Friday, September 24

a rumpled return

Those of you who have been following me since I first began this blog will see that my adoration for pencil skirts, cardigans, and skinny belts has not faded. I only regret that the extra poundage I put on over the last few months (shame on me!) has eliminated some of my favorite pencil skirts from my regular rotation. You know, if losing weight for the sake of losing weight isn't enough incentive to start eating healthier and working out again, then losing weight in order to fit into my favorite skirts again certainly is!

purple top, f21
ruffled placket cardigan, j.crew [x]
double-serge pencil skirt, j.crew [x]
skinny leather belt, urban outfitters
'kinnetic' flats, steve madden [x]



shiny shoes!

I wore this a few days ago, but am only now getting around to posting it due to my having an unusually hectic week. Excuse the rumpled nature of the skirt. Boyfriend snapped these shots of me after I came back from work, so you know how that goes.

It also explains why I look like I'm 75% head in these pictures. Boyfriend is way too tall to take pictures of me, hahaha...

21 comments:

  1. I am so glad your back, always loved your clothing/writing style! But I have to say i'm going to miss the BSB in the background. Also, i've been eyeballing those Steve Madden flats, do they run tts and are they comfy? You look great as always!

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  2. Oh I'm so glad you're back with OOTDs! Don't ever leave us again! :)

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  3. So...did the Backstreet Boys photo survive the move? I'm thinking of your previous background. It was Backstreet...right? ;-)

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  4. Welcome back, Amy! As always, you are queen of the cute flats!

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  5. welcome back!!! I missed you and your colorful outfits!!! I'm with Gigi, is Backstreet back too? I luv those boys ;-)

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  6. Welcome back! I'm with your on the pencil skirts - love them. Can't tell you've gained any weight - you look super :)

    P.S. The hubs is much taller than me too so I've trained him to hold the camera lower ;)

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  7. LOL at the BSB comments! Welcome back, love the look :)

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  8. Welcome back! Love the outfit, as usual!

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  9. Haha, I love you ladies! BSB did indeed survive the move, but I haven't found a place for them just yet. Don't worry, they'll always be in my heart! I'm still trying to find a good spot to take pictures, so the patio is only temporary. :) Maybe wherever ends up being my regular photo spot, the Backstreet Boys can make honorary appearances! ;)

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  10. Anon - the flats run a little small. I bought a size 7, and I'm normally a pretty solid 7, and they pinch a bit. I should've sized up, but oh well! I was just too excited to have them on my feet that I didn't bother, haha!

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  11. I love that purple and deep teal color mix and I'm so glad to have you posting again.
    Those shoes are totally festive and I can see why you would be excited to prance around in them. :)

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  12. lol i didn't think you looked like 75% head!

    love your shoes : )

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  13. So glad to hear the the BSB survived the move;)

    I have that pencil skirt too and it really hugs my curves.....total weight loss incentive!! You look adorable as always-so happy you are back!

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  14. Welcome back! Great skirt; I love mine and yes, it absolutely hugs my curves too. It's flattering though and I love it paired with purple. I'll have to keep that combination in mind. Cute flats too.

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  15. Welcome back! Love the outfit, and work those curves, girl!

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  16. Welcome back and what a great outfit to come back with! You've inspired me in so many ways, and I just miss your warmth. I love sparkly shoes, and those flats are calling my name.

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  17. you look lovely and i don't see a bit of extra weight! still just a cute girl with great style!!

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  18. love those flats...saw them on Nordy's website. you look fab, no matter what your weight is. do what you need to, and on your own time.

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  19. Oh, welcome back- looking lovely as usual!:)

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  20. You're back! Hooray!! Congrats on your new place! :) And your outfit is adorbs, per usual.

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  21. love the shoes...and don't worry, they will stretch out. i had the same experience with another pair of steve madden flats and now they are absolutely perfect!!!
    oh your little balcony is too cute!

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