Finding what Fits

This is one of those boring outfits that come together last minute, and I almost didn't post it...but I actually like how slim these pants make my hips look.  The blue top has an exposed gold zipper going all the way down the side, so it's not a totally boring shirt - its actually one of my faves.  I get hot easily, so I wear shells + toppers usually all winter long.

Running out this morning, I grabbed my blue scarf and the field jacket. I usually don't double up my scarf color w/my shirt color (because I have problems), but I couldn't find the black one.

This is one of my favorite dresses + one of my favorite (and least worn) pairs of shoes.  I love this dress because I have worn just about every color cami under this and made it work.  Today, it's orange, a nice bright pop on a gloomy day.  The shoes are moccasin styled suede pumps that I bought years ago and rarely wear.  Paired with orange and gold jewelry. I absolutely love the pattern on this wrap dress, it hides what it needs to hide and shows off what it needs to show off. It's perfect year-round.

These shoes are one of those things I wear maybe 1x per year.  All wisdom says that means they need to be cleared out for things I'd wear more, but I think they're too interesting to toss. 

Paired with my very dark Dooney satchel.  This was the darkest "natural" I have ever seen and the color matches so many of my fall clothes and shoes.

I had on my first ever pair of "leggings as more than workout pants" and paired them with browns and oranges.  I must say...they're pretty comfy and not see through.  I went with the Simply Vera Pencil leggings in black. I'm on the fence about the lines directing traffic over my curvy legs, but in the end, I liked the fabric content better than the plain. They have more synthetics than cotton, which I figured would lead to less color fading in the wash - and hopefully less pills.

Favorite slouchy brown sweater + my FauxFrye boots from Target.  I must say, the FauxFryes have been worth their $$ and then some - for $39 (4 years ago), they have broken in nicely and I don't feel bad wearing them in questionable weather.  Hopefully, I'll get some black ones this year.  In comparison to the real thing, these have a wider shaft, which I really like.

Not my typical Friday wear, since I telecommute, but I love these trouser jeans from Ann Taylor.

Also, wearing my new booties...the rubber on the sole really makes them more walkable.  Loose on the ankles, but people assure me that's what booties do. 

They were one of my two choices..and then they went on sale - which kind of sealed the deal, but I can't stop thinking about my other choice, which I reeeeally love.

I knew that today I'd be all over, and I wanted something easy.  This outfit seemed to fit the bill - of course, when I look at the photos, it looks different than I thought it looked. The top is very billowy and could probably stand to be belted - so, I tried with a skinny belt and it looked all wrong. Though now looking at the photo, it doesn't look as wrong as it felt- probably because I always dress to disguise the lower ab/poochy area, and I felt exposed because this isn't tunic length.

On a positive note, I do like the combination of tiny animal print + emerald green together.  I'll definitely pair this together again, with mods. Wearing gold + green accessories with my favorite gold Sam Edleman flats.

I was in a rush this morning, and this is about as much fun as I had time to put together. These are new pants (boring, plain, and uncomplicated) that I happened to pick up last week.  I like the faux leather details on the shirt, and plan to try this belted and also tucked in in the future to see if that makes it look a little more streamlined.

In looking at the photos, I think these pants are too short.  I am such the "pants police". They seemed much longer looking down - I guess the search will continue for basic pants for heels. I find that my leg looks less blocky with a longer line. Maybe these will be reserved for flats.

I never wear dresses until fall and winter, and despite it being 90 the other day, today the high is only going to be 60 (about time!!!).  This is my typical fall & winter uniform. Some dress, some blazer + jacket, tights + boots.  Going to try to mix it up a little this year with some ankle boots.

Dress: Ann Taylor
Jacket: J Crew
Boots: Frye Paige Tall

Excuse my blur, I was trying to direct my son...he's about to be fired for a real tripod :).

It's fall...or it's supposed to be, and every outfit I planned to wear these Okalas with is a fall outfit...but I couldn't wait.  I braved the weather and put on this slouchy sweater, cropped pants and the Okalas.  Crops are not my favorite because I think it makes my legs look out of proportion, but I don't mind so much today because the sweater is looser...and the shoes are just plain cute. 

I love that the leather on the shoes is skin tone (on me) and match my bag for today. These are totally comfortable and easy to walk in. I'm definitely going to look for these in black or the leopard as well.