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January 2011
12 posts
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the move is complete! find TFC at...
You guys, I am so happy to announce that after many months and more than a little frustration, my move to Blogger is complete!!! While there are a few things I’m still figuring out over at the new site, I’m pretty happy with the switch so far.
I have had a few headaches tonight with porting over my comments, but I’m hoping that will all show up over at the new blog tomorrow. ...
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{breton stripes} two ways
This week, Liz of 26 and Counting and Linda of The Auspicious Life have opened up their blogger-inspiration-board-like site Everybody, Everywear to the world. They come up with a theme, like “gingham,” for instance, and all participating bloggers upload photos of how they styled gingham to the site and to their respective blogs on the designated day.
Today, we’re wearing...
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{FBFF} authenticity
Hello all! If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen that I had a mini-crisis last evening. The water line to our house “broke” today, so long story short, CRISIS. But now our water is back on and the leak appears to be fixed, so things are good.
Have you ever looked at a blog and thought that what’s shown there couldn’t be true, that no one lives like this? How...
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a little circus
OUTFIT
Cardigan: LOFT - $20ish Top: Banana Republic Factory Store - $23 Skirt: J.Crew Factory Store - $30 Tights: Sears - gift? Boots: Steven by Steve Madden from DSW - $60 Earrings: Premier Designs - $11 Ring: sapphire - gift
WORN
to work
ON
December 30, 2010
This top reminds me a little of the circus. Maybe it’s the random print, maybe it’s all the colors, but it does. I...
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{FBFF} outfit planning
This week’s Fashion Beauty Friend Friday questions focus on planning outfits—how much time it takes us, whether we plan in advance, whether we repeat outfits, how we come up with new combinations, and of course, what we can do better. Without further ado…
1. How do you determine what you will wear that day?
What I wear on a given day is largely determined by 1) what I have...
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“One man’s style must not be the rule of...
whatiwore:
- Jane Austen via anntaylor:
Old school wisdom!
Love Jane Austen & love this quote!
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a little moto, a little boho
OUTFIT
Sweater: GAP - gift Tank: Mossimo from Target - $9 Skirt: J.Crew Factory Store - $35 Tights: random discovery in my drawer - who knows Boots: Bakers - $40 Earrings: Liz Claiborne from Macy’s - $12 Ring: gold - gift Bag: Lucky Brand - gift
WORN
to work
ON
December 29, 2010
Ok, I realize I wore this skirt in my last post, but these outfits were worn twelve...
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candy cane
OUTFIT
Sweater: J.Crew Factory Store - $25 Tank: The Limited - $4 Skirt: J.Crew Factory Store - $35 Tights: No Boundaries from Walmart - $2 Boots: Bakers - $40 Earrings: Liz Claiborne from Macy’s - $12 Necklace: vintage chain & charms - gifts Ring: gold - gift
WORN
to work
ON
December 17, 2010
First off, if you’re wondering why this is titled “candy cane,” read...
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{FBFF} the marthettes
Hello, my dears! This weeks’ FBFF questions center around blogger envy and the tendency of style bloggers—and others, for that matter—to compare themselves to the Marthettes out there. (Thanks, Katy, for bringing that terminology to my attention!) So, let’s get to it—
1. Have you ever looked at someone’s blog and thought yours will never measure up?
Yes...
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a little list of goals
After answering last Friday’s FBFF questions, I started doing some more thinking about what I wanted to accomplish in 2011. So, I thought I’d make a little list (in no particular order) of a few goals I have for this year.
I desperately need to clean out my closet. When I do that, I’d like to open up an online store (maybe on Smashion?) for the good stuff. If you have any...
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bumblebee
OUTFIT
Cardigan: Norma Kamali for Walmart - $7 Tank: White House | Black Market - $20 Jeans: GAP - $40 Boots: fitflop - gift Earrings: White House | Black Market - $8 Necklace: Simply Vera Vera Wang from Kohl’s - $15 Bracelet: Simply Vera Vera Wang from Kohl’s - $3
WORN
around the house, to Christmas shop
ON
December 12, 2010
Do you ever wonder where I get my post titles from? ...
