Tag Team Back Again

Check it, direct it, lets begin!  Y'all know you love you some Whoomp There It Is, don't play.  That's the exact song that popped into my head as I purchased my replacement camera lens yesterday.  So, I'm back in full effect.  Okay, enough old school rap.  What new with y'all?

I've been crazy busy working on my house and trying to come up with some new outfits for the blog, but it's tough getting dressed during winter time.  I find myself wanting to wear the same old thing, over and over.  I just want to be warm.  For those of you who are outside of Texas who think I'm being a huge baby, let me tell you, it gets cold here.  Not frozen tundra cold, but pretty damn cold, and we have been on a streak of 30 degree weather for a good couple weeks now.  The dogs don't even want to go outside and it's tough getting me out there, I'll be honest.

I was brave enough today to wear tights instead of pants to the office.  I'm not really into tights.  They aren't the most comfortable things in the world, but for a girl who loves to wear skirts and dresses year round, they are sometimes a necessary evil.  

Anyways, I'm happy to be back and will try my hardest to get some good cold weather outfits to you in the coming weeks.  

Blouse: Ann Taylor Crepe Scalloped Top

Vest: Target old, but similar

Skirt: Zara, old

Belt: Tory Burch Classic Tory Logo Belt

Tights: Target

Boots: Vince Camuto Baileys Boots

Clutch/Wallet: Kate Spade Harrison Street Travel Wallet

Bracelets: Kate Spade, Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster Bracelet, J.Crew Class Pave' Link Banana Republic

xoxo,

sarah

Skull Candy

One of my top lust items is an Alexander McQueen skull scarf, but at $800 and higher, it totally breaks the bank.  I was thrilled to find this gorgeous substitute at Zara a few weeks back and with the weather finally getting cold, scarves are a daily staple for me.  

Have you guys found any good designer stand-in's?

Sweater: Banana Republic

Tee: H&M

Scarf: Zara

Denim: Paige Skyline Ankle Destroyed (similar)

Heels: Jessica Simpson (very similar)

Bag: Chanel, no longer avail.

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

Ring: F21

xoxo,

sarah

Battlefield

So.... I need a vacation from my vacation y'all!  I arrived back in town after a loooong day of flying and although my puppies were extremely happy to see me, they were also extremely needy and I got zero sleep that night.  The past two days of work have been nothing short of a war zone, but that's what I get for stirring up business all week before I took off for paradise.  I've felt a little beat up the past couple days, but as I'm writing I can feel the weight lifting off my shoulders a bit.  This is my little piece of sanity, my happy place (here and the mall), so thank you all so much for giving that to me.  It's great to be back!

Jacket: Zara (no longer avail.) similar styles here, here, and here

Blouse: J.Crew Blythe Blouse

Denim: The Limited (old)

Necklace: J.Crew Factory Brass-Plated Crystal Necklace

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, Kate Spade

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Heels: Banana Republic Madmen Collection

Swan Song

I've professed my undying devotion to Target lately and have spent more money there than I care to admit, but every time I go in, I'm completely blown away.  I got this freakin' adorable, not to mention, soft and perfectly lightweight sweatshirt there last week.  I am so in love with it and want to wear it every single day!

I also want to mention something that's been on my mind.  Someone threw the word "pretentious" at me the other day and it's really had me thinking about what that means.  The word typically has such a negative connotation, but I couldn't help to think that maybe I would turn the tide and take it as a compliment instead.  So, the word was directed towards me in an office setting, and I was kind of taken aback because I am very conscious and really think about my attitude, actions, and demeanor in the office.  I feel that I'm almost always helpful and kind, I stay away from the gossip if it rears it's ugly head, and am pretty much friends with all of my coworkers.  The difference is that I dress nice, wear expensive shoes (sometimes), and carry a different bag every other day.  Does that make me pretentious, exactly?  I really don't know.

Sometimes guys people say things with a laugh afterward to make their backhanded comment lighthearted.  They think it's cute or funny, or want to look a certain way in front of other people. In this case, I was a little pissed at first, but after thinking about it, here's my take:  the only reason that anyone in my office would call me pretentious is because of the things I mentioned above.  I love fashion, clothes, shoes, jewelry, curly hair, and lipstick.  Stuff basically.  I also love my friends, my family, my dog, my coworkers, and my job, tremendously.  If that makes me pretentious, then I am very proud to be so.

Sweatshirt: Mossimo Women's Long Sleeve Sweatshirt w/ Nailhead Swan @ Target

Blouse: J.Crew, similar @ Factory extra 30% off: SCOREMORE

Pants: Zara Camouflage Trousers with Zips

Heels: Banana Republic Mad Men Collection

Bag: LV

Earrings: Kate Spade Gumdrops Stud 

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

Lots of Layers

We came back from Louisiana to find some chilly weather here in Dallas, so you can imagine my excitement of opening up my coat closet for the first time this year.  It's been getting rather cold here overnight, but still in the low eighties during the day, so layers are a must.  I wore this to work yesterday and let's just say that I got my fair share of strange looks for my new Zara Leopard High-Heel Sandals.  Aren't they the bomb.com?  Good Lord, I almost passed out when I saw them last week.  They almost had an angelic glow around them, beckoning me to try them on and of course they fit like a glove.

I wanted to thank you guys for the feedback on what you would like to see on the blog.  I don't want y'all to get bored and definitely want to give you improved content, so it was very helpful to hear your suggestions.  

Coat: H&M $39!

Blazer: The Limited, similar less expensive option

Sweatshirt: F21, old but similar

Denim: Ann Taylor on sale for $19!!

Heels: Zara High-Heel Sandals with Studded Heel

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Glasses: Rayban Classic Aviator

Necklaces: J.Crew, West Avenue Monogram Necklace via Max and Chloe

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave Link, vintage Hermes, F21

Ring: YSL Arty

Ragin' Cajun

I'm currently in south Louisiana for a wedding and am enjoying some wonderful southern hospitality.  This is my first trip to Cajun Country (minus a couple trips to New Orleans in college) and I am loving the accents, the food, and the weather!  I snapped these photos before I hopped on the plane yesterday.  A cold front blew into Dallas and I was so thrilled to be wearing boots and a sweater.  I obviously am still loving my maroon skinnies that I got a couple weeks ago that you last saw here.  They are so soft and comfy and I am so glad that I didn't ruin them when I accidentally left them in the dryer.  They didn't even shrink.

I wanted to get y'alls advice and input on what you'd like to see more of on the blog.  I have a couple things in mind, but I'm not quite the best judge of an audience.  I don't want things to get boring around here, so let me know what you want!  I'm open to anything.

Off to the wedding!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Sweater: Old Navy

Denim: F21

Boots: Steve Madden

Scarf: Zara

Bag: LV

Necklaces: J.Crew, West Avenue Monogram Necklace

Bracelets: vintage Hermes, J.Crew