They are even brighter in person.  Like, put on your Ray Bans kinda bright.  I wore a sweater this color in the 80′s and I may or may not have had a matching lace headband like this one:

but mine was neon yellow

It was a bad idea even back then.  One of the benefits of getting older is wisdom; I showed good judgement leaving those pants at Gap.  Looking like a highlighter marker is best left to those under 20.  Or really, no one.  Who decided that the 80′s were worthy of a fashion revival??  Neon colors, wrap belts, and yes, the other day I saw a college student wearing a lace headband like the photo above.   I decided that I would pass on this fashion trend.  Once was enough; no neon for me!

However, a few days later I saw this top in a local boutique and thought that it was cute; neon enough to be in style, but not obnoxiously so.  It’s made of sort of a weave material (also in style…I ask you, who are these designers?), so I was nervous when the 20-something salesgirl said, “just wear this bandeau underneath,” because generally I don’t take fashion advice from children.   But it’s fine.  While you do sort of see the bandeau, I don’t look naked underneath.  I wore this during our college road trip last week and I don’t think I embarrassed my son at all.

 on the balcony of our hotel on Folly Beach, SC

top & bandeau – Bill Hallman, a local boutique

jeans - Hudson Beth Crop Baby Boot, Nordstrom

I think that’s one of my better What I Wore photos because it’s candid.  I was actually looking at my husband off to the side as my daughter snapped this photo.

As the day progressed the temperature warmed and I changed into shorts.  You can’t see them in this photo, but they are Gap gray and white striped shorts from last summer.   How about my tote is a perfect match too?  I’ve had that tote for years, it’s my official vacation tote, so I didn’t plan that at all!

Folly Beach Pier

tote bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nordstrom

kids – adorable, mine

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But I’m not.  I don’t want to wear warm-weather clothes yet, but I did pick up a few items recently to help me transition into spring.

I really liked this outfit I wore today.  The tee is new and while it is simple, it’s an interesting color and very soft, but still holds its shape.  It’s hard to find a good tee.  The sweater is from last summer; I got it for our trip to Paris.  It’s a basic gray, but with the quirky AllSaints styling; one side is extremely long.   The jeans are new and I will wear these every chance I get; they are so soft and comfortable!  I am finding that Hudson jeans fit me well.  I also wore a scarf earlier, but took it off as the day warmed up.

french class, taking kid to orthodontist

shirt – James Perse, Nordstrom

sweater – AllSaints, Bloomingdale’s

jeans – Hudson Beth Crop Baby Boot, Nordstrom

shoes – Frye, Nordstrom

I absolutely love these flats!  I don’t really like flats because I find them to be too girly with all the bows and things (not my stylo), but these are sleek.  The green color is funki and the leather is so soft.

shoes – Frye, Nordstrom

I was in need of a new pair of TOMS.  I love the color on this pair, sort of a pinky red.  The material is even more comfortable than the canvas TOMS.

shoes – TOMS Freetown Fuchsia, Nordstrom

And of course I needed a new spring purse.  I haven’t bought a Coach purse in a long time, but this color is so fun – it’s not really red, more of a poppy color.  It also has many compartments, which I love; I was getting tired of my hobo-style purse.

purse – Coach Chelsea Patent Leather Jayden Carryall

Yes, I am definitely making some strides towards dressing for spring!  What about you; have you started wearing Spring clothes yet?

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Which inspired me to post this version of  What I Wore:

right after my kettlebell class

exercise outfit – Nike, Nordstrom

pink headband – Zella, Nordstrom

Be Strong.

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 shoes – Splendid Mandarin Slip-Ons

They were perfect for kicking around South Beach: in and out the shops, dining al fresco and running in the sand.  Splendid’s tagline, “Welcome To Everyday” is so true;  I have a feeling that I will live in these Splendid shoes this summer, just like I lived in my Splendid tank tops last summer.

