Old Sweater, New Scarf

You guys, I have been sick all week, and it is not fun.  I keep thinking I'm over this cold and then I wake up feeling terrible again.  It would probably help if I actually got some rest, but I have things to do!  It just seems like I get sick at the worst times, and I don't want to bail on commitments I had previously made.   Anyway, enough whining.  Let's talk about clothes! 

This scarf is new.  It was a gift from my mother-in-law.  She's pretty good at picking out things for me.  The sweater is old.  I've had it for several years, but I usually grab my other black Gap sweater, so this one hasn't been worn as much recently.  I do really like the thin cable knit on this one.  Here's to wearing it more.

The shoes have been neglected due to weather-related necessity.  I've been wearing boots almost every day for the past 3 months.  I'm trying to sneak in other shoes as much as possible, but when it's snowy and/or super cold, comfort trumps style.  I thought the polka dots were a fun addition with the printed scarf.  

Linking up with:
Tres-Chic Fashion
What I Wore to Work
Look What I Got with Sharon and Tara

Scarf: Target
Sweater, Jeans Shoes: Gap

A Birthday Weekend Wrap-Up

Yesterday was John's birthday, so we spent the weekend taking it easy and celebrating.  Friday evening, we met up with his parents at Dave and Busters for dinner and arcade games.  Not to brag (well maybe a little), but I totally won at Pac-Man!

Saturday morning, we woke up and realized fall had shown up!  It was about 56 degrees in our house, so we had to turn the heater on for the year.  Of course, today it was back up in the 70's again.

After church on Sunday, we went to lunch with some friends, and then met John's sister and her boyfriend for dinner.  It was a pretty laid back birthday weekend!  I tried to explain that since my birthday is coming up on a Wednesday, I get both weekends of celebration.  I'm not sure that's going to fly!

Sweater, belt, coat: Gap
Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Guess
Purse: Wilson's Leather

EBEW: Black & White

One of my favorite things about blogging is the link ups and challenges that come around.  Everybody Everywhere is just one of these, and I love it!  This month's theme is Black and White.  The announcement post was titled "It's Black, It's White", and I have had the Michael Jackson song stuck in my head ever since.  I was in 1st grade when that music video premiered, and it was the biggest deal ever.  I don't know why all the 7-year-olds cared, but anyone who was anyone watched that premier and was talking about it on the playground the next day.  We even had a Michael Jackson Impersonation contest with moon-walking and all.  That was my last year in public school, although switching was unrelated to the MJ contest.  

Yesterday, I dug through my closet and laid all of my black and white options out on the bed.  This dress caught my eye, because I love the print and haven't worn it yet.  It was $14 at Ann Taylor (on the same day I bought this dress).  It is a halter, and very body-con, so I either need to tone up or invest in some more effective Spanx before I can wear it alone.  Maybe this summer!  Anyway, it works as a pretty cute skirt for now.   


Sweater:  Gap
Jacket: Relativity
Skirt (really a dress):  Ann Taylor
Belt:  Old Navy
Tights:  Target
Boots:  Target