OOTD & Changes in Appearance

This post is looooong overdue, I apologize. A few weeks ago J "up-ed" his boyfriend status and took me on a shopping spree. He read this post and decided to take me shopping for a few new things for fall. I could not have been happier.

Flash forward to last weekend and we were going out to the casino for a fun Saturday night. I decided it would be a perfect opportunity for me to wear some of my new clothes. I thought I'd share what I wore that night.

Jeans: American Eagle Slim Boot

Floral Tank: Charlotte Russe

Beige Sweater: American Eagle

Brown Heals: Target

(sorry no picture)

I can't tell you where I got my necklace because honestly, it's not a necklace. It's an extra strap for a clutch purse I bought years ago and have never used (I thought it was a little odd.) But with a little knot it makes a great accessory. :-)

I even took the time to curl my hair that night. Something I haven't done in forever. I'm so happy my hair is starting to be considered long again. (For those of you that don't know, I chopped it all off 2 summers ago to donate to Locks of Love.)

If you're in search of a new pair of jeans I highly recommend the ones I bought from American Eagle. It literally doesn't feel like I'm wearing jeans because the denim is soft and stretchy with no tough edges around the waste. I tried on a pair of their new "Jeggings" and I am definitely not a fan, at least on me I guess.

PS- I've made some changes to my blog appearance if you haven't noticed and I think I'm happy with the changes. It took some tweeking to get it the way I wanted. Hope you like the new design.

Outfit of the Day

Does it count that this is not what I'm actually wearing today? But this is my blog so I can do an Outfit of the Day in hindsight if I so please. :-) Who cares that as I type I could use a shower and clean clothes more than anything... Oops

Summer months, most specifically warm months make my trips to volunteer for Hospice a little more difficult. I have to wear something that will give a good impression to anyone about what Sharp is about (aka not jeans an a t-shirt) and something that is completely, 100% covered up (not that I'm a girl all about to put her boobs in anyone's personal space but sometimes a tank can be too low) all the while being comfortable and allowing me to do just about anything while I'm there (like watering flowers, turning patients, chasing after toddlers, etc etc). Basically what this all boils down to is that I don't have many outfits that fit all these criteria while it's 80+ degrees outside.

Sure I have lots of sun dresses and skirts but those are checked off the list of possibilities. I also own corduroy pants but again, checked off, along with all my dress pants because of the weather. I have a few long pairs of professional looking shorts but I feel like I wear them every time I'm there. And then I remembered I had these fun capri pants so this is what I threw together.

White Polo: Hollister

Gray Plaid Capri: Old Navy

Black Loafers: MIA

Black Belt: I honestly have no idea

Jewelry

Essentials (aka always worn): Fossil Watch, Claddagh Ring & Brighton Ring

Others: Silver hoop earrings and Cookie Lee Heart Link Bracelet

What would you wear to look professional and still functional?