In Review: Banana Republic Sloan Fit Velvet Pants (And Black To Blurry, Boo)

I originally snapped this outfit during the awful and tragic Lost Wireless RemoteGate last week and had full intentions of reshooting them now that I have my remote back, but...never quite got around to doing that.

But the pants I'm wearing are 40% off (through tonight only with code "MONDAY40AB"), and I love them! Seriously, seriously love them- they are so ridiculously soft and perfect for pairing with silky, embellished blouses and heels for the holidays.

So here's  a review in case you want to grab them too, bad pictures and Chloe-looking-like-she-needs-a-200-hour-nap be darned.

First things first- these are the Sloan fit Velvet Flared Pants, which Banana Republic describes as being:

Sitting lower on the waist with a sleek, gently-flared leg, our newest Sloan is evening-ready in a supple velvet fabrication.

Gently-flared leg?  Check.  Supple velvet fabrication (of awesomeness)?  Double-check.

The sizing on these is a little goofy.  In these first pictures, I'm wearing them in the regular-inseam (33 inches) which I had purchased to wear with high heels and my short 29" inseam legs- I figured 4 inch heels would work well with them, right?

Not quite.  While I like my trousers slouchy,  they probably need to be taken up at least an inch if not two- I'm wearing them with 4.5" heels  here and they're still dragging quite a bit, so I think the inseam might actually be a touch longer than the 33" stated.

 Cardigan: Urban Outfitters (buy it here, on sale!)

Top: Gap Silk Applique Blouse (buy it here + take 40% off today only with code "MONDAY40AB")

Pants: Banana Republic Sloan Fit Velvet Pants (buy them here + take 40% off today only with code "MONDAY40AB")

 Belt: Old J Crew (similar style here)

Shoes: Alexander Wang Leopard Print Isabeli Mules (buy them here) (a fun option here for under $100!)

Bag: Chloe Paraty in Rosewood (similar style here) (and here in mauve, on sale!)

I then swapped them for the short inseam (which is 31 inches and one inch longer than the petite inseam) and they're perfect with 3" to 3.5" heels, absolutely no slouchy dragging on the floor. The short inseam also fits a bit smaller through the waist- I sized down one size from my J Crew size for the regular-inseam and they were still a little loose through the waist, but that exact same size in the short inseam was pretty tight. I also feel that these pants fit fairly high-waisted, which I like (it's perfect for tucking in blouses), not "lower on the waist" like the website says. Just a bit of FYI if you're trying to figure out sizing!  Here they are in the short inseam paired with my Louboutin Mater Claudes:

So if you're petite like me (5'2"...5'3" on a good day?) and want to wear them with heels, I'd do the short inseam (not petite) and consider ordering them in your usual J Crew size.  If you're taller, the regular will probably work out well but consider sizing down a size, and even if they need a bit of hemming up due to the length they are well worth it in the end.  These pants are probably the most favorite thing I've purchased from Banana Republic this year, and 40% off makes them a great deal! *dies*

Have you guys found any great deals so far today?  Share in the comments!

Outfit Of The Day (The Happy Wanderer)

Edit: Sorry guys - fixed the link to my boutique!  Now it should work. :)

First things first- in case ya somehow missed it, Google launched a huuuuge shopping/search/style website on Wednesday called boutiques.com.  I hopped over to check it out, which was my mistake only because I then spent about 3 hours goofing around customizing my own boutique (which you can see right here)- so don't check it out if, like me, you don't necessarily have 3 hours to kill. Oopsies.  *whistles*

It's a pretty interesting website.  If you use Shopstyle, it's set up much in the same way but only (I think) much better- it takes what we search for on Shopstyle a few steps further by customizing the searches to our tastes.  When you register, you fill out an extensive little survey dealie (favorite pant shapes!  favorite color of mittens!  size you wear in underwear!); as you search for things on boutiques.com, you can also "love" and "hate" various aspects of a product and the program then saves that information to tailor future specialized picks for you both when you search, and in a section called "inspired by my style".

