Basic Colours

Black. Grey. Brown.

H&M dress & belt, Gap leggings, AK boots (The Bay, recent purch)

Thought I'd give my other brown boots a breather by buying a cousin. Glad I did hehe...

(Short and sweet... well, kinda busy, so...)

Shimmer for Day

It's been a looong week, that's for sure.

Gap sweater, AE jegging (recent purch),
Aerosole boots (Winners)

That was me Thursday. If you think that was casual, you ain't see me on Friday. Hah!

What I like about this sweater, there's just enough shimmer to make it not too over-the-top for daytime. Or maybe it's just me...

With Saturday almost over, I just have another day to chill. And chill I shall!

RED

Last month, I finally decided  to buy colored tights.

H&M dress, Tristan tank, Joe Fresh tights (recent purch), 
Aerosole boots (Winners)

I guess I didn't have the the nerve to wear this particular one til now. I loved this color the moment I started seeing it in some of my fave blogs. And I guess it took me a lil longer to figure out how to incorporate it in my wardrobe.

And thought I'd start out in small doses. Just a peek here, for now, and maybe more next time. Hah! The good thing is I love red with any shade of browns/creams/taupes.

The whole time I was getting ready, every time I looked down on my legs, one song kept sticking out in my head, Red and Black, from Les Miserables. It's just as well, since I'm getting excited, to begin with, and cannot wait for the movie version to come out. Is it Christmas yet? hehe

Unadorned

What was that saying from Coco Chanel? Pile your accessories on then take 1 off at the end? Something like that?

Gap sweater, AE jeans (recent purch), Aerosole boots (Winners)

Well, I did the exact opposite. As in no accessories at all. I know I should have accessorized, but I wasn't really in the mood. Meh...

And I realize I'm wearing spring colors too, but hey, I thought with the gray weather we're having, why not inject a bit of color, no?

Getting Ready for Christmas?

Today was spent on an all-day meeting.  

Gap cardi, H&M infinity scarf & belt (recent purch),
Old Navy dress, Joe Fresh tights, Born boots (Winners)

Funny how just sitting down all day listening and talking, mostly listening, gets me more exhausted sometimes.

No, I'm not sick, just cold:p

I like how someone said how the color of this dress is really nice and how ready I look for Christmas at the same time. So I'm not really sure if I was complimented or insulted. Hah! Meh, I love this dress regardless. 

Darn lighting! It's violet, I swear!

This was inspired by their shoes. I thought, hey, why not!

Old Navy cap-toe flats

Hump day... thank god... almost there...

Wide Calves and Flowers

Here's another dress that was bought near the end of summer. Seems a waste if I had to wait til next summer, no? You know what I mean...

RW&Co dress (recent purch), Nicole Miller cardi,
H&M knee-high socks, Aerosole boots (Winners) 

I gotta admit this wasn't the boots I was intending to wear. However, with the woolen socks and all (by all, I mean my wide calves hehe), the black boots I was planning to wear didn't quite work out. I even tried a second pair. But alas, no. Hence, the brown boots.

... love the bow detail:p

I suppose I'd take the wide calves. It's a reminder of the amount of walking I do. Yes, I'm just saying that to make myself feel a lil better...

HAH!

A Touch of Red

I'm actually away from the office Wednesday and Thursday. No, I'm not off work (I wish!). On some kind of course, so I guess it's almost like off work hehe...

AE chambray shirt, H&M belt (recent purch), Joe Fresh cuff,
Liz Claiborne skirt (Sears, recent purch), Aerosole boots (Winners)

Not really a skirt person at work but I do try every now and then. How can you go wrong with a black skirt after all, eh?

(customary hand in pockets shot:p)

It's got pockets too, so bonus!

On to more learning...

Rockstar Jeans

So I finally succumbed to the hype about the Old Navy Rockstar jeans. What? Is it just me? Was there no hype? I thought there was. No? hehe

Nicole Miller cardi, Gap shirt, H&M scarf,
Old Navy Rockstar skinny jeans, Payless booties

Now I can see why, hype or not. I love how this jeans fit me! And comfy at that!

It's not super skinny since I did go a size up, which seems to be the recommendation out there. I probably didn't have to, I realize, after wearing it, but hey, at least I know now for next time (what next time??).

Thought the color was appropriate too for the weather we're having. What's that got to do with the jeans itself? Nothing. Just saying...

HAH!

Color Me Red

Woke up this morning and they say it was gonna rain all day. So what did I decide to wear? Why a dress of course.

Old Navy dress (recent purch), cardi (old),
NIcole Miller legging (Costco), belt & Tommy Hilfiger booties (Winners)

Got this dress end of last month when it was clearly no longer dress season, but it just doesn't feel right to wait for next summer to wear it. I love the color and the scant flowers. I had to wear it now... hehe...

Now I just have to come up with more ways to wear this dress in the colder season...

When You Live in a Coastal City

I may have mentioned this already in the past but I just find it really interesting how mercurial the weather is in this part of town due to the city's topography and location.

H&M scarf (recent purch), Gap button-down shirt, 
AE jeggings, Old Navy flats

Stepped out for work, and it was tad on the cool side. Just a tad.

Gap trench coat, Aldo purse

Arrived at the office, a different office, on the other side of (one of) the bridge, and it was chilly. Even too chilly for my trench. And kinda' spitting too. What's up with that!

