Totally Casual

Because it's a holiday I don't have to work today!  Yay! So it's a totally casual day for my outfits.  I'm really starting to warm up to the RockStar skinnies from Old Navy.  They remind me of my mothers crop skinnies of the late 60's. Yes, I'm that old.  I remember my mother would run around the house and do errands in her black crop skinnies, bobby socks and tennies.  Memories of her standing on a stool in the kitchen trying to reach the high stuff with her stocking feet and skinnies are vivid in my mind.  Today's skinnies are a bit longer and made of denim.  The possibilities are endless when building an ensemble for work and play.

Pair Rock Star skinnies with a Rock Star t-shirt.  I love putting Red and Gray together.  One of my favorite bands is BonJovi, in case you didn't notice.  I paired this rock star shirt with the skinnies and sandals to run some errands this morning.  

For a study session with my friend M, I put on a men's Hanes tank top with a gray lightweight V Neck Sweater and some loafers. Perfect for coffee and internet surfing at our local Starbucks. 

 
Later, when I want to go to the movies, I'll add a scarf which serves double duty, to accessorize my outfit and serve as wrap when the theater cools off.  

My favorite look though is just plain sweater with t-shirt and loafers.  I would wear this for casual Fridays for sure.  

Friday Wrap Up

This post was meant to be posted last week, but my failure to pay attention to detail delayed it a bit.  I decided to start wrapping things up on Friday's.  Thus giving me a post where all outfits are displayed with a few notes to help me further my style development. What you're getting today is a wrap up of last week and this past week.  Enjoy.

I gave you a few websites to peruse for more style inspiration, but I have to say of all of them, this is by far my favorite.  Kendi's style is very much like my own.
follow her at:
http://www.kendieveryday.com/

This tutorial is by far my most favorite of all time.  Since reading it my makeup routine takes a lot less time and my foundation is flawless every time.  Have a look and make sure you follow it to a tee.  You'll be pleased, I'm sure of it.
How To Apply Liquid Foundation

My own style wrap up gives me an idea of what I like and how I like to look.  Casual is more my style but I can do dressy too. Lucky for me I have a job that allows me to mix it up whenever I like.  Professional dress only happens when it is absolutely necessary.  I'm looking forward to doing a remix here soon so keep checking back. Have a great weekend and holiday!

  

Fall is Here

 Oh those fuzzy pics, when will they go away?  Soon I promise.  When I complained to a friend last night that I no longer had a photographer to help me out, he kindly offered his services to a girl in need.  Once we work out a schedule, I'm certain you will know about it.

Top-Ross, Crop skinnies and flats-ON, Bracelet and Earrings-Target
Necklace-DIY

September 22nd rang in the first day of fall for most of the country. Not here in Southern California. With my body clock, Fall hit this morning; both in weather and clothing.  Of course cleaning out my closet and organizing my fall wardrobe can no longer be put off. This outfit isn't exactly fall material but I thought the colors set the tone anyway.  My gray boyfriend cardigan (not pictured) adds a little something and really brings the look into fall.  Flats and crop skinnies (brown) give me a retro look.

Purple May Be My Color

  I think I'm getting this picture taking thing down finally.  Lucky for me there are photography classes at our local Recreation Center. Thanks to my neighbor for turning me onto that.

 Anyways, I've decided I can wear Rock Star Skinnies from Old Navy.  They fit like a scuba suit. Not advised for very hot weather though, think Steve Carell in "Crazy, Stupid, Love" as he rambles on about wearing so many layers of clothing, "it's nothing but sweat from here down." 

Smart me, I waited until it cooled off to wear mine.  And can I just say how much I love plaid?  I do, I do, I do.  It takes me back to my high school days when I wore my boyfriends flannels to keep warm during the school day.  Anybody else ever get the chance to sneak her boyfriends shirt from his gym bag?  

  

I don't own a lot of purple and I was a bit reluctant to wear so much of it today, but compliments were that the color brings out the blue in my eyes. I remember a few years ago a colleague of mine had her colors done and she wore purple all the time.  Everything was purple, different shades of purple from deep dark to the lightest of lilac. I drew the conclusion that people shouldn't wear purple, not adults anyway.   

 I've since changed my stance about wearing purple.  As you can surely tell.  I'm off to finish watching the one and only Ryan Gosling in Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Seriously?  It's like you're photo shopped!) 

Plaid shirt, Rock Star Skinnies and wedges-Old navy, Cami-Kohl's, Necklaces-DIY, Earrings-can't remember, Bracelets-Target