Alright, I’m back on board the outfit of the day train! I was unable to set up my usual “studio” due to something called football. Much as I love football, which is more important? The playoffs or my vain little pictures of myself? Yep, that’s what I thought. I was banished to the hallway.
People occasionally ask me why I cut off my head in my review posts and it’s twofold: first, I want the focus to be on the clothes. Second, I make the weirdest faces when I take pictures. But for these OOTD posts my head is part of the outfit so here I am! I got lazy about taking shots after the fact and since I plan my outfits for the week beforehand anyway I decided to kill two birds with one stone. Here’s the rough drafts of my outfits for the week. I usually solidify accessories the morning of and of course outfits are subject to change depending on the weather.
Above is Tuesday’s outfit. (Yay short week!) We have management meetings at work on Tuesday so I like to wear a skirt. I recently got a promotion and though our work environment is very casual I want to look a bit polished. You know the drill.
In this outfit:
Top: Ann Taylor Loft (similar here, here and here)
Blouse: J.Crew Floral Fan Placket button-down (here’s a closeup photo, similar here, here and here)
Skirt: Gap denim slant-pocket pencil skirt (similar here, here and here)
Tights: Banana Republic checked dotted tights ($17)
Shoes: Nine West (similar here, here and here)
Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft triple-strand necklace (similar here)
Earrings: NY&Co (similar here, here and here)
Come Wednesday I’ll be running around after work so jeans are best. (I loooove that I can wear jeans to work.) The tee is last year’s Compass Points Tee by C. Keer and it was part of my birthday haul from last year. I just love the colors. The cardigan is a more recent purchase that just happens to coordinate perfectly. The buttons on the cardi are really something — they’re a dark silver and fun to look out. So I’ll wear silver pumps as an accent.
In this outfit:
Top: Anthropologie Compass Points Tee (couldn’t really turn up anything similar, sorry)
Cardigan: NY & Co Antiqued Button Flower Cardigan (now $20)
Jeans: Joe’s Honey (similar here, here and here)
Pumps: Steve Madden skorrch in dark pewter (similar here, here and here)
Earrings: on the right in this shot
Come Thursday the dress is back in business. I suppose it maybe looks a little bit like Maria in The Sound of Music but that can’t be a bad thing, right? Black is just too easy to throw under this All Trades Dress. I love the green color as it really brings out my hazel eyes. Someday I shall get my portrait photography skills up to snuff — right now I’m much better at scenes. You wouldn’t know it from this outfit or the next one but I’m turtleneck aversive. Come about 2 PM I feel like I’m choking. So far J.Crew’s tissue turtlenecks are the only ones I’ve found that avoid that feeling. I highly recommend them. Unfortunately their black is too thin, so it’s H&M for this look.
In this outfit:
Turtleneck: H&M (similar here and here)
Dress: Anthropologie All Trades Dress (similar here and here)
Tights: Target crosshatch tights (similar here)
Necklace: J.Crew Taj Mahal necklace (pic here, similar here, here and here)
Ring: F21 owl ring (similar here and here)
This will probably be my day outfit on Friday — my birthday!!! Cannot wait. That night I’m going out with some of my closest galpals to one of my favorite NYC hangouts but during the day this is what I’ll be parading around in (and possibly commiserating the last night of Conan hosting The Tonight Show, what the fuck NBC??). The Snowscape Tank has proven to be surprisingly versatile even with all the embellishment. It goes under cardis and over turtlenecks with aplomb. So glad this one made it to sale so I could grab it.
In this outfit:
Tank: Snowscape Tank (now $70)
Turtleneck: J.Crew Tissue Turtleneck in light pewter (now $20)
Jeans: Jeans: Joe’s Honey (similar here, here and here)
Shoes: J.Crew Petra Nubuck D’orsay heels (pic here, similar here and here)
Love the Snowscape Tank! Anyone see a 0 in stores still?
