... and Happy New Year.

Sweater: Target (old)
Plaid: Old Navy
Belt: Charlotte Russe (old)
Jeans: Silvers Brand via maurices
Shoes: Madden Girl via Famous Footwear or maurices
Necklace: NY & Company (old)

So I must say, although I partially stole this outfit idea from another blog I frequent, I was rather impressed with my additions and how easy it was to turn a gingham plaid shirt into a fall-ish outfit.

I wish you all a merry new year and happy weekend. I'm ecstatic with what this year will bring and I can't wait to share all the amazing details with you, my lovely followers :)

XOXOXO,
Virginia

Caught in a rut?

Cardigan: maurices (old)
Shirt: maurices
Crinkle cami: maurices
Jeggings: Pac Sun
Boots: Lauren Conrad via Kohl's

So, I've been blogging for nearly two months and it is safe to say I've not worn the same complete outfit since I started which is very interesting. It means I am pulling things out of the vault that I've not worn in a very, very long time. It also means I am continuing to purchase lots of new items to enhance my current wardrobe (that was not the reason I started this blog).

Something else has started to happen to my styling habits. I am feeling like every day is a battle to create the right outfit. It feels like all my outfits are blending together and I'm truly starting to realize that I need to think "outside the box". I guess I expected that this would happen. I just thought I had more of an eye for styling than I actually do.

All this said, along with all of my other many new year's resolutions, I am also resolving to enhance my wardrobe options and try new things with the pieces I own. Any additions I make to my current wardrobe will need to truly bring a change, or a new idea, to what already exists in my wardrobe. I am excited for change, excited for a challenge and very, very excited about the 2012.

How about you? What are working toward achieving or changing this year?

Enjoying the lack of winter ...

Everything: maurices
Shoes: Kohl's

How has the weather been where you are located? It's been dandy here! I am loving the fact that there has literally been no snow and winter wear is still feeling a bit like fall wear. How super fab!!

Today we headed to the coast, as we typically do on our off days, to enjoy a delicious beverage and run a few errands. It was chilly outside but we managed to find some great places for photos.

My outfit inspiration came from these shoes. I purchased them quite a few weeks ago and have been struggling to find the right pair of jeans to wear with them and it just so happens that my new jeggings work perfectly. So, this outfit was in fact inspired by my shoes and I hope it inspires you as well.

My new favorite jeans.

Cardigan: Old Navy
Plaid: maurices
Long sleeve: American Eagle
Jeans: Silvers brand (via maurices)
Leg warmers: American Eagle
Boots: Unity by Carlos Santana (via Famous Footwear)

Well hello and Merry Christmas Eve Eve. I hope you're enjoying your holiday weekend and that you've finished up your Christmas shopping. If you have not, have no fear. Retailers are expecting you'll visit them tomorrow and truth be told, they'll all be ecstatic to see you!

This shopper has been searching all season for the perfect skinny jean. What makes the perfect skinny jean? I will tell you. For me, it's all about the wash. I was particularly looking for a dark wash denim. I wanted something that had little to no distressing (holes or tears). I didn't need an amazing pocket. I just wanted a pocket that made my butt look nice. And lastly, they needed to be a length that allowed me to wear the jean with a flat, a heel, and obviously tucked into a boot.

Well, the jean genie listened and my wish was granted. If you know nothing about denim, let me tell you about a brand that has changed my life (and this is by no means a plug ... promise). Silvers brand denim is an amazing quality of premium denim that offers selections that truly fit every body style. I am lucky enough to work for a retailer that carries them. I refuse to purchase denim without actually trying it on first. In fact, it's a major pet-peeve of mine when people buy denim for other people. That is ludicrous. So, once again, my wardrobe is blessed (as you may have figured out) and it just so happens that one adorable pair of Silver jeggings made their way into my store (and my life). It was truly love at first sight and as soon as I put them on, I knew it was meant to be. So there you have it. The story of the world's most wonderful skinny jean and my inspiration for this colorful outfit. There will be many more outfits featuring these jeggings; don't you worry.

Btw, the last two pictures are obviously taken directly from a website. No, that is not my butt but I can promise you that your butt can look that good in these jeggings.

Until then, happy hunting!
XOXO,
V

Red alert! Red alert!

Blazer: maurices.com
Shirt: maurices (old)
Necklace: maurices.com
Pants: shop.pacsun.com
Shoes: Famous Footwear

Hi friends. I found them! And while these red skinnies are not the exact fabric I was looking for, they will have to do and they were 'oh, so comfortable'. I'll be honest, I received quite a few looks while wearing them. One person I do believe thought I was ever so strange and perhaps even part of the local circus ;) But, I love them and I do believe I paired them perfectly with a few more traditional pieces making this outfit adorably classic instead of supa-dupa trendy.

In other news, I have decided I am going to start editing my pictures. I use Flickr for uploading but I found Picasa last night. Thanks again, Google. When will you take over the world? Oh wait, you already have! So, as time allows it, you will see less walls, carpet, couches and perhaps just more outfit details. Oh,and links to where you can get the digs too. All in the new year!

Christmas is so close ... What is left on your agenda? I will be helping all those last minute shoppers find the perfect digs for their family and friends. The holiday season is almost complete.

<3 V