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black suede booties
{source}
For a couple of months now, my feet have been freezing at work unless I wear my knee-high boots. All the years I lived in North Carolina, I never really wore much more than a pump in the winter. My feet wouldn’t really get cold; I rarely wore practical shoes or socks. After 3 1/2 years of living in Maryland, I finally decided this was the year to think about adding...
December 2010
12 posts
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{FBFF} New Year, New Blog, New You...Resolutions,...
I recently joined Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, an interactive group of style bloggers created by Katy of ModlyChic. For those of you not familiar with FBFF, participating bloggers all answer the same list of questions and post their answers on Friday, all at once. It’s a great way to get several perspectives on a given topic. So, without further ado, here’s my first go at it.
...
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Carmex Moisture Plus Sheer Tints Giveaway - NEW...
Remember that Carmex giveaway I hosted two weeks ago? Well, I never heard from the winner, so I’m picking a new one!
So the new winner of the Carmex Moisture Plus Sheer Tints Giveaway is…
Congratulations, Sarah! Please email me at thirdfloorcloset@gmail.com to claim your prize. Once I hear from you, I’ll pop your set of Moisture Plus Sheer Tints in the mail!
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grayscale
OUTFIT
Cardigan: Ralph Lauren - gift Top: Banana Republic Factory Store - $14 Belt: Ann Taylor - $4 Skirt: J. Crew Factory Store - $30 Tights: Sears - gift Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: The Limited - $6 Ring: flea market - gift
WORN
to work
ON
December 9, 2010
Hey everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Christmas weekend! My husband and I stayed home and celebrated...
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classic student
OUTFIT
Top: New York & Co. - $10 Vest: Express - $15 Belt: Banana Republic - $5ish Skirt: Express - gift Hose: L’eggs - $3 Shoes: Bakers - $20 Earrings: silver - gift Necklace: The Cottage - gift
WORN
to work
ON
December 6, 2010
Doesn’t this look like a quintessential college student outfit? That really wasn’t my intent when I was getting dressed, but that’s...
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Carmex Moisture Plus Sheer Tints Giveaway WINNER
PSU_COCO, you are the winner! Congratulations! Please email me to claim your prize & I’ll send it on its way to your door!
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closet surprise
OUTFIT
Cardigan: Merona - gift Dress: LOFT - $10 Tights: didn’t even know I had them - ??? Boots: Bakers - $40 Earrings: Liz Claiborne from Macy’s - $12 Ring: gold - gift
WORN
to my husband’s work Christmas luncheon, to do a little Christmas shopping
ON
December 5, 2010
My husband’s work Christmas luncheon is usually pretty casual, so I wore this little...
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neutrality
OUTFIT
Sweater: Banana Republic Factory Store - $12 Cami: The Limited - $4 Skirt: LOFT - $18 Hose: L’eggs - $4 Shoes: BCBGirls from DSW - $24 Earrings: Liz Claiborne from Macy’s - $12 Necklace: vintage chain and charms - gift
WORN
to work
ON
December 1, 2010
You may have noticed that I like to combine cozy neutral colors during winter. I usually wear this particular...
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Winter Must-Have: Slipper Booties
{source}
I’m having an inexplicable memory card issue this evening, so instead of an outfit photo, I bring you one of my winter must-haves—the slipper bootie. I purchased a pair of cable-knit slipper booties very similar to the ones pictured above at Gap a couple of years ago. Since then, they’ve become a go-to item of mine. Maybe I’m just cold natured, maybe...
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Carmex Moisture Plus Sheer Tints Review & Giveaway
Most days, my lip routine consists of cherry Chapstick. That’s it. I used to add a raspberry-tinted mint gloss, but it (along with hand sanitizer, hand lotion & a TideToGo pen) was confiscated at the airport when I forgot a plastic baggie, and I never got around to replacing it. So, when Carmex sent me these two Moisture Plus tinted balms to try, I was excited but also...
