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{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 20

January 20th, 2011:

Sweater dress; TJ Maxx
Tights; Target
Brown pumps; ??

It is no longer Winter in Miami, but I am having a hard time letting go. Thankfully, my office is really frigid most of the time, so I can get away with wearing cold weather items even when if it is 80 degrees out. I’ve always loved tights, but my love affair has been kicked into high gear after checking out the We Love Colors blog. I had such a good time looking through everyone’s amazing tight-filled outfits. So much so, that I decided I was going to wear tights today, regardless of the weather!

I had really been pumping up the adorable $5 tights from Target (I’m wearing them in gray), but I was so upset when they ripped mid-day at work. They are brand-spanking new! Although I am upset over my loss, this only means I am just going to have to take the plunge and order some from We Love Colors! The problem? I wouldn’t know where to begin! They have so many options to choose from, although I am partial to these striped babies. Swoon!

Lovable Friday!

1. DigiDudes Pocket Tripod

I may have verbally squealed when I saw this on a friend’s pinterest board. It’s just all sorts of adorable and…it’s pink! If you are a camwhore like myself (hey, I’m honest), a handy dandy tripod that can be carried with you on your bag or purse is a must-have. I can especially see its benefits now that I am doing this 30-day fashion challenge, so I can see it being extremely useful for a fashion blogger. Needless to say, I sent it over to the hubs as a possible Valentine’s Day “stocking stuffer” so to speak, and he replied with, “bought.” Isn’t he the greatest? Want your own? Buy it here!

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{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 19

January 19th, 2011:

Top; Gap
Pants; Forever 21
Brown heels; DSW

Dressing the part of business lady today. I was visiting a school and didn’t want to be mistaken for one of the students (it has happened so many times), so I decided to put on my more professional duds. Makes me feel like a big girl. Although the student I was going to meet with wasn’t there (she better not have been skipping…), I still wanted to make the trip worthwhile so I swung by the hubs’ office to say hello and have lunch! It was really nice and I always love spending time with our friends (a lot of them work with him) – definitely something I needed this week.

Giveaway: Lulus.com $50 Shopping Spree!

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Ain’t that the truth?

Did you know January 24th is supposedly the most depressing day? Researchers say this is due to the inability to follow through with new year’s resolutions, the pile up of bills after gift buying, and the disappearance of holiday cheer and family fun. Well, both Melificent and Lulus.com have teamed up to squash that theory with the help of an amazing giveaway! How would you like to win a $50 shopping spree at Lulus.com? Mmhmm, that’s what I thought!

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Leave a comment below chronicling the last time you had to employ a little bit of retail therapy.

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{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 18

January 18th, 2011:

Top; Cynthia Rowley found at Marshall’s
Skinny jeans; Target
Brown heels; DSW
Earrings; gifted

I think I grow a new found appreciation for Marshall’s every time I visit. They are really getting some top quality stuff and in turn, so is my closet. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw this gorgeous nude tunic top from Cynthia Rowley hanging off their racks. I can’t tell you how comfortable and cool it is, especially when paired with some skinny jeans like I did yesterday! It’s the perfect casual office outfit, and it boosted my confidence when I had to get my blood work done. Thanks to this cute top (and a butterfly needle), my experience went way smoother than I thought!

Unfortunately, today was another rough day for me emotionally in the office, and I succumbed to yet another bout of retail therapy. I’m not proud of my lack of self control, but I am of my amazing purchases! I scored both a rockin’ orange dress from Max Studio and a beautiful bright blue Cynthia Rowley number for less than $50! I have a couple of events coming up, so I can’t wait to put them to good use 🙂