Help! I'm in a Fashion RUT!

Jeans. Tees. Flats. 

I have been so ridiculously boring lately... thus the lack of outfit posts.

Why, you ask?

In the last year I've changed my work environment three times - and my closet/daily dressing routine has changed with it. 

About a year ago I was employed by a company that had a strict "business" dress code. Black pants and skirts were the norm for me, and you'd almost always fins me in a pair of cute, yet conservative, heels.

When I came to Mistura at the end of last summer, my fashion prayers were answered. I was suddenly in this fun, business-casual, family environment, where I was free to wear practically anything. I took this opportunity to experiment a bit and my closet suddenly went from trying to look like everyone else's, to finally looking like mine. 

Then, back in January, we decided it was time to take over the warehouse and shipping aspect of our business and we moved to a much larger, much more utilitarian space. Slowly I felt myself making the transition from "accountant" to "jack-of-all-trades." I now spend half my days in the office, and half my days in the warehouse kitting, packing, shipping, and playing with inventory.

So here's my dilemma: How do I spice up my new "uniform"? I still need to be practical so I can run around like a crazy person at times, but I also want to remain fun, with enough "professionalism" to be introduced to other business people who drop by the office from time to time.

How do I get out of my jeans and t-shirt rut?

Weekend Perfection

Work - Study - Sleep 

has been the norm for the last few weeks. 

Oh, and throw in being disgustingly sick for the last 7 days. So fun. 

Lucky for me, the boyfriend gave me a little break this past weekend with delicious Chinese buffet Friday night, and a stroll and a pint in the market (with a little window shopping thrown in!).
Add a BBQ with good friends, and a Mother's Day cake, and you pretty much have the perfect weekend!

hat - Call it Spring (2012); sunglasses - Juicy Couture (2009); blouse - Jacob (2010);  

watch - Guess (2010); skinnies - Smart Set (2010); flip flops - Old Navy (2011)

 

A perfect outfit for a gorgeous, laid back afternoon. 

Breezy top, a sassy chapeau, and flip flops for extra-long walks :)

Before I Go Completely MIA

I'm going through some serious blogger withdrawal at the moment, but life has gotten in the way!

Posts will be very sparse and sporadic for the next little while as things pick up at work and I prepare to write my next huge professional exam in June, so bear with me.

So until the next time, here's an outfit from a few weeks back...

blouse - Thrifted Vintage (2011); skirt - Smart Set (2010); belt - Thrifted Vintage (2009); 

heels - Aldo "Urquisa" (2010); pearls - Stella & Dot (2011)

In Which I discuss Pug Farts

Poor little Coco was spayed, micro-chipped, and had three teeth pulled yesterday... What a trooper. 

I was told she'd be lethargic, a huge suck, and over-all a whole new puppy - for the better of course. 

This was not the case. She's still a nut-job.

And it might just be her meds - but she's even stinkier than usual. I don't know what it is about this dog, but she can clear a room like it's her job. Is it all dogs whose farts smell like death, or is this a pug specific problem? Haha.

I'll try to be less gross with my topics in the future... but no promises.

 vest - H&M (2011); tee - Smart Set (2011); skinnies - AE (2011); 

wedges - Chinese Laundry (2010)

I need a nap

I am not a morning person.

Come to think of it, I'm not a night owl either.

I like sleep way too much...

But it seems that no matter how much sleep I get I'm always exhausted!

I had to wake up an hour earlier than usual this morning to have some work done on my car and I feel like a walking zombie. No amount of coffee seems to snap me out of it.

Does anyone know of any jobs you can do from the comfort of your own bed?

 

button down - Walmart (2011); necklace - Stella & Dot (2011); vest - Dynamite (2009); 

pants - Jacob (2011); flats - Aldo ( 2008)

Slightly Distracted...

Oh Heeeeeeey! A blog post! It's about time, eh?

I'm not even going to lie - although last week WAS hectic at work - I've been super distracted by World of Warcraft. 

Yup, I'm a closet geek.