It's in its beta stages, so I was a little perturbed when I spent about an hour (or um, three) filling out that survey of what I liked and hated (and my favorite shape for pants, and my favorite color for mittens, and my underwear size) and it spit back the ONE color for mittens I implicitly said I DO NOT LIKE.  I DO NOT LIKE TIE-DYE MITTENS, OKAY BOUTIQUES.COM?! I SAID NO TO TIE-DYE 200 TIMES.

And I'm also pretty sure that when I mark my style as being "romantic/classic", I'm not going to tromp around in this:

...any time soon, and I'm not sure if I should be offended or gleefully amused that Google thinks that the above outfit is "inspired by my style" mostly because I think we all know here that I actually like to wear my native american feather head dresses with my favorite Ann Taylor sheath dress, geez.

But I spent some time searching, loving, and hating a bunch of products on Wednesday; and when I logged on again this morning it brought up items much closer to things I'd actually like and you know- buy.  Hooray!  It just needed to think about it for a bit, I guess. I understand, Google; I'm a thinker too. Good things take time.

You can also add items to your "favorites", and the program is then supposed to save those items so anyone that "likes/follows" your boutique can see them.  Again, a very cool idea, especially because boutiques.com already has customized boutiques created by fashionistas like Olivia Palermo and Carey Mulligan and fashion bloggers like Susie Bubble and Alix (of The Cherry Blossom Girl). It appears to not be working quite the right way, however, because I have close to 50 items saved in my favorites but only about 9 are actually showing up at the moment. Hopefully the rest will pop up soon!  

It also has a few other fun features- when you search for an item, a "visually-similar" section pops up with items that are "visually similar" (duh) but varied in prices.  Google also has a Polyvore/lookbook.nu/etc feed running along the side, so if you search for a certain product that someone has utilized it in a Polyvore/lookbook.nu/etc set, that image will pop up.   Search for "j. crew sequin skirt" and you'll see what I mean. It's like insta-ideas on how to style things!  

So all in all, this little program is on its way to being pretty badass once the kinks are worked out, and I have no doubt in my mind that I should be trembling in fear right at this moment 'cuz it's going to render us poor fashion bloggers completely useless.  Hooray for Google!  But-oh-again, you can check out my boutique here, and if you've already made a boutique please leave the link to it in the comments so we can follow each other. :)

On to the outfit.  In my head brown + black completely go together, as we've discussed countless times here before, 'cuz if they didn't some poor leopard would be all embarrassed and would not be the king of the jungle in the wild.  I know most people think the lion is the king of the jungle, but have you ever heard anyone oohing and ahhing over a luscious lion-print bag or coat?  And what about that ridiculous Disney movie with the lions, the one that makes me cry every time I watch it?  

The leopards are the real kings, but please don't ever google "circus leopard" if you're ever typing up a blog post about your affinity for clashing colors and on leopards being the king of the jungle on a Sunday afternoon because, ah....uhhh...just don't.  Also don't search for "cigarette smoking leopard on a skateboard" because that's just frustratingly fruitless as well.

You're welcome.

Outfit!

Jacket: LaRok Luxe Cute Cadet Jacket (buy it here, on sale!) (and a cute alternative for by Nick & Mo for under $60)
Top: J Crew Chiffon Cecelia Cami (buy it here) (this Express cami in brown would work, too)
Skirt: J Crew Marvelle Taffeta Mini (buy it here) (similar style here for under $30) (and done with sequins here)
Belt: J Crew (similar style here) (and here)
Tights: Banana Republic (buy them here)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Mater Claude Heels (buy them here) (similarish style here for under $30)
Bag: Chloe Paraty in  Rosewood (similar style here) (and here) (and I'm slightly obsessed w/ this bag from Topshop at the moment, too)

Petunia's Luxurious Fur Coat: She Got It From Her Mama (similar style here) (and here)

Outfit Of The Day (The Lovelier Layers)

As some of you may already know, I was fairly against fall and winter in the SEASONS OF FASHIONS; I am happiest in spring and summer when I can feel the warmth of the sun (or at least press my face against a window and pretend I can feel the warmth, thank yoooou Lupus) and so it's no surprise that spring and summer fashions also make me the happiest.

