I’m in the mood for miniskirt suits too…

How psyched was I…

 when I came across an article in Lucky Magazine’s January issue...

 on the return of the miniskirt suits!!

This suit is practically vintage... as I’ve had it for close to 15 years?!

When it passed its style-prime…I couldn’t bear to let it go!

And even though it’s from Maurices…

I considered it an investment piece based on my income at the time.

I ran to the upstairs closet…

where all the “I know it will come back in someday” pieces call home…
(I may be on Hoarders some day?!)
I found it still in like-new condition after all these years!!

I may change out the buttons though.

I thought I’d update it with the textured tights, socks, and boots…

new to this trend…hope I did it ok…go easy on me?! ;-)

This necklace (purchase here) was a birthday present
 from my husband last year…

a heart engraved with a photo of my beloved Binx & Bianca.

I attached it to a sterling silver toggle-chain

as inspired by Tiffany & Co.

Speaking of my beloved…Bianca couldn’t pass a photo-op!

Once the snow subsides…I plan to brighten the suit up with a

crisp white blouse, silver-stud belt, and booties!

I do feel Lucky!!

Miniskirt Suit…Maurices (vintage-esque)

Turtleneck…Kohls

Tights…Simply Vera (Kohls)

Socks…Forever 21

Boots…Curations (HSN)

Coat...Apt.9 (Kohls)

Crossbody bag…Jessica Simpson

Jewelry…Express earrings, Mia Pata Designs necklace,

Kohls ring, NY&Co watch, self-designed ACHS bracelet,

Tiffany&Co bridal set

 

girls day out...

It’s been difficult to get good blog photos…
(not that this is all that blog-worthy)

but I’ve been in my pjs…so this is a step up...

stuck at home with intermittent internet access…

 due to the snowy weather.

Spending all this time trapped in the house with the pooches…

I realized Bianca was in dire need of some pampering.

Well…what I consider pampering…she deems as absolute torture.

(And...no...I didn't color my hair to match theirs...

but it wouldn't surprise anyone who knows me if I did!?)

So I dressed us in girly & festive sparkles…

difficult to discern in these photos...there are silver sparkles

 in my sweater and hat and her Chanel-inspired jacket.

And we spent the afternoon at the "salon"…

(ok…it was her daddy’s vet clinic)

for an afternoon of hair and nails...hers, not mine...
not that he hasn't painted my nails occasionally!?
Yep...I put it out there!!

We left Binx at home...
but I didn't want him to feel left out…

So, I donned him in his finest faux-Burberry…

And I like to believe he is

wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!!

 

Hat…Kohls
Coat…unsure

Sweater…thrift store

Thermal t-shirt…Kohls

Skinny jeans…NY&Co

Boots…Curations (HSN)

Jewelry…Kohls ring

Binx & Bianca’s jackets…special ordered
through a seamstress (I don't even have a tailor!?)

green...is...good...

I’m definitely having a green moment…

always a lover of all shades of green…

but for some reason…army green is my current love.

I paired it along with my short, frilly skirt obsession…

And I was feeeelin’ fine…

For a night out…

with my husband’s parents??

Actually…

the only thing difficulty for me that night was the weather…

I would’ve preferred to be wearing my black booties with this outfit…

but the recent snowfall left very little footwear options.

As I look out the window…

it appears that you’ll be seeing me in boots for awhile…

oh…and I’m sure more army green!

Blazer…NY&CO

Cowlneck sweater…unsure

Belt…The Limited

Skirt…Charlotte Russe

Tights…Apt.9 (Kohls)

Boots…Curations (HSN)

Bag…Steve Madden

Jewelry…bracelet (gift from friend),

Modcloth earrings, Target ring

currently obsessing over...short, frilly skirts

Inspired by a couple of my favorite bloggers…

my latest obsession has become

short, frilly skirts.

Formerly…I had a career in banking…

so I was accustomed to wearing skirts.

Typically…knee-length accompanied by a matching blazer.

 (Yawn…)

Don’t doubt that I tried to mix it up as often as possible

 with a brightly-colored cardigan and camisole…

much to my boss’ dismay.

Til now…I had not found a suitable, comfortable option

that would work within my new lifestyle…

until now!!

Along with the denim mini seen (here)…

My latest purchases have been short, frilly, floral skirts…

(even though it’s almost winter?!)

That I pair with layered tights (for extra warmth)…

wooly sweaters…comfy (snow-friendly) boots…

and I feel at ease…warm…yet chic!

Sweater vest…Forever 21

Turtleneck sweater…Kohls

Belt…The Limited

Skirt…Charlotte Russe

Tights…Apt.9 (Kohls)

Boots…Curations (HSN)

Bag…Kathy Van Zeeland

Jewelry…XOXO watch, Modcloth earrings,

Daisy Fuentes? (Kohls) bracelet, Target ring

(these earrings from Modcloth are an OCD moment as well)

cha...cha...changes...

Recently made the trip back home to get my hair done…

yes…I drive an hour-and-a-half for some highlights…

(as well as…the super-fast-internet…previously mentioned here)

Just recently did I start having my oil changed in town…

after my husband pointed out that “they offer that here too!”

I think I've been holding out...
like being out here isn't somewhat permanent?!

I’m not a fan of change…

well…unless it’s my hair color…

I’ve had them all…platinum to blackest-black.
(As I post this...I'm actually blonder)

I also enjoy changing my fashion style…

I can easily fall victim to a trend…

but ready to change to the next one...
as I bore easily also!?

This outfit represents some changes that I’m currently into…

shorter skirts…colored tights (gray is a color...working myself into it)
…mixing camel and gray…

oh…and blonde hair…

dye-ing to change it already though…

guess we’ll have to wait and see..

 what changes lie ahead!?

Cardigan sweater…NY&C0

Tee & tank…Kohls

Denim skirt…LC by Lauren Conrad (Kohls)

Tights…Gap

Boots…Curations (HSN)

Bag…Kathy Van Zeeland

Jewelry…XOXO watch, NY&CO necklace

 & earrings, Maurices necklace, Premier ring