Ladylike CosmoPrep

So this is what I wore when DH and I went out for Thanksgiving dinner. No crazy family tension, or dishes to do just upside :-D 

Today was a good hair day! I needed something to go with my red black and white outfit. As you know this season I have been in love with berry tones (including red). Tonight was no exception. I decided to let the jacket be the star and added in supporting accents (hair, tights, necklace, red shoes). This outfit was inspired by this one. I am wearing the same long sleeved tee shirt and skirt. I kind of like these pieces as a foundation to build upon. I realized it has become a kind of uniform. I am wearing:

Old Navy long sleeve black tee 
Banana Republic black stretch twill pencil skirt
Black House White Market red velvet jacket 
Simply Vera Wang lace tights 
Madden Girl dark red pumps

This appealed to my classic side. Happy day-before-turkey-day!
I'm wearing:

Old navy sweater in coral
Banana Republic Martin fit trousers in navy
Lands End button down shirt in cream
Lands End penny loafers in cordovan

Last night DH and I went to see a comedian in concert. Of course it was a fun hilarious time. This is what I wore including my Lands End in Squall coat to protect against the windchill.  I was definitely warm stylish and comfy:

• Old Navy Flannel Shirt
• Old Navy Long Sleeve tee 
• Aqua bubble necklace 
• Old Navy boot cut jeans and green skinny belt
• Miz Mooz Stacy tall boot in whiskey.

My outfit was inspired by an amalgam of all the pins I made fore fall. I can't say any one was the exact inspiration.

 I had a funny flashback to the early 80's as I stood in the mirror. All I needed was a wind-resistant crease down the front of my straight leg jeans and lots of ruffles down the front and of my plaid blouse -- this is very similar to an outfit I wore then!

Happy Sunday. Thanks for looking. 

I was running late again yesterday morning and snapped this photo in the ladies room at work. I was inspired by a catalogue -- of course it was advertising the holiday line. I've always loved green and blue together. Cobalt and emerald are simply intensified versions of that combination. I really want either a blackwatch plaid jacket or pants, but this combination fed the immediate need nicely. I hope you all are enjoying your Saturday. 

I guess I should mention what I am wearing: 

• BR jewel tipped cardigan in emerald 
• August Silk cobalt turtleneck
• Talbot's velvet navy trousers 
• Franco Sarto black booties

I am not sure I followed all of Angie's steps because my process happened the evening before I read the post. Any how, this is the inspiration picture. I definitely think I distilled, adapted and substituted. I had been trying to figure out how to layer this sweater so that it would be warm enough. I am not sure if you will be able to tell that the sweater is pink not white. (A most lovely shade of the palest pink). I snapped this in the bathroom because I was running late yesterday morning. Now I see why so many ladies take bathroom snap shots! The lighting is good and there's a full-length mirror ;-) Happy Friday and thanks for looking.

Yesterday when I wore this I was more concerned about being warm than looking fashionable. I don't feel this outfit was all that inspired. DH seemed to like it. I did like the play on textures (velvet pants, lace blouse and printed lace sweater) which makes it seem a little festive. Festive with a capital "F" would have included a lot more shine.  All of these pieces are in what I would consider my holiday capsule. I have been meaning to put one together.  Maybe I can get a few ideas from you ladies who already have a mental rolodex of your holiday mix and match pieces? So what is in your holiday capsule?

I am in the midst of studying for my very last final exam which is the week after Thanksgiving. As I result, I look a little sleepy. :-) I wore this outfit yesterday working with Angie's flowy top and bootcut trouser formula. I was definitely comfortable and felt quite stylish. When I got a little chilly I looped a light gray scarf around my neck.
Happy Wednesday - thanks for looking!

Wow this week has truly been an obstacle course. I have not been very present on the forum as a result. Today's outfit was chosen 2 days ago. I like the simplicity. The sweater is doing all the work. As a result I was reminded of Angie's post yesterday on outfit simplicity and clean lines. I am a little irritated because the turtleneck and the khakis are navy blue but they look gray in these pictures. Anyway, I'm rambling. Tell me what you think. 

I have been in love with red this week. (Hi Ornella!). I put this outfit together to meet colleague for lunch and attend not one but 2 events before heading to class and yes, I did put in an 8 hour work day that started at 7am. (whew!)

So I am wearing my navy Jones New York suit with a red crew neck cardigan and cream button-down shirt. I am also wearing red patent Madden Girl shoes-- not sure you can tell. So what do you think?

I love this color scheme from picture #1 of Ornella's post. I tried my best to copy it but I still like hers better. This coral sweater is the twin of the tan one I wanted to wear and is one of the only things I have left with an actual Marshall Field's tag in it. So not only will the fit keep me in the sweater for a good long time (since 2005) but so will the feel and the quality. The skirt is a high waist stretch wool from BR. Tell me what you think.