It's Not Just for Lumberjacks Anymore...

My mom got me flannel pajamas for Christmas. Now before you shriek and cover your eyes, I have a confession: I love them. I find them comfy and cozy and oh so cute (red pj's covered in snowmen and snowflakes.) I don't know why I have never had any before! I have been eyeing my nephew's flannel footie pjs for two years secretly wishing I had something similar to keep me warm. So now I do and I want more!


Couture Candy Rise and Shine flannel set $94.40 (on sale!)


Figleaves polka dot flannel set $66.22 (on sale!)


Juicy Couture Charm Print pajama set $68.60 (on sale!) at Bloomingdales


P.J. Salvage Popcorn Night set $34.99 (on sale!)


Gap plaid set $34.99 (on sale!)


Victoria Secret The Sleepover stripe pajamas $29.99 (on sale!)

They also have options at Overstock.com but I did not want to put their cheesy photos up, so you can check them out here.

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT wear your pajamas outside of your home or you will be severely punished. Yes people will notice and no, that is not cute. You have been warned.....

Code Enforcement

I am having a hard time at work. Not the work but the dress code is verrrrrrrry conservative. No sleeveless tops or dresses, closed toe shoes and pantyhose. (I asked in all seriousness, "Seriously????") So this poses a problem for me not because I can't abide by the dress code but I still want to be my creative fashionable self and these rules are cramping my style. So I have come up with some options:


Tahari four button vest pantsuit $181.99 (on sale); Tulle tie neck blouse $58

Add pointy toe black heels to complete the look.


Muse seam detail pointe knit dress $144; Steve Madden Tayla $119.90

Add grey tights to create a long line and to complete the look.


Jones New York suit $179.99 (on sale); Forever 21 Paris flower tee $16.90

Add a red shoe to complete the look.


Victoria's Secret peplum jacket $148 and pencil skirt $88; Urban Outfitters crochet tights $14

Add round toe platforms to complete the look.

You can also break up the suit and wear the jacket with black pants or add a different jacket to the skirt.

Summer Dress-ing

Although stores are stocking up for Fall, I am still all about Summer. (Especially in this 100+ degree weather here in Texas!) Here are some fun shorter length summer dresses to keep you cool for under $50.


Blurred geo print square sleeve dress $47.88 @ asos


Forever 21 bead trim tiered dress $27.80


Anthropologie Quiet Light dress $49.95 (on sale!)


Dollhouse strapless tiered dress $39


Faith 21 triple block knit dress $22.80

Animal instincts safari dress $38 (on sale) @ Arden B


Rampage printed spaghetti strap dress $44.25 (on sale!)


Seagreen romance lace dress $44.99 @ Ruche


asos shirred bandeau dress $47.88


Victoria's Secret eyelet minidress $48.99


Smocked waist floral dress $24.80 @ Faith 21

Love this PacSun Lucy Love Cool Feathers dress $44.50

What I Want NOW!

The description for this cheery taffeta skirt says "A sunny look for after hours" but I think that this is a perfect work skirt combined with a simple white tee and could also be paired with a fitted tank and skinny heels for a night out. Cute cute cute!


Victoria's Secret taffeta skirt $108 (on sale!)

I adore being such a girly girl; ruffles, flowers and bows make me melt on the inside. These satin stilettos are pure heaven and are a steal for $54!


ASOS Premium side corsage satin shoes $53.92

I would wear these boyfriend jeans with the heels pictured above for a mix of sass and slouch. I am going to go thrifting in the men's section and see if I can find a cheap version of these. (OR I could raid my boyfriend's closet....hmmmm...)


Banana Republic Medium wash boyfriend jean $89

Pencil Me In

When basic black just won't do, spice it up by adding a pencil skirt in a funky print, unexpected details or bold color.


Just Cavalli print pencil sjirt $399 @ Zappos Couture


High waist scribble pencil skirt $69.50 @ Express


Moschino Cheap & Chic polka dot pencil skirt $655 @ Net-a-porter


Tulip pencil skirt $39 (on sale!) @ Newport News


Cotton rose paisley print skirt $88 @ White House Black Market


Michael Kors Malibu dot skirt $950 @ Bergdorf Goodman


Twill pencil skirt $24.50 @ Alloy


Dulce sequin skirt $450 @ J. Crew


High waist denim pencil skirt $39.50 (on sale!) @ Victoria's Secret


Trinity long pencil skirt $118 @ Guess by Marciano