Chilling with my Girly in Miami, Dream Hotel, rooftop

hat – local boutique

sunglasses – Tom Ford

peace sign necklace – Tiffany

tank tops – AllSaints

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Have you seen Red Tails?  It was a great movie, but my experience was even better because I was in the presence of some of the original Tuskegee Airmen.   I heard them speak after the movie and it was an honor to listen to these living legends.  They are in their 80s and 90s and gave very sage advice.

my daughter’s autographed movie poster

So what did I wear to the Red Tails movie event? I scoured the mall, wading through the “date night” Valentine’s Day clothes, until I found a red skirt.   You can’t tell in the photo, but it’s made of a stretchy pointelle fabric and it has fake pockets near the waist.   I really like it because I can dress it up as I did in this event, but I can also dress it down.  It’s very comfortable.  I see myself wearing it this spring with sandals and a blue and white boat-necked striped tee.  Or maybe a white tee and my blue and white nautical TOMS wedges – that would look really cute.  This is what I wore to the movie.  I had to dress up a bit because I would be taking press photos.  I think the skinny black patent leather belt is a nice touch.

Red Tails movie event

shirt – Uniqlo

necklace – Bloomingdale’s

 skinny belt – Nordstrom

skirt – Anthropologie

tights – Nordstorm

ankle boots – Boutique 9, Bloomingdale’s

I have shown those ankle boots in many photos lately!  I would say that I have gotten my money’s worth out of those shoes for sure; they have been my go-to dressy shoes this winter.

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The 80′s called and they want those washed out, tired looking jeans back!  That’s what I want to say to people.  And I do…in my head.  Except to my father, I said that to his face.  Then I bought him a new pair of Levi’s for his birthday.  My mother was so very grateful.

After you’ve thrown away the 80′s jeans (or forced by loved ones, as in my father’s case) and bought a new pair, how do you keep those jeans looking new?   (Here in the New Millennium, we like our jeans to stay within the blue spectrum).

I know many people who keep the color in their jeans by not washing them.  Ever.   I just can’t do that!  While jeans may not show dirt, they do come into contact with germs and bacteria and, um, you wear them on your BUTT.  So….if you never wash them, guess what your jeans smell like?  That’s right–BUTT.

Jeans are a staple in my wardrobe.  Unless I’m wearing a dress, I’m wearing a pair of jeans.  I have my everyday-on-sale-for-$40 Gap Always Skinny jeans and I have premium Joe’s and Hudson jeans.   If the jeans cost $40 or over $100, I want to keep them looking like new as long as possible.  So I have a system for wearing my jeans, keeping them smelling fresh, and making the color last.

1. I use Woolite Extra Dark Care to wash my jeans and I don’t put any other clothes in the same load.

2.  I use the delicate cycle on my washing machine.

3.  I hang dry.  Well, I’m lying about that one because I’m too impatient, but I really should hang dry.  I do set the dryer on the lowest setting possible.

4. I wear my jeans 3-4 times before washing them.  I have a method to keep track: each time I wear a pair of  jeans, I put a binder clip on that hanger.  When the hanger has 3 or 4 clips, it’s time to wash them.  Also, I alternate pairs, never wearing the same pair 2 days in a row.   I wear the Gap jeans daily just kicking it around the house and save the premium jeans for Levels 2 or 3 dressing.  It’s already been established that I’m kind of crazy, so that may be a bit too much for you, but the point is that I know how many times I’ve worn my jeans.

5. HOWEVER – and this is important to keep them smelling fresh in between wears – I use Febreeze after each and every wear, spraying them inside and out.  Then I let them dry before putting them back on the hanger.

me in my jeans

church lobby on Christmas Eve

shirt – Splendid, Bloomingdale’s

jeans – Hudson, Bloomingdale’s

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*This is not an endorsement for Woolite or Febreeze; I have no affiliation with those companies (I would gladly disclose information such as that).  I am merely sharing what works for me.  

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The solution?–Make a new hole in the strap.  This can easily be done by your local cobbler.  Since I am a regular customer, my cobbler doesn’t charge me for this service, but most shops will only charge a dollar or two. The task is accomplished in about a minute.  It’s a small thing, but it makes such a big difference.

This tiny adjustment allowed me to comfortably carry a cross-body bag around Paris.

