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Hi all! I’m heading to Vegas for the rest of the week to see my brother. We are treating MamaBella, who hasn’t been on a vacation out of Texas in 10 years. Vegas was one of the first vacations Dad wanted to take her on so we are doing it for him. My youngest Brother will also join us on Thursday so it will be just the four of us. Cannot wait but 3:30 a.m. will come very quick tomorrow.

Here’s are my planned outfits for this trip. I had it finalized in my Stylebook a few days ago and then found THE.MOST.AMAZING.LEATHER.TEE. at Lucky Brand. I wasn’t sure how much I wanted to be on-trend with Leather this year so I was being very picky. I tried on the Leather Tee from Banana and it was too long and a bit snug in the chest. Today, walking around making returns (so I can have more shopping money for Vegas!) I found this Tee.

The color is called “Ocean Depth” but it is a beautiful Teal color. The leather is supple and soft. I tried on a Medium and it fit well to a little loose. I tried on the Small and it seemed to be mis-sized. The length was at least 2-3 inches shorter and pulled all over the chest. I stayed with the Medium. Slouchy Leather Tee in a beautiful color…YES PLEASE!
It was also on sale from $199 to $149. AND!!! it was also 50% off! I double-checked on that one with the SA and then cursed like a sailor in my head. Yippee! LOL!
So, having bought this tee I had to re-do my outfits and re-pack. Below is the final packing list for 3 full days in Vegas. 
Travel Days – Wednesday and Saturday
J Crew Gingham Top, Citizens of Humanity Dylan Jeans, Converse Shoreline
Anthro Tee, CoH Dylan Jeans (hope they don’t smell by then!), Converse Shorline

During the Day…Thursday, Friday
J Crew Sequin Scoopneck Tee, Andie Chinos in Navy, Cece Flat in Navy

J Crew High Line Tee, Tuxedo Andie Chinos, Cece Flats

Evening…Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Lucky Brand Leather Tee, J Crew Cafe’ Capri in Tile Jacquard, Janey Flats and KS Clutch

JC Jenna Cardigan, Banana Republic Lace Cami, JC Lace Mini Skirt, Janey Flats, KS Clutch

Lucky Brand Leather Tee, JC Fluted Skirt, Janey Flats, KS Clutch

And an extra outfit that can be either Day or Night…
J Crew Kiss Kiss Tee, Fluted Mini, Printed Janey, Madewell Denim Shirt, KS Clutch

As long as the Fluted Mini is not too smoky-smelling I will try to use it at least twice. Same with the Leather Tee. I also threw in another silk top from Anthro to go with the jeans, Fluted Skirt or Tuxedo Andie Chinos. And I will shop with MamaBella one day. I also took a pair of black heels but may pull those out before tomorrow. I think the Janey Flats will be perfect each evening. I was lucky enough to get them on a pop-back last week. 
Have a Great Week! I’ll have another “1 Item, 3 Ways” with an Anthro Top this weekend. Also, follow me on Instagram because even though “What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas”, I will be posting my outfits!
~Also, say the title of the post as Napoleon Dynamite would!
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We’ve had a little cool weather so of course it was the perfect time to bring out the Anchor Hoodie sold this summer (?!?!?). It’s the perfect amount of warmth for our version of cold weather. The jeans are some new favorites from Lucky Brand, the Sienna Cigarette Jeans. You can get them right now for 25% off online. They are button-fly and can be rolled up or down. I’m wearing the Dark Palye in a size 6/28. I’ve paired them with the MacAlister Calf Hair Booties that I was able to score on a pop-back plus 25% off.

The are lovely little booties and I was so happy to find them. My PS is jealous and might steal them from me, especially since we are the same size! LOL!

This outfit just screamed Retro/70s when I saw the picture so I added a filter. This is the new Thermal Henley in Navy Stripe, size Small, with the Flair Skirt from last year and Corso Como Samual boots.

