Loving My New Glasses

I've been wearing the same brown tortoise glasses for the last four years, and I just got a new pair since I've been so bored with my old ones.  I've been wanting to try some frames that actually make some kind of a statement.  Something a little daring.  I fell in love with these frames, but I was a little worried they might be too much.  It turns out my hair covers the logos at times, and it turns out they really are not that daring.  My only concern is that Clinton Kellly hates little tiny designer logos.  I'm not too worried though since I feel so good in these frames.  I actually want to wear glasses now.  Usually I wear contacts any time I'm going out of the house unless I am really tired and don't want to deal with contacts.  Now I am excited to wear these glasses.

Lately I've been wearing this green top with this charcoal cardigan all buttoned up, but I decided this time to leave the cardigan completely open (I saw this recently on a What Not To Wear episode).  No need to cover up this beautiful top so much. 

 

Classiques Entier ruched top spring hill green - Nordstrom Rack

Old Navy boyfriend cardigan charcoal

KUT From The Kloth wide leg denim trousers - delight wash

hematite silver ball necklace - Macy's brand (special purchase w/ Mom on our awesome trip to Scottsdale, AZ this past Thanksgiving)

silver cuff bracelet w/ gold circles - Macy's brand

Cole Haan 'Carma Air' OT w/ Nike Air black patent pumps - Nordstrom

Coach 'Bernice' frames brown w/ gold accents - Kaiser Optometry

Holiday Party Outfit - Sparkly Tank

Last Wednesday night we went to a very good friend's holiday cocktail
party.  The outfit I wore was quite different for me.  I've never worn
a sparkly top before.  I am completely copying the sparkle tank idea
from another friend who wore a very similar top to this very party
last year.  I was seriously in love with her sparkle tank, and I
looked for a long time for the perfect one.  I found it this past
September through Rue La La. 

I wish I had a better photo of these earrings.  Unfortunately there is no stock photo I can find.  I'll have to wear them again and get better photos.

I am holding this clutch in the photo, but it pretty much blends in to the tree so you can't see it.  Here is the stock photo so you can see.  I love this clutch:

 

  Holiday Party Outfit

*MICHAEL Michael Kors sparkle tank silver/black/charcoal - ruelala.com
Semantiks 'Bree' dress pants black - Nordstrom
Bobeau open-front cardigan black - Nordstrom
Cole Haan 'Carma Air' OT w/ Nike Air pumps black patent (my very first pair of
Cole Haan shoes - the ones that made me fall in love with Cole Haan) -
Nordstrom
Sorrelli 'Rare Jewels' gemstone earrings black/red/hematite - Nordstrom
Jessica McClintock rectangle fold over box clutch pearlized black -
endless.com

*The back side of this tank doesn't have the sparkle....it is plain
with regular ribbing.  I love this idea since it makes it a little more casual to go
with dark denim for a night out on the town.  This allows for just the right amount of sparkle.  Also, the tank itself is charcoal, not black, another reason to love this tank even more.

*Since I had four friends make purchases from ruelala.com who used me
as their referral, I earned a $40 credit which I used to purchase
this $39.95 sparkly tank.

What Not To Wear latest promo - wow!

I don't have any pictures of me today as of yet, but I wanted to share the latest promo for What Not To Wear.  Tonight will be the first night the show airs on its new night.  The show has moved from Friday nights to Tuesday nights.  Clinton will be walking off the set on this one....oooooohhhh aahhhhh... This should be a pretty interesting episode!

What Not To Wear latest promo

Newport Harbor Cruise Outfit

Saturday night my husband and I went on a holiday cruise around Newport Harbor.  It was cold and rainy, so I dressed to keep warm.  Instead of opaque tights I went with leggings to make sure I stayed warm.  The cruise was mostly inside, so I wished I would have gone with the tights and a lighter tee since I ended up being too hot.

These photos were taken in front of my husband's office.  I love the background here. 

Laundry by Shelli quilted jacket black - nordstrom.com (originally bought in a size smaller but didn't realize it was too small until months later - I am incredibly lucky I was able to get a size up so long after the original purchase......sigh... it feels so good when clothes fit properly!)

Caslon ribbed long sleeve tee charcoal - nordstrom.com

Halogen denim skirt - Nordstrom

Style & Co. skinny belt silver croc - macys.com

Nordstrom brand leggings (not sure these look right with the denim skirt)

Sperry Top Sider 'Sadie' rain boots - nordstrom.com

BP. Nordstrom ombré scarf black/gray (didn't realize my scarf was hanging lopsided...wish the hubs would have mentioned something)

Nine West croc handbag pepper - Macy's

A Sparkly Scarf

This black sparkly scarf I purchased last year at White House | Black Market was intended to go with a sweater dress I no longer own.  I am so glad it looks so nice with a plain black scoop neck tee and jeans.  Last year I was not brave enough to wear the silver flats with this silvery sparkly scarf.  I thought it might be too much metallic, but I think the silver flats are working out just fine.  :)  This outfit was worn today at my mommy group holiday party.

Thanks to so many of you mommies who came up to me this afternoon at the holiday party and told me you are enjoying this blog.  Now I know I have more readers than I think I do.

Scarf tied loosely to show length and for when it's too warm to be close to my neck.

Scarf tied the half loop style for when it's colder.   I don't know if this style is really called 'half loop' - I just made that up.  This is an awkward angle - my 5 year old isn't used to doing close-ups.  Not too shabby, though!

Caslon long-sleeve scoop neck tee black - Nordstrom

KUT From The Kloth boot-cut jeans future wash - nordstrom.com

Tory Burch 'Reva' flats silver - Nordstrom

Style & Co. skinny belt black - macys.com

White House | Black Market sparkle scarf black/silver

Nine West croc handbag pepper - Macy's

Houndstooth Wool Coat

I was wearing my same old boring black cardigan this morning, but the super cold chill made me turn around back into the house to get my wool coat.  This houndstooth coat was my amazing 40th birthday gift from my mom, sisters, and mother-in-law.

 

MICHAEL Michael Kors houndstooth wool coat - amazon.com

KUT From The Kloth boot cut jeans future wash - nordstrom.com

Halogen long-sleeve ribbed tee black - Nordstrom

BCBGirls 'Phoebe' flats black - nordstrom.com

Nine West croc handbag pepper -  Macy's

Black Cardi with Animal Print Pumps

My camera's memory card was having some trouble last night and only allowed for this one photo.  I wore this outfit Thursday night to Bunco and since this is such a different look for me I really enjoyed wearing it.  I loved it so much I wore it again the next night (Friday night) for a little party we hosted at home.  I usually frown upon wearing so much black, but with these animal print pumps being such a statement I think the black cardi, cami, skinny belt, and minimal silver jewerly it all seems to work well to let the animal print pumps be the focus.  I am so in love with these shoes it is crazy.  Since my camera sucks and doesn't focus properly even with an adult using it (as in this case) I will post the stock photos of the shoes so you can see them in detail.  Thanks Style Underdog, it was so awesome to have you over last night!  Such fun!

I also wanted to share the stock photo of the black diamond pavé earrings I wear all the time but always forget to take a close up photo of them.

Bobeau open-front cardigan black - nordstrom.com

Caslon cami black - Nordstrom

KUT From The Kloth skinny jeans - nordstrom.com

Style & Co. skinny belt black - macys.com

Cole Haan 'Air Talia' pump Leopard Haircalf w/ NIKE AIR technology 3.5" heel - colehaan.com (purchased with Cyber Monday incredible 40% off code!!!  YAH!)

Nadri 'Black Diamond' pavé ball stud earrings - nordstrom.com

bangle bracelet silver - gift