Shades of Orange

Happy Labor Day!  I'm so excited to have an extra day off work.  I hope you all are enjoying the day off (unless you have to work, in which case, I'm sorry for mentioning it!).

There's something about pairing a striped top with a similar color cardigan that I really like (Exhibit A and B). I wore this outfit to work, and then changed into my denim shorts and Converse sneakers for a baseball game that evening.  I had to ditch the cardigan because it was pretty warm out that night.  I really should have taken pictures of my more casual outfit and done one of those "work to weekend" type posts.  But then again, boyfriend jeans aren't exactly "business" dress.  It would be like "weekend to even more weekendy."

Top: Loft
Cardigan: J.Crew Factory
Jeans: Jessica Simpson
Sandals: Old Navy

Smoke

At my office, the smokers hang out on the West side of the building.  This just happens to be right by the door I use.  It also happens to be right outside my office windows.  This arrangement can lead to some awkward moments.

Fluorescent lighting gives me a headache, so I rely on keeping my blinds open so the natural light can stream in.  The problem is that people stand right outside my window to smoke.  Depending on where the sun is, they might be able to see me, or they might just see their own reflection.  I either feel like a zoo animal, or I get to watch a random person using my window as a mirror.  Sometimes, I awkwardly close the blinds.

The other problem is when I arrive or leave and have to walk through the cloud of smoke.  I try to just hold my breath for a few seconds, and that usually works.  On the day I wore this outfit, I was coming back from lunch, and a lady was sitting right by the door smoking.   As I was walking by (holding my breath), she said "wow, those are really cute shoes!"  and then proceeded to ask me several questions about where I got them, and when it was, because maybe they would still have some...  I didn't want to be rude, so I just chatted with her for a few minutes and tried not to breath very much.  I'm sure I looked really cool. 

Tank: Gap
Skirt: George
Shoes: Old Navy

Shoe Crazy?

Some co-workers accused me recently of having too many pairs of shoes.  This has been a common accusation throughout my life.  My current defense is that I don't have nearly as many pairs of shoes as I did when I was in High School.  I think I've mentioned this before, but when you have to wear a uniform to school, shoes are the only piece of self-expression you get.  Full-disclosure:  My AOL screen name may have been "shoecrazy7".     

Anyway, these shoes are relatively new.  I bought them when my sister was visiting.  My nieces did not like them.  I think their exact words were "Aunt Andi, NOOOO!  You look like a giant!"  But looking like a giant is a small price to pay for some fun new wedges - and they were on sale! 

I should probably count my shoes to see how many I really have!  So, what do you think?  How many pairs of shoes is too many? 

Shirt and tank: Gap
Skirt: George
Necklace: Charming Charlie (gift)
Cardigan (Old Navy, dyed by me)
Shoes: Old Navy