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2011-12-27T09:20:00.000-08:00

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Same Outfit, Different Day

2011-12-27T08:29:00.000-08:00

{Similar Sweater, Similar Blouse, Similar Shoes}
I wore a very similar outfit to this a few weeks back. But since it wasn't a real outfit post and since today is my first day back to work since the holidays, I decided to have a re-do outfit. My brain only half works for a about a week after Christmas and then we have New Years Eve and it's another week before I can get back into the groove of things. I should have warned you before hand that I'll be checked out for a good two weeks. If I happen to wear two different pairs of shoes one day, leave me be. The holiday hangover is a strong one.

Merry Christmas Eve Eve

2011-12-23T09:15:00.000-08:00

{Jacket, Similar Boots}
I lose all track of time when it's the holidays. For the last four days I've thought it was Friday. Yesterday a lady in the shop said "isn't it Christmas Eve today?" I couldn't remember so we both stared at each other for a good and awkward 30 seconds. She left before I looked at a calendar, but the good news is that today is Friday and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. And the day after that is Christmas. With this impressive rhetoric, I could write pop songs for ambitious young girls.*
We're hitting the sky to fly home for Christmas tonight. Apparently there will be snow. Snow, family and presents -- these are my few of my favorite things.

*Yes that was a Rebecca Black reference. Merry Christmas to you.

Win a $30 Gift Card to Kristin Hassan Jewelry!

2011-12-21T08:05:00.000-08:00

This week you have the chance to win a $30 gift card from Kristin Hassan jewelry! (Where I got the leather bracelet I've been sporting from!) All you have to do is:

1. Visit the store and comment about your favorite item below.

2. Like Kristin Hassan's page on facebook, and/or follow her on twitter.

Check back next week to see if you are the winner! Giveaway open until Monday, December 26th at 10 pm.

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Winner of last week's Prive giveaway is...

Congrats, Michelle! Email me :)

Black, White and Pink All Over

2011-12-20T08:53:00.000-08:00

{Similar Dress, Similar Shoes}
I snagged this coat at Anthropologie over Thanksgiving weekend for an insane price of $60. I promised Bryan that I would wrap it for Christmas but somehow in all of my wrapping, it just didn't get wrapped. I hate when that happens.
Technically this is my Christmas Eve outfit. (I may or may not plan holiday outfits many days in advance .) I decided to give it a trial run today. So far, so good. I might also give some eggnog a trial run as well. Just for good measure.

Tattoos Designs for Girl

2011-12-19T22:05:00.001-08:00

Tattoos Designs for Girl

Tattoos Designs Names

2011-12-19T22:04:00.000-08:00

Tattoos Designs Names

Cross Tattoos Designs

2011-12-19T21:57:00.000-08:00

Cross Tattoos Designs

Small Tattoos Designs

2011-12-19T21:54:00.000-08:00

Small Tattoos Designs

Tattoos Designs for Men

2011-12-19T21:49:00.000-08:00

Tattoos Designs for Men

Tribal Tattoos Designs

2011-12-19T21:45:00.000-08:00

Tribal Tattoos Designs

Tattoo Designs

2011-12-19T21:40:00.000-08:00

Tattoo Designs

Sweaters & Stripes

2011-12-19T12:59:00.000-08:00

{Sweater, Similar Top, Jeans, Boots, Bag}
Yet another cozy outfit from the weekend. What is it about winter that makes me want to wrap up in big cozy sweaters lately? Oh. Yes, the cold weather.... good call.
I'll be out finishing (AKA starting) my christmas shopping today. I'm sure no one else will be out shopping, right? I should be able to find front row parks and just cruise down the aisles with no crowds. Procrastination always prevails.

Working Girl

2011-12-17T11:26:00.000-08:00

{Shirt, Pants, Similar Necklace, Heels} Being at the store 6 days a week, means I pretty much dress up every day. Saturdays are no exception. The thing is I'm usually running about an hour behind on Saturdays and we never get photos. But today the stars aligned. I woke up early, birds drew open the curatins for me, I picked out what I was going to wear, and we got outfit photos. Not quite a miracle, but pretty impressive for a Saturday.
Happy Weekend, my friends.

Have you seen this?

2011-12-17T07:59:00.000-08:00

If you have, forgive me. I'm a bit slow on internet memes.