But I'm discovering, whether it's through the currently discreditable J Crew and their slightly raffish "hobo chic" (a term I should note that I do not enjoy or feel comfortable using but yet--it exists nonetheless) or just the fact that it's just really, ridiculously, oh-so-very-cold out...I'm actually liking the idea of layering up with fun colors. It's grown on me, and it gives a certain depth to an outfit that is hard, no- impossible to obtain through the simple, light dresses and shirts of summer.

(No duh.)

And it also lets me do this! Cackle-cackle-cackle:

Although in the long run, I decided it looked better sans vest:

Cardigan: J Crew Mixed-Tape Cardigan in Bronzed Twig (buy it here)

Vest: Banana Republic Outlet (similar style here) (love this too + it's on sale!)

Blouse: GAP Silky Floral Applique Blouse in Cashmere (buy it here + take up to 30% off with code "SAVEBIG") (this would work, too)

Skirt: J Crew Severn Lace Mini (buy it here) (similar style here for under $20)

Sash Belt: Old J Crew (similar style here + 30% off with code "FRIENDS")

Necklace: Forever 21 (similar style here)

Tights: Banana Republic (buy them here)

Shoes: Dior Serpent Booties (similar style here) (and here)
Bag (not pictured): Chloe Paraty in Rosewood (similar style here) (and here in mauve!)

Coat: Forever 21 (similar style here) (love this, too!)

Catchy  Song Of the Moment Stuck In My Head:

In Review (Ann Taylor LOFT'S Military Jacket with Faux Fur Collar)

Uff da.  I mean it this time- uff, da.  My whole little outfit-picture-taking world has fallen apart.  CRUMBLED!  Without my wireless remote, I can't do a darn thing.  I mean, how am I supposed to fulfill the sole obligation of this blog and make my millions on being a headless Ebay model?  How am I supposed to perfect my running-in-place-while-slapping-my-forehead poses so I can one day be on Neiman Marcus' website okay, I'm not delusional.  But my wireless remote, which has gone missing now for an entire week, hasn't popped up anywhere and I miss it.  My pictures just aren't the same, and I'm making the sad clown face right now here, guys- hard.

But the show must go on.  I'm putting on my brave face over my sad-clown-face, and while you're likely saying, "That's weird Chloe, your brave face totally looks just like your sad clown face" I say ha HA, it doesn't matter because I'm all out of focus anyway due to me having to press my self-timer, run to be in the frame on time, and repeat. It's quite the futile workout, readers, and ya'll can find my new fitness DVD Chloe's Total Max Sculpt Extreme Toning Cardio Walking Yoga of Contempt and its sister DVD, Lean-Hardcore-Steel-Bangladesh-Butt-Lift-Z500x-Fitness Hip Hop Buns on Amazon.com soon.

(And if you think I'm all upset and out of sorts now, you should see how I get when something really bad happens, ie I get a papercut or the nozzle attachment on my blowdryer comes loose as I'm blowdrying my hair and bonks me in the head.) (It does explain a lot, doesn't it.)

Ann Taylor LOFT's Friends & Family is happenin' right now for 30% off everything (w/ code "FRIENDS"), although I originally snapped this jacket up last week for 25% off after discovering it looked just like a certain Elizabeth and James blazer I had been pining after that, you know- costs five times more.  Ouch.


