Weekend Update: Go RU!

Red Pants // Anthropologie (similar here)

Chambrary Shirt // Old Navy (worn here, similar here)

Reva Ballet Flats //Tory Burch

Watch // Target (worn here, similar here)

Bracelets // Michael Kors (worn here similar here)

Fairytale Duo Pendant // Bauble Bar

Ok, I know I just wore these red pants on the blog last Thursday, but what better time to wear red pants than to a Rutgers football game.  This weekend my family attended the Rutgers-Army game, as is our annual tradition.  Rutgers beat Army, scoring four touchdowns, which means that the colonial re-enacters fired off the canon 4 times, a knight rode around on a white horse 4 times and the Rutgers cheerleaders ran around with flags 4 times.  Rutgers goes all out when they score a touchdown.

And in case you were wondering...yes, I was taking self portrait pictures in my kitchen.  The Scot had to work all weekend and didn't get home until after dark ALL WEEKEND.  I know, he's really inconsiderate.

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Stuff I Wore: Peplum and Gypsies

Foundational Pencil Skirt // Anthropologie (worn here, similar here); Top // TJ Maxx (similar here); Rainy Day Bow Ballet Flats // J. Crew (worn here, similar here); Cropped cardigan // White House Black Market (similar here)

Gold Bracelet // Target (worn here and here, similar here); Crystal Brulee Bracelet // J. Crew (worn here , similar here )

Lovebirds Pine Necklace // Jewelmint (similar here)

After reading this post on The Bargain Blonde about a month ago, I was reminded that I have an irrational obsession with gypsies.  I watch every episode of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding that I can find AND when the Scot and I went to Cyprus last Fall, I was pretty much on a gypsy hunt. AND THERE WERE GYPSIES STAYING IN OUR HOTEL!!!  I'm not kidding.  I would not kid about gypsies.  They had the same accents as those on MBFGW AND when the girls went out one night they pretty much wore sparkly bikinis.  I think that's pretty much a confirmed gypsy sighting.

I'm also pretty snotty about my gypsies.  Oh you live in a HOUSE?!  Not a gypsy.  Oh your wedding dress was only 5 feet wide and didn't light up?!  Not a gypsy.

Just as much as I have an irrational obsession, the Scot has an unnatural HATRED of my obsession.  He tells me all the time that gypsies are horrible and make a mess of any where they settle.  He just leaves the room when MBFGW is on.  And then I just instigate when I give him a play by play of some gypsy lives.  Almost nothing annoys the Scot, however, my obsession with gypsies gets him all riled up.  Come to think of it, the only time I've seen him get annoyed is when I mention gypsies.  So, you know damn well I am requesting to see some gypsies on our vacation to Scotland in September.

But in all seriousness, I do find their treatment of women APPALLING.  I almost has a brain aneurysm when a mom said she'd punish her son if she caught him cleaning up after himself because that's a woman's job.  Don't even get me started on how they pull their children out of school at 12.  However, my distaste for some of their "customs" doesn't lessen my obsession.

Stuff I Wore: A Bicycle Built for Two Outfits (and a wine tasting)

I might be over-wearing my Target Bicycle Skirt.  Might.  I wore it twice over the last few weeks.  Twice.  I try not to repeat clothing items too much in such a short time span, especially not those as unique as a red bicycle printed skirt.  But, I did it.  

Bicycle Built for Two Outfits by veggielawyer

I wore it to work with just a simple gray cardigan and brown cami.

Tank and Shoes // Target, shoes worn here, similar here

Sweater Tights // Hue

Cardigan and Necklace // Banana Republic, similar cardigan

I got these stacking rings on sale at The Limited for $5!!

And then I just switched out the top half of the outfit and I wore the skirt again to work with a chambray shirt I picked up at Old Navy.  Seriously. everything in this outfit is the same as above except the shirt and necklace.  I hope I'm not boring my co-workers (or my blog readers).  

But, the second permutation of this outfit was a little more important because I wore it for a big night out.  A few weekends ago we traveled down to South Jersey for a wine tasting.  I got a Groupon for a $20 couple's wine tasting at the Valenzano Winery.  We packed ourselves into the car, dragged another couple along and got a dog sitter.  