Cozy

2011-12-16T08:52:00.000-08:00

{Similar Sweater, Similar Pants, Flats, Leather Bracelet}
I'm either brave or a fool for wearing tight pleather pants and flats today. Or maybe just a brave fool. That fits. A girl at the shop and I were chatting yesterday about flats vs heels. Heels of course won, because a) they make me taller which intimidates small children and b) instant long legs. Why would I not want to have both of these things at the same time?
But it's Friday and the thought of putting on heels today made me cringe. Plus, it's Christmas time so I'm trying to lay off intimidating small children until the new year.

Fancy That

2011-12-15T08:16:00.000-08:00

{Similar Vest, Similar Blouse, Shoes, Leather Bracelet}
In celebration of their new online shop, the nice people at Joie gave me this fur vest to wear. (I'm guessing they are all nice, I haven't talked to every employee so this is just a general assumption of office niceness.) With my jacket and now this vest, I believe that my secret longing for faux fur is now complete. Who knew that I'd like fake fur so much? Rachel Zoe knew, that's who.
I should be going to a fancy party, but I'm just going to work. Story of my life. Will there at least be wine at lunch? You will never know.

Win a $50 Gift Card to PRIVÉ!

2011-12-14T06:55:00.000-08:00

This week you have a chance to win a $50 gift card to PRIVÉ, a website that features new sale events every day for men and women where a curated selection from each designer is available at up to 70% off retail. PRIVÉ focuses on contemporary designers that are not readily available everywhere else and offers distinct design, editorial style, and product styling. To enter, all you have to do is:

1. Sign up for membership here. (Don't forget to confirm your membership to be eligible!) Leave a comment below.

2. If you're already a member don't worry - just comment on this post with your PRIVÉ account email or name.

Check back next Wednesday when a winner will be chosen at random. Giveaway open to everyone (but funds will be allocated in USD or CDN). The giveaway entry will end next Tuesday, December 20th at 10 pm.

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Winner of last week's Chloe Loves Charlie giveaway is...

Congrats, Catherine! Email me :)

Neutral

2011-12-13T09:03:00.000-08:00

{Similar Sweater, Fossil Skirt, Boots, Necklace 1, Necklace 2}
I woke up today at 5 am for no apparent reason but I did have this outfit in mind and I remembered to pay a bill on time. Thanks subconscious but 5 am is a nasty time to wake someone up and tell them about an outfit.
I bought this sweater (yes, from myself, I'm that good of a salesman) this weekend and I've already worn it 3 times since. It's hard to go wrong with a neutral sweater. In other words, you won't mind if I wear this again this week will you? I didn't think so.
(Why yes, this is the skirt from the Fossil lookbook. Good catch there, hawk eyes.)

American Living Holiday

2011-12-13T06:49:00.000-08:00

You've seen what I chose to give this holiday season but now you can check out other blogger's gifts, too! Visit americanlivingholiday.com to see everyone's picks for the holiday.

Over The Weekend

2011-12-12T08:14:00.000-08:00

I swapped (which actually felt like stealing) these J.Brand jeans at the Payless swap a few weeks ago. Who just gives up mint condition J.Brand jeans? This girl does. I was like a hawk on these jeans. Don't mess with me at a swap. I will tear you up.

I mixed this outfit + this outfit together and ended up with this outfit. Thank goodness for Pinterest. Can I get an amen?

Modcloth Gift Guide

2011-12-11T09:14:00.000-08:00

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Just a few things for the loved ones in my life this holiday season from ModCloth. (You better believe I was on this list as well.)

(Disclaimer to my family and friends: this is merely a suggestion, I'm not making any promises with this guide. AKA don't get your hopes up.)

Leather and Lace

2011-12-09T09:50:00.000-08:00

{Jacket, Similar Skirt, Shoes, Clutch}
I tried to get all Alexa Chung on my hair today -- you know, flawless but carefree? Well let me tell you something. Flawless and carefree takes longer than average and uptight. I ended up actually stripping down to my underwear this morning after getting dressed because I was so angry at my hair. Granted, this is not a normal reaction to a bad hair day, but it happened. I considered re-showering and doing my hair like normal because effortless was not working for me. Who knew natural took so much effort? Also, who knew I took to streaking when I got angry?
Last time I wore this skirt was about forever ago. About time I broke it out again, yes?

