OOTD: Soccer Saturday...

My niece and nephew have invited me to their soccer games today.

I will be the first to admit, I really do not know much about the game.

The kids seem to enjoy playing so I suppose that is all that matters.

However, I must confess... it really is not my favorite thing to do on a Saturday.

I go because they like Aunt Jordan to be there.

However, the day will be nice despite the soccer.

Hee Hee

You see, the first game is early in the morning and the second game is not until after lunch.  In between, brunch with Sis and her kids.  Now that is my idea of a relaxing Saturday morning.

Hee Hee

So how does a confessed member of the Community of Girls Who Love Skirts deal with such a day?

By wearing slacks... of course...

Breath... just breath... I know it is a switch.

I will not except liability for any medical bills associated with heart failure or the like caused by today's wardrobe choice.

Hee Hee

This ensemble is certainly "casual" for me but it seemed appropriate.

I have been to the games in a skirt and heels before but today I thought that I would be a little more low key.

There is a chill in the air this morning.  A real chill in the air.  Brrr...

It is shaping up to be a glorious fall day in Texas.

In order to compensate for the rather subdud nature of the slacks and the top, I opted to go with some color and chic texture.  I think this wonderful burgundy leather blazer makes things a little more interesting.

What do you think?

I think the jacket really pulls out the color in the pinstripe pattern on these slacks, too.

Win. Win.

Add in these cute little burgundy'ish short boots and I think I have come up with an ensemble that I will be happy with for the day.

So... Did The Leather Skirt do well for a chilly day of soccer?

Hope the kids win!

Have A Wonderful Saturday!

-- The Leather Skirt --

Shocker...

You did not think I even owed a pair of slacks, did you?

I do own a few... I just rarely wear them.

I really am a committed member (maybe the only member... Hee Hee) of the "Community of Girls Who Love Skirts."  I just wasn't "felling it" today so out came these gray slacks.

Probably partly because it is Friday?

Since I decided to pull out a pair of slacks for work today I decided some color would be an absolute MUST.

Enter this wonderful purple turtleneck sweater.

This baby is so old that I could not even begin to try and guess where I got it.  Honestly, I think that makes for some of the best sweaters. 

Well worn.  Soft.  "Broken in."

What do you think?

Just to keep the "color theme" going I opted for my purple heels.

Unfortunately, this is the last time you will see them.

Broke the heel getting out of the car when I got home today.

Ugh!!! 

They were cute though?  Huh?

Okay, so now that your surprise has worn off a bit... just imagine my co-workers when I walked in this morning.  Hee Hee

I thought that my boss was going to flip!

She actually called me into her office as soon as she saw me.  She was concerned that I was not feeling very well.  Sweet.  Funny... but sweet.

I did just get over pneumonia AND I never wear anything but a skirt so I guess it was a reasonable question, huh?

Isn't funny how you can set a certain "expectation" in your appearance... good or bad?  Any deviation from that "standard" seems to attract attention.  I just think it's funny.  Hardly harmful... just funny.

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY...

-- The Leather Skirt -- 

I know, I know... I Swore To Myself Today A Post Would Go Up...

Ladies, first my apologies.  I am barely keeping up this week.  Well, really, I am not keeping up at all.  You could say that it has largely been a craptastic week.  Hee Hee  Thanks again Kassi.  

That said, I swore to myself that I would somehow squeeze in a few minutes to get a post up today so here I sit at home during lunch trying desperately to get this done.  I know that when I "throw something together" for work it rarely turns out well so I apologize in advance for a post that will be decidedly defunct of whit and whimsy, let alone any truly thought provoking commentary.

Second, my most sincere THANK YOU to all that have taken the time to read my ramblings and comment on my blog.  I know that I have said it before but I am overwhelmed.  You guys are amazing!  I truly LOVE reading your comments and I hope you will continue to bless me with a few moments of your valuable time.  I am so honored when you do.

Now, onto today's outfit.

Your eyes do not deceive... those are indeed slacks.  If you read my blog at all, you know that I am a "skirt girl" for sure but occasionally I will break out the slacks just to keep people on their toes.  Hee Hee

Awful picture, huh?  I just wasn't willing to commit the time necessary to try and make it look a little better.

As you can see, yet another of my lovelies collected from Harold's over the years.  Miss that store so much.

Given that today's outfit was somewhat boring I decided to liven things up a bit with a great pair of shoes.

Aren't these pink suede heels just stunning?  LOVE them.  The only draw back, I have to be really careful not to get them wet.  As you all know, suede heels and water are not a good combination.

Okay, so that's it for today.  Back to work!

- The Leather Skirt -