Voilá!

purse – Liebeskind, Bloomingdale’s

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My daughter was fascinated; she had never seen pantyhose before.  She said that my legs didn’t look real, but like legs in a magazine.  They looked too perfect.  She compared them to Luke Skywalker’s prosthetic hand (she had just seen Star Wars the previous night and that scene left a big impression on her).  I couldn’t disagree.  Have you worn pantyhose lately?   Those things are really uncomfortable.  The crotch was hanging low all day.  (Is this how sagging pants-wearing young men feel?  If so, why would anyone want to walk around like that all day?  Try doing that in heels!)   Because I could only find a pair with control top, using the bathroom–pulling them up and down–was a nightmare.  I tried not to drink too much liquid that day.

I was also required to wear a black dress with pearl accessories.  If you know anything about me, that is not really my stylo.  This costume–black dress, pearls, pantyhose–was seriously messing with my Funkidivagirl style!  The challenge before me:  how can I look conservative enough–ladylike, if you will–but still maintain my funkiness?

First: the dress.  AllSaints, my favorite brand, makes black clothes, so I looked there while on vacation in NYC.  I had fun shopping at the gorgeous store in the Meat Packing district and found a dress that could work for the event, but that I could also wear in my real life.

Next: the pearls.  I have a pair of real pearls (a gift), but they are very “proper” and I was trying to interject my style as much as possible into this outfit.  I needed something else…appropriate, but chic.  I thought a long strand of pearls would look fabulous and I found the perfect pair at Henri Bendel.    A skinny patent leather belt pulled the whole look together.   I already had a pair of platform pumps.  I look like quite the lady, yes?

meeting & lunch

dress – AllSaints

pearls – Henri Bendel

belt – Nordstrom

shoes – Miss Sixty, Bloomingdale’s

This is how I will normally wear the dress: with patterned black tights, a funki belt and ankle boots.  This is the real me!

tights – Nordstrom

belt – Antrhopologie

necklace – Nordstrom

boots – Boutique 9, Bloomingdale’s

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brunch with friends

tank – Ella Moss, Bloomingdale’s

sweater – AllSaints, store within Bloomingdale’s

jeans – Hudson, Bloomingdale’s

boots – Boutique 9, Bloomingdale’s

Head to toe, I was styled by Bloomingdale’s!  (Can I get an endorsement deal?)

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I wanted to wear the dress during my trip to Paris.  My husband and I had planned a romantic dinner for our last night in Paris, but I got violently ill that day and spent the evening in my pajamas instead.  While a Santa Tea isn’t the same as a romantic dinner in Paris, at least I got to wear the dress.  It was very warm today, so I didn’t wear anything on my legs.  I should have–my legs are so pale!

Santa Tea at St. Regis hotel

dress – Byron Lars, MyHabit.com

shoes – Miss Sixty, Bloomingdale’s

I have a holiday party tomorrow night and I’ll funk it up with tights, ankle boots, a clutch and bangles.  I don’t get a chance to look like this often, so I am taking full advantage of this festive season!

boots – Boutique 9, Bloomingdale’s

tights – Nordstrom

clutch – Hobo, Nordstrom

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I enjoyed a coat-free afternoon in the museum, Centre Pompidou.   This shirt is so soft and comfortable, but has a bit of glam because of the glittery thread.  Splendid is one of my favorite brands.

an afternoon at Centre Pompidou, Paris

shirt – Splendid, Bloomingdale’s

jeans – Joe’s, Bloomingdale’s

boots – Ugg, Zappos

bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bloomingdale’s

In the next two photos, I am dressed for the evening; I accompanied my husband to his business parties.  I joked with him that he brought me along to be his trophy wife.   I’m wearing my “rock star pants”–as my husband calls them.  They are very shiny and very tight; I can’t overeat wearing these pants!  I love this shirt–it made me break my “no skulls” rule.

private party at Bound Bar, Paris

shirt – Vintage Havana, Bloomingdale’s

pants – AllSaints

boots – Boutique 9, Bloomingdale’s

I have on the same rocker pants and boots in the next photo.  You can’t tell in the photo, but the shirt is sheer and has a ruffle on one side.  It’s really pretty as a shirt with a black bra underneath, but here I’m wearing it like a jacket because I thought I would be too cold in the tank alone.  The boots are pretty comfortable for such a high heel, allowing me to stand and talk for a long time during the party.