I really wanted the little faux fur scarf too, because I've been happily adding those to my other coats and jackets lately, until I realized that ohmygoodness- the faux fur on the LOFT blazer is detachable, which means it technically could also be used as a scarf elsewhere.  Brilliant!  It's like the dumb adult versions of Transformers.  Or like Barbie, when I used to try to give her bangs after my mom warned me not to 1,004 different times and she instead always seemed to end up with a really bad mullet:

Okay no, you're right- it's not like that at all. But sometimes I'm pretty sure I missed my ultimate calling in life as a hair dresser:

Blazer: Ann Taylor LOFT (buy it here + 30% off with code "FRIENDS") (this Express jacket is a cute option, too!)
Tank: J Crew Sequin Drapey Tank in Warm Taupe (buy it here) (similar style here + take 25% off with code "364")
Jeans: GAP Jeggings (similar style here) (and here)
Boots: Steven by Steve Madden (buy them here, 50% off) (similar style here + take 30% off with code "boots").

And sizing/fit information:

Ann Taylor LOFT Faux Fur Military Blazer: I find that most LOFT jackets run slightly small; this blazer does as well, but if you're planning to layer underneath and/or wear it after eating a hearty dinner while layering underneath definitely stick to your normal size.  I'm wearing it in a 00 petite.

J Crew Sequin Drapey Tank: Runs big, size down if you don't want it to be so drapey!  And yes- the "warm taupe" shade IS pink, you're not imagining things!

Steven by Steve Madden Suppel Boots - I've given up on finding OTK boots that fit tight  to my legs and don't wrinkle a bit while walking; given my small stature and skinnier legs, they all wrinkle a bit. These boots are extremely stretchy, which gives them a much tighter fit that others (score!) and run TTS.  The heel is slightly high, so if high-heels bother you steer clear!




So spill it- what was (or is!) your missed calling in life?  Share in the comments!

Outfit Of The Day (Upping The Ante)

Oh, it's been a bit of a lazy weekend and I'm perfectly okay with that. With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away (crazy, right?) and family coming into town for Christmas, I'll happily take all the snoozy-weekends I can get, thank you.

Husband and I decided to hit Z Gallerie's Friends & Family last night to pick up a few things that we (read: me, me, me) had our eyes on for the never ending remodel.  Hello and hello; the first will go in the living room above the fireplace and the second will go somewhere super awesome, once I figure it out. We ate at Cucina Colore in Cherry Creek beforehand, which was really good!  I highly recommend it, for all the little Denverites that read my blog.  I always secretly judge a restaurant based on their bruschetta, aka The Law Of Tomato Topped Toast, because have you ever dined somewhere before and loved the bruschetta but hated the meal?  Nope, never, and I'm happy to say that Cucina Colore had really good bruschetta.  And really good food in general. Whew.

On to the outfit!  It's time for the annual outing of the Nanette Lepore bow jacket, which was the first Nanette Lepore piece I had ever purchased and is now three (sob!)  years old.  I still love it as much as when I spied it on the mannequin in the Nanette Lepore boutique in Vegas, even if its more fitted and bow-accented details have made it a bit of an outcast in the current world of oversized boyfriend jackets and slouchy open toppers.

I also apparently thought that the time change and lack of my usual light wasn't enough of a challenge for  my usual Outfit Of The Daying pictures, and so I lost my little wireless remote, too. 

We're doing great this week, thanks:

Jacket: Nanette Lepore Bow Jacket (similar style here) (and here)
Top: Banana Republic Monogram Side Ruffle Top (buy it here)
Pants: J Crew Toothpick Cord (buy them here) (similar style here, on sale!)
Shoes: Valentino Studded Kitten Heels (buy them here) (slightly inspired-by version here)
Bag: J Crew Galaxy Bag (buy it here) (similar style here)

Outfit Of The Day (Colorful Colorado)

Just as I had guessed, we've launched straight from summer into full-blown winter here in Colorado.  Ugh.  It's cold, and dreary, and mucky, and snowy, and it completely zaps my energy until I realize I've stashed away a few bags of candy corn and then I eat an entire bag in one sitting and then can't quite  decide if I want to vacuum, dust, mop, and Windex the entire house from top to bottom (all at the same time, while also filling out and hand-addressing my Christmas cards early, volunteering at the Dumb Friends League, and reading that book I've been meaning to read for the past 6 months) orrrr lie down to take a 200-hour long (dirt) nap.