American Living Holiday

2011-12-09T09:13:00.000-08:00

This holiday season, I am partnering with JCPenney on their American Living holiday campaign. I was invited to choose a gift for a loved one from the collection. Last week I shared with you the gift I gave to my dad from American Living but this week I thought that I'd share this cute video since I can't give you all cute sweaters. One day you guys -- we can all go shopping and I'll say "sweaters on the house!" Till then, cute video from JCP will have to do.

Faux Show

2011-12-08T09:17:00.000-08:00

{Similar Jacket, Similar Sweater, Pants, Clutch, Heels}
I impulsively bought this jacket in October with some birthday cash. (I only use cash when buying inexpensive faux fur jacket, dahling.) And since then I've been working up the guts to wear it. I mean there really is no reason for me to own this thing. I have nowhere to go, I am not a part of society, and my "christmas parties I've been invited to" list is really low. So a random Thursday will just have to do.
After wearing this jacket for approximately 2 hours, I kind of feel like a bear. But someone has already petted me today and asked if it was real. Yeah, me and the fur jacket are going to get along just fine.

Win a $50 Gift Card to Chloe Loves Charlie!

2011-12-07T08:53:00.000-08:00

This week you have the chance to win a $50 gift card to Chloe Loves Charlie! All you have to do is:

1. Visit Chloe Loves Charlie and browse their online shop.

2. Leave a comment below and let me know your favorite item!

Giveaway open until Sunday, December 11th at 10 pm. One entry per reader, please. Check back next week to see if you are the winner!

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Winner of last week's BonLook giveaway is...

Congrats Danielle! Email me!

Three Color Rule

2011-12-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

{Blouse, Similar Sweater, Similar Coat, Similar Jeans}
When I was a little girl, I basically was given hand me downs every year. Which was fine by me because I'd see my sister wear something and I couldn't wait to get my little hands on it. As I was in Target yesterday I saw a mom hold up a graphic tee to her 2 year old and ask her if she'd wear that with her jeggings. The 2 year old obviously didn't care but I thought it was cute so I relayed this story to my mother in disbelief that a mom would consult her 24 month old on what she would wear.
"Well I had to give you the 3-color rule when you wear that age.""What? You gave me rules? I didn't need rules." "You would put all of these crazy colors together and I'd say 'baby, pick your three favorite colors and just wear those.' And it would work every time."
So I used that rule today. I picked my favorite three colors and went with it. I don't know if this is on Nina Garcia's style rules, but it worked for me. Thanks, mom.

Payless Style Event

2011-12-05T08:45:00.000-08:00

It's rainy and cold here and the chance of me getting in a cute outfit today are slim. In fact, I am currently dressed like Juno, so outfit pictures might not happen today. Since today is less than glamourous, I thought I'd share some photos from last week when I jumped over to New York to attend the Payless Style Event with a few other bloggers. And by share some that just means just get ready for what will feel like a scrapbook from summer camp by a 7th grader.

Because Payless works with designers, we got to meet a few of them as well as see the Payless Design studio. The first night we met Christian Siriano and I realized in the first 5 minutes that I am not to speak to celebrities, so I simply smiled and took creepy instagram photos of him.

(Photos by Andrea)

The next day we headed to Lela Rose's house where she made muffins for us and then she took us into her closet. In that order.

(Photos by Andrea)

Then we headed to the Payless Design studio to swap clothes and style each other up with Patricia Field, former stylist for Sex and The City. Which if you think about it, I'm only 1 degree away from Carrie Bradshaw now.

{Payless photos by Don Bowers/Getty Images}

(Thanks to Andrea for the outfit photo.)

Thank you to Payless for the event, to Stumptown for having the most delicious coffee in the world and to the airlines for showing 'Crazy Stupid Love' on the plane. Ok. I'm done.

Wearing the Pants

2011-12-02T09:06:00.000-08:00

{Similar Shirt, Similar Cardigan, Shoes}
Lately, I can't get enough of pants. Which is weird because if you look through my archives, you can see my slight obsession with skirts and dresses over the last two years. You see, after I hit the corporate world right after college, I didn't know a) how to dress my body and b) what to wear to the offic. One time someone told me I looked good in pants, so I stuck with it. So the sick cycle began: Corporate wear = pants from the Limited with generic top, then add cardigan. When I started styling blogging, wearing a skirt was pure freedom. I felt like a rebel every time I showed up in a cute skirt. And colored tights was the quiet equivalent of me re-enacting the 'Freedom' scene from Braveheart in the middle of the office. So it's a little surprising to me that my return to pants was so sudden, but I just can't enough. See you again in two years, skirts. (I kid. I don't like pants that much.)

