October Purchases

J Crew Factory Charley Sweater in Leopard - $29.62 (used Paypal credits)
J Crew Tippi Sweater in Garment-Dyed Linen - $26.88 (used Paypal credits)
J Crew Factory Cotton V-Neck Sweater - $30.37 (used Paypal credits)
J Crew Tessa Top in Safari Cat - $28.46
J Crew Factory Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool - $69.07 (used Paypal credits)
Old Navy Ruffle trim Tank - $2.99
Old Navy Tank (not shown) - $2.24
Old  Navy Sequin Tank (not shown) - $5.24
J Crew Perfect Fit T-shirt - $13 (used Paypal credits)

Total: $38.93

I really loved have free shipping on my J Crew account this month. I was able to combine the free shipping with 30% off codes  to score some great deals. On the factory side, I added a winter staple to my closet. I already have one Factory Double Serge Wool skirt and love it so I ordered another. The wool is nice and think; perfect for the Canadian winter.

Scarves and Spots

Sweater: Old Navy
Jeans: J Crew Factory
Belt: Land's End Canvas
Scarf: Costco
Shoes: Naturalizer

Finally, I wore a scarf. I have drawer-fuls of these suckers but, for some reason, rarely wear them. Today I enjoyed my nice and toasty neck so maybe this will stick.

Today's Fashion Advice

Dress: Talbots
Booties: Naturalizer

Today's fashion advice from KDot:

Feeling rushed in the morning, don't know what to wear, already late for work?

Throw on a dress, pop your hair in a bun, and slap on some red lipstick.

You are good to go.

What's In a Name?

Cardigan: J Crew
Tank: Old Navy
Skirt: Talbots
Necklace: Lia Sophia
Shoes: Naturalizer

Today, my classroom neighbour told me I looked like a pumpkin because of my cardigan. The man needs to be introduced to the specifics of the J Crew colour naming system. This is more of a mango, papaya or melon colour. The man also needs to learn to not compare ladies to large things like pumpkins.

Factory Day

Blouse: J Crew Factory
Skirt: J Crew Factory
Bracelet: Banana Republic Factory
Shoes: Naturalizer

It's a factory kind of day.

Tights Time and a J Crew Code

Sweater: J Crew
Blouse: Ricki's
Skirt: J Crew Factory
Flower: J Crew
Shoes: Naturalizer

There go my legs; not to be seen again until next May.

Yes folks, it is tights time. Boo!

On a happier front,  I rediscovered some J Crew discount codes they mailed to me during the summer. I have four codes for 20% off of $150. They expire on October 31. Leave your email address in the comments if you want to do some non-sale section hopping. The code OURTREAT is good for 30% off the sale section.

Nights in White Satin

Sweater: J Crew
Tank: J Crew
Skirt: J Crew Factory
Shoes: Naturalizer

These pictures have nothing to do with nights or white satin. I watched the movie Dark Shadows over the weekend and the opening of the film plays this song. It's been in my head ever since. What an epic power ballad.

Thank You Bun

Sweater: Nygard (old)
Skirt: Talbots
Shoes: Naturalizer

Thank goodness for buns. I have really not been digging the whole hair washing thing lately. This one is on the tail end of a five day non-washing streak. Longest one yet! It's amazing how my hair has been slowly adapting to not being washed everyday.

Pin Spree

Sweater: J Crew
Tank: J Crew
Skirt: Talbots
Shoes: Naturalizer

I've been on a pinning spree lately as I have discovered the greatness of using Pinterest on my android tablet. While relaxing watching tv at night with RDog, I hit Pinterest during commercials  It's become an efficient use of my commercial time. Today's outfit was inspired by a recent Pin of mine.

I love the mix of peach and burgundy  Although not shown, I paired this with my fall coat and a pink scarf to complete the color inspiration.

You can find my Pinterest here.

You Make Me Feel

Blouse: J Crew
Skirt: J Crew Factory
Shoes: Karen Scott
Earrings: Joe Fresh


Another morning when I had to leave the house so early, it was still dark. Ugg, winter is coming,

Dark Days

Sweater: Talbots
Skirt: Banana Repunbic (thrifted)
Necklace: J Crew
Shoes: Naturalizer

These photos look wacky because I had to leave the house so early this morning, it was still dark. Darn early morning meetings!

Fitting Room Magic

Blouse: J Crew Factory
Skirt: J Crew Factory
Shoes: Naturalizer

You know how sometimes you try on random things in a fitting room and they somehow work together? That's the story of this outfit.

High Cut

Dress: Sears
Sweater: Sears
Necklace: Lia Sophia
Shoes: Naturalizer

I did some closet cleaning last weekend and found this dress buried in my guest room closet. It fit well, which lead me to wonder how it ended up in the wasteland of the guest room closet.

Then I wore the dress and remembered why I banished it. As I walked up the stairs at school, I felt a cool breeze on a sensitive area and realized the skirt slit is cut very, very high.

To the mend pile this dress goes. Maybe with my basic sewing skills, I can make this more school appropriate. Yes, I did spend the day hyper-aware of my movements and how much bum I may be showing.

Running Out of Time

Sweater: J Crew
Tank: J Crew
Skirt: J Crew
Necklace: Joe Fresh
Shoes: Naturalizer

I'm trying to squeeze out the last wearings of my summer skirts before tights season arrives. Yesterday, I had to scrape the frost off my wind shield. There's not much time left folks!

Here Comes The Fire

Sweater: J Crew
Skirt: Talbots
Shoes: Cole Haan
Bracelet: Joe Fresh
Purse: J Crew

Today was a great day to break out my Edie Attache bag for the first time. Although I got this bag in August,  I wanted to wait a bit before using it to give my new Kate Spade bag a good run. The red bag just feels like an autumn bag anywas.

Purple

Sweater: J Crew
Top: J Crew
Skirt: J Crew via EBay
Shoes: Naturalizer

Today was a spirit day at school, which means I had to wear purple. I had my purple dress picked out. It was a little tight the last time I wore it last spring but I thought it would fit nicely as I have lost weight since. I was so sure it would fit, I didn't try it on until this morning. Well surprise, surprise, this morning the dress was HUGE. It was also incredibly dirty.

I was already late so I went berserk in my closet looking for something purple. All my purple skirts; too big. All I could find was this purple cardigan. The hunt was on for a skirt. I grabbed this one because I hadn't worn it yet. It has pink on the bottom so I grabbed a pink shirt and pink sandals and booted it out the door.

I don't think it's too bad for a 30 second fashion decision. Pink and purple are not my favorite color combination but hey, at least I was clothed and on time.

Happy weekend. It's a long one for me. It's turkey time in Canada!

Gingham Style

Shirt: Land's End Canvas
Skirt: J Crew
Belt: Land's End Canvas
Shoes: Karen Scott
Bracelet: Joe Fresh

Hearts and Smiles

Sweater: Old Navy
Skirt: Talbots
Shoes: Old Navy
Necklace: Lia Sophia