Whew.

I do think that there is a lot to be said about the beginning winter-ish days, though.  It's undeniably fun to be cozy, and to snuggle deep underneath the down comforter, and to eat Cheesy Lasagna soup and wear the new boots + coats that have been dying to come out and play.   It's even fun to drag out your favorite boots + coats from last year, although they are (understandably) a bit bitter for having  been put away over the hot summer months for so long; tucked into the dark closet all lonely and silent with only the scarves, hats, and one mitten to keep it company because who actually makes it through a winter with an entire pair? 

Peep-toe shoe season is officially over in Colorado, my dears; let's all have a moment of silence:

Cardigan: J Crew Perfect Fit Mixed-Tape Cardigan in Bronzed Twig (buy it here)

Tank: Old-old-old Banana Republic (similar style here) (and here)

Belt: The Limited (buy it here) (similar style here) (+ take 25% off both with code "364")

Cords: J Crew Toothpick Cord in Faded Charcoal (buy them here)

Shoes: Christian Louboutin Mater Claude Peep Toes (buy them here) (similar style here)

Scarf: Ann Taylor LOFT beaded scarf in black (buy it here)

Bag: Hayden-Harnett for Target (similar style here) (and here) (and my bag in brown on Ebay!)

Fit Information On The Pieces:

J Crew Perfect Fit Mixed Tape Cardi: I like these cardigans because they're light (made out of the same material as a cotton t-shirt) but still have enough substance to keep me warm.  This does fit a little smaller; I'm wearing an x-small (size up if you want a looser fit).

 J Crew Toothpick Cords: These will be a shorter, ankle-length on most; but the 27" inseam is perfect for me to wear as almost-regular skinnies (told you all that I had short legs!).  These fit TTS around the waist.

Christian Louboutin Mater Claude Peep Toes - these fit big due to the platform + shorter heel + peep-toe; I'm wearing my usual size 7 and I still have to have an additional padded insole so they don't slip off heel as I walk.

What are YOUR favorite things about winter + snowy weather?   Share in the comments!

Outfit Of The Day (Friday Date Night & The Official Last Warm Weather Hurrah)

First things first- it's snowing!  A lot! Eek!

Petunia sez, "Okay. No thank you."

(a big thanks to my mother-in-law for the cute-cute-cute shearling harness that Petunia is rocking!)

And every once in awhile, these two like to sit and show each other their teeth.  It makes no sense to me, either.

Second things first- a huge shout out (and thanks!) to the fabulous, fantastic Cupcake Magazine, who chose me to be their first featured blogger!  I follow all of the lovely ladies of Cupcake Mag on twitter (plus read their fun e-zine often)- they feature some interesting celeb interviews and lots of great fashion + style advice.  Definitely go check them out if you haven't already!

And third things third (wait).  Outfit time!  I wore this out to dinner to Palettes in Denver with Husband on Friday.  It's definitely not my most thought-provoking or inspiring outfit, but I was still feeling pretty mucky and miserable (will this cold ever go away?), it was a reeeally warm evening, and I wanted to wear the J Crew Taffeta Marvelle Mini sans tights before Colorado decided to whole-heartedly thrust itself into winter.  

I've always wanted a ridiculously poofy skirt, and the Marvelle Mini is it- it has a tulle underlay that gives it an added poof out, and so it is pretty-darn-much the "grown-up" version of a sophisticated tutu.  It is very short, as you can see, and sits at the waist; so if you want it to be longer consider sizing up at least one or two sizes so it'll sit lower around the hips! I love it to death, though, and can't wait to pair it with tights this winter.

