Fall Wants.

Hi there. The crazy-ness that is my life of retail (and we're just gearing up for holidays) hasn't allowed any adorable outfits for me to post. I have so many wants this retail season. Fall always does that to me and if you know me, you know I have a really hard time saying no (to anything and everyone except my husband). So to follow I'll share a few things I really want to incorporate into my fall casual life. Feel free to share a few of yours in the comments!

1. Black riding boots - I have three pairs of black boots. I am looking for a simple riding boot that I can pair with everything. These caught my eye. 

Aldo - Taite

2. Boyfriend Jeans - True boyfriend fit with a little sex appeal too. I picture these with my Toms, my flats, and occasionally they might get tucked into one of my many pairs of boots.

Gap- Sexy Boyfriend.

3. A new handbag - This will never enter my life.

I guess it could. I could possibly convince my husband I'm the most amazing wife on the planet and I deserve this. But how realistic would that be. I mean seriously... A little about this bag. It's stunning. Beautiful. I want it so much. What can I do to make this happen?

And this concludes my wants for the moment. Thoughts? Wants? Needs? I'd love to know I'm not the only one.

<3, Virginia

Friday/Saturday Outfit Alert

Hi friends! Happy weekend. 

So, I totally planned an outfit in my head and it didn't work out anything like I expected. Luckily I dove into one of my four closets, yes you read that correctly, and I found a few pieces that I believe made this outfit work. The dress is definitely too short for this 31 year old but I decided I needed to keep it in my life and in the future I'll probably pair it with boots and leggings (or tights). I do dig these flats though. Animal print is such a great and timeless trend.

Any big plans this weekend? Mine include a lot of work. Not like chores, or yard work. Real work. Like selling lots of bras and panties to woman all across the Lehigh Valley who actually have no idea what size they are suppose to be wearing. I hate to say this, but you're probably one of them. Have you been fitted recently? 

Dress: Cotton On

Sweater: Mossimo for Target (old)

Flats: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (old)

Scarf: maurices (old)

Purse: Michael Kors

Watch: Michael Kors

Earrings & Bracelet: Lia Sophia

Belt: Target (old)

Can we say accessorize much?! XOXO

Thursday Work Wear

I used to have this fabulous job that allowed me to wear the best and most amazing fashions each and every day. Now I have this amazing job that has my fashion a bit limited ... All Black. I must admit when I first started at Victoria's Secret I had three black shirts, one skirt, and two pairs of pants. I don't wear black. I've learned this about black apparel and I am going to apologize upright for saying this because it may offend you. I "feel" like woman that wear black do so to hide themselves. Yes, yes, we've all heard the comment, "It makes me look skinnier!" No my friend. It makes you invisible. Woman with confidence aren't afraid to wear color, rock the current fashions (correctly) and make a statement. So get out of your black, put on a bold purple or green, they're super trendy. And ROCK IT! Meanwhile here I am wearing the boring drab color we call black.

Shirt: Forever 21

Skirt: maurices

Shoes: Aldo

Jewelry: Michael Kors

Earrings: Lia Sophia

Thanks for reading!! XOXO

Wednesday's "Blogger Tip of the Day": Skin Care

Can we talk skin care? How do you fight aging?

I just recently started Mary Kay's Timewise 3 step skin care program. My sister turned me on to the idea when she decided to start selling all of their products. It's only been three days but I am loving it thus far. The added moisture is simply stunning. This led me to an topic that was is very important.

Here are a few ways you can ensure you stall your skin from aging.

Sunscreen: Even if you're sitting in the shade, you need it. Not only does it prevent aging but it allows your skin to relax and do some repair work instead of doing everything it can to block those blinding rays.

Moisturizer: It plumps up your skins. It also allows your make-up to start with a super dewy base.

Antioxidants: Yummy foods like blueberries and pomegranates. They soothe inflammation (and they help your diet).

Omega-fatty-acid-rich foods: Mmmm, wild salmon and walnuts. They delay the aging of your skin. Brilliant!

What else? Yup, dark circles do respond to topical treatments - to a limited degree. For shadows under your eyes, use lightening agents like arbutin and retinol. Bags? Cucumber do work! So do tea bags.

What has worked for you?

Tuesday "Blogger Tip of the Day"

No photos today. An otherwise bleak all black outfit followed by an immense amount of rain left nothing to photograph.

But as promised, here's my "Blogger tip of day". Instant awakeness: Mascara on an otherwise bare face.

Do you have an accessory that you don't leave the house without? I do. I cannot walk out the door without earrings. Ever. No way. No how. It's odd, I know. But it's a reality.