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everything in moderation
OUTFIT
Cardigan: The Limited - $14 Skirt: Banana Republic - yard sale swap Tights: don’t remember, no tag, maybe The Limited - ??? Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: White House | Black Market - $8 Ring: mall kiosk - $6
WORN
to work
ON
November 29, 2010
In my conservative workplace, my motto is everything in moderation. What’s crazy about this outfit, you ask? Good...
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lumberjack wannabe
OUTFIT
Top: American Eagle - $10 Cami: Sonoma - gift Jeans: Express - who knows, I’ve had them since like 9th grade Shoes: Keds from DSW - $15ish Earrings: New York & Co. - $5
WORN
to dinner at The Orchard, to get our Christmas tree
ON
November 27, 2010
We were only able to hold off decorating for Christmas until the weekend after Thanksgiving this year. What can I say, we LOVE...
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black friday boots
OUTFIT
Cardigan: GAP - $16 Dress: Express - $20 Belt: Banana Republic - $8 Tights: No Boundaries from Walmart - $3 Boots: Bakers - $40 Earrings: Liz Claiborne from Macy’s - $12 Ring: gold - gift
WORN
to work
ON
November 26, 2010
On Black Friday, I knew two things—that I’d likely be the only person in my office for at least part of the day and that...
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cranberry
OUTFIT
Top: Tommy Hilfiger - $18 Tank: The Limited - $4 Pants: LOFT - $28 Shoes: BCBGirls from DSW - $24 Necklace: vintage gold chain & pendants - gift Ring: garnet, vintage - gift Dog: Ernie
WORN
to work
ON
November 24, 2010
I tend to dress a little more casually at work around a holiday. I wore this to work the day before Thanksgiving, and I knew I wouldn’t really be seeing...
November 2010
12 posts
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cozy textures
OUTFIT
Jacket: GAP - $48 Top: Banana Republic Factory Store - $7 Skirt: LOFT - $35 Hose: Hanes Silky Sheer - $6 Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Scarf: GAP Outlet - $4 Earrings: Ann Taylor - $20 Ring: flea market - gift Bag: GAP - $20
WORN
to work, to lunch with a friend
ON
November 23, 2010
I meant for this post to go up yesterday, but I was a victim of the widespread East Coast Comcast...
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{thankful}
OUTFIT
Cardigan: GAP - $20 Top: CAbi - yard sale swap Cami: LOFT - $15 Leggings: Norma Kamali for Walmart - $10 Shoes: Nine West - $20 Earrings: White House | Black Market - $8 Bracelet: The Limited - $6
WORN
to Thanksgiving dinner
ON
November 25, 2010
Today, it was important that my outfit be all about comfort and stretchability. So, I threw on my only pair of leggings, a flowy tunic (to...
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a different decade
OUTFIT
Dress: Tucker for Target - $25 Belt: GAP (I think) - $5ish Tights: Hue - $3 Boots: Bakers - $40 Earrings: Liz Claiborne from Macy’s - $12 Ring: gold - gift Bag: GAP - $20
WORN
to church, to lunch with family, to shop for Christmas decorations
ON
November 21, 2010
Is there a style blogger out there who didn’t pick up one of the lovely Tucker for Target pieces? It seems...
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these boots are made for workin'
OUTFIT
Top: Madison Studio from Belk - $4ish Dress: Banana Republic Factory Store - $11 Tights: J.Crew - gift Boots: Steven by Steve Madden from DSW - $60 Earrings: Apt. 9 from Kohl’s - $3ish Rings: flea market - gift
WORN
to work
ON
November 16, 2010
I’m just going to start off by apologizing for the cheesy title of this post.
Now that that’s done…
Here’s...