Ugh! This hair is driving me CRAZY! I have a salon appointment tomorrow and though I want to chop it all off, I am trying really hard to grow it out some more to change things up. I do remember why I like short hair though…Tangles!!! I have the worst hair when it comes to tangles and I remember vividly my mother yanking on my head to brush them out. Ouch!
Hope you’re having a Great Evening! The Boy and I are off to dinner with Husband. An early “Congratulations!” dinner for The Boy since he will be inducted into the National Honor Society tomorrow. We are so proud! But this also means he is really that much closer to leaving home and going to college. He is taking his SATs in January and will find out his class ranking then too. As a parent, it’s all to much to take in sometimes.

PS…Molly has her first post up from the Anthro event!

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Second day in the office and I decided to wear jeans since I rarely do when traveling to offices. I love my Lucky Brand Jeans from last year. The denim is comfortable and stretchy and a nice dark wash.

The shirt is from J Crew Factory, the Stripe Silk Double-Pocket Blouse (Sz S). For accessories I added my new Loft Necklace, the Classic Pavé Link Bracelet from JC and my Ann Taylor Leopard Booties.

Nice and simple but I still felt dressy. The shirt is not the crepe-de-chine like the Retail version but it is 100% Silk and has a nice feel to it. I am finding that I am gravitating to these Silk button-down blouses as they are easy to style, wear and layer (eventually).

J Crew heard my calls for a necklace version of the Pavé bracelet. I knew if they did one it would be around that price point too. I can’t wait to see it in person. If it’s anything like the bracelet I know I’ll love it. I am not one to wear jewelry very often but I am finding that I am reaching for this bracelet a lot. LOVE IT!!

Have a Great Weekend!

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Just a quick post for today. I wore this to the office recently. Normally I wear a dress or a pencil skirt but felt like wearing jeans, albeit nice jeans, jeans none-the-less.

Jeans: Lucky Brand Legend High-Rise Trousers
Blouse: Kate Spade Striped Blaise Top, Size 8
Cardigan: J Crew Jackie in Beechwood
Shoes: J Crew Biella Heeled Loafer (first time wearing these)
The jeans have some stretch to them and due to the high-waist make me look taller, which is always a plus. The heels help with the new height of course. Talbots has a similar top called the Audrey-Collar Top in both solid and a pink-and-black stripe. I love the name too! But the difference is that the Talbots top is a Polyester Satin while the Kate Spade is Silk. 
Have a Great Day!
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How was everyone’s Thanksgiving? We were at my little brother’s house which was great for many reasons – turkey, dressing, desserts of all kinds, football, gossip. You name it we had it or talked about it. I had on a sweater dress that I Polyvore’d but changed because the weather was beautiful. I lost the cardigan about two hours into the day. It was just too nice and warm.

J Crew Jenna’s Cardigan, Black
J Crew Natasha Top in Wildcat
Lucky Brand Legend High-Rise Trousers
J Crew Miller High-Heel Boots, Brown

These are my “Tim Gunn” jeans. The pair I bought to be able to meet him. I had them altered in length a few weeks ago for heels and they are amazing. They have just the right amount of stretch and accommodated all my Thanksgiving eating without an issue. I was comfortable all day.

Today, I was up by 4:30 a.m. thinking about going to Anthropologie at 6 but I just couldn’t bring myself to actually leave the house even though it is only 10 minutes down the road from me. I did get online and ordered the Fire Ants Maxi Dress. I’ve never tried it on so I’m hoping the size 6 will fit.

My in-laws took us to lunch for Husband’s birthday which is Sunday. He was actually born on Thanksgiving Day way back in ’69. Again, gorgeous mid-70 degree weather decided my outfit.

J Crew Chiffon Rose Tee
J Crew Tuxedo Scout Chinos
J Crew Suede Cece Ballet Flats, Bright Flame

I hoped you got some good deals, if you braved the shopping madness today.

Have a Great Evening!