Switch Up

Today, I'm posting yesterday's outfit and today's.  The jacket I wore yesterday is quite old and it's actually a lilac and crème stripe pattern.  The shirt and skirt in the second outfit are also quite old, but fit now (yippee!)  I've been trying to wear more stuff sitting in the back of the closet so I can justify my acquisitions. 

Smiles!
Lori

Pattern Mixing

This blog has been good for me because it's forced me to try different things outside of my comfort zone.  It's also shown me what really looks good on me and what really really doesn't.  It's also shown me that I really need to wear lipstick because as I age, I've become paler and I look washed out if I'm not wearing it.  I've also found that I love wearing bright red lipstick - shocking!  One of the most interesting things I've discovered about myself is I actually am enjoying pattern mixing.  I used to think it was for the younger set and not for people of my age or profession, but I've found that if I don't go too crazy, I think I can actually get away with it!

Today's outfit was thrown together at the last minute last night.  I was thinning the blouses in my closet and came across this blouse and decided it really needed to be paired with my knit striped jacket.  I think because the blouse has cross stripes on it, it doesn't compete with the horizontal stripes. 

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Lori

The Remix

The weather really heated up yesterday afternoon and the outfit I wore in the morning was way too hot for the afternoon.  I didn't feel like completely changing, so I took the jacket off, rolled up the cuffs on my shirt and threw on my new obnoxious shorts from the Gap.  I kept the belt I had on in the morning because honestly, it was already out of the closet already, and voila - my Spring Fling Festival outfit.

Today, it's going to be in the eighties and I actually looked at the weather before getting dressed.  This outfit should make it through the day.  I purchased the capris on major sale at Loft yesterday and they are super comfortable!  Actually, to come clean, the shirt, the jeans and the necklace are all new.   I couldn't pass up the necklace at Talbots because a) it was 30% off and I had a $25 dividend coupon and b)  it has a nautical feel and I think I can pair it with a bunch of stuff in my wardrobe.  There were a couple of other acquisitions at Talbots, but I'll save that discussion for another day.

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Lori

The Dotted Line

One of our goldfish got trapped underneath the bridge in our aquarium and died this morning.  I forewarned Kira the other goldfish isn't looking too hot right now either.  We've had this group of fish for quite some time, so it's always a little sad to see one go. 

On a happier note, Kira scored three goals at her soccer game this morning!

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Lori

Neighbors

The neighbors were out again this morning when I tried to take these shots.  I found if I hid the camera by the garage door, they couldn't see what I was doing.  Take that!

This is my newest jacket since I quit buying jackets due to the overcrowding situation in my closet.  I found it at Forever 21 and it was super cheap.  I am a huge fan of stripes and once I discovered this wasn't horribly cropped, I knew it was coming home with me.

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Lori

Seeing Red

I decided to dress up today because we're going to see a play my niece is in after church.  And with that said, I'm off to church!  Have a wonderful Sunday!

Smiles!
Lori

Elivs and My Blogaversary

 



Today is the one year anniversary of my blog! I've really enjoyed evolving my sense of style over the past year and I appreciate your viewership! 

 

Did you also know that today is Elvis' birthday?  I didn't know either until one of my co-workers told me at the copier.  Then in an unrelated event, Dave emailed me to let me know they are having a show in downtown Cincinnati next month featuring Elvis impersonators.  I really really enjoy Elvis impersonators.

 

My outfit today in my opinion, was professional, yet totally fun.  I bought this dress on eBay last summer for a steal and haven't gotten around to wearing it because honestly, I forgot I owned it.  Since I've put a personal ban on shopping for a while, I've been going back through what I already own to piece new outfits together and came across the dress.  I felt good all day!

 





 

 

Thanks to all of you for supporting me over the past year!

Smiles!
Lori

Plaid Day

 I received a ton of compliments on my outfit today and I threw it together at the last minute this morning.  I had the blazer and dress ironed and ready to go, but when I looked in the mirror, it just needed something.  So I buttoned the blazer, added a belt and went with my trusty pearls.  Voila.

The blazer is really old and I thought I'd never completely fit in it again.  When I put it on this morning, it was just a tad big.  BIG, not LITTLE! Hurray!!

Props to Kira for naming my blog today!

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Lori

Epcot Dots

 I  love this blouse, but it reminds me of the giant ball at Epcot.  Not sure why, but it just does.  I bought this blouse on ebay and it's vintage Ann Taylor.  A couple of little modifications later, and it's very wearable.  It had these giant shoulder pads in it that had to go!

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Lori

The Time To Realize Your Skirt is Really Short....

 Is not when you are walking out to the garage to get into your car and drive to work.  I usually don't wear this short of skirts, but when I bought it, I didn't realize it was this short.  It passed the Catholic school girl test and it wasn't showing anything inappropriate, it just was a bit too short.  It highlights my chicken legs.

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Lori

The Squirrel

Last night, when the cable guy was here and I was working on my CPE, I heard a crash in our living room.  I went to investigate and then didn't see anything, so I went back to work.  Then I heard a scratching and thud noise coming from the living room.  Back in I went and you know what?  We have an animal in our chimney. 

First step, freak out.  Second step, call Dave at Kira's soccer camp.  Third step, freak out again. 

Dave said "maybe it's a bird", I said "I hear feet", Dave came home and agreed - feet.  So, I called the critter control people today and had to take a half day off work to wait for them to get here today. Sure enough, squirrel in the fireplace. 

You know what?  It's still there.  They set traps and left.  Great. Just great.  I pay them hundreds of dollars to trap the animal and they leave WITHOUT the stinking animal!  Then, when I asked where they release the animals, the guy hemmed and hawed and then admitted that they euthanize them. 

WHAT????????  I was in tears.  I asked, so what happens if after we get him in the trap and we place him outside if one of his "squirrel" friends releases the prisoner.  He said if he didn't know, then that was ok.  The guy must have felt horrible because after he left, he came back and said he'd release the squirrel for us in the backyard.  That's of course, after we catch it.  Kira's voting for euthanizing it.  Dave's the deciding vote.  I hope he does the right thing.

Sometimes life goes weird on you and right now we're in a weird patch.

Phew - It is HOT

It is soooo verrrrry hot outside, but it was once again freezing in our building.  There's gotta be some sort of middle ground we can reach with the temperature inside.  I guess I shouldn't complain.

I didn't come up with this outfit by myself.  I gained inspiration from the Atlantic-Pacific blog for this. 

Ta Da!

 I love love love this outfit!!! I received numerous compliments on it today and most people thought it was a dress.  It wasn't!  It was two shirts, a skirt and a belt.

Sparkly Soccer Mom

Saturday is always busy at our house.  Kira had guitar lessons this morning and then we raced off to her soccer practice.  These pictures were taken at Hauer Music by my lovely husband while we sat outside Kira's practice room. At soccer, I noticed I was the only mom wearing sparkly shoes.  Oh well, the other mom's are missing out.