English Roses

I've seen many gals sporting sweaters with skirts - and I so dig that look. I had yet to try it out myself before this outfit. In an attempt to break away from some of my fashion habits I've established (i.e. only wearing skirts in the summer, putting on the same shoes with my dresses instead of digging through my acquired purchases, jeans on the weekend), this year, I want to take what I already own and push it a little further.

Outfit:

Knit Sweater - The Gap

Red Roses Skirt - Urban Outfitters

Green tights - Spanx (c/o of LuckyFabb Conference gift bag)

Leather Oxfords - Forever 21

The other look I want to try out is button ups with sweaters. Perhaps I'm mixing sweaters that are too long with a shirt of equal length, but I can't get this one down yet. Give me some time, though.

I donned this outfit on a trip to downtown Westfield on Saturday. You ladies would LOVE this place. It's a quint little town with shopping galore - Esprit, The Gap, Anthology, Ann Taylor and other speciality shops and restaurants -  to discover. I can already tell my new locale is going to get my wallet in trouble.

Accessories:

Gold-toned Spiked Bracelet - Forever 21

Polished Gold Bangle - J.Crew

Black Stone Cocktail Ring - Mango

Rolling Out The Welcome Mat

I'm back! After a hectic week of moving boxes, packing furniture and literally, moving house, Mike and I are finally living in our new home. There's still boxes throughout the place, but we're so glad to have a fresh start in a new place for 2012. 

But while I was away, many of you sent me well wishes, and I truly appreciate it. I also have to thank Jasmine of WebHauteJas and Adiel of It's Because I Think Too Much for filling in for me with their guest posts. Please be sure to visit their blogs, and give them some love!

But back to blogging! Finally!

After living in pants and jeans for about three weeks, I wanted to put on a dress and get back to being girly. Plus, it was the first opportunity I had to scope out my new grounds for potential photo ops. My bracelet, from LYLIF, matched perfectly and is fast becoming one of my favorite accessories!

Outfit:

Purple sheer dress - Forever 21

Ribbed grey tights - JCPenney

Grannie Shoes - Bakers

Rose Garden Bracelet - c/o of LYLIF

Vintage mood ring - My mother's

We've done some exploring in the nearby towns, and I can't wait to show you some photos. Eventually, I'll make may way into town and embarrass myself with blog photos. Thanks for hanging in there while I moved!