Still time for tights

It was 80 degrees today and this morning for a good 45 minutes I had plans of not wearing tights. But the Colorado girl in me just couldn't do it, late February is too early for bare legs, even with tall boots and socks. So on went the tights and I suddenly felt much better.



Being 80 degrees, today was one of those magical Austin days when I totally love living here. I went to a trailer park for lunch with one of my favorite friends and had delicious Greek hamburgers, then we got super caffeinated on lovely free trade iced coffee from a shop crawling with hipsters. Then I went back and worked and giggled with my coworkers before coming home and making party snacks with the hubs. We're hosting a (Mr. made) beer tasting tomorrow night and I'm in charge of appetizers!


Dress: Target
Belt: Ruche
Tights: Spanx
Boots: Steve Madden
Earrings: ModCloth (first jewelry the Mr. ever bought me!)

Drag Queen Funeral

So since I opened this page to blog, I've watched the nightly news, gotten peed on by my adorable little dog, yelled a lot, reprimanded the cute little dog, cleaned and vacuumed the whole couch, washed my hands and leg, started laundry, helped Peter with dinner (meaning I ate some of the cheese he shredded), walked the dog, and recovered the couch. Needless to say its been busy around the Compton house in the last hour.



Today at work it was decided this outfit would be appropriate for a drag queens funeral, well mostly the sparkly black top, but I think for the right Drag Queen, the whole thing would be just fine. We all know I love leopard and nothing compliments leopard like a sequin top, and never is a sequin top more appropriate than a Thursday.


Cardi: Target
Top: Ann Taylor
Skirt: Thrifted via Buffalo Exchange
Belt: Target
Tights: Spanx
Boots: Steve Madden

Stripes & Equality

I've had this shirt for over 6 months and this is the first time I've worn it and I have no idea why. Its got a great cut, a classic pattern, and its totally work appropriate. One of my goals this year is to wear everything in my closet and pulling this out last night reminded me that I have a lot of hidden gems.



I decided today after watching this, that I soon plan to venture into a JC Penney. I've never really shopped there before, but if a company can be awesome and stand up to bigots, then I am happy to give them a shot.


Shirt: Vintage via Hunt.Gather.Style
Skirt: Target
Tights: Spanks
Wedges: Target
Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet
Lipstick: Revlon- Really Red

They're back

Today I wanted simple, I knew I was going to busy at the office, so a dress and a few pops of color it was. I've always avoided orange and blue together, I blame this on being a Saints fan growing up in the land of blue and orange Broncos fans. However, the combination of rust and teal I am really liking, who knows maybe by the end of summer I'll be in neon orange and electric blue.



Did you notice whats back? My beloved boots! I managed to love them to the point that the heel fell off, so they spent last week at the shoe hospital. They've been re-heeled, re-soled, and reconditioned. The cobbler told me he had more pairs of this boot in the shop than any other, apparently I'm not the only one who loves these boots. As I left, he also told me he'd see me when I wore them out again, which I am sure he will.


Cardi: Target
Dress: Banana Republic Outlet
Tights: Target
Boots: Steve Madden

Mr. Hipster

You know its a good outfit day, when a random man passes you on the street and tells you "love the outfit." I don't tend to get complimented by total strangers, and certainly not male strangers with thick rim glasses and a big beards. So thanks Mr. Hipster for the nice compliment, it put a pep in my step the rest of the day!



Today was lovely! Just the right amount of busy. I had a super fun lunch with some of my former coworkers. It was so good to catch up with them, share stories, and laugh. Then Peter's mom took us out to a delicious dinner. Nothing is better than wearing an outfit you love, while eating fired green beans and the most delicious s'mores!


Cardi: Target
Shirt: Old Navy
Skirt: Ruche
Tights: Spanx
Booties: Target
Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet

Ladies Lunch

I saw this dress a few weeks ago in Target and I snatched it up immediately. I love the cut, the pattern, the sleeves, everything. Plus, its black and white, and a classic pattern! I know I'll have it for years and with a Target price tag, it was just perfect.



Today was ladies lunch at work, which meant 9 of us went out for delicious sushi! I work with a really amazing group of women. It is so fun hear about everyone's life events (3 of us our newlyweds, 1 is engaged, and 1 is going to have a baby) and compare stories. Being a newlywed I love swapping wedding stories, its amazing how we all had totally different events but so many things are so similar. We all agreed we are VERY glad to have our weddings behind us and our marriages ahead of us!


Dress: Target
Belt: H&M
Jacket: Target
Tights: Spanx
Booties: Target

Master's

Sometimes I think I really embrace my Master's Degree in Library Science, and dress like I should be sitting behind a reference desk helping people find the perfect Nicolas Sparks novel. My mom, however, will tell you that she would not wear these wedges while working in her library, but then again, she never did understand where my love of shoes came from.



