Black Watch

I found this Black Watch plaid jacket on one of my many Target expeditions a few months back.  I had been eyeing one from J.Crew, but because of the ratio of #'s of wear vs. price, it didn't really make sense.  When I love a piece, but it's pattern or print is pretty distinct, it's not something that I will choose to wear very often, simply because it's too distinct.  At $25, this blazer was at a great price point for me, plus the details were an added bonus.  The pop of tangerine under the lapel and the seersucker print cuff lining sold me immediately.  It's wool and warm, which I appreciate in the arctic temperatures we are having here in Dallas.  This particular plaid is rather versatile since it has both navy and black, so I can play off either color.  I'm having a love affair with navy and black right now, and can't believe that I didn't gravitate towards it earlier.  Those age old "rules" of fashion, i.e. white after Labor Day, patent leather in the summertime, and black and navy is a no-no just don't apply to me anymore and I am so glad they don't!

Blazer: Merona Women's Tailored Blazer at Target

Top: J.Crew Blythe Blouse, color no longer available, but these bright colors are beautiful!

Denim: Ann Taylor Knit Denim Skinny Jeans - LOVE!

Heels: BCBGeneration via TJ Maxx for $23, similar here and here

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Necklace: J. Crew Factory Brass Plated Crystal Necklace

Bracelets: Kate Spade, vintage Hermes, Banana Republic, Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster, J.Crew Classic Pave' Link

Ring: Yochi Republic Ring

xoxo,

sarah

Close to the Vest

Hey loves!  How was your weekend?  Mine was spent running between Christmas and birthday parties and celebrating our victory in the Heisman race.  Needless to say, Saturday was a lot of fun, but I definitely paid for it all day yesterday.   I may have eaten fast food twice and I also may have taken three to four naps...

Back to it!  Happy Monday!

Top: J.Crew Factory Button Down in Rutland Plaid

Vest: Express, old

Denim: The Limited

Heels: Banana Republic Mad Men Collection, no longer available but here is an identical version

Wallet: Kate Spade Harrison Street Travel Wallet

Bracelets:

Ring: YSL Arty

xoxo,

sarah

Millionaires Club

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Madison Hildebrand of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing LA.  He was so incredibly sweet and humble and I really enjoyed the event.  In my business, I attend a lot of networking type get-togethers, and it's always a question of how to dress.  The events are generally held in a bar or restaurant, but always on a work day, so I usually end up in something business-y, yet something that stands out.  The whole point is to make new connections and business opportunities, so my pop of red in this particular outfit was the little something extra.

Dress: Classiques Entier via Nordtrom (old) other great tweed work dresses here, here, and here

Belt: J.Crew

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Valentino Rockstud Single Handle (no longer avail.)

Bracelets:J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, Kate Spade, Banana Republic (in store)vintage Hermes

Dust Bunny

I think I've told y'all before, but I purchased a home back in May that needs quite a bit of work in just about every aspect.  I decided that I wanted to tackle the kitchen this weekend, so pulling down cabinets and removing those awful drywall soffits from above was first on the agenda.  I won't bore you with the details, but I will say that a baseball bat may or may not have been used in the destruction. Regardless, I am so thrilled that the kitchen is more open and my plan is to tile the entire wall and add open shelving.  That's a few weeks out though, for sure.

Before

After

Not much of an improvement, but it will look pretty freakin' sweet, pretty freakin' soon!

So, after a full weekend of being covered in drywall dust and other bits of dirt and grime, I was very happy to girl it up with a spray tan and a un skirt.  This is one of my boutique finds from a few months back and, as cute as it is, I've only worn it once before.  Do you ever buy something that you fall in loe with and style ten thousand outfits around and then neglect to wear it?  ugh.

Sweater: Banana Republic (old)

Blouse: thrifted, Theory

Skirt: Freeway from Milk & Honey Dallas

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Bag: gift from my mom from Italy

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, Kate Spade, Banana Republic (in store)vintage Hermes

AgSwag

This outfit was part of my expedition to Loft that I blogged about a few days back.  You guys loved the jade striped sweater, so here is another one.  How adorable is this maroon peplum sweater?  Gah!  I wore this on Monday as part of my "AgSwag".  I am a very, very, very proud Fightin' Texas Aggie and as a show of support after our win against top ranked Alabama last Saturday, we all wore maroon to the workplace.  This has been an epic year of college football so far and it ain't over yet!  WHOOP!

Sweater: Loft Peplum Hem 3/4 Sleeve Sweater

Denim Shirt: H&M, similar

Pants: Loft Marisa Straight Leg Pants in Optic Dot

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Necklace: J.Crew Factory Brass-Plated Crystal Necklace

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, vintage Hermes, Kate Spade, Banana Republic