This is what I wore when I wasn't in my pj's in front of the computer:

Oh and hey! I found time to crop my ex-favorite skinny jeans! Go Team Me!

sunnies - Michael Kors (2011); scarf - ???; 3/4 tee - Smart Set (2011); cardigan - A|X (2011); 

skinnies - Smart Set (2010); flats - Aldo (2008)

Is That New?

Granted, it was only my unobservant boyfriend who made this comment, 

but don't you love it when you put on a piece you wear all the time and someone mistakes it for something brand new just based on how you styled it?

Score.

 

 cardigan - A|X (2011), necklace - ???; sheer blouse - Jacob (2010); 

skinnies - Bluenotes (2012); OTK boots - Spring (2012)

And One for Good Luck! (Stripes Day 5)

Alright, I'll be honest, I never actually wore this out in public.

I had it planned out to wear to a friend's birthday when the weather turned ridiculously warm, but instead it was freezing cold and I realized it was a tad too short. But I had too much fun taking them not to post them.

Don't worry, this dress won't be seen again! It's made it's way to the swap pile. 

 

cardigan - Urban Behaviour (2010); dress - Dynamite (2007); belt - Dynamite (2009); 

heels - Delicious (2011)

Click HERE to see how the other ladies rounded up the Super Stripes Challenge!

Stripes: Day 3 & 4

It's been a crazy few days, so I'm going to make it short and sweet before I indulge in some much needed sleep!

Here are my stripes from the last two days:

i love this reversible tee!

3/4 tee - Smart Set (2011); skirt - Jacob (2011); wedges - Aldo "mignona" (2010)

 

 tank - Dynamite (2011); draped cardigan - Winners (2010); jeans - Bluenotes (2012)

Stripes: Day 2

Wednesday already? Awesome. 

More gorgeous weather here! For my second day of stripes I decided to be a bit more "spring-y" and opted for an open heel and a light cardigan and tank. 

Would you even classify this as a cardigan? Hmmm...

 

necklace - Gift (Xmas 2011); "cardigan" - Smart Set (2010); tunic - Dynamite (2007); 

jeans - AE (2012);  heels - Spring (2010)

Don't forget to check out the rest of the girls participating in this challenge here.

Photo Dump!

This week is "Stripes Week" thanks to Megan and Keely! I'm definitely in stripes today, but the photos will have to wait until after work, so for now, here are a few shots from last week :) 

cardigan - Zara (2010); lace tank - Winners (2011); skinny jeans - Bluenotes (2012); boots - Thrifted (2009)

cardigan - Jacob (2011); tee - Dynamite (2008); skinny jeans - Tommy Hilfiger (2011); flats - Aldo (2010)

oh heeey! I did throw some stripes in! This next one's from Saturday at the dog park.

cardigan - Urban Behavior (2010); tee - Walmart (2011); skinny jeans - Bluenotes (2012); boots - Thrifted (2009); 

bag - Old Navy (2011)

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for my official start of stripes!

Aaand it's gone.

Have you ever had a blog topic randomly pop into your head while you were in the shower/grocery store/car wash/wherevs where you think, "omg, this is GENIUS! I will be able to write for HOURS about this!," only to sit down at your computer hours later and have absolutely nothing to say?

Yeah. I really need to write stuff down.

blazer - Dynamite (2011); tee - Jacob (2011); jeans - American Eagle (2012); boots - Spring (2010);

 necklace - Stella & Dot (2011)

There Will Be No Encore!

I took these photos after work the other day and I guess the flash by the window alerted my neighbor to my activities... next thing I knew I had an audience.

Safe to say I won't be taking photos here after it gets dark anymore... 

I don't know how you ladies with your tripods in public areas do it! I got embarrassed in my own home!

cardigan - Armani Exchange (2011); dress - F21 (2011); belt - Dynamite (2008); 

boots - Thrifted (2010)

Feels like Spring

Today was freaking gorgeous! Finally, spring-like weather! 

