Polka Dots & A Pop Of Color...

TGIF...

I honestly LOVE my job.  I know... GEEK!!!

Oh well, I actually do enjoy what I do for a living and my boss is wonderful in every respect.  Actually, she rocks!

I am lucky and I know it.

Now that I have said that, I am SO HAPPY that Friday is here... SO HAPPY.

It has been a busy week at work and I have almost NOTHING to do this weekend.

Ahhh... the most blessed weekend... the one with nothing on the agenda.

I'm attending a couple of soccer games on Saturday but I may not even leave my apartment on Sunday.

This incredible jacquard skirt was a purchase that I made from AT Loft last September. After seeing this post on Lindsey's fabulous blog called Saucy Glossie I immediately went to the website and made the purchase.  I paid full price... not even a second thought. 

Personally, I think Lindsey looks much better in the skirt than I do but I love it nonetheless.  I wear it often.  It was well worth full price.

Anyway...

A little "pop" of pink just seemed appropriate today.

Hee Hee

I wear this skirt with other tops but this one is by far my most favorite pairing.  It is like they were made for each other.  Some things just "sing" to me.

I mean... Look!  How amazing is the similarity?

Polka dots anyone?

How did I mess up the lighting so badly?

Perhaps it is time for a better camera?  Mine is sooo old.

I could easily have gone with any of my black shoes or boots.

Sooo... were the pink suede heels the right choice?

Hope Your Weekend Will Be As Awesome As I Expect Mine To Be!

-- The Leather Skirt --

Three Of My Favorite Things...

So I am mixing it up just a bit.  Okay, maybe not?

There are three things in my closet that I have come to love (other than my leather skirts, of course) so I thought, "Why not pair them together?"

We have a little pattern mixing going on here (a little out of my comfort zone) but I did stick with my beloved black and white so we are not getting all crazy either.

Hee Hee

This fabulous polka dot jacquard pencil skirt from Ann Taylor LOFT.

Add the B&W striped blouse that I would wear every single day if I could.

And finish the show with a sensational pair of black patent leather high heels that I am beginning to think should be worn with everything.

Franco Sarto has designed a fabulous pair of heels.

These shoes were made for walking.

Honest.

Have An Exceptional Day!

-- The Leather Skirt --

The Ann Taylor Polka Dot Jacquard Skirt...

Yes, it arrived yesterday.  Yes, I know that I just wore this blouse here a few days ago... but from the moment I saw this wonderful skirt, there was no other blouse in my closet that I wanted to pair it with.

I am so happy with the outcome. 

When I saw it, I did not hesitate.  I immediately jetted over to Ann Taylor Loft's Website and ordered my own.  LOVE IT!  When I saw the package in my mailbox last night I almost cried.  Kidding.

Seriously, I knew that it would get its debut today.  I simply could not wait to wear it.

It is only lunchtime and I have received numerous compliments.  Numerous.  One while waiting on DART this morning.  Two in the elevator coming up to the office.  Yet another from the shoeshine man down in the lobby.  Pause... breathe... Albert is one of my most valued fashion critics.  He has been "helping" me for years.  If Albert doesn't like something I wear, it is not likely to see the rotation again.  Hee Hee

Do any of you have a gentleman that you look to for advice/critics on your wardrobe?

Moving on...

Unfortunately, the pictures I took are less than ideal.  None of them really show the detailing in this lovely Jacquard Elongated Pencil Skirt from the Loft.  As of this post it was still available.

For this reason, I beg Lindsey's forgiveness for using this photo.  I hope that is okay?  Her pictures just do such a far better job of illustrating just how gorgeous this skirt truly is.  She has styled it pretty amazingly as well, huh?  If you have never read her blog (Saucy Glossie), you are missing out.  Impeccable style.

So on to my boring photos...

First, the skirt... It is the subtle polka dot detailing that makes it unique in my eyes.

Next, the blouse.  Again, that subtle polka dot pattern.  match made in heaven.

Well?

And together...

Throw in my lovely beige suede heels...

... and an ensemble has come together.

I am LOVING this outfit!  This combination is probably going to make regular appearances in the rotation.

Hee Hee

Is there anything in your closet that you find yourself wanting to wear all of the time?

Any combinations that just seem to keep calling to one another?

So now I am off to wonder the halls of our building in search of another compliment or two.  To obvious?

Hee Hee

Have A Wonderful Day!

-- The Leather Skirt --