Daily Style: Thursday, 4/4

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

cashmere short-sleeved sweater (hand-me-down, $free)
camo scarf (eBay, $13)

black booties (Dollhouse, Clothes Mentor, $15)

I just watched this Lookbook.nu Web Series video and all I can say is, that's 9 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Terrible. Just terrible. I wouldn't even hate-watch more of this.

Daily Style: Monday, 3/25

cream dolman sleeved top (MNG by Mango @ JCP)  

embroidered faux leather peplum top (Worthington @ JCP, $25)

black/tan stripe jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $15)

ankle booties (Worthington "Shawna" @ JCP, $37)

rose ring (Clothes Mentor, $4)

gold watch (Nixon "Small Player" via Amazon)

You may have noticed my new skirt.

Oh, yeah, also I dyed my hair back to dark.

Daily Style: Thursday, 3/21

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

sheer black shirt (Allen B. @ JCP, $25)

camel sweater (Mossimo @ Target, $30)

leopard belt (Merona @ Target, $17) 

black boots (Steve Madden via eBay, $46)

I took a stay-cation from Wednesday to Wednesday and didn't take one, single, solitary outfit pic. Most of my outfits were pretty blog-worthy too, though I had a few repeats. I'm not used to dressing casually for that many days in a row, so to keep things interesting I decided to wear a different scarf every day. It was a fun little challenge. 

Any time you get bored with your clothes, and/or are feeling a little uninspired, I propose coming up with a challenge of your own. You can make it whatever you want and for however long you want, just make sure you stop when it isn't fun anymore. The point of the challenge is to inject some joy into dressing, after all.

Daily Style: Monday, 3/4

 

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

floral top (H&M via Clothes Mentor, $4)

embroidered faux leather peplum top (Worthington @ JCP, $25)

black pumps (Simply Vera by Vera Wang @ Kohl's, $49) 

You guys, I swear Old Navy is not paying me this... (that's not to say I won't accept payment) 

These jersey skirts are the freakin' best. They are so comfortable, figure-flattering, and inexpensive. They come in a wide array of colors and stripe patterns, which seem to change from time to time. They can be worn to the office or styled for weekend wear. I recently bought 3 more of these suckers. One in red, one in tan/black stripes and another solid black. 

Currently they are on sale for $17 (down from $24.94) and you can get 15% off your entire online order from now through Thursday. 

Um... what are you still doing on this page? Go! Buy!

(BTW... I cannot be held responsible for any actions from my site that may have led to the breaking of any shopping bans.)

Daily Style: Monday, 2/11

black/white print wrap top (Ann Taylor, thrifted, $2.50)

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

white tank (Discovery, $5)

 black booties (Saks Fifth Avenue, thrifted, $3)

Dream Factory necklace (HouseofTenderBeasts, Etsy, $gift)

 

As I'm sure you've heard, the Boy Scouts have a "gay ban", which prohibits homosexuals from joining the organization, be it as a member or a leader. (While typing this post, I discovered they prohibit agnostics and atheists, as well.) Recently there's been talk of the ban being lifted, but here's what I don't get: Why would you want entry into an organization that, at this point, is known for their hatred of your "kind"?

It seems to me, considering the Boy Scouts' are experiencing low recruitment, that that is probably more likely the reason that the ban would be lifted, NOT because they've come to some epiphany that their principals are out-dated and discriminatory. It seems to me as if they would be allowing gays begrudgingly.

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a comparable organization for boys to learn the things they would through the Boy Scouts. Hopefully, I'm wrong, the ban will be lifted and the Boy Scouts can join the rest of us in the 21st century.

Daily Style: Thursday, 1/24

neon yellow dress (Old Navy, $35)

camel sweater (Mossimo @ Target, $30)

leopard belt (Merona @ Target, $17) 

tan booties (Arizona @ JCP, $45) 

I have a question. WTF is a "sock bun"?!

Daily Style: Tuesday, 11/20

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

white tank (a.n.a. @ JCP, $8)

stripe sweater (Nicole by Nicole Miller @ JCP, $25)

black belt (MNG by Mango @ JCP, $15)  

ceramic watch (Fossil via TJ Maxx, $39)

black fishnets (Simply Vera by Vera Wang @ Kohl's)

zipper booties (Dollhouse via Marshalls, $25)

I want to rant discuss the (unspoken) rules of the CTA, because it's my blog, and I can.

- You should start moving towards the doors when the train is pulling into your stop, or when it is near your stop, NOT when the doors are open at the stop before yours. If you do this, everyone will assume the current stop is your stop, and act accordingly. Therefore, if I'm behind you, and this is MY stop, I will assume you are going to exit the doors, NOT stop moving right before the exit, impeding me from getting off on my stop. I will then panic because I don't want to miss my stop.