I tried to rush home and take some pictures outside in the sunshine, but of course, got stuck in rush hour traffic and missed the last little bit. I'm actually looking forward to "Springing Ahead" the clocks Saturday night.

This outfit's from last week, hence the heave knits!

 

cardigan - A|X; shell - BCBG; skinnies - American Eagle; booties - Aldo 

Ways I've Worn this BCBG Shell...

Lazy Weekend

I have been such a disgusting, snotty, mess these last few days! This cold has been building up for the last week, and I think it's finally gotten the better of me. Hopefully with lots of R&R this weekend (and maybe a bit of alcohol... you know, to kill the germs...) I'll feel much better come Monday.

So this is what I wore before I felt like death... 

cardigan - Jacob (2010); tee - Swap (2011); jeans - Bluenotes (2012); 

knit cap - Spring (2012); otk boots - Spring "Baldi" (2012)

Yes, those are new boots... I've kind of broken the shopping ban... I was good for a long while though, and I'm still shopping on a tight budget. I'll do a round-up post shortly.

Clueless Pairings

Am I slow? Does anyone else not get/enjoy closet couture?

Back in 1995 when I first saw "Clueless" I was completely enamored with her computer based closet program. Still am actually. You'd think with all the crazy technological advances that have been made this past decade someone would have cashed in? Either way, I'm still on the hunt! If anyone has a recommendation, I'll take it.

Also, whatever happened to weardrobe?

And no, I don't consider polyvore an equivalent! As if! I like, totally need someone to tell me when I'm mismatched!

is that really a "mismatch"? i kinda like it... haha.

Until then though, randomly pulling combinations from my closet will have to do!

button down - Walmart (2011); vest - YDE (2009); jeans - American Eagle (2011); 

necklace - Stella & Dot (2011); boots - Thrifted (2008)

Other Ways I've Worn This Denim Button-Down...

Mother Nature is a Tease

This past weekend was just plain blah. Huge amounts of snow and crazy winds kept me in hibernation mode. While I did manage to get some laundry done and organize a few future blog posts, the rest of my weekend was pretty much a write off. Yay for hot cocoa and chick flicks!

Before we got the random dump of 6 inches of snow though, it was actually starting to feel a little like spring around these parts...

And nothing says "spring" like a sheer floral blouse!

blouse - Jacob (2010); jeans - Bluenotes (2012); belt - Dynamite (2010); 

wedges - Aldo "Mignona" (2010)

Ways I've Worn This Sheer Floral Blouse...

Smize?

I love how I look slightly drunk when I try to "smize".
Tyra would not be impressed with my skills.

 

blouse - Jacob (2010); vest - Dynamite (2009); shorts - F21 (2011); 

heels - Aldo "Mignona" (2010)

I'm still tweaking the site a little bit... let me know what you think, or if you've found any bugs :)

An Oldie but A Goodie

I realize that the Christmas Tree in the background kind of dates this pic, but I never did get around to posting this outfit... what with my breakdown and all, haha.

Anyhoo, I wore this on Christmas Eve and loved it. Something about leopard print paired with red just screams "Festive" to me!
I love how versatile both this skirt and top have turned out to be!

leopard tee - F21 (2011); pencil skirt - Jacob (2010); caridigan - Dynamite (2009);
belt - Gift (2011); heels - BCBG (2009)

Other Ways I've Worn This Forever 21 Leopard Tee...

Don't forget!
You can always click on post labels to see other ways I've remixed items :)

Long Weekends

Ottawa Fashion Week kicks off tonight, but I won't be in attendance :(

Those of you who are going will have to fill me in on the wonderousness!

Fortunately, I'm missing it for an awesome reason - visiting a very good friend in Kitchener that I haven't seen in FOREVER! Yay for long weekends :)

Fellow Ontarians - How will you be spending your holiday Monday?

tee - Zara (2010); cardigan - Urban Behaviour (2010); jeans - Dynamite (2009);
necklace - Stella & Dot (2011); ankle boots - Thrifted (2008)