And fourth things second- oooh, I hate daylight savings time.  My natural light is gone, I've forgotten how to set my camera & flash to compensate for the lack of natural light, and so be prepared for a few weeks of some really, really funky picture taking. Funkier than usual, even, with colors being off and things looking ridiculously contrasty and, and, and...and ugh:

Sweater: The Limited Camel sweater (similar style here) (and here)

Tank: American Eagle Outfitters (similar style here) (and here)

Skirt: J Crew Marvelle Taffeta Mini (buy it here) (similar style here) (and here with sequins + under $30)

Necklace:  Target (similar style here) (and here, on sale)

Shoes: Valentino Studded Kitten Heels (buy them here)

Coat: Ann Taylor LOFT Miltary Ruffle Coat (similar style here)

Bag: Chloe Marcie Gunmetal Satchel  (similar style here) (and here for under $100!) (and this would work nicely, too)

And fit information on the pieces:
J Crew Marvelle Taffeta Mini - J Crew's skirts have been running obscenely huge on me (2 sizes bigger than my usual), but I would say this one fits true to size to slightly small, as it sits exactly at the waist.  Definitely size up from what you've been buying lately in skirts for this one if you want a bit of extra length!
Valentino Studded Kitten Heels- these fit slightly small due to the pointy-toe; I sized up from my usual 7 (in Louboutin & J Crew) to a 7.5 (37.5) and they fit perfectly!

Outfit Of The Day (All Out Of Focus)

I've learned a few important things from fashion blogging, readers- how to be gracious, how to have humility, and that I'm really much shorter than the 5'8" that I think I am in my head.  I've also learned how to miss out on some good opportunities because it got buried under the pile of holy-freaking-emails that is overflowing in my email inbox, and how to apparently (unknowingly) upset people by my over-usage/boarderline-abuse of parentheses.

But the most important thing I've learned, I think, is that I'm pretty sure I walk around exactly like this, all the time, making that face:

Uhh huh. Because I've so far literally had to delete thousands of pictures just like the one above, and so in a nutshell, you are correct- before blogging, I had never realized  that I was SO AWESOME.

The weather is broken here in Colorado, and it's doing that thing where it's brrrmittenscold in the morning and at night, but pretty darn warm (70's!) midday, so layers and light jackets are a must. I'm still loving this little jacket from Urban Outfitters- it's just the right weight to keep me warm, but not toasty. I typically would wear a much tighter top under the jacket, but since I wore this outfit to go shopping I wanted something big and loose that I could easily pull over my head while trying things on and not mess my hair up- très important:

Jacket: Urban Outfitters Lucca Couture Ruffle Jacket (buy it here + 10% off with code "GIFTED") (similar style here) (and here)

Tank: Banana Republic (similar style here) (similar turquoise color here)

Belt: J Crew (similar color here)

Jeans: GAP (similar style here) (and here)

Shoes: Christian Louboutin Marcia Leopard Ballet Kitten Heels (buy them here) (and in black here) (similar style here) (and here)

Bag (not shown): Chloe Marcie Small Leather Satchel in Gunmetal (similar style here) (and here) (and here) (and I'm slightly obsessed with this Halston Heritage bag, too)

And fit information on the pieces:

Lucca Couture Ruffle Jacket: fits TTS to slightly small; if you are busty or broad-shouldered definitely size up!

Christian Louboutin Marcia Leopard Heels: these fit 1/2 size small and very narrow through the toe area; I typically wear 7's in Louboutin, but I needed a 7.5 in these (and they're still a little tight!).

Outfit Of The Something (M-I-C....K-E-Y....)

I'm here, I'm here, not dead, ugh. Between being sick  (I still can't shake this cold!) plus having family in town, I've had zero time to snap any Outfit Of The Day pics or to even really blog.  Darn those real life issues taking up my internet time! 