drinks and dinner at Café Etienne Marcel, Paris

tank – Ella Moss, Nordstrom

shirt – AllSaints

necklace – Swarovski, Nordstrom

I bought this bracelet from Galeries Lafayette that very day in Paris.  The designer was there and had a special display set up of her work.  She had really unique pieces and her work is just my style.  I will definitely check out her website for more jewelry to buy!

bracelet – Pascale Monvoisin

(Sorry for the crummy lighting in these photographs; our apartment in Paris was so dim!)

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I am in Paris with my husband for the week.  I was so excited to return to Paris, but I was nervous about visiting in the winter; I had heard that Paris can be bitterly cold in December.  I do not like cold weather, so I wanted to dress warmly, but I also wanted to be fashionable.   I think I did a pretty good job!  I have been nice and warm walking around cold and rainy Paris, but I feel chic as well.

coat – Soia & Kyo

boots – Gentle Souls, Nordstrom

purse – Liebeskind, Bloomingdale’s

hat – local boutique

sunglasses – Tom Ford, Overstock.com

On the street, on the metro, I study how Parisians tie their scarves.  It’s an art.  Here’s one way: I call it the “double-wrap tie.”

scarf- AllSaints

Yesterday I was outside most of the day with my coat zipped up, but I was glad that I had nice clothes underneath because we decided to go to an impromptu dinner at Buddha Bar.

shirt – Red Haute, Bloomingdale’s

jeans – Hudson, Bloomingdale’s

I had to show a close-up of these jeans because you can’t see the silver in the photo above.  I love these jeans; they are both casual and dressy and actually very comfortable.

Today it wasn’t very cold outside, so I wore a wool coat instead of my down coat.  I bought this coat at the last minute, literally the day I left for Paris, and I’m so glad I did; it’s perfect for 45-50 degree weather.

coat – Andrew Marc, Bloomingdale’s

scarf – local boutique

purse – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bloomingdale’s

jeans – Joe’s, Nordstrom

boots – Ugg, Zappos.com

 What you don’t see: silk long-johns and wool socks from REI.  I am warm and able to enjoy Paris; it’s beautiful any time of the year!

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school event & running errands with mom

dress – Nordstrom

leggings – Mini Boden

jean jacket – GapKids

purse – Nordstrom

boots – Cole Hann, local children’s shoe boutique

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I really can’t say enough how much I enjoyed the brunch!  The food was incredible and the dining room was so beautiful; there were several Christmas trees and plenty of bows and holly throughout the hotel lobby and restaurant.  Santa visited our table and live carolers strolled about.  We got married during the holiday season because I love Christmas and being surrounded by such a lavish display of Christmas, with my wonderful family, was truly a blessing.

anniversary brunch at Ritz-Carlton

 My dress – Anthropologie

 My boots – Bloomingdale’s

Girly’s dress – My Habit.com

Girly’s tights -Target

Girly’s shoes – Nordstrom

The Boy’s jacket – Gap

The Boy’s shirt- Nordstrom

Husband’s jacket – Banana Republic (Black Friday score!)

Husband’s black jeans – G-Star

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The salesperson warned me that the lipstick is really long-lasting and requires make-up remover to completely take off the stain.  She was right; once I put on the lipstick, it was there to stay.   It is drying and does cake after awhile, but the included clear lip gloss solves that problem.  In fact, the salesperson warned me not to reapply the lipstick, just use the gloss.    As you can guess, you will end up using more gloss than lipstick, but MAC solves that problem too; they sell refills of the gloss by itself.

My red lips were a definite departure from my normally neutrally-colored lips.  The day I wore the red lips, my daughter couldn’t stop staring at me.  I like the red lips, but I think I will wear this when I won’t be eating much or only for a few hours.  All day wear was too long; my lips were dry and the color is not forgiving at all.  You have to be very precise when applying this intense color because any mistakes outside the line are quite noticeable, and once it’s on, its on.

