Weekend Update: I sat through an entire soccer game

Tee // Old Navy (worn here); Jeans // Gap (worn here, similar here); Sunnies // Betsey Johnson via Marshall's (worn here, similar here); Necklaces // Forever 21 and J. Crew Factory (worn here, similar here and here); Flip Flops // Marshall's (worn here, similar here and here)

My Weekend Update, again, is about the previous weekend.  I'm a super busy person and just don't have time to write a post on Sunday night.  Actually, I'm a super lazy person and need my Sundays to watch marathons of idiotic TV shows.  This weekend was Intervention...but more about that at a later date.

I went to a soccer game in Philadelphia last weekend.  I know, I hate everything in that sentence too.  The Scot's favorite team, the Glasgow Celtic, played a friendly against Real Madrid at the Eagles' stadium.  (I think I said everything right).  See how I coordinated my green pants?  I have team spirit (and I like my green pants).

I personally did not think it was fair to have the small Scottish team play against the powerhouse of Real Madrid.  I know enough about soccer to know that Real Madrid is GOOD.  The Scot's take on this: "It's just nice to be invited."  

So, I dragged myself out of my Jersey cocoon into Philly.  You know what's worse than a stadium full of Eagles fans?  A stadium full of Scottish soccer fans.  Just kidding.  It's really just a bunch of drunk people singing.  So much singing.  None of the Celtic fans really cared about the score (or the game at all).  They just sang the day away.  I'm not really sure how they made it to the end of the game.  I thought they'd be like a bunch of 5 year olds and just had to tire themselves out.  The Scot managed to contain himself.  Celtic only lost 0-2.  The Scot called it a victory.

Also linking up for Monday Mingle.

Friday's Fancies: Sassy Business Lady

Have you entered my bubble necklace giveaway?  What? You don't like free stuff?

Blazer // Forever 21 (similar here); Skirt // Simply Vera for Kohl's (similar here); Shoes // Old Navy (worn here, similar here); Sunnies // Betsey Johnson via TJ Maxx (similar here); Vintage Style V-Neck Tee // Old Navy

I feel like a sassy business lady in this pink blazer.  It's the look I go for everyday.  I think the t-shirt only adds to the sassiness of this outfit.  The t-shirt says, "I will not be constrained by your conventions about business casual wear!!"  All I need to do is throw my heels in my purse and get out my sneakers and slouch socks to go strutting around on my lunch break.  And then I'll twirl around and throw my hat in the air.  Wait, wrong decade.  Am I more Dynasty or Mary Tyler Moore?

My Target Mantra

You've probably noticed a few changes around this little blog.  I've been brainstorming this change for weeks and finally got to it last night....at 11:30pm.  I'll probably be making some more changes in the coming days.  I just can't decide if I want a 2 column or 3 column layout.  I know, life is tough.  I'd love your feedback on the new layout and any suggestions.

High-low Skirt // Target; Tee // Target (worn here, similar here);
Bag // Juicy Couture via TJ Maxx (worn here); Flip Flops // Coach via Marshall's (worn here)

Bracelets // Asos and Forever 21 (worn here, similar here); Necklace // ?? (similar here)

Target is a dangerous place.  I have to walk around the store chanting, "Put it the F*$K back!"  There;s so much temptation, from cute dresses, to bracelets to lip gloss.  I was chanting my mantra at Target the other night when I saw this polka dot peplum beauty.

Yeah, I was making my clothing purchase decision in the cat food aisle.  It's usually where I can be found in Target.  Don't judge.

Stuff I Wore: Stripes n' Sneaks

Dress // French Connection (worn here, similar here); Shoes // Target (worn here, similar here); Bangles // Target and Forever 21 (worn here); Necklace // J. Crew Factory (worn here, similar here)

Hat // Target
If you're wondering, yes I did switch out the hat.