Today I did get to use my degree though, so that was fun. I love it when I get to research all morning. My sister likes to tell people I am a professional Facebook stalker, which I was in grad school, now my technique a bit more refined. However, I am your go to girl if you want info on that guy you met online.


Top: Banana Republic
Skirt: Old Navy
Cardi: Target
Belt: Anthropologie
Tights: Target
Wedges: Payless

Southwestern

This belt is the most southwestern themed item I have ever owned. Maybe its because I grew up in Colorado and there was a lot of super tacky southwestern everything, but I've never liked the leather, turquoise, silver thing. However, this belt may have changed my mind, at least in terms of subtle southwestern elements.



The thing I liked about this belt the most, was it made things simple. I love a good LBD and adding this belt made a dress I've worn a hundred times feel totally new. Mix the black with some brown, by adding my favorite boots and bag and bam! outfit done. Perfect for a busy work day and a delicious lunch hour, these boots were made for walking to the new burger place right by the office!

Dress: Target
Cardi: Target
Belt: Thrifted Fossil
Tights: Spanx
Boots: Steve Madden
Bag: Melia Bianco

Keys

So remember my style craves post from Saturday? Well, I ended up at Target on Sunday and even though the website said the green skirt was only sold online, I saw it in the store and I also saw this purple one, which I ended up falling head over heels for and bringing home. Not only is it a great cut and fit, but its got these super cute little keys all over it, its whimsical yet professional and I love it! Its also one of maybe 3 purple things in my closet, yay for expanding my color palette.



It is cold in Texas. It wasn't even 35 degrees when we took these photos, the Mr. is a trouper for going out with me in the morning. I'm a lucky girl to have such a willing and helpful husband!


Cardi: Target
Shirt: Old Navy
Skirt & Belt: Target
Tights: Spanx
Boots: Steve Madden

The higher the heel

I'm wearing new heels today. I love them (as does everyone in my office, compliments are the best!) but they are HIGH and I've warned everyone I may fall down at any moment. But, isn't the saying "The higher the heel, the closer to God"? If that's the case, then I think I'll be just fine.

Tonight is my youngest brother-in-laws 21st birthday dinner (the joys of marrying into a big family is my new siblings-in-law out number all my cousins, so there is always something to celebrate!) The goal is to last in the new shoes not only for work, but for the dinner too. I'm nearly certain there is nothing classier than eating sushi in coral pumps, I'm excited!

Cardi: Target
Top: Banana Republic Outlet
Skirt: Target
Tights: Target
Shoes: Target

Mixer

This outfit is a combination of Pinterest inspirations, camel and leopard and polka dots and leopard. When I got dressed this morning I thought this look might be a little loud for me, as I am not typically a pattern mixer. I added the owl necklace to break things up a bit and draw attention. I'm guessing it worked since the owl was the only thing anyone commented on. By 5 today I was really pleased I went out of my comfort zone, yay for breaking out of fashion ruts and trying new things!


Cardi: Target
Shirt: Old Navy
Skirt: Thifted via Buffalo Exchange
Belt: Target
Tights: Spanx
Wedges: Target
Necklace: Fredrick's of Hollywood (weird, I know)

Polka Dots & a Bow

Thursdays can be tough and Thursdays the first week back after a nice vacation are the toughest. So when I looked at my closet this morning, I wanted simple. Nothing says simple like a nice black pencil skirt. I added a fun blouse on top and even though I wasn't super excited about the day, I looked it. Besides nothing makes a day better than polka dots and a big bow.



We all know I love Target, obviously, 2/3rds of today's outfit is Target. However, can I just say they've knocked it out of the park with the Jason Wu collection and I've only seen a handful of pieces. Since this collection launches on a Sunday, I'm thinking I'll be one of the loonies at the store as soon as they open! That polka dot and pearl dress is mine!



Top: Tucker for Target
Cardi: Target
Skirt: Target
Tights: Spanx
Flats: Target
Headband: Charlotte Russe

New Year, New Dress

Happy New Year! Now that the craziness of the holidays is over, I'm back to blogging and in fact have made it a goal of mine to be proactive on this blog this year, I get dressed every day so there is no reason I shouldn't have my husband photograph it!

Today was my first day back in the office after the holidays and I felt this called for a new dress. I love so many things about this dress, from its awesomely longhorn friendly color to the pattern, which is actually little feathers, when I saw it, I knew it needed to be my Christmas gift to myself.




I also love that I can pair any number of my belts, cardis, or boots with this dress. It makes it a super versatile piece which is nice, since you wouldn't normally think of burnt orange as "versatile."


It was very cold this morning, but thankfully, I had a lovely coat to wear once outfit photo time was over. Also, the scarf is from another very talented crafter in my family, my awesome sauce Granny Annie.

Dress: Ruche
Cardi: Target
Tights: Spanx via Rue La La
Boots: Steve Madden
Coat: Modcloth from a million years ago
Scarf: Granny Annie