedges (not pictured): DSW

I swapped out the fabric tie on this top for a belt. I don't remember the top bunching as much with the tie as it is with the belt. But I've never had my picture taken with this top on either.

062509 Halfway to Christmas

2009-06-25T07:25:00.003-05:00

T-shirt: Steve & Barry's
Vest: Shade
Khakis: Old Navy
Necklace: Kohl's
Shoes: Aerosoles via DSW

I just realized that Christmas is only 6 months away. Maybe thats why I wanted to wear my green pants today. Today's look was thrown together and based around this necklace that I had to buy but don't wear a lot. I felt waaaay too casual in just a t-shirt and khakis, so I threw the vest on to change the look a bit. This outfit is making me feel a bit hippie...oh well.

062409 Pretty in Pink

2009-06-24T16:50:00.001-05:00

Top: Gap outlet
Skirt: Kohls
Flats: Report via Macy's
Necklace: Casual Corner

I'm really liking the way I look in skirts. Taking pictures has really helped me change the way I see myself & what I wear. For instance, I used to think I looked too dressed up & fussy in skirts, but now I think they look better on me than my usual pants. I'm also realizing that most of my pants do not fit properly. I look completely different in pictures than I see myself in the mirror.

062309 It's hot outside

2009-06-23T17:05:00.003-05:00

Orange tank: Old Navy
Yellow Cardi: Old Navy
Khakis: Dockers via JcPenney
Flats: CL via dsw.com
Necklace: Macy's

I didn't realize until today how baggy these khakis are. Oh well, I was comfy today and my office is pretty casual. I might be putting these khakis into the "early pregnancy stash" for future use. They feel kind of sloppy right now. This necklace was my bargain of the week. It was originally $140 at Macy's and thanks to an awesome sale I paid only.......$2.99!

061909 Flowery Friday

2009-06-19T17:30:00.002-05:00

Top: Apt 9 via Kohls
Skirt: K-mart
Sandals: Lord & Taylor via ebay
Necklace: vintage - great-grandma's

Love this skirt! I can't believe it came from K-mart. I just had to buy it after seeing Kimberly wear it. And it was a steal at only $12.50! Today I kept it simple with a black top to really make the skirt stand out. Next time I wear it, I will try to mix it up a bit. I bought these shoes for my bridal shower 4 years ago and don't wear them much. They have a skinny heel and I am not that coordinated, but I decided to give them a shot today. I have a back-up pair of wedges in my car just in case :) Have a wonderful weekend!

06182009 Plain in Pink

2009-06-18T18:19:00.001-05:00

Top: Worthington via JcPenney
Pants: Axcess via Kohls
Peep Toe Wedges: Aerosoles via DSW
Necklace: etsy

This is a shirt that I don't wear very often because it usually needs ironed. Last night I sprayed some wrinkle releaser on it and let it dry overnight and NO WRINKLES! I love that stuff :) The shirt feels a little baggy, but I was rushed this morning so I didn't try to belt it. I will probably wear a cardigan most of the day in my cold office, so that will give it some shape.

My belts are in a giant heap on our bedroom floor after the closet shelf came crashing down on me last week (yes, I think thats a sign that I have too much stuff!) I need a better way to organize my belts....any suggestions?? I was using one of those ring hangers, but it was so hard to get to a belt in the middle....and that was usually the one I wanted to wear :)

061709 Wednesday = Dress Day

2009-06-17T17:17:00.001-05:00

Dress: Kohls
Cardi: Worthington via JcPenney
Brown Wedges: Aerosoles via DSW
Belt: old

I'm wearing a dress! And I like it! Oh my! I bought this dress for our trip to Cancun in 2007 and haven't worn it since then. I decided it was time - its supposed to be 95 degrees today. I felt too girly in it at first, so I added the yellow belt for a little contrast and pizazz. I'm sure I will get asked at least once today why I'm dressed up, my response - because it's Wednesday, do I need another reason!?! :)

061609 Rainy Day Blues

2009-06-16T18:41:00.002-05:00

Light Green Tank: New York & Company
Cardi: Bergners ($2.99)
Pants: Kohls
Scarf worn as belt: church sale
Shoes: Poetic Licence via dsw.com
Necklace: gift

It's another rainy day. Ick. I based this outfit around the colors in my scarf. I have so many scarves that I never wear, so I'm challenging myself to put them to good use. And check out the shoes....I love these shoes!

