OOTD (Heavy & Light)

Although I have my look for less caplet on order, I decided to play off of the inspiration look from yesterday. I went though the my mental wardrobe catalog and remembered that I received this monogram Badgley Mischka silk scarf from Nordies as gratis.

Side note:for those of you who might be wondering, I am still officially employed by Nordstrom, more importantly I still qualify for their discount. ::whoop, whoop:: At the moment I am "on call" and potentially will be a roving stylist and back-fill for the three stores in the area. If it all works out this would be the ideal situation...crossing my fingers. I haven't mentioned anything to my hubby just yet. He's not thrilled with the idea but knows how happy and sane it makes me. No need to make waves yet.

On to the look, I played off of the lightness of the silk scarf against the heavy military coat. Pretty, simple and so classic.

I adore this Express coat, but would have loved it even more if I would have scored the deal I saw in stores recently. Don't get me wrong I bought the coat on sale, as I often try to do with all of my purchases, but now it is 40% of the $99 sale price....grrrr. I couldn't chance the coat selling out. I must way that it has been one of my go to coats this season.

What's Old is New Again

The cape is everywhere this season. I sported a few several years ago. What is old is new again right? And of course when celebs are sighted rocking a trend we all pine for the look for less. I absolutely adore this Ferragamo capelet coat Natalie Portman is wearing. No clue on the price, but I wouldn't be surprised if the the price point was in the four figures.


The cape can prove to be tricky on most figures. Natalie has the proportions right with the long and lean flare pant. Love 'em or leave 'em the flare pant is back. I love this entire look from head to toe.

Shyla Wool Capelet $34 at Bluefly

Capes are hard to find for petites as many of them are one size. One size capes would basically look like I'm wearing a Snuggie. After a quick search I found this adorable capelet coat and it is conveniently an additional 15% off. We'll see if it works out.

OOTD (Everyday Errands)

{Blazer & Necklace: Forever21, Tee & Ballet Flats: Nordstrom Rack, Pants: Banana Republic)

Getting back to blogging has proven to be difficult. I have no excuses really...well maybe one. This darn freezing weather! Today's high of -1 does put a damper on the fashion front. I mean, come on! How stylish can one look in below freezing temps? I barely even want to get out of cozy jammies.

I did take these OOTD pics a few days ago before the big freeze. Not a particular smashing outfit, just your everyday errand running outfit...comfy burnout tee, a Chanel-esque blazer, riding pants and a pair of nude ballet flats.

I'd like to point out that I scored these Banana Republic riding pants for $10. Doesn't read well in the pic, but they are super cute and look great on my non existent tush. And last year while everyone was on the hunt for the perfect nude heel, all moms should have been on the hunt for the perfect nude flat. The nude ballet flat is an ode to Black Swan. The shape of these flats mimic the shape of traditional Pointe shoes ballerinas wear. It appears that I am attempting a pirouette in that first pic....channeling my inner Black Swan.