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Red all about it

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If you’re a regular reader, you know that I get inspired to wear new purchases as soon as possible, so I wore my new red ankle pants at the earliest opportunity! In many ways, I am so predictable.

And I’m so glad I did wear these pants today, as I ended up having to teach an impromptu class. Feeling great in these new tummy-control pants definitely boosted my confidence. (And I admit, I did think about Kendi’s post here about red pants. ;) And how great my blogger friend Erin looks in her red pants.) And if you’re going to commit to red pants, you gotta bring the confidence. Sometimes, style comes down to a confident attitude, pure and simple.

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Details:  Ankle pants:  Macy’s, new and gift-carded  /  T-shirt with attached tie:  Jason Wu Target collection, last winter  /  Patent leather heels:  Payless, on sale this winter  /  Blazer:  The Limited, old  /  Pearl hoop earrings:  Gift from husband, Abu Dhabi

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Link ups:  Style Sessions Weekly Link-up  /  Look What I Got  /  Sunday Style  /  Diaries of a Bargainista

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Cats and chain link fences

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Finally, I arrived home in time to catch the last bit of light left in the day! And used it to pose in front of the construction project across from our house. You are WELCOME. ;)

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Details:  Cat novelty t-shirt:  Jason Wu for Target, last winter  /  Denim skirt:  Fall fashion swap  /  Sweater cardigan:  Maurice’s??, old  /  Tall boots:  Rampage via Nordstrom, old

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The cat on my t-shirt felt like it needed a moment. So I gave it one. You are WELCOME. ;)

Happy weekending!

Link ups:  Favorite Frock Fridays /  Casual Fridays

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Inspiration Monday: A little bit ’80s

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Hi y’all, and Happy Labor Day to my fellow Americans! I’m back, and first off, a huge thank you to guest bloggers Erin @ Loop Looks, Fran @ Franishh, Jenny @ Crazy Style Love, Carrie @ Petal by Petal, Whitney @ Along the Lines of Style, Dawn @ Suitcase Vignettes, and Kacie @ Kacie’s Kloset. I hope y’all found some new favorites. :)

And it seems fitting that after time off visiting family back in Texas, that we also take a little flashback to the ’80s with this week’s “Inspiration Monday” style challenge from the two birds blog and boutique, by way of Jessica Hart (and the band Heart? ;) ) ♥ And bonus! I get to combine it with Week 10 of CopyCats Friday.

“Ooh, Barracuda!”

“…standing by the road, no umbrella, no coat…”

“… It seemed like he knew me / He looked right through me.. “

“… What about, what about love?… “

“… Darkness on the edge / Shadows where I stand… “

“… I hear the tickin’ of the clock… “

“… Smile like the sun… “

Date?  Sept. 2, 2012

What for?  A break to enjoy the late Oregon summer and a visit to one of our favorite local coffeehouses, TwentySix Café. As I’m still off work for a couple of weeks, this casual inspiration look was right on target. There is no way I’m wearing boots right now, due to the glorious weather, but I stuck with the monochromatic inspiration look with new sparkly black sandals (thanks, Mom!), black skinnies, and a black concert tee (for The Killers, who played in Abu Dhabi in late 2009 — seriously awesome concert, involving a memorable entrance by lead singer Brandon Flowers in a military-style jacket with feathered epaulets).

I paid a little homage to the ’80s by trying my best quickest “big hair” with a little blow-drying and volumizing hairspray, and I also slipped in some dangly, corkscrew earrings, paired with new black studs (birthday gift, thanks to my mother-in-law).

I’ll be back soon with candids from our trip!

Details?

  • Black skinny jeans:  Target (spring)
  • The Killers concert t-shirt:  Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi (2009)
  • Black sandals:  Payless (new, extended birthday gift from my mom)
  • Dangly earrings:  Kohls, a few years ago
  • Black studs:  Birthday gift from my mother-in-law
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CopyCats inspiration

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It’s the last Friday of the month, so it’s time for another CopyCats challenge! I was inspired by this recent “work casual” look from one of my favorite style bloggers, Laura from Laura Wears. So go check out more of her cool, elegant, tall-drink-of-water style.

It’s ok, I’ll wait. :)

Laura Wears inspiration outfit

When? July 26, 2012

What for? Work, work, work. I really liked Laura’s casual work look and how she dressed up a t-shirt with fun accessories like a chunky necklace and straw fedora. (Y’all know how I loooove a cool hat!) So I brought out my black skinnies and argyle print t-shirt, along with a chunky necklace and metallic strappy wedges. Going out the door this morning, I also swiped one of my husband’s many fedoras. ♥ At work, I added my grey cardigan (’cause it’s cold in the library).

I also brought out some Laura-like blogger poses. I should bring out those more often. ;)

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BONUS! Pattern-mixing like a pro

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When?  July 1, 2012

What for?  Errands and grocery shopping. Sam was so cute today when he yelled out from the closet, “Do these patterns clash too much?” Look at my handsome husband pattern-mixing like a pro! ;)

Details?

  • Argyle t-shirt:  Anniversary gift from my mom years ago
  • Plaid cargo shorts:  Target a few weeks ago
  • Sandals:  Bass Pro last year
  • Sunglasses:  Carrefour in Abu Dhabi, UAE, a couple of years ago
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