Fashion After Forty giveaway

I can't believe the prize that is being given away here. I'm stunned but if you want to be part of it go here... of course, I want to win, but if I can only be so lucky :) good luck!

TLC WNTW

I have never tried this combo before and I sort of like it, obviously its another TLC WNTW.

I had a lunch appointment with a customer, so I brought one of my small purses. I also enjoyed wearing these shoes...I own them in blue too ;)

trouser-Essentials
shirt-Banana Republic
jacket-Old Navy (remix)
shoes-Sigerson Morrison for Target
jewelry-onyx
purse-Prada

print, print and more print

I love silk long sleeve pattern button down shirts, sadly I only own two of them. I want more, but I truly have to be in love with the print. Speaking of print, not sure what made me put these all together, but when I get a "you look great" from hubby, it gives me a little boost of confidence.

Shoes-Coach
trouser pattern socks-Calvin Klein
pinstripe pants-Banana Republic
printed blouse-Loro Piana
argyle vest-Merona via Target

my version of casual

My whole family (husband, parents, siblings, etc.) pretty much dress in jeans & t-shirts, unless they are going to some sort of party or event. When I put this outfit on today to go grocery shopping and Target, my husband asked why I was all dressed up.

I thought I was pretty casual IMO--since really, all I'm wearing is jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt.

Long Sleeve-T--Christian Audiguer for Ed Hardy
denim skirt-Banana Republic
flats-Go to Print via DSW
jacket-Old Navy

Thank you Passion for Fashion

Passion for Fashion passed me the honest scrap award. Thank you so much, but since I did something similar with the me me award I'm going to give you the link instead of posting my 10 honest things.

What I do want to say about Passion is, one of the reasons I like visiting her blog is because she reminded me of yours truly a few years back. All I wore was t-shirts and jeans with flip flops or sneakers, but little by little I started to add a pop of color or put on a dress or try some heels until I became confident enough to pull these things off, loving how I feel. Its so wonderful to watch someone grow like that and I know PassionforFashion will become of style diva she is striving to be. Plus she is just a great person, so its hard not to want to watch her. Keep up the good work by beauty and good luck with the interview.

Shades of red

I was running late Friday morning; that I was only able to grab the camera, take a shot and go. My camera is so good, its picking up all the lint in the mirror...LOL

Nothing special, but I do like how I look slim in this look.

Shoes-Bumper via Burlington Coat Factory
Jeans-Faconnable via Nordstroms (remix)
Shirt-NY&Co
vest-Merona via Target

inspiration from other blogs

I guess you can say I drive for a living, so I am always stuck in LA Traffic or some sort of traffic jam, so until the roads are moving I lurk through all your blogs via my phone--Don't worry I don't text or call anybody (Calif Law) but I just skim through.

Obviously because I'm driving I cannot comment but I do look at fashion blogs all the time. I saw this polyvore from Fab Finds Under $50 Kimberly was giving advise on how to mix and match your wardrobe and when I saw this photo, I thought "hmmm I have a blue dress, I have a yellow sweater, I have a scarf..." so today I decided to put it in action.

Truth be told, this would be a good outfit for a luncheon or a baby/bridal shower but not really for work. I didn't feel this was work appropriate in my industry, so I will probably not wear this again (well, unless there is a brunch or something) but not for work.

Suede Flats-Sundance
cotton dress-Isaac Mizrahi for Target (remix)
cashmere sweater-Old Navy (remix)
scarf-Hermes
earrings-green jade