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Happy Halloween! I hope your morning has been filled with more treats than tricks. I’m not in the office today but I know they are planning for a Door Decorating Contest, and trick-or-treaters later today. Not to mention all the cookies, cakes, cupcakes and other goodies that have been filling my Facebook and Instagram streams from co-workers. Though I miss this fun part of being in an office, I am a little glad I’m not tempted by all the yumminess that is there.

We are finally getting into Fall weather, on this last day of October. With temps lowering I was excited to wear the Factory Pleated Mini Skirt in Plaid. Surprisingly, if you haven’t taken a closer look at the skirt, it has tiny stripes of blue mixed in.

Using my Stylebook App, I created two additional looks for this skirt. Each time I make a purchase I create multiple looks with my Stylebook App. This helps me decide whether or not I can really use it in my closet and also prepares me when I think I have “nothing-to-wear”. Sometimes they look great IRL and other times, the outfit is a big fail. I think this will look really cute IRL with the blue bows bringing out the blue in the plaid pattern of the skirt. Depending on the day, I may need to add tights or switch to tall boots instead of the booties.


Of course, a little check-on-check pattern-mixing will work too. I’ve added the Hugo Guinness sweater for a layering option. 

{update} This won’t look too bad styled with last years shirt in the same pattern. The Factory version might be a little closer in color to the gray in the skirt. 

I’m halfway through the day and still have a lot to do, including going to Vote! The days got away from me and I didn’t plan out a costume until yesterday. I’ll at least be sure to share on Instagram. I can’t wait to see all the little Princess Elsa’s and ghouls and goblins tonight. 
Have a Great Day!

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One of the hazards of working from home is that no one sees me all day. I could stay in my pajamas all day (done that), wear workout gear all day (done that), or a tee and pair of shorts, not giving any thought to how I looked. Lately, I’ve been trying to not phone-it-in and actually put on what’s in my closet. This process is also helping me determine what can stay and what needs to go. The closet purge never stops.

I’ve only worn the Butterfly Blouse once as it runs a little small. I ordered my normal size 8 but the arms are tight and there’s a touch of pulling across the chest. I still love it and the green is saturated and beautiful.

 
I was able to order another pair of my Tory Burch Cropped Skinny Jeans when they went on sale. I’m so glad to have a back-up pair. I brought the cost-per-wear of my other pair down to about $7. 
My Sophie Embroidered Loafers were comfortable all day. I will definitely get plenty of use out of them this Fall. 
Similar Blouse Options
~ Anthropologie Verimovo Peasant Blouse ~
~ Anthropologie Sumba Peasant Blouse ~
~ Equipment Floral Print Blouse ~

Since tomorrow is Halloween, I’m off to Michael’s. I’m just now tossing some costumes ideas around to wear while handing out candy. 

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Here are a few tops from the Factory I found in my camera roll.

~ Printed Ruffle Collared Top, Navy, size 8 ~

I have the retail version in the Ivory and this one fits just a tiny bit smaller. The neck (could be me) was a little uncomfortable when buttoned. I like the Navy color and I would pair this with dark skinnies and heels for a night out. 

~ Tweed Sleeve Top, Navy Green, Medium ~
The Medium fit well so it’s TTS. It’s not very boxy for me, almost like it’s cut a little slimmer but still a straight cut. It didn’t feel special to me though. This shirt is a blend, with some viscose, so I’m pretty sure I’d shrink it after the first wash….cause I don’t read the label and haven’t learned my lesson. :-/

This was a nice little blouse. I didn’t have a need for the retail version but this is actually a really great duplicate of it. The size 8 fit well, for me TTS in the dressier tops. I still don’t have a need for this top but it would be on my wishlist if I did. There’s also the Lace Striped Blouse, with no dots, in three colors. I like the Spinach color.
Some of these are hitting Final Sale. I guess others didn’t think they were very appealing or have the retail version, like me.
Have a Great Day!

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I was finally able to see the Transport Tote and Berliner Satchel in person. The Dark Cabernet is a gorgeous color and so well suited for my wardrobe. I would need to keep it organized though as a Tote is always a bottomless pit when I use it.

The Textured Transport Tote is on my wishlist. Almost all of my bags are made of a smooth or Saffiano leather. I think only one, my Bisbee Satchel, is pebbled leather. As you can see these two are the same color, Rock, but the leather color varies. The one in front looks more olive while the second looks like the color of a wet rock.

The Berliner Satchel is a nice in person in the English Saddle color. It’s nice and roomy on the inside. The difference between this and my Bisbee Satchel is that it has an exterior pocket on either side. One side is a flap pocket and the other a zip.

Right now, I have been very minimal in my bag usage, only carrying around my Tory Burch York Wristlet. Once I start holiday shopping I’ll switch back to a bigger bag.
Do you own either of these bags? How is the sagging on the bottom of the Transport Tote? 

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During last Monday’s 40% off Flash Sale I was able to get the Sophie Embroidered Loafers in the Wool Houndstooth pattern. I don’t have a brown-toned flat so these will fit right in to that missing space in my closet.

I ordered my normal size 7 and they are TTS. Since the front is shorter than normal loafers, they do show the tiniest bit of toe cleavage in the front, on the sides, 
They are trimmed in Navy suede and are completely flat. The heel almost seems like it is for show. They are lined in leather and fairly comfortable, just from trying them on. They don’t feel like they will need much breaking in. The toe has a gold embroidered emblem that doesn’t clash with the pattern very much.

I’m always leery to purchase something on Final Sale but I am glad I was able to get these. Since we have a mostly mild Fall and early Winter, I should be able to get some good use out of these before I switch to boots daily. There is still enough room to add thin socks and be fairly comfortable.

Happy Shoes-day!

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