You look great Roxy! i esp like the Compass Top and cardi on you…the color is great w/ your dark hair!Elizabeth
I always love it when you post your outfits. Seeing you in the snowscape tank makes me want it. I think I might be the only one not crazy about it.Anyway, it's always lovely to see your gorgeous face. I'm jealous you have tomorrow off. Have a great day off, Roxy!
Those outfits are great! You look adorable!
Love your outfits! I think the turquoise is my fav. It really pops!
I think your Wednesday outfit rocks. That bright blue is an unusual color for you – you should wear it more often because I think it compliments you quite well.I love the snowscape tank on you as well – I would have never thought of wearing it over a t-neck, but it totally works.Love your OOTD posts, please keep them up!
Look at you work that NY&Co in there. We'll have you at F21 yet. I really adore outfit #1.
Look at you work in that NY&Co. We'll have you at F21 yet ;-)Love outfit #1.
Chrissy – 5th ave still had a bunch earlier this week, not sure about a 0. Tomorrow morning is your best shot of finding one since CS just updated inventory today. Good luck!Elizabeth – thank you! The Compass Pts tee is one of my all-time faves.Tien – I understand, though I do love my Snowscape. I think your style tends more towards pattern than embellishment, and you rock your style oh so well. 🙂 I'm chilling out tomorrow.Thanks Lacey & Shannon! Good to see you ladies stopping by to say hi.Lisa – Glad you're enjoying the OOTDs. 🙂 I will keep them up, hopefully I don't get lazy again.Gigi – LOL! Never. Jewelry & shoes from F21? OK. But I can't do their clothing.
I love seeing your outfits in real life! You gave me two ideas- love the cardi over the compas. I forgot I own that top and can wear it in the winter. Also, what an idea to wear a turtleneck under the snowscape. Right now I feel very pale to wear it but with a turtleneck that is another whole story. Keep the weekly outfits coming! They rock!
Chrissy,I just came back from the store at Fashion Valley, Ca. They had a lot of Snowscape tanks. I didn't look at the sizes, sorry (not my style). They are open until 7:00 PST or 10:00 Eastern. Here's the number (619)291-2891. Good luck!
The colors in the Compass points tee look great on you! Love seeing the outfits!anthrohappy.blogspot.com
Pretty cool outfits, I like the first one, I might copy it :]I agree with the F21 comment, I can't do their clothing either.
I love the way you styled the snowscape tank over the t-neck. You look great in all your outfits!!
Roxy, so glad you posted your outfits. As much as I love your Anthro reviews, I'm always itching to see how you make them work for you. I am all about Tuesday's look, very chic and cute. And what a neat way to pair the snowscape tank with the jcrew tissue turtleneck- you might just have enticed me on both pieces!!
Blondmoma, so glad you liked the outfits! I am not on the level of say, the fab Chloe, but I have delusions of grandeur.Thanks for stopping by Taryn. :)Stephanie, glad I am not alone on the F21 thing. I don't begrudge anyone else wearing it, it's just not for me.Thanks Rachel. I couldn't wait til spring to wear the Snowscape, you know?DEA – glad I could enable you. Hee hee.
Hi Roxy,Love your Thursday outfit–you look so chic and comfy!! Which in my opinion is the best combination when putting together a look. I love your outfits of the day/week post!Jadan
love the outfits roxy i like how you wore the clc tank with the turtleneck. great idea for now
Finally, you have a face! You are pretty, love the smile 😉 i have that cardi from ny & co. i love OOTD's 'coz it gives me an idea how to look good. thank u! this is my first comment in your blog, i usually just read. tnx!Elise
Hi Roxy, I have a question about the NY & Co Antiqued Button Flower Cardigan. I ordered both a grey and yellow version without trying them on in the store & received them last night. I'm concerned the top most flower sticks out too much or will get caught up/pulled at by my purse strap. Have you had any problems with the rosettes?Thanks! I love this blog by the way.
mcmanda – I haven't had any issues as of yet. Though with this weather I almost always have a coat on over the sweater.