Joe Fresh cuff, BR bracelet, gift

Apparently, crossing the bridge is all it takes to feel the difference in weather/temperature. So it seems. To me, anyway.

Not Another Stripes

Why, yes, it is! HAH!

Nevada striped (shark-bite style) shirt (Sears, recent purch),
AE jeggings, Old Navy flats

What can I say, can't resist, ok?

Well, I wanted to be comfortable as well when met up with friends Saturday night.

Stripes, check. Comfortable, check. End of statement.

A Study in Contrast

If Thursday night was a dress-up kinda' night, Friday night definitely wasn't.

H&M scarf, Zara organic cotton shirt (gift),
CK jeans (Winners, old)

Met some friends for dinner/drinks last night. I knew I wanted to be comfortable.

Zara coat

And yes, this is me at (one of my) most comfort level.

Converse leather Chucks

LV ring (gift)

BR Gracie crossbody bag (recent purch)

What can I say, I'm all about casual and comfortable. Is that so bad?... don't think so...

Going Somewhere?

Last night, hubs took me out for a very lovely dinner... which meant dressing up...

Tesuto dress (old), Voluptuous belt (gift),
Joe Fresh cuff, Aerosole wedge pumps (Sears, recent purch)

I realized for a while now that I'm not really the dress-up kinda girly girl. The problem with that is I don't have an arsenal of clothing to choose from when it comes to night-outs.

Gap jacket, Christian Siriano clutch for Payless

I've had this dress for, like, forever. Thank god it still fits! Does this mean I gotta consider evening clothing now for the time I go shopping? What? Another excuse to use? Gah!

hehe...

A Touch of Neon

Although it has cooled off considerably these last 2 days, the whole of last week was quite gorgeous. It almost felt like summer all over again. Oh, but wait, technically it was still summer up until yesterday. Ah, so there you go...

cardi (old), RW & Co dress, J Crew belt,
Clarks flats (The Bay), necklace (old),
Joe Fresh cuff (recent purch), BR bracelet

Had a super busy week at work last week. Didn't really think it was until Thursday night hit and there I was realizing how exhausted I was. Wednesday, in particular, was cray cray... *sigh*...

Must figure out a way to relax...

Red and Black

Lat night, went out for dinner and drinks for a friend's birthday. It was almost a last-minute kinda' thing as another friend and I only talked about it Friday afternoon. Those are the best, I find, sometimes.

Alexandra Bartlett top (Winners), AE jeggings,
Melia sandals (The Bay, recent purch),
Cristian Siriano for Payless clutch

Figured can't go wrong with red and black at any time, day or night. I'm clearly not the dress-up kinda gal.

I love these sandals but had to break it in a bit. The leather at back part where it zips up needs to soften up. I know only women will ever say things like that. And I don't know why I don't wear this top more often. Although you can't see it that clearly, it's got asymmetrical folds on one of its sleeves which makes for an understated feature.

The evening was fun, as expected. Not a bad way to spend Saturday night, for sure!

Must Hold on to the Sun

Never fails, after being off for 4 days, it felt weird returning to work mid-week. Not that I'm complaining.

AE chambray shirt (recent purch), Gap jeggings,
Eurostep loafers (The Bay)

And of course, starting the work week when most is already in mid-week, it felt like I needed to catch up and  I end up feeling really busy. Not sure why. Again, not that I'm complaining. Pffft...

Don't I look like a walking sun? HAH!

Love it...

On a Stripey Roll

Yesterday's striped shirt reminded me of my striped dress which I ended up wearing today. I figure, before summer fades away...

Gap dress & flats, belt (Winners), Tiffany necklace (gift),
bracelets: Expression (The Bay) & H&M (recent purch) 

Oh I know I can still wear this come fall (I can, can't I?) but I want to wear it one more time(?) this season, without any layering. My patutie did get a tad cold, thanks to the a/c at the office, and the unanticipated cooler temp outside. O well...

Oh and I guess it didn't help that I was practically glued to my desk pretty much all day busy with my new responsibility, which meant hardly any moving. Bah! Didn't think I'll be this busy *sigh* Wachoo gonna do...

Got the bow bracelet a few days ago at H&M. I've banned myself from shopping til eternity (ok, at least til the end of the year) but wait, wait, hear me out! Got this $5 card from the last trip and there was no minimum purchase required. So I thought I'd look for something really inexpensive, and found the cutest $6.95 bracelet! Well, isn't it? And seriously, after the $5 off, for what I spent on it, I thought the purchase doesn't really count. Does it?

New (Striped) Kid in Town

Actually thought I wouldn't wear this new striped shirt til fall because it isn't short-sleeved after all (it's actually 3/4 sleeves but I know you can't see that). Guess I was wrong.

Gap jacket, H&M shirt (recent purch),
belt & CK jeans (Winners), H&M flats, J Crew bracelet

So the fact that I was able to wear it today, although I hate to admit, means that it's not as warm anymore. Ay yah!!!

Getting really entrenched in my new responsibility at work, my brain's getting saturated with all kinds of information. Love it!

Quite interesting I thought to be seeing the same work from a different angle. I almost feel like a new employee again. Ok, not really. But definitely feels like the new kid in that side of town.