And let me tell you, Valenzano Winery rocked it.  The place is absolutely gorgeous and my friends, of course, had to conveniently mention that it's the perfect place for a wedding.  They had an acoustic band, unlimited tastings and each couple got a plate of cheese, crackers and grapes.  AND THEN, we each got a bottle of wine.  I don't mean each couple, I mean each PERSON.  $20 well spent.  The tasting of their cranberry sparkling wine (Cranpagne, get it?  haha) was worth it.  Mmmmm....I'm thinking about making a mimosa with it.  

Well, while we were down there, we figured we should get a hotel and then get drunk at a Chili's.  Yeah we party pretty hard.  The next day we went into Philly for some sightseeing...and more drinking.  My liver needs a break.  

Let's Go Big Blue!!

Just a quick post before I run off to my friends' house for the Giants game. I hope you're all routing for the G-men today! This is what I wore to watch the game last week when the Giants overtook the Packers. There's a Giants shirt under there, but I worry about those NFL copyright rules. (or I just forgot to photograph the shirt underneath).  Today I will be donning my Eli Manning jersey.  (I got it super duper on sale when Eli was not doing so well earlier this season).

I don't even have time to edit this photo and put in the tag with the outfit details!!
Shirt // Forever 21; Boots // Steve Madden; Everything else // Target

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: Clean Slate

My new camera arrived in the mail a few days ago, a Canon S95.  I am just not ready for a DSLR, but I am going to start perusing used ones on Ebay in the coming months.  So, I am going to overload you with noisy OOTD photos one last time.  I am just going to rip it off like a band aid and show you my remaining outfits in one fell swoop and start the new year off with better photos.  My New Year's resolution (besides volunteering more) is to provide you with better quality photos.  This probably means I'll have to start enlisting the help of The Scot in the mornings to take some outdoor shots.  On second thought, maybe I'll just get a tripod.
This first outfit is composed completely of items I purchased on Black Friday and while Anthro ran their most recent 50% off sale items promotion.  I was really skeptical about the Triad Peasant Blouse, but it's such a great versatile piece.  I thought it looked too short and Little House on the Prairie-esque.  I was very wrong.  I've also worn it out after work with just a pair of jeans.

OOTD 12.13.11 (Polyvore Set) 

And here are more Anthro items that I got at the 50% off sale.  The Endless Corduroy Skirt is so darn cute.

OOTD 12.15.11 (Polyvore Set)

This casual outfit is a result of my J. Crew outlet outing with my sister.  My sister and I disagree almost completely on fashion.  She's more khakis and polo shirts and I'm more...well, bright pink and rhinestones.  There is really only one thing we agree on, and that is J. Crew.  When we walked into the outlet, my sister said, "I feel like I'm home."

OOTD 12.18.11 (Polyvore Set)
I apparently don't make my bed on Sundays...don't tell my mom.

And I organized this last outfit around my Secret Santa gift from work.  Somehow my secretay knew I would love a sparkly leopard print scarf!

OOTD 12.22.11 (sorry no Polyvore!)

A close-up of my awesome Christmas gift.

It's an Epidemic!

Please Note: The Pin It button at the bottom of my posts actually works now!  I'll be making a few more upgrades to my blog over the coming weeks, so please bear with me during the reconstruction.

It's a good thing I have a back log of OOTD photos because I am SICK.  And I'm not the only one.  Inna over at Skippy Says was bed ridden.   I realized I was really sick when I grabbed khakis (gasp!) and comfortable shoes (double gasp!) to wear to work yesterday.  And I am not talking sensible ballet flats, I am talking rubber soled, round toe, slip-ons.  Wait, did I wear slippers to work?  No, no they were definitely ankle booties...I think.  Yeah, I went to work.  It's the end of the year and I am saving my last vacation days for a post-Christmas coma.

Well, let me get to the outfit of the day before it's time for me to go back to Tissue Mountain.  That's what I am calling my bed.  The garbage can is soooo far away...don't judge me.

I am seriously way too tired to remember what made up this outfit.
So, here's the Polyvore set.

Is this too much red?  Nah, the pants are a subdued red, totally acceptable.

And yes, this picture was taken in an Anthropologie dressing room.  I dragged the Scot with me on a Sunday morning to ravage the sale room once again.  I came back with a few cheap goodies that will be peppered in over the next few days if the plague passes.