PS -- Yes, my glasses are from BonLook! The style isn't available anymore but these are similar.

American Living: Twelve Days of Giving

2011-12-02T06:30:00.000-08:00

Every holiday season, I start to cave in. I love the holiday decorations, the Christmas music playing in every store, parties with friends and family. In other words, I start to get mushy on people and before you know I'm giving out unsolicited, lingering hugs. More than anything though, I begin to feel grateful for the people around me. So I love buying Christmas gifts for others -- it's the best way of showing how thankful I am for someone in my life.

When JC Penney's contacted me to participate in the 12 Days of Giving campaign with American Living. Their one request? Find someone and give a gift to them on behalf of American Living. Done. As I flipped through items on American Living, I stumbled upon this sweater and knew immediately who it was for.

This sweater is for my father who has not only helped me tremendously this year but has overcome a lot of obstacles over the last few years. It's one thing to look up to your dad when you are 8 years old and you only know him as your dad -- who takes you to school to every morning, fixes your flat tires, tells you he is proud of you after a basketball game that you probably lost for your team. But it's another as a grown up to look up to my dad as person and have even more love and respect for him. (Plus this is a really hip sweater and he needs a hip sweater in his closet.)

Thank you to American Living for the generous offer. It's a good reminder that it is good to give.

Win a pair of glasses from BonLook!

2011-11-30T06:00:00.000-08:00

This week you have a chance to win a pair of stylish glasses (your choice!) from BonLook! All you have to do is:

1. Visit BonLook's site and look through their selection of eyewear.

2. Leave a comment below and let me know what you picked out.

3. Like their page on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

That's it! Check back next week to see if you are the winner. Also use the coupon code KENDI10 for 10% off your order. Giveaway open until Sunday, December 4th at 10 pm.

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Winner of last week's giveaway is....

Congrats, Elizabeth T.! Email me :)

Boots and Bowling

2011-11-29T09:13:00.000-08:00

{Similar Top, Skirt, Similar Boots, Similar Socks} When I worked retail in college, I never skipped a beat when wearing heels for 8 hours a day. In fact, my senior year of college I had a bowling class before I went into work. Since I had to dress up for work, I just wore my heels to bowl because I didn't want to change outfits. Instead of wearing sneakers, I'd just bowl in my heels. I'd tell the coach that I forgot to bring socks for the bowling shoes and after a few weeks in, the coach finally gave up and let me bowl in heels. That my friends is an impressive feat on many levels. I'm still proud of that to this day. Then when I entered the professional world, my commute was from my car to my desk where I sat all day sans the occasional trip to the printer and vending machine. So wearing heels was never a problem, ever. But now that I'm on my feet all day, I've stopped bowling and let's face it my ankles aren't what they used to be, it's getting tricky trying to figure out how to make outfits work around comfortable foot gear. Also, that might be the first time the words 'foot gear' has every been used on a style blog. But I digress. All that to say, I'd like to give a shout out to my tall boots for always being there when heels are not and for prolonging the amount of time that I have to shave my legs. (PS: I got a 'B' in Bowling 1301. Still proud.)

Day Off

2011-11-28T09:21:00.000-08:00

{Jeans, Shoes, Heart Tote}
So I survived our first holiday weekend up at the store. (I know you were worried.) By the end of yesterday I was getting loopy from the consecutive 12 hour days. I was in bed by 7 last night, safe in my bed, away from the crowds of people, watching reruns of Sister Wives on TLC. Obviously the best way to relax after a long weekend.
Since we are closed on Mondays, today is technically my day off and this is my day off outfit. (Don't act like you don't get dolled up and put red lipstick on for your day off, too.) I'm usually in my workwear on the blog but I figured we might as well snap a few photos since I ended up getting dressed today. So just pretend I look as fancy as you today, ok?

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2011-11-13T21:34:00.000-08:00

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2011-09-26T09:02:00.001-07:00

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