Daily MelWear: Back to Normal

After the last few outfits of trying things I wasn't real crazy about, I decided to stick with my tried and true formula of a pencil skirt, blouse, belt, and heels. And leopard. There is truly nothing better than a good leopard print, especially in a stiletto.

This is typical me. It's comfy. It's familiar. It's not particularly creative or inventive, but it works. The one creative element is that I turned the belt around (groundbreaking, I know) so that the studs are in the front and more part of the overall outfit.

I know a lot of people have their typical outfit formula. What's yours? What do you think it is that makes it work for you?

Have a fantastic Thursday, friends!

Today's outfit:

Skirt: Ross (part of a skirt suit)
Blouse: Charlotte Russe
Belt: From my mom
Leopard Heels: Payless

Daily MelWear: Fall?

Anyone who has been reading this blog for any length of time knows that I like to layer. It makes me happy to come up wtih different ways to layer cardigans, jackets, shirts, all that fun stuff.

But when it's 90 degrees out, sometimes layering isn't a great idea. However...I decided to wear longer sleeves and a cardigan anyway. Granted, I'm sweating, but they say beauty is pain, right? Does sweating count as pain?

Eh.

I was almost going to pair this skirt with pink but then I thought I should hold off on that for October when we start BBCA. Have you signed up to participate yet? I'm going to post a list of this year's participants very, very soon. If you're still unsure about whether you can do it, please keep in mind that although I'm doing it for the entire month of October, you don't have to. You can just do a week, or a few days, whatever works for you. I'll continue to add to the participant list throughout the challenge as well, so don't feel pressured to decide right this second.

Are you all having a good week? I think I had such a great weekend that it's carrying over into this week. And I'm excited about this next weekend too. So...YAY!

Have a great day, y'all!

Today's outfit:

Skirt: Burlington
Shirt: NY&C
Cardigan: Target
Heels: Target
Belt: Dots

Daily MelWear: An Old Favorite

I realize I've worn this dress with red before. I know that. But when it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Or something like that? 

I really like the blue and red together, especially when it can be done without looking like Superman. And this dress does not look like Superman. Right? 

Mkay. Well, I do like this dress. It's one of my favorites and I wear it a lot.

And...I've run out of things to say. :) I hope you're all having a great week! 

Today's outfit:

Dress: Target

Bolero: Sears

Belt: Salvation Army

Shoes: From my mom

Daily MelWear: Seeking...

I'm seriously in need of some inspiration and ideas lately. I feel like I've run out of creativity with my wardrobe, and maybe that's partly due to the restrictiveness of my office, but I'm normally pretty okay with restrictions.

It may also have something to do with the fact that I've been SO busy I haven't had time to read any other blogs, and that's normally where I find my inspiration.

So, this outfit was thrown together on a whim while rushing to get into the shower after my workout. An all-neutral outfit is out of the norm for me, but the leopard belt helps. Leopard helps everything.

There has been a really positive response to the BBCA challenge this year and a good amount of bloggers have already signed up to participate. Click here if you haven't signed up yet!

Have a great Thursday, everyone...Friday is just a day away now! (Funny, that's how that always works on Thursdays...)

Today's outfit:

Black Shirt: NY&Co (OLD - this is probably from 1999 or 2000 or something ridiculous like that!)

Skirt: Ross (part of a suit)
Belt: Stein Mart (came with a skirt)
Sandals: Beall's

Daily MelWear: Mad Men Take 2?

This dress kind of reminds me of Mad Men too. If you don't agree, don't tell me. Ignorance is bliss. :)

I wore this yesterday for our board meeting and once again, I figured the dress worked just fine on its own without a blazer. Not to mention the fact that the board room gets ridiculously warm for some reason.

So, listen, I just want to thank you guys for being so supportive. Those of you who have been friends/readers for a while know the ups and downs I've had in the past year and it really makes me all warm and fuzzy to get comments from you being happy for me. Part of the reason I blog is for all of the awesome advice and inspiration I get from you, and another part is for the relationships. I'm grateful for you, that's all I'm trying to say. So thanks. :)

Have a great Wednesday, everyone!

Today's outfit:
Dress: Ross

Belt: Salvation Army
Heels: From my mom

Daily MelWear: Holiday Cheer

Okay listen, I know it's still 90 degrees out and Christmas is a long time away, but I feel a little bit like a present in this gold skirt and red top. I wasn't sure I'd like this, and I can definitely say it's not my favorite outfit ever, but I don't hate it. I think the necklace and sandals add a little something to make it better for me.

HEY - did you read my post yesterday about signing up for this year's Blogging for Breast Cancer Awearness Challenge? Well...go read it! And sign up! Because really, who doesn't need more pink in their life?

YAY pockets!

I think this year I'm going to do what I said I was last year, which is throw in a few guest posts from bloggers who have been through or know someone who has been through a battle with breast cancer. I want to share stories of hope and inspiration. I have a couple of ladies ready to post for me but if you have your own story or know of someone else, please let me know.

You guys...I know I've said this before, and I can't really get into details, but I'm just really, really happy right now and that's a good feeling. {But if I start to get annoying with this, someone please tell me. Nicely, yes, but tell me. I don't want to be irritating.} Granted, I'll be even happier when I get my MacBook back with a brand new hard drive, but even that isn't bothering me very much because I'm happy about the other things in my life. So...yay! 

I hope you're happy too. :) 

Today's outfit: 

Gold Skirt: Target
Red Blouse: From my friend Nicole
Sandals: From my mom
Necklace: Gift from ML 

Daily MelWear: In Love

I found this chocolate brown skirt at the Salvation Army store and seriously, I'm in love with it. It's perfect. I wish I could find one in every single color. I would be a happy camper.

It's just so comfy and it fits well, the length is good, the shape is good...I just love it.

