Wasted trend

I thought I'll be extra trendy, wearing these snake print slip ons. What I forgot to take into consideration was being on campus, my audience (so to speak!) is all sneaker wearing students. Instead of differentiating, I am blending in. Such a waste of effort! But hey, my feet are thanking me!

Rainstorm

I tried to be prepared for a full day of rain with a big bag containing everything and the kitchen sink. However I forgot one crucial point: suede shoes and wet sidewalks don't mix well (or mix too well!).

Back to school

It's supposed to be exciting: new school year, new school, new city... new job... I guess I'm still too shocked to enjoy it all. Give me a couple of weeks to get settled first!

Suit up! *

exploring my new habitat (!), meetings and a dinner with an old friend. Yeah, a suit can take you everywhere!

* Barney is my hero! (Ref. How I met your mother)

Comfortable blues

For a day of running around, getting necessary things done and meeting lots and lots of new people you want to feel pulled together and at ease. My solution: structured pieces and comfortable shoes!

This new city is all green! I had to wear a color that made me feel comfortable!

Keep jogging!

This new trend of jogger pants had me on the fence until I figured the only way it won't make my already short legs look shorter is by wearing high heels. Now do you think getting tortured by a pair of new shoes for a couple of hours is worth it or not? I awaite your judgment!

Early flight

You may have remember all my hints about experiencing a real autumn this year and an impending travel. Well, I am writing to say that it did happen. Right now, I am somewhere much cooler than Phoenix ... and I'll be staying here for a few months. Excitement, new beginnings and hopefully a better future is on the horizon. Stay tuned!

Last chance

I had put this outfit together in my mind for months. I'd kept waiting for the temperature to go down but when other plans started to form and the possibility of wearing these shoes this fall become limited, I knew I had to wear it despite the 109 degree heat!

Monochrome blushing

A head to toe look of soft pink and blush, something to calm my overstressed mind. Sorry to report it didn't work that well!

Neutral overload

Did you ever feel drab and tired and wanting to hide? This is the outfit I would go for when I want to become invisible, all neutral and drab. What can I say? I was in a bad mood!

Pretty personal

I like to wear things that are meaningful and personal to me. I don't go for monogrammed shirts and bags (too pretentious) but I like my jewelery to show who I am. So I layered  my initial necklace with one showing my zodiac sign and then added a ring with my birthstone. Total effect: a banner saying "me, me, me"!

Orange you blue?

A pretty color mix: happy orange and serene blue. Just perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends!

Beautiful blue

I relay on calming effect of color navy specially when I'm stressed and harried. It is a blessing that I have a vast collection of blue and navy in my wardrobe.

Copper and cognac

I am in the mood for darker colors but the bright sunshine and high temperature is not cooperating. So I am reduced to wish for a cool breeze and plying with lots of textures for a darker moodier color scheme.

Garnet for fall

One of my favorite colors for fall is cranberry or Merlot or sangria or maroon... whatever you like to call it. But it is this deep deep blood red without any hint of purple, pink or brown in it... and I never get tired of it!

Also it matches perfectly with mauve, blush and copper!

Hello fall dressing!

Yes, officially the day we can start wearing our fall duds. But what if it is still above 105 degree in your neck of the woods? Ah well, just pretend it's fall, wear the color without the bulk!

Deep dark forest

The end of summer (fashion-wise) and the last striped outfit. I knew I had to include my white summery cotton pants in there somewhere. Don't get me wrong, I do wear white after Labor Day, but this pair of pants is just not suitable to winter.

The perfection

Yes, I call this outfit the perfect outfit for me (on an AZ summer afternoon). Light cotton, stripes, overabundance of blue and it being a shirtdress, What else could I have wanted?

Poppy and stripes

This dress is a darling, is cute, fits well and always grants me complements. The elbow length sleeves let me showcase my bracelets. Why don't I wear it more often? That's the million dollar question!

Pink striped

I usually don't post my tee and short outfits, too casual! However this one was striped and it had a whole lot of pink. How can I resist?

Cramming before Fall

I wanted to do a full week of striped outfits this summer and it didn't happen. Before September arrives, I am going to wear as much stripes as I can.
The key to elevating a tee and slouchy pants outfit? Heels, structured bag, full makeup and gold accessories.

Safe haven

I feel safe in navy blue. It is my power color so when I have an emotional struggle (or have to face one) I wear navy.

One more time

I might have worn something similar to this outfit int the beginning of summer but that one was with white jeans. This is with plain cotton pants and a different bag. So fundamentally different!

I thought soy sauce is bad for white silk. It was nothing compare to a fajita, nothing! I should start wearing a bib!

Ladylike look

despite its wintery appearance, this plaid skirt is made of thin cotton fabric and is summery. I thought it the perfect item for trying on the Fall fashion in 100 degree heat. I very much wanted to wear the midi skirt trend and this skirt was perfect, only needing super high heels due to my short legs (and the skirt hitting right at mid calf). Good thing I was able to extract my old cage booties from under all the junk and boxes in our coat closet. I also had to rein in the volume of the tee by knotting it on the side.

Moins le bijou

This top with its deep front V and large arm holes felt more like a vest than a proper top. I went for a subtly sexy look and didn't add any necklace, earrings or bracelet. The illusion of an untucked vest with nothing underneath, clean, sparse, simple!