I had a blast this past week though--we did everything under the sun and then some (including concerts, shopping, hot-tubbing, cupcake eating, and devouring Cookie Monster Blue cotton candy at The Corner Office), but now I'm ready to sleep for about 240 hours, too:

I also added a zebra thingy-bench to our living room  that goes with almost nothing now, but will hopefully go with everything once we're finished. Kindly ignore the white protective plastic around the legs, by the way; I thought it'd help to make it temporarily blend in a bit better with both our old furniture and the white light switches on the wall,  you know- until we get new furniture, and floors, and curtains, and light switches.  But no:

(We still have a loooong ways to go.)

So anyway, here's a quick outfit I snapped a few weeks ago.  I bought the  J Crew Bi-stretch Wool Minnie Pants in red (sorry, henna) from J Crew for a bit of a challenge, and for some reason I can't get the Mickey Mouse song out of my head.  I also have an inkling that I might need my hair in a sleek bun to really pull this one off, because sometimes I think my hair makes me look like I'm about .02 seconds away from having the Wednesday Night Of My Lifetime at the local bingo parlor.

But. I like it anyway.  SEQUINS!

AND THE "I'M WEARING RED PANTS" FACE, which I have been working very hard on:

Blazer: Ann Taylor LOFT (buy it here) (love this, too)
Tank: J Crew (buy it here + 25% off through tonight) (similar style here for $20) (and here for under $25)
Pants: J Crew Bi-stretch Wool Minnie Pants (buy them here + 25% off through tonight) (similar style here + 10% off with code "GIFTED")
Shoes: Old Target purple metallic peep toes (similar style here, on sale!)
Necklace: Ann Taylor LOFT (similar style here)
Pin: LinenMe (buy it here)
Bag: Chloe Marcie Satchel in Gunmetal (similar style here) (and here) (and here) (love this in wine, and it still has that "textured" feel)

And fit information on the pieces:

Ann Taylor LOFT jacket: runs slightly big; size down one size if you want it to be more fitted.

J Crew Drapey Sequin Tank: runs big (hence "drapey"), size down one size for a more fitted look, like how I'm wearing it.

J Crew Bi-stretch Wool Minnie Pants: I'm wearing the petite inseam; my natural inseam is about 29.5 inches.  These also fit slightly small; I sized up!

Outfit Of The Day (For That Daughter, She's A Star Tonight)

Did everyone have a good Halloween?  I definitely had a good Halloween, especially when I went to see Two Door Cinema Club (great band live, by the way, with cute Irish accents!) on Saturday night and accidentally mixed heavy drinking with cold medication.  All I remember is someone telling me they liked my shoes, some chick yabbering in the bathroom about how her underwear broke, my sister yabbering about The Biscuit Bus, and lots of things spinning right-round-baby-right-round before I peaced-out face first onto our office floor.

And that was before 8pm!

(Hahaha, just kidding! 10pm! 12pm?)

(You'd think an almost-30 year old would know better than to mix hard drinking and biscuits n' gravy with cold medication...you'd think.)

Oh well, enough of that story, I wouldn't want to tire ya'll with any more of those boring details.  This outfit is from a few weeks ago (I'm still catching up); it was cold and I wanted to layer plus work the Target cami into one more look (for now!) for those of you that bought it:

Jacket: LC Lauren Conrad Lace Jacket (buy it here + 15% off through tonight with code "SPENDSAVE15")(and an option under $40) (and here for under $50)

Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft (similar style here) (and here)

Cami: Target (buy it here)

Jeans: GAP jeggings (buy them here) (similar style here at AE, on sale)

Boots: Michael Antonio Okal Boots (buy them here, on sale)

Necklaces: Forever 21 (similar style here) (and here)

Ring: Charlotte Russe (this would be a fun option)

Bag: Miu Miu Shopping Patina in Calce (buy it here) (darn near a dupe here for under $100)

(song of the day)