I heart red.

I was in a retro kinda mood.

Hairband-Anthropologie

Dress-Old Navy

Shoes-Topshop

I think my ten years in the south has finally payed off and the teasing Gods have accepted me :)

I had fun with this.

Winter Warmth

I got this amazing blanket sweater from Simply Be recently. I placed my order weeks and weeks ago, and knowing that Atlanta usually has maybe 3 days of sweater weather I was watching my mailbox everyday!
When it finally got here it was still cold enough outside so I wrapped myself in its deliciousness and enjoyed every minute.
I wish winter would last longer.

Sweater- Simply Be
Jeans- Old Navy
Tank- Forever 21+
Shoes- DSW
Nail Polish- Revlon (I'm obsessed with the new neon colors)

Geordie Girl

Hooray! Today I wore real clothes!

I'm from Newcastle Upon Tyne in England, our football (soccer) team wears black and white stripes, so any time I see anything black and white I instantly think of home :)

Shirt- Simply Be

Skirt- Macys

Shoes- those red ones I wear ALL THE TIME

Earrings- Dorothy Perkins

I also like that this top kinda looks like a pjama top so it wasn't too much of a big leap into "real clothes" territory. Hee hee.

The PERFECT sweater

 

Even though Anthropologie technically only goes up to a size 16 in some clothes I still try things on that look like they might fit.

Every now and again they do ( approximately 1 in 20 times would be my guess).

I am so glad I tried this sweater on.

 It is thin enough to not add a whole lot of extra weight to my frame, but snuggly enough to  keep me warm. 

I adore the little button on the neckline that attaches the drape; It's such a cool design element.

I honestly think it's the PERFECT sweater.

Sweater- Anthropologie

Leggings- Old Navy

Boots- Ross

Necklace- J Crew

Earrings- Anthropologie

Hey Now, Crazy Pants

For some reason I have embraced crazy looking pants. I blame this image.

Anyway, I'm kind of in love with these zany trousers, they're super comfy and made me smile whenever I looked down.

They're a bit of a fashion risk, but you only live once, right?

Cardigan- Ross

Tank- DD's 

Crazy Pants- Old Navy

Boots- Ross

Sunglasses- Target

These were shot in Piedmont Park on a gloriously unseasonably sunny day

Feel free to send me this card because there are more crazy pants to come!

Color Block

 I scored this maxi dress in a 70% off Target sale figuring I'd keep it and wear it next spring....I couldn't wait, so I paired it with my favorite cardigan and my trusty boots.

If Atlanta clings to summer weather, then I can cling to my summer wardrobe.

Look how beautiful my city is.

Dress- Target

Cardigan- Simply Vera Vera Wang

Boots- Kenneth Cole

Lotus

I was shocked when I was in Target yesterday and saw Christina Aguilera has a new album out. This baby of mine is keeping me away from valuable information I tell you ;)

Anyway, I think I chose to wear this flowery dress today because I've been listening to "Lotus" (Miss Aguileras new album) and I like the symbolism behind the title;

"The lotus represents “an unbreakable flower that survives under the hardest conditions and still thrives”

Sometimes I feel like I need the strength of a lotus.

 Dress- Target

Leggings- Old Navy

Cardigan- GAP
Boots- Ross

Belt- Macys

Earrings- Gifted from Amanda

Ok, usually I hate "matchy matchy" stuff, but I am amazed at how my $3 shades match my outfit practically perfectly.

Sunglasses- 5 Below

Paprika!

 Today I took my Teddy bear to the coffee shop for him to meet a new friend.

How freaking cute is my baby boy? 

 

I had plans to take photos outside with the autumn leaves, but it started to rain as soon as I grabbed my camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skirt- Forever 21+

Shirt- American Rag at Macys

Leggings- Old Navy

Tank- Target

Boots- Kenneth Cole

Necklace- ASDA

Such a gorgeous color!

My wonderful friend Kat made me this beautiful and intricate scarf. It took her months and months. 

I love it so.

Autumn Love

Today was perfect weather. I mean PERFECT! 

The sun was bright and light poured through the spaces in between brilliant shades of ruby, amber and gold leaves. 

There was a slight crispness to the air, and the sky was a pure azure. Honestly I gasped more than once driving home at the sheer beauty of an Atlanta Autumn.

I am smitten with this moment.

And I am smitten with this outfit. I wore it to go to work today, and I was so very comfortable. This is going into heavy rotation.

 

 Top- Wallis (UK Brand, my mum bought it for me)

Jeans- Forever 21+

Boots- Ross

Tank- Target

 

Bonus outtake (Living next to a hospital has it's downfalls sometimes)

Recap

I've really enjoyed looking at other peoples yearly round ups. Here are a few of my favorite outfits from 2011, I have a feeling I'm going to change things up in 2012...

Happy New Year everyone!

Same Shirt, Different Day.

 What I wore for last nights Karaoke filled evening.

I sang Adele's "Turning Tables".

Cardigan- Ross

Top- Macys American Rag

Skirt- Macys Se7en

Shoes- Seychelles

Earrings- The Icing

I think all of my favorite shirts have some sort of detail in the back. It's free air conditioning.

My mint green nails matched my shirt by accident.

 I'm going to wear this often, it was one of those outfits that just felt like "me".

My peacock earrings and side braid gave this a boho feel, and made things feel easier and casual.

Getting Creative for Christmas.

I can't tell you how annoyed I've been this week trying to find a Christmas Party dress.

Everything I came across looked like an old lady would wear it to church on Easter, or a girl with a name ending in an "i" would wear it to earn a little extra Christmas money (nudge nudge, wink, wink). 

So after 6 hours, 2 lattes and countless "oh heeeeellllllll no"'s on Friday, I finally just bought this tank from Old Navy.

I thought it was a little predictable, so I clasped the straps together in the back with my Grandmothers pin to make things a little more interesting. 

 

I put pretty flowers in my hair to be more festive :)

I actually danced all night in this. Hooray for Christmas parties!

Tank- Old Navy

Pants- Style and Co at Macys

Booties- Seychelles (Oh how I adore them!)

Earrings- J Crew

Hair clip Flowers- Anthropologie

 

Merry Christmas everyone!