I will definitely wear this color in Paris next month; I think it looks very chic, very Parisian.  Ooo-lala!

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In my last What I Wore post I had a photo of myself dressed for a shopping fundraising event.  I bought this pink shirt during the event because I can always use more casual, but cute shirts.  It was a steal on sale and it’s so comfortable.  I have on very dark washed Uniqlo jeans.    There is not a Uniqlo store in Georgia, but my husband is a huge fan from his travels.  We were in NYC during the opening of the global flagship store and he just had to go.  I have never seen anything like that!   There were hundreds of shoppers, but I believe there were also something like a hundred cashiers and dressing rooms, so it wasn’t as chaotic as it could have been.  It was the first time I have shopped there and it’s okay–like a hipper Gap.  The clothes are very basic, but at incredible price points–at least they were for opening weekend.  I think I paid $15 for these jeans and they are super soft and stretchy.   With pants on like this, there is no need for sweatpants.

french class & grocery shopping

shirt – Vintage Havana, Bloomingdale’s

jeans – Uniqlo

shoes – Converse, by Undefeated

The shirt was on sale and the jeans were cheap; the most expensive thing I’m wearing are the sneakers.  Ah, but they are truly the star of my outfit.   Undefeated is one of my favorite sneaker stores in Los Angeles and I bought these during our stay there this summer.  They are a collaboration between Converse and Undefeated.  The material is leather and nylon and they come with two extra pair of laces, orange and white.  So sweet.  I love the lace tips; they make me smile.

I think this is one of the reasons that my husband loves me: I’m a sneaker-head like him.

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I liked Falsies well enough.  For sure it was the best drugstore mascara that I have ever used.  But I didn’t find it as “rich” as DiorShow.  I felt that DiorShow gave me thicker and longer lashes with just one coat while my lashes with Falsies looked thin and spindly.

Here’s a comparison.  Both mascaras are waterproof and I applied just one coat to each eye, on the upper lashes only.

In photographs the difference is slight, but I think you can see in the second photo that my lashes are thicker with DiorShow.  For my money, DiorShow is the better mascara.  Sorry cousin!

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doctor appointment and shopping

poncho – Project e Vintage, local boutique

long-sleeved tee – Gap

jeans- Gap Always Skinny

boots – Nordstrom

necklace – Anthropologie

Wednesday was a marathon afternoon.  First the kids had violin lessons.  Normally I wouldn’t wear a dress and boots (tier #3 dressing) to violin lessons, but I knew that I would be going straight to my writing class after a quick dinner and a fundraising shopping event at Bloomingdale’s right after writing class.  I wanted to be comfortable, but look nicer than my normal #2 level of dressing.  These boots are extremely comfortable and although they are rather plain in style, the color makes them interesting.   My husband bought this dress for me as a Christmas present last year; it’s one of my favorites.   I don’t carry this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag everyday, but it’s nice when I want to be hands-free, like when shopping or traveling.

kids’  violin lessons, writing class, fundraising shopping event at Bloomingdale’s

dress – Free People, gift from husband

boots – Nordstrom

necklace – Anthropologie

purse – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bloomingdale’s

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My family and I were on vacation in NYC.  We were walking through the East Village on our way to Nicky’s Vietnamese Sandwiches….except we didn’t quite know where it was.   In true form my husband kept saying “it’s not far, just around the corner” as he held his iPhone straight-armed in front, Google Maps leading the way.   Meanwhile, my daughter and I were losing steam.  We had been walking all day in the rain and we were tired.  And hungry.  And wet.   “Not far, just around the corner” had been 15 minutes already!    All the village boutiques were closed, so I couldn’t even pop in and out of shops to keep my spirits up.     Just when I was about to share some *ahem* choice words with my husband, I saw them in the boutique window.   I love Converse and other alternative sneaker-wear, but these were about the coolest sneakers that I had ever seen.   They are made of the softest leather and while the buckles are functional, you don’t use them to fasten the shoes on your feet (because that would be a pain); there is a zipper on the side.

