Class of '68

Believe it or not, I was NOT in the Senior class of 1968.  

I don't remember when it was, but at some point, I was helping my mom sort through her jewelry box.  I think I was probably in middle or high school.  Anyway, I thought this was cool, and she said I could have it.  (unless my memory is wrong, and I just took it, which is also a possibility.)  I don't think I've ever worn it before, but I found it in my jewelry box the other day and thought it would be fun to add to this ensemble.

Shirt: J.Crew Factory
Blazer: Limited
Skirt: Gap
Shoes: BCBGeneration
Necklace: from my mom

1st of tha Month

Please tell me I am not the only person out there who thinks of this song on the first of the month.  I just learned that the song is actually about welfare (thanks, Wikipedia!).  I guess I never really wondered why they were celebrating the first.

I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween yesterday.  I did not dress up, but I did give candy to some trick-or-treaters that came to our house.  I was pretty disappointed in the kids (or maybe the parents).  Most of them didn't even say "trick-or-treat!"  They just held out their baskets and very few said thanks.  Kids these days...

Blazer and Skirt: The Limited
Shirt: Marisa Kristina
Shoes: Seychelles

Zombie Bait

If a zombie situation ever occurs, I'm fairly resigned to the fact that I will be one of the first to die (or you know, un-die, or whatever).  I mean, I'm not too worried about a zombie apocalypse actually happening, but if it does, I'm toast - I can't run very fast, and I totally fall apart in high pressure situations.  Even if I did manage to evade the zombies, I wouldn't do very well with scrounging for food and survival out in the woods or wherever we would be hiding out.

I recently started a one-month free trial at Curves, and when I went in to sign all the forms, the lady asked me what reasons I had for wanting to get in shape, other than being healthy and looking better. I completely drew a blank at the time, but when I got home and we started watching season 2 of The Walking Dead, I realized my goal for getting into shape should be to survive if zombies ever show up. That's a good fitness goal, right?   I really wish I would have thought of that and said it with a straight face when she asked.

Anyway, I also like my new skirt!  J.Crew outlet might be my new favorite store.

Blazer: Limited
Sweater: Gap
Skirt: J.Crew
Shoes: BCBGeneratio

Half Birthday!

Today is my half birthday!  And everyone knows I take advantage of any opportunity to celebrate.  I don't throw myself a party or anything, but if my husband wants to make me a half birthday cake, who am I to stop him?

Blazer:  Limited
Shirt:  Sunny Leigh
Skirt: Gap
Shoes: Born

Sneaky Inspiration

I think this outfit was inspired by 2 recent posts over on Eat, Sleep, Denim.  I didn't realize it at the time, but then I remembered reading this post and when I just went to grab the link, I saw this other post, which I also remembered reading.  So, there you have it, subconscious inspiration from reading blogs! 

John and I met for lunch on the day I wore this, and I took advantage of the opportunity to have him snap some outfit photos before heading back to lunch.  It was a little awkward, but we didn't have any strangers notice us.  I have major respect for all you bloggers who frequently take pictures out in public. 

I haven't worn these shoes since the Christmas Party where they pretty much destroyed my feet.  They are much nicer when I am sitting at my desk all day. 

Blazer: Limited
Shirt:  Sunny Leigh
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: BCBGirls
Purse:  Hermes (in my dreams - it's actually a thrifted knockoff)

I'm also linking this post up to Everybody Everywear for Pastel Day.  I realized I don't have much pastel in my closet, and my light green cardigan is sitting in the laundry pile, so I'm cheating and using my pale pink purse, which is featured in exactly 1 photo above.

I love the 80s

 Remember how I said I was going to get ahead of the game this week, and actually post my outfits early each day.  Yeah, that didn't happen at all.  Today, the challenge was to get inspiration from a decade or region.  This shouldn't have been difficult!  I was just not feeling it.  I had to turn to Pinterest and Google for inspiration.  One of the first pictures that I found as 80s inspiration was the movie poster from Heathers, which I've never seen, but the plot summary on Wikipedia sounds pretty crazy.  Anyway, I decided to bring the blazer and skirt look into 2012.  I really like it.

Apparently, I've decided leaning against the wall is a pretty good way to pose. 

 Of course, I had to twirl in my flowy skirt:

Go check out the other looks here!

Skirt and Top:  Gap
Blazer:  Limited
Tights:  Target
Heels:  BCBGeneration