Conference Wear

 Day One-Top/VS, Skirt-ON thrifted from Salvation Army, Shoes-Jessica Simpson via Ross, Belt-NY&C on clearance, necklace-Target on clearance, watch-WalMart
Day Two-Top/VS on clearance, Dress Shorts/NY&C Remake, Shoes and belt/ON, watch/Target, nametag-DOA
Day Three-Blazer/VS clearance, Tank and Shoes/Target, Skirt/thrifted from the Salvation Army, necklace/DIY by me
  Day Four-Dress, Chambray top and shoes, all from Target on sale, watch/Target, necklace/DIY by me.

Conference time!  Boy, this was a tough one as we were made to arrive at 0715 every morning for this conference and I really didn't want to get up that early when I'm staying in a hotel with all the amenities.  It just seemed wrong that they would spoil me with such nice accommodations at night and make me leave it so early in the morning.  I brought plenty of clothing to do many mix and matches, but as it turned out the clothing I packed was compact enough and didn't throw me over the 50 lb limit that I didn't have to mix and match other than my evening wear.  It appears I completely forgot that I would be socializing in the evenings and I didn't bring much of anything casual to participate fully.  But that's ok, this hotel had great room service and I just love room service.  My boss loved my ensembles and asked me to teach her how to thrift and still look professional.  Hmmm, maybe I should charge her?  There is no ensemble for day five, I went naked, not!  I just forgot to take pics.  Maybe my boss has one, I'll check.  Thanks for reading.  I know the pics are fuzzy but one day I'm hoping to talk a certain someone into buying something a little more sophisticated:-)

Casual Friday

I'm a sucker for plaid but at my age the trick in wearing a plaid skirt is to pair it with something adult like, ie. a blazer, tank top and heels.  And picking the right type of plaid skirt will prevent you from looking like a school girl (Brittany Spears style) as long as you don't go that extra mile and put your hair in pig-tales.

Yes, I'm still worried about exposing my legs these days, but how else will they get tanned if I don't expose them to some sun? Besides skirts keep me cool. And in this heat who doesn't need that? Unless of course my boss will approve my wearing mu mu maxi skirts to work everyday. Hmmm.

I'm traveling next week for a conference and have no idea if I'll be able to post photos of the day for you.  I'm grateful you're tuning in every day or every other day, or once in a while, or just sometimes:-) I've been watching my numbers and they keep me motivated to keep digging in my closet to find new things among the old.  I'm certain my husband thanks you too because my spending habits have changed dramatically as well.  That's helpful don't ya think?

Blazer-ON, Tank top, earrings and shoes-Target, Skirt-thrifted from Salvation Army on 50% off day, Necklace-DIY by me. Hopefully I'll see you again this weekend and next week.  Keep coming back, ya hear!

There will be days...

When you miss the mark, and no one will tell you that the outfit you're wearing just looks absolutely awful on you. It's a shame I didn't see it this morning as I ran through the whole day wearing an outfit that made me look old and frumpy.  About the only thing I liked about my look of the day is my hair.  Oh well, chalk it up to another experience to learn from. No harm, no foul.  

The $7 Dress

  

This outfit was pretty tough to put together.  I wanted a one piece outfit for the simplicity of it, but I veered off into use of different belts and shoes so that pretty soon I found myself going nuts.  I decided to try basic black accessories. To my surprise the outfit came together.  Purchased at Old Navy, this dress was $7 and with a discount even less.  I was worried at how to style it but after this morning I can see the possibilities will go on.  I had originally paired this outfit with my orange pumps and I still like the look it creates but I'm just

not too sure.  What do you think?

Dress-ON, tank top-Target, belt-thrifted, Black pumps-Jessica Simpson via Ross, Orange Pumps-Urban Outfitters, right bracelet- so old I don't remember where I got it, left bracelet-Target