Love Rings // JewelMint (similar here)

I was shopping in a small boutique in the mall a few weeks ago and I saw a pre-teen girl shopping with her two dads...her two ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS dads.  The daughter was moping around the store in her Umbro soccer shorts and Adidas Sambas while her dads threw countless pink sparkly items at her.  She says to one of her dads, "Dad, I don't want any of these things."  Her dad replies, "Honey, you have to start dressing sassier!!"  She replies, "Daaaad, I don't want to look sassy.  I just want to look like everyone else."  

This girl is the voice of a generation.  She just put her finger on how every single girl between the ages of 12 and 18 feels.  

I think I can speak for most women out there.  We spent the better part of our teenage lives just trying to fit in.  I remember that there were days when I would purposefully wear the same exact outfit as several of my friends. I think around 18 or 19 I stopped being a Stepford teen.  Now, I'm like a male peacock doing a mating dance wearing the brightest colors and patterns I can find.  I've come so far, yet I know exactly how that little girl in the mall feels.  I just wanted to tap one of the dads on the shoulder and say, "Just take her to Sports Authority and let her buy a t-shirt.  She'll discover fashion in a few years."

Stuff I Wore: Tailor Made (OOTD 1.4.12)

Similar Boots
Similar Skirt
Similar Necklace

While getting back into the swing of things after the New Year holiday weekend, I wore an Anthro sale purchase: the Accordion Cutout Skirt.  This skirt was a steal at $30!  

This skirt required a slight alteration on my part.  So, I purchased my normal size 6 after having NEVER tried it on in store.  What I did not realize is that that the skirt's lining fits more like a pencil skirt than does the outer pleated layer.  I normally have to size up in pencil skirts.  When the skirt arrived in the mail, I was horrified to realize that the lining of the skirt was waaaay too tight.  The skirt was already so cheap and my Anthro did not have any size 8's in stock.  what was a girl to do!  And then I panicked.  In a moment of hysterics and instead of wearing Spanx to work), I did a quickie at home alteration.  Since I can't sew, I just ripped the side seams on the lining to make slits on either side.  Seriously, this was a moment of insanity.  However, it worked out.  And you can't even tell!  I'll probably make it a little nicer and have my tailor sew the raw edges.

OOTD 1.4.12 by veggielawyer

Pocket tee
$8 - target.com

Halston Heritage tux jacket
$154 - theoutnet.com

Accordion Cutout Skirt
$30 - anthropologie.com

Nine West black stiletto heels
$70 - dsw.com

Bow jewelry (similar)
$9.99 - modcloth.com

Miss Selfridge leaf jewelry
£5 - missselfridge.com

Stuff I Wore: A Bicycle Built for Two (OOTD 1.3.12)

Yipee!  You get two posts today!  I really have to make a dent in my outfit archives.
I bought this skirt between Christmas and New Year and just could not wait to debut it at work.  A few other bloggers have also fallen in love with this skirt too (Elizabeth at Behind the Dressing Room Door and S at The Delightful Find).  I went simple with just a gray sweater and brown ribbed tights.

I'd appreciate any styling suggestions or links to other blogs featuring this skirt.  I'll definitely be wearing this skirt straight into spring and summer.

Xhilaration  Pleated Button Up Skirt

And because I loved it so much (and because I'm OCD), I went back to Target and bought it in another color and print.  Yes, those are little purple keys.  When I first purchased the bicycle print skirt I saw this one and asked myself, "So I really need two funky printed skirts?"  The answer at the time was no, but upon reflection I realized it was a big fat yes.

Stuff I Wore: Striped Casual Friday (OOTD 12.23.11)

Similar Skirt
Similar Boots
Similar Necklace

So, this is my bedroom pre-The Scot move and takeover.  My next few outfit posts will feature a giant mess in the background.

I picked up this skirt a few months ago at Forever 21 because it reminded me of pricier Bailey 44 pieces (and because it's just as comfy as a pair of sweat pants).

striped midis by veggielawyer featuring forever 21 skirts

Bailey 44 knee length black skirt
$107 - revolveclothing.com

Forever 21 skirt
$8.50 - forever21.com