I stopped walking and said, “I want those.”  I don’t remember saying that, but my daughter told me later that I had.  She said I splayed my fingers on the window, pressed my nose against the glass and said, “I want those.”  She’s probably right.   All I remember is momentary heartache because all the shops were closed, then soaring hope as I saw two people inside the shop,  and finally elation as I turned the door handle and yes, the shop was open!    I asked for them, tried them on and was at the cash register paying before my husband even realized that I was missing from the street.    The entire transaction took about 2 minutes.   Sometimes I know what I want and I get it, just like that.   I love these shoes and wear them all the time.  They are perfect for my #2 tier of dressing (see what I mean on What I Wore: No schlubs Allowed ).

Have you made a recent purchase like that?  Something you fell in love with and bought right away?

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Honestly it’s a bit tough to jump back into blogging when I’ve been absent for a bit, so I was inspired to learn of a blogging link-up that prompts me to take photos of what I’m wearing and post them here on my blog.   I love to blog about fashion and beauty, so this should be fun!

I’m no frump.  I always look nice if I am going to an event , but at home it’s easy to fall into “I’m at home and no one will see me, so why wear anything but yoga pants”–if I let myself.  But I don’t.  I will only wear yoga pants to do yoga and if you ever come by my house and see me in a pair of sweatpants in the afternoon, wear a mask because it means that I am sick.    Just because I’m at home most of the time, doesn’t mean that I should look like schlub.  My husband sees me , my kids see me, I see me and I never want to see me looking like a schlub.

Here’s the key to staying schlub-less:  have a uniform.  Find a look that works for you and stick with it.  Also, get rid of any tired clothes–anything that is worn out or just doesn’t look good on you.  If it’s in your closet, you will be tempted to throw it on “because no one will see me” and that’s exactly when you will run into someone you know, looking like a schulb.  I like to get dressed (shower, make-up and all) in under 30 minutes, so I have perfected my uniform.  Or rather, uniformS since I have tiers of dressing:

#1  I’m at home all day and no one will see me.  In this case comfort is key, but I still want to look nice just in case….the nurse calls and I have quickly get a kid from school.   Just in case….I am taking the dog out to poop and a neighbor stops to chat.  Just in case….I need something from the grocery store.  Whatever.    Life happens and I don’t want to look like a schlub when it does.   For these days I will wear a pair of jeans, a long-sleeved tee and Converse or Uggs.

#2  I am mostly at home, but may run a few errands.    I will still wear my basic uniform of jeans and a long-sleeved tee, but the tee will be a little more fashionable.  I might add one of my Allsaints sweaters.  I still may wear Uggs or Converse, but maybe a pair of boots instead.  A necklace or bracelet adds some interest.   This is the level that I dress at most of the time and I realize that I don’t have enough “cute, but comfortable casual” shirts.  When I shop I tend to buy really nice clothes that I can’t wear in my everyday life.   I need to buy more shirts.

#3  I know that I will be around people–perhaps meeting friends for lunch, going to a school function or to church.   Now I will kick it up a notch and wear one of my AllSaints sweaters and boots with jeans or leggings.   Or maybe a Free People dress and boots.  I’m not one to wear a scarf unless I’m in Europe, but I think I want to try; I like when other people wear them.

#4  I am going to a party or a night on the town.  Ha!  This rarely happens, but I do have the clothes to wear whenever that blue moon appears.

Most of my daily wear falls into the #2 tier.  Here are two outfits that I wore this week–comfortable and casual, but no schlubbling allowed.

french class, grocery shopping, school meeting

shirt -Anthropologie

jeans – Gap Always Skinny

shoes – Ash Italia

necklace – H. Bendel

shoes – Ash Italia

taking The Boy to the doctor, taking Girly to dance class, Target

shirt – AllSaints

sweater – AllSaints

jeans – Gap legging jeans

moccasins – J. Crew

bracelet – Uno de 50, Paris

moccasins – J. Crew

Do you have a uniform to maintain schlub-free?

I’m linking up with What I Wore Wednesday on The Pleated Poppy.

I’m linking up with Real Momma, Real Style on Momma Go Round

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