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apple butter
OUTFIT
Top: GAP - $6 Cami: GAP - $5 Jeans: GAP - $40 Shoes: Nine West - $20 Bag: GAP - $20
WORN
to study at home, to jar apple butter
ON
November 14, 2010
I’m back, you guys. For serious.
And now I’ll tell you the reason I’ve been so scattered and my posts have been, um, sporadic at best. I just took a huge board exam this weekend which seriously stressed me out, and...
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Carmex Skin Care Giveaway WINNER!
I’m excited to announce that the winner of the Carmex Skin Care Giveaway is…
*drumroll please*…
COMMENT #7…
JENBOLAYA!!!
Congratulations! I’ll email you this evening for details. Please respond to my email by 10 p.m. EST tomorrow (11/16) to claim your prize.
Thank you to everyone who entered. Be sure to look for another giveaway coming in December!
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Carmex Skin Care Giveaway Ends Tonight!
Hey guys! Just wanted to post a quick reminder that the Carmex Skin Care Giveaway ends at 10 p.m. EST TONIGHT! Don’t forget to enter! Remember, there are several ways to get extra entries to increase your chances of winning.
I will announce the winner tomorrow. Good luck!
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location, location, location
OUTFIT
Cardigan: Madison Studio from Belk - $5 Top: H&M - maybe $4? so old I can’t remember Belt: Ann Taylor - $18 Pants: The Limited - $27 Shoes: Simply Vera Vera Wang from Kohl’s - $27 Earrings: LOFT - gift Ring: sapphire - gift
WORN
to work
ON
November 11, 2010
For some reason, I feel like a little girl when I wear this shirt. Maybe it’s because...
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Carmex Skin Care Review (& Giveaway!)
Did you guys know that Carmex has a new skin care line? I didn’t. When I thought of the Carmex brand, I thought about the pots of lip balm that save my life during the winter. I had no idea Carmex produced hand creams until these two products arrived at my doorstep a few weeks ago, just as the weather started to turn cooler here in Maryland (aka just in time). I rely heavily on hand...
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supertights
OUTFIT
Jacket: White House | Black Market - $20? Top: Banana Republic - gift Skirt: Banana Republic - gift Tights: Sears - gift Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: Jenni K - gift Ring: flea market - gift
WORN
to work
ON
November 4, 2010
Let me tell you about these tights. I’ve probably had these tights for 5 years (which, as you may know, is more like 40 years in tights years). ...
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as festive as it gets
OUTFIT
Top: Express - $15 Belt: Old Navy - $3 Skirt: Banana Republic - yard sale swap Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: ??? (SO old) Bracelet: Simply Vera Vera Wang from Kohl’s - $3
WORN
to work
ON
October 25, 2010
Well, this was an outfit I wore to work during the week leading up to Halloween. When you work at an office as conservative as mine, this is truly as festive as...
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repeat as necessary
OUTFIT
Top: The Limited - $10 Skirt: J.Crew Factory Store - $30 Shoes: Nine West - $28 Earrings: silver - gift Necklace: Simply Vera Vera Wang from Kohl’s - $7 Ring: flea market - gift
WORN
to work
ON
October 12, 2010
Whew. This week has just been nuts for me. On top of being crazy busy with work, etc., I had my wisdom teeth removed on Thursday, which knocked me on my butt a little...
October 2010
7 posts
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in transition
OUTFIT
Top: Banana Republic Factory Store - $15? Skirt: J.Crew Factory Store - $30 Shoes: BCBGirls from DSW - $24 Earrings: The Limited - $8? Bracelets: Express & Premier Designs - gift & $10?
WORN
to work
ON
October 1, 2010
I know, I know. I’m been MIA again. Seriously, I’ve been so busy I can hardly keep up. I promise I haven’t forgotten about you guys. I...
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brighten the day
OUTFIT
Cardigan: Norma Kamali for Walmart - $7 Tank: Mossimo - $9 Belt: Ann Taylor - $18 Pants: Express - gift Shoes: Madeline from Proffitt’s - $14 Earrings: Premier Designs - $11 Bracelet: Premier Designs - gift
WORN
to work
ON
September 30, 2010
This outfit was my answer to a gloomy, rainy day. Everything was so gray out, so I wanted to add a little punch of color and fun. Enter...
