Metamorphosis

I love Halloween, the crisp fall air, kids in costumes and candy. However, as an adult, I don't particularly enjoy dressing up for Halloween. Conceptualizing and finding a costume can be difficult and stressful. Every year my sister-in-law and her husband host a Halloween party, of course, our kids love it when we dress up. I went to work as myself, but to the Halloween party as Kat von D from LA Ink.

Work outfit:

Turtleneck and skirt - New York & Company

Leather jacket - B Moss

Belt - Charlotte Russe

Fishnets - WalMart

Platform heels - Shoedazzle (September 2009)

Halloween costume:

Asymmetrical tank - INC

Studded belt - JC Penney

Jeans - Ann Taylor Loft

Heels - Steve Madden

Temporary Tattoos - Walgreens

Wig - Kroger

Earrings - ??

Watch - Fossil (borrowed from husband)

Classic fall

I recently found this jacket at Sin City Antique Gallery. The best part, the original tags were still on it. The gold color and the brocade pattern make it a perfect fall jacket.

The outfit:
Jacket - Sin City Antique Gallery
Ruffled blouse - New York & Company
Trousers - The Limited
Heels - Isaac Mizrahi for Target
necklace - gifted

Blue

Blue is my favorite color in general, but I especially love wearing blue because it brings out my blue eyes and compliments my skin tone. I conceptualized this outfit in my head a while ago, but put it on the backburner. I am pleased with the actual results.

The outfit:

Navy cardigan - Forever XXI

Tank - Ann Taylor Loft

Skirt - New York and Company

Navy bandana heels - Oh Deer!

Cincinnati Area Store Closing

Several months ago I discovered Sin City Antique Gallery located in Newport, Kentucky. Within a few minutes, I fell in love with their unique selection of clothes, jewelry, accessories and housewares. The owner notified me that the store will be closing. I am saddened by this and now wish that I had discovered this Newport treasure earlier. Luckily this cloud has a silver lining...



Sin City Antique is having a SALE. Starting Saturday, October 24, select Merchandise will up to 40% off and all clothing will be $5.o0. Those of you who live in the Cincinnati area, please try to stop in this weekend. If you don't live here, perhaps consider a road trip...

Sole sisters

I am a member of ShoeDazzle (a.k.a. Shoe of the Month club). This is a fantastic idea and I can't believe no one has thought of this before. For $39/month, an awesome pair of shoes of your choice is sent to your door. October is Breast Cancer Awarness month. To recognize those who have been afflicted by breast cancer and to raise money to help find a cure, ShoeDazzle offered a hot pink shoe to all of its members. This shoe literally called my name. The name of the shoe...Stephanie.

The outfit:

Sweater, pink cami, necklace and belt - New York and Company

Skirt - Ann Klein (Macy's)

Pink heels - ShoeDazzle (October 2009)

What I wore while sitting in meetings ALL day...

Per the title, I spent most of my time at work today in back to back meetings. When I finally made it back to my office, people wanted impromptu meetings with me. People, I have work to do! I didn't get much accomplished today, but at least I looked good!

The outfit:
Ruffled cardigan - Kohl's
Peacock feather print T, skirt w/ belt - New York & Company
Zebra print heels - Steve Madden
Necklace - Sin City Antiques

Masculine and feminine

I decided to mix both masculine and feminine details in today's outfit. The structured jacket and boots qualify as masculine, while the ruffled top and sparkly trousers are feminine. These are some of my favorite trousers. They are gray wool with metallic thread throughout. They are subtly shiny.

The outfit:
Velvet blazer - Mossimo
Ruffled top and necklace - Ann Taylor Loft
Gray "shiny" trousers - New York and Company
Black booties - Payless
Spoon Ring - French Quarter, New Orleans