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Here are two more office outfits from a few weeks ago I had yet to post. I have been in workout clothes or my Italy trip jersey skirts for most of the last two weeks. I usually stick to pencil skirts and a blouse when I’m travelling.

Here is the lovely Pink Cottage blouse along with the No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Warm Jade and Valentino Bow heels. Looks like Jeannie had a similar idea here. Forgive the “no make-up” look. This was at the end of a super long day. I’m much more fresh faced in the next pic.
I paired the Linen Cotton striped shirt with the Porcleain Paisley skirt (LOVE!! this skirt) and the Arene’ sandals in Cognac from last summer. This could have used a belt and a necklace, I suppose.
I’ve been trying to figure out what I need for the Fall/Winter. It’s so hard to think about it when it’s so hot outside. I haven’t seen the new arrivals in the store yet but plan on going Saturday. As beautiful as the Wool pencil skirt colors are I just won’t get enough wear out of them like the cotton skirts. I do grab a new color of the Cashmere Tee each year and now the Tippi is in Cashmere so I’ll have a decision to make there. I do want a Schoolboy Blazer in Navy and maybe a pair of the Matchstick Jeans. Have you seen my fit-twin in them today? She looks great in them along with the Tippi in Snakeprint.
I’ll be in the office again next week so there will be some Que Bella posts when I return. I also plan on visiting the J Crew Factory store and hope to publish those reviews next week. Anything you want to see from the Factory? Leave your request in the comments!

Have a Great weekend!
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I had a fabulous birthday this past Saturday and enjoyed celebrating it with some dear friends. For lunch, Husband, The Boy and I went to La Gloria in downtown San Antonio at the Pearl Brewery. It’s the third year in a row that we’ve gone and so now it’s a tradition. I love their yummy food and the beer is ice cold.

Husband didn’t like this outfit but only because he said I looked too dressy so I kept the shirt untucked to make it “more casual” in his eyes. I loved the colors and was happy to wear my little frog bracelet.
J Crew Grenada Palm Cami
J Crew Double-Serge Mini Skirt
Stuart Weitzman Wedges
J Crew Frog Bracelet
Gorgeous colors!
Later that evening, after a little nap, Husband and I met some friends at a little hotel lounge that was very Cuban and so cool. I had a Grapefruit Daquiri that was so yummy that I might have had two more. And this dress…WOW! Thanks Bailey 44 for making this dress and Anthropologie for selling it. I. LOVE. IT! I’m wearing my J Crew Arene’ Sandals that were quite comfortable all night.
At the end of the night, my friends sang “Happy Birthday”! I couldn’t have ended it better.
Have a Great Evening! Anthro Sale post tomorrow!
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I have done several Polyvore sets with this dress with the intention of wearing it the following day. Something always came up and I had to change my planned outfit. But today was different. I planned on wearing this dress but didn’t create a set for fear of jinxing the outfit…again.

Dress: J Crew Stripe Blouson Dress in Black, 6
Belt: J Crew Patent-Tab Skinny Belt in Warm Jade, S
Shoes: J Crew Arène Platform in Cognac, 7
Necklace: Anthropologie Earl Grey Necklace

I wore this to my salon. It’s been 10 weeks since I last had it cut. I had an appointment a few weeks ago but had to cancel and by this week it was driving me crazy! I have no idea how to style longer-ish hair because my has been short for so long. He whacked the back off to come about even with the side to make it a somewhat choppy bob. I’m happy with it but I miss my hair sass. I’ll get it back eventually. He says he has an idea in mind but can’t find a decent picture to show me. I trust my stylist completely with my hair. He was the one who originally talked me in to short hair even though I had tried it before. Turns out it was just the way it was cut and styled that made it look bad. 
I am so happy I was able to finally wear this dress. I love it. And, although it might bother me later, the straps would slightly fall of my should making it all the more sexy. I have some new lightweight sweaters and cardigan to wear over this during the fall. I can’t wait!

Have a great evening!

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So when Mother Nature decides to visit I feel awful. I feel fat, bloated, ugly, nothing fits, I have nothing to wear, my hair freaks out…and on and on and on. So I came up with a plan over the last few years to hide all of that.

On the first few days, usually the worst of it, I wear a dress. If it has a print I don’t have to add any accessories. If it it a solid color I have to add a necklace or bracelet. During the winter I’ll add a turtleneck or sweater. Make-up must also be put on, though I do it pretty lightly – tinted moisturizer, concealer, blush, curled lashes. Those are the rules. By the end of the day I feel better.

Anthropologie Arribada Dress (worn here)
Old Navy Espadrilles

And here’s the Casbah Dress styled from Friday. Husband and I went out and had some delicious Italian food. It was pretty warm that evening. I took the J Crew Jackie in Beechwood but never wore it.

J Crew Factory Multi-Strand Pearls in Pewter
J Crew Arène Platform Sandals – Anchor Gray, 7

I can’t wait to wear this dress again.

Have a great evening!

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Today is the last day for J Crew’s 20% off with code SUNNY. There is not a discount on shipping with this
unfortunately. If you are looking for a heeled sandal, the Arène Platform Sandals are a wonderful choice, IMO. I already have these in Cognac and love them and I was able to find them in Anchor Grey.

They are on sale for $149.99 (final sale). I love the wood heel and they are comfortable. I wore these for over 4 hours, mostly walking and had no pain or blisters. I am a consistent size 7 in J Crew.
Hope that helps and Happy Shopping!