061509 Eh...

2009-06-15T16:56:00.002-05:00

Top: Axcess via Kohls
Cami: some store in Atlanta
Pants: Kohls
Necklace: gift

This is one of those tops that I bought when I was pregnant because I was convinced I could wear it after the baby, too, and it would still look cute. Unfortunately, I don't think I like this shirt on my non-pregnant self. Maybe its the pants I'm not crazy about and they are ruining the shirt for me. Or maybe its the fact that I associate this shirt with being 20-30 lbs heavier and that makes me feel like a blob. Who knows, but something isn't right. Guess I will try different combos of this before I decide to put it aside.

I always knew that I preferred pants to skirts, but after only a week of blogging, I'm already getting bored with pants. I have several super cute skirts and dresses in my closet, so I'll try to pull some out in the next few weeks.

06122009 Happy Friday!

2009-06-12T18:07:00.009-05:00

Tanks: Mossimo via Target
Cardi: Old Navy
Pants: Worthington via JcPenney
Shoes: Kohls
Necklace: etsy

06112009

2009-06-11T17:30:00.006-05:00

Top: Worthington via JcPenney

Pants: Mix It via JcPenney

Belt: old, probably Kohls

Wedges: Aerosoles via DSW

Necklace: made by me

I don't wear a lot of button down shirts (because I HATE to iron), but I'm trying to change that. Luckily, this shirt is wrinkle free, which I love. Normally I would wear a black belt with an outfit like this, but I found this white one in my closet that I've only worn a few times. The shirt looks better in person and I always seem to get compliments when I wear it. Today I was told the color looked good on me....and that it was too hot to be wearing long sleeves.

06102009 My "new" scarf

2009-06-10T07:18:00.009-05:00

Top: Gap
Scarf: Church Sale
Pants: Dockers via JcPenney
Shoes: Kohl's
Cardi: Old Navy

When I first learned about the new trend of wearing scarves in the summer, I was skeptical. But this scarf is perfect for that. It's lightweight and really freshens up a plain old outfit. AND I only paid 50 cents for it :)

06092009 Sunshine on a cloudy day...

2009-06-09T18:13:00.001-05:00

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Top: Dots
Cardi: Gap
Pants: Worthington via JcPenney
Shoes: Mootsie Tootsie via Kohl's
Necklace: H&M

The weather is icky today, so I decided to wear bright yellow to brighten my mood. It always amazes me how much color can affect my mood. The top, cardi, and shoes are all recent purchases.

My closet is full....

2009-06-09T17:10:00.001-05:00

....and I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!

How many times have you said that? I say it nearly every morning.

I'm starting this blog as a personal challenge to stop wearing the same old things every day. I have a closet full of tops, bottoms, skirts, belts, scarves, handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc, etc - but many items remain untouched.

Welcome to my journey through my closet!

Nothing To Wear

07*30*09 Orange Crush

07*28*09 Summer Safari

07*17*09 - A week late!

07*24*09 Dress turned skirt

07*15*09

07*14*09 Lots of Ruffles

07*13*09 Red & Ruffles

07*10*09 Grab 'n go outfit

07*09*09 I'm festive!

07*08*09

07*07*09 Pink & Red?

07*06*09 I need a new lightbulb!

07*02*09 Jean Day!

07*01*09 Grrrrr

06*30*09

06*29*09 Peek-a-boo

06*26*09 Finally Friday

06*25*09 Halfway to Christmas

06*24*09 Pretty in Pink

06*23*09 It's hot outside

06*19*09 Flowery Friday

06*18*2009 Plain in Pink

06*17*09 Wednesday = Dress Day

06*16*09 Rainy Day Blues

06*15*09 Eh...

06*12*2009 Happy Friday!

06*11*2009

06*10*2009 My "new" scarf

06*09*2009 Sunshine on a cloudy day...