Sometimes You Just Need A Great Pair Of Heels...

AM I RIGHT?

SOMETIMES ANY OUTFIT IS JUST BETTER WITH A GREAT PAIR OF HEELS.

ISN'T IT?

As I mentioned a couple of times recently, I am "drawn" to higher heeled shoes of late.

I am also developing a bit of a crush on almost anything with a leopard print.

So why not have both?

Today's outfit started right there.. with a great pair of leopard print heels.

These are my recent acquisitions from AT LOFT.

LOVE them!  LOVE everything about them!

The heel height... so much to my recent liking.

The leopard print... one of the best that I saw anywhere as I looked for the perfect pair of heels in this particular pattern.

AT LOFT was actually one of my last stops.  Should have looked there first.  Hee Hee

The fit... perfect!

Comfort... so much better than I feared.  I wore them all day... even walked to the DART station and to lunch in them.

What do you think of the whole ensemble?

Personally, I really like this burgundy blouse.  So feminine.  I feel like such a "girl" when I wear it.

I think the outfit just "sings" with these fantastic heels.

Such a gorgeous color...

...Brings out the pinstripes in this amazing skirt.

I have had this skirt for so many years.  It has more than earned its keep.

Well?

Today was a typical day.  Up early, out for a run.  Short run, still recovering.

Shower, dress and out the door.

What was fun... I had gotten my first compliment on these shoes before I even made it to the DART station.

A lady jogging by said, "Great shoes!" as she passed.  I had to smile.

Once I arrived at the DART station I sat down to wait.

I happened to be sitting next to a smartly dressed woman who looked over to take notice.  She said, "I love that pattern.  Lovely shoes."  Again, I had to smile.

The ladies at the office were very complimentary as well.  Such a good feeling.

The best compliment of all... yours... hint... hint...

Hee Hee

Have A Great Day!

-- The Leather Skirt --

There Is A Chill In The Air...

Whoa!  I made the mistake of being outside yesterday when the cold front ye ole weatherman has been promising arrived as promised... Whoa!

The temperature dropped about 30 degrees in about 30 minutes!  Whoa!

Fortunately, I was close to home so inside I quickly raced.

So what is a girl to do on a Saturday morning when the temps have dipped into the cooler range for the first time?  Celebrate with a lovely cashmere turtleneck, that's what.

I got this wonderful number last winter.  I can see it in regular rotation this year.  It is so soft.

The only thing... the color is a little vibrant for me.

It is certainly an attention grabber.  Hee Hee

Of course, I am not one that shies away from "attention grabbing" articles of clothing so I am sure you will see this one again.

What do you think?
So after I settled on the sweater it was time to decide on what to pair it with.

Pneumonia had me down for so long that it seems like all I wore the whole month of September was a pair of pajamas so I really wanted to go with one of my beloved pencil skirts today.

How could I go wrong with this one?

Don't you just love the cute little pattern in the slit?

Besides, I think they make a perfect pair.  How about you?

To keep things a little more "casual" I opted to leave the sweater untucked.

Truthfully, I have tried tucking this sweater in and it just doesn't work. 

Another reason that it may see fewer spots in the rotation than its cashmere loveliness probably deserves.

To finish things off I decided to pull out some well worn favorites. 

These tall brown boots are made by Born.  If you read my blog at all you are probably aware of how much I appreciate Born.  They are fabulous.  Simply the most comfortable boot you will ever wear.

If you do not own a pair of Born boots I highly recommend that you get a pair.  They will serve you well for years to come.

Don't believe me, take a look at the toes on these.  Hee Hee

The only bad thing, they are so "well worn" that they just are not suitable for work anymore.  I really need to find a new pair of brown boots for the office.  Hmmmm

Well, the finished outfit looks like this...

What do you think?

So my day... real quick...

Pretty boring.  Got up early, went and actually did a light workout.  Very light, my strength is still on the rebound.

Returned home, dressed and headed out for brunch with a couple of friends.  A little grocery shopping (you would be surprised what you are in need of after having not been home for several days), a couple of errands and then back home.

I wish I had some interesting interactions to share but I really do not.

One thing I did notice as I moved around Dallas today...

FALL IS HERE... at least in the fashion world.

Burgundy in every shade.  Boots.  My fellow Dallas ladies have been stocking up and waiting for today.

Great looks all!  Go Dallas!

-- The Leather Skirt --

Bell Of The Ball...

Today's post will be quick.  I have to get to work early this morning for a conference call.

It is going to be a wonderful day today so I decided to celebrate with a "girly" ensemble.

No, I did not go with a sheer blouse or with ruffles or even pleats.

Today I am wearing a pinstriped skirt with a lovely lace detailed finish at the hem.  I added a pretty pink blouse to give the outfit some color.  Last night I had planned to wear my boots but this morning I decided to go with some simple black heels so that there was nothing to draw attention from the hemline.

At the moment I am simply in love with it.

I have not been able to stop smiling since I finished getting dressed this morning.

I just LOVE being so happy with an outfit,  It just starts my day off on the right foot.  It puts a smile on my face.  I just feel like I have an extra bounce in my step.  Isn't funny how clothes can do that to you?  I guess that is why we all like them so much, huh?

So here is what I have pulled together for today...

As I said, the shoes are simple.  They are not even real suede but they are comfortable.  Although not as sharp as my Stuart Wietzman heels (see here), I think that they are attractive.  What do you think?

The blouse is so soft and the shiny.  I really feel like a girl when I wear it.  What do you think?

Wanted to show you how the blouse and skirt come together.

The "star of the show" in my mind is this hemline.

What do you think?

So there you have it.  I am sitting here at the computer with a smile on my face.  I bet I will be glowing all day!

Oh, by the way, I cannot even begin to tell you how many compliments I received on the new skirt I showed you in the previous post and I have not even worn it to work yet.  I am saving that for next week when everyone returns from vacation.  At least three or four ladies made wonderful comments to me about it while I was out shopping.  That will put a smile on your face, too.

 Do you ever pull together an outfit that makes you smile?

Hope You Have A Happy Day!

- The Leather Skirt -