- If you are sitting on the inside and need to get out, and the person next to you is wearing headphones, and their eyes are closed, DO lightly tap them on the shoulder to get their attention and signal you need to get out. DO NOT repeat the same statement over and over, when it should be clear they can't hear you, as they're wearing GIGANTIC HEADPHONES. Also, DO NOT waive your hand frantically in front of their face. The previous was slightly stupid, this is just plain rude.

- When exiting the CTA station on the escalator, if space allows, STAND on the right, WALK on the  left.

- For Pete's sake, when you get in the train car, MOVE! There are, most-likely, several other bodies behind you. We all need to get in; move with a purpose. If you want to stand, that's fine, but I see 1 seat available, and you're making it very difficult for me to win it. I don't want to push, but I will, if it means I can land a seat, and nap on my way home.

 - As the conductor has stated, several times now, move to the middle of the car.

If there's any rules I missed, let me know in the comments. Happy transitting!

Daily Style: Wednesday, 10/10

hi-lo sweater (Fenn Wright Manson via TJ Maxx, $15)

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

blue booties (Shoedazzle "Pine", $40)

printed scarf (PayHalf, $11)

Yes, I wore this skirt twice in one week... With one day between... I swear I washed it!

Whatever. 

Expect to see the same items, multiple times, going forward. I have close to 0 clothes that fit, and it's really difficult to replenish your ENTIRE wardrobe in a day. But that's what being 'cheap' and 'chic' is all about! It's Remix City up in this bitch.

Daily Style: Monday, 10/8

faux leather sleeve sweater (Nicole by Nicole Miller @ JCP, $20)

jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)

"Anna Bells Trolley" (Irregular Choice via Akira, $60)

black fishnets (Simply Vera by Vera Wang @ Kohl's)

Aye-yey-yey, (how do you spell that?), it's been soooo long since my last outfit post. This sweater is new, as are most of my clothes that actually fit. This is my favorite sweater, it's extremely comfortable and I'm in love with the leather sleeves. I've recently become obsessed with faux leather (or real leather, if I can afford it). I'm trying to make it a part of every day wear. 

What's your fall obsession?

Daily Style: Sunday, 4/1

maroon maxi (Old Navy, $23)

open-stitch sweater (Mossimo @ Target, $25)

cropped denim jacket (Highway Jeans via PayHalf, $22)

black boots (Big Buddha "Casi", $gift)

printed scarf (PayHalf, $11) 

I wore this to meet a friend for brunch at Bleeding Heart Bakery & Cafe. Yums. This particular friend is an excellent meal mate, as she is always up for going halfsies. For brunch we always get a sweet and a savory - perfect, because I always want something sweet, but not an entire meal of sweet.

Daily Style: Tuesday, 3/20

neon yellow dress (Old Navy, $35)

black/white stripe jacket (Allen B. @ JCP, $40)

"Anna Bells Trolley" (Irregular Choice via Akira, $60)

black belt (MNG by Mango @ JCP, $15)

This past Sunday I met Phi Phi O'Hara from RuPaul's Drag Race, at my local Target. (So glamorous!) Well, I met the boy that is Phi Phi. Get it? 

Anyway, I was super nervous because I consider anyone on TV a celebrity and get really nervous when I see them in person.  Also, I wasn't sure how to approach him.  I didn't want to ask "Are you Phi Phi O'Hara?" because if he wasn't, I would have just told him he looked like a woman.  I couldn't ask "Are you on RuPaul's Drag Race?"  That's like saying, "you look like a drag queen".  If he's not, that's a problem.  So, I went with "Are you on TV?"  Once I got confirmation, I told him she was one of my favorites.  I think he was surprised, "through all the bitchiness?"  She's the best from Chicago (IMO) and I got to represent.

Have you ever met any celebrities/people on TV?  Do you get nervous?

Anyone else watch RuPaul's Drag Race?  Who are your favorites?

Today I'm participating in Megan and Keely's Super Stripes Week.  For a list of participants, click the pic.

Daily Style: Sunday, 1/8

maroon maxi (Old Navy, $23)
dark grey hi-lo sweater (Old Navy, $12)
camel sweater (Mossimo @ Target, $30)
grey snood (local knitter, $20)
brown oxfords (Vince Camuto via Amazon.com, $39)
hat & rings (old), sunglasses (flea market find), lip color (L'Oreal Infallible in Bold Bordeaux)

Yesterday Megan and I got together and had picture time!  Be forewarned, this post is very picture heavy.  Check out her blog to see the shots I took of her.