These heels are pretty awesome too, but I rarely wear them because I don't have much of a reason to wear bronze snakeskin. Heh.

Now let's move on to the blouse. Which, incidentally, was also a Salvation Army find. It's not a pattern I'd normally wear, nor are the colors ones I'd typically wear (there's navy in there Kish, are you proud? I did that for you!), but those are the reasons I bought it, to break out of my own style a little bit.

However, now I'm at a loss as to what to wear with it. I don't think black would look very good with it, but black is my primary neutral and I don't have much else.

So...any suggestions, dear friends?

By the way, I want to apologize for my lack of comments lately. Life is crazy (in a good way!) and busy and I'm also trying to slow down a bit and stress less...so my blog reading and commenting time is one thing I've had to sacrifice right now. I miss you all, I want you to know that!

I hope you're having a fantastic week - it's almost over!!!

Today's outfit:
Skirt: Salvation Army
Blouse: Salvation Army
Heels: Can't remember
Necklace: Gift from ML

Daily MelWear: Not A Fan

I have to be honest...when I first put this outfit on, I thought it looked okay. As I sifted through the photos and continued to look at them, I came to the conclusion that I don't really like this. Not so much. I can't pinpoint exactly what it is that bothers me; it just generally doesn't make me happy.

The beauty of style, though, is that you get to start over again with the next outfit, so here's to a better one tomorrow. :)

Hope you're all having a great day!

Today's outfit:

Dress: Target

Sleeveless Blouse: Target

Belt: Charlotte Russe? Forever 21? I can't remember

Sandals: Beall's

Daily MelWear: Red and Purple

I have to be honest...the red and purple combo scares me a little. It makes me think of the Red Hat Society and I'm just not there yet. However, I do kind of like the two colors together and figured I'd try it with this skirt. 

I wore this to church on Sunday since I figured the combo would be a little much for my office. I'd originally wanted to pair the skirt with my purple sleeveless top, but I wore that earlier in the week and hadn't done laundry yet. I'm not sure if the two satins are a little over the top together, but I went with it anyway. 

I actually napped in this outfit too. I was too exhausted to get changed. Rest assured, I did change before I went out that night, though. 

Hey, guess what?! I was featured on Kimberly's blog yesterday as part of her Prim & Prismatic series! Go check it out! 

And have a fabulous Tuesday!!!

 

Today's outfit:

Skirt: Salvation Army

Purple Blouse: Charlotte Russe

Black Belt: Ross (came with a jacket)

Sandals: Beall's

Daily MelWear: Rebel in Leopard

Lately things have been a little more lenient in the office in regards to our attire. I do know to take off any jewelry and make any other adjustements before leaving, but I've felt a little more freedom recently.

Hence this outfit that breaks all sorts of rules. The skirt is leopard print (we're not supposed to have prints of any kind, least of all animal print), the blouse is sleeveless (hey, at least it's a solid color, right?), it's a little more low-cut than I usually wear, and lastly the sandals (we're not supposed to wear open-toe shoes of any kind).

However...I do keep closed-toe flats and sling-backs under my desk in case of an impromptu visit, errand, or meeting, and I brought a blazer with me. And I didn't wear jewelry. I don't want to break every rule all at once...

By the way, my mom told me that Wednesday morning, my daughter went right into school with no problems. HOORAY for the watch!!! Seriously, I think that idea deserves some kind of reward. Anything that makes my baby girl happy and less afraid deserves something.

So how's your week going?

Tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!

I'm excited. It's a long weekend.

Yes.

Today's outfit:
Skirt: Stein Mart
Blouse: Target
Blazer: Stein Mart
Belt: Can't remember
Sandals: Beall's

Daily MelWear: Teal and Red

I feel like I should just make this a Wordless Wednesday post. I still really don't have much to say and that's entirely unlike me. Usually I spout off TMI.

Hmmm...well I like this dress. We're not allowed to wear anything sleeveless and I typically layer a cardigan or something over it, so I decided to change it up by layering a shirt underneath this time. Teal and red make me happy so the belt and shoes were easy additions.

Oooh, have I talked about my daughter starting VPK? She's having a BLAST and has gotten great reports every single day. She's in her third week and doing really well. Last week towards the end of the week, she started to have some issues crying and not wanting to stay. Let me tell you, dropping her off and hearing her cry, "I want my mommy!" is not a pleasant way to go. Well, a very good friend came up with the brilliant idea to give her a watch so that she can see the hour hand move from 9 to 12, so she'd see the closer it gets to 12, the closer we are to picking her up. I went out and bought her a watch that very day, gave it to her after school and told her how to watch the hour hand.

Seriously, brilliant. I asked her dad how she did this morning, and he told me she said she wasn't scared because she knew when both of the hands were on the 12, he was coming to get her.  And she went right into her classroom with no problem!

I'm so proud of how well she's doing and of all the glowing reports she gets every day. I love that little girl.

There now. That was more words than yesterday.

Yay for Wednesday! The week is half over! I truly, honestly, wholeheartedly, cannot wait for this weekend.

Can't. Wait.

Have a great day, y'all!

Today's outfit:
Dress: Target
Blouse: Charlotte Russe
Belt: Salvation Army
Shoes: From my mom
Necklace: Gift from ML

Daily MelWear: Turquoise and Pink

Can I tell you how much I love this dress? I think it's the color more than anything else. And what else goes with turquoise but PINK? Okay, lots of other colors like yellow, red, purple, orange...

Options, I like them. Did I miss any other coordinating colors?

I'm feeling a little wordless today. I'm happy. That's really all I have to say.

Hope you guys are having a great week so far!

Today's outfit:

Dress: Ross
Pink Cami: Charlotte Russe
Cardigan: Kohl's
Sandals: Beall's