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photo op
OUTFIT
Jacket: Express - $79 Top: Ann Taylor - $18 Skirt: Express - $30 Hose: Hanes Silky Sheer - $8 Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: Jenni K - gift Necklace: Jenni K - gift Ring: Jenni K - $30 Bag: Express - $35
WORN
to work
ON
September 29, 2010
I wore this very corporate outfit for a very specific reason. I had to have my photo taken for some of our marketing material and...
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big meeting
OUTFIT
Jacket: The Limited - $41 Top: LOFT - $24 Pants: The Limited - $27 Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: Jenni K - gift Necklace: Jenni K - gift Ring: Jenni K - $30 Bag: Express - $35
WORN
to work
ON
September 28, 2010
You guys, I’ve been crazy busy lately, and to be honest, a little overwhelmed. So, as you may have noticed, my posts have been infrequent at best. I hope...
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women can't catch a break on what to wear →
Hey, ladies—Here’s a link I found over on The New Professional regarding how your career can be affected by what you wear to work. I found it really interesting and thought I’d share. Also, if you’re a young professional and you’re not already reading Angeline’s blog, you should!
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easing into autumn
OUTFIT
Top: The Limited - $15 Cami: Express - $5 Skirt: GAP - $20 Hose: Hanes Silky Sheer - $8 Shoes: BCBGirls - $24 Earrings: Premier Designs - $? Bracelet: Premier Designs - $?
WORN
to work
ON
September 27, 2010
Since it still wasn’t quite cool enough to completely dress for fall, I thought I’d make my outfit feel a little more like fall by dressing in autumn-inspired...
September 2010
21 posts
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m&m wedding
OUTFIT
Dress: White House | Black Market - $80 Belt: Ann Taylor - $4 Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: J.Crew Factory Store - gift Necklace (worn as bracelet): J.Crew Factory Store - gift Bag: Bisou Bisou from JCPenney - $25
WORN
to M&M’s wedding
ON
September 25, 2010
Here are some more yellow photos for you guys. This is what happens when you’re too busy and having...
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{third floor closet} a night out
OUTFIT
Cardigan: American Eagle - gift Dress: Target - $6.24 Belt: Ann Taylor - $18 Shoes: Colin Stuart from Victoria’s Secret - $10 Earrings: White House | Black Market - $10 Necklace: Simply Vera Vera Wang from Kohl’s - $20
WORN
to meet friends in Charlotte
ON
September 24, 2010
I loved this outfit. LOVED it. So I’m disappointed that I had to take my photos indoors at...
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{third floor closet} travel outfit
OUTFIT
Top: American Living from JCPenney - $7 Shorts: American Eagle - $30 Shoes: Banana Republic Factory Store - $7 Earrings: Kim Rogers - gift Ring: JamesAllen.com - gift
WORN
to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina for my friend’s wedding
ON
September 24, 2010
On Friday, my husband and I took the day off work to travel down to Charlotte for our friend’s wedding. This is...
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{third floor closet} at home
I trekked to Crate & Barrel last Sunday to look for a gift for my good friend’s wedding that my husband and I attended this weekend. While there, I also picked up this woven oval tray for myself. After bringing it home, I placed it on this table in the sitting room off of my kitchen, but I can think of no less than 7 equally amazing uses for it. I love it it ties the light-colored...
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new favorite
OUTFIT
Top: Express - $15 Skirt: Banana Republic - gift Hose: L’eggs 3-pack - $5 Shoes: Tahari from DSW - $30 Earrings: Premier Designs - $11? Bracelet: Premier Designs - gift
WORN
to work
ON
September 23, 2010
This is my new favorite work skirt. My little sister gave it to me for me birthday last month, and I love it! I love the tailored details, and it’s really...