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Top Knot Power

13 Feb posted by Rachael

Sometimes when I’m running late but still want to feel ready for the day ahead, I go with the top knot. I don’t have to fully blow dry my hair, but I still look put together. I’ve been trying out a few different versions. This is more on the ballerina side of the top knot as it’s more structured. Lately I’ve been going with more of a messy version but I still like this.

Scarf: gift Sweater: Banana Republic Skirt: JC Penney Tights: Target Heels: Nine West

Have you tried the top knot? How do you wear yours?

Filed Under: Daily Outfit

Putting Pixlr to the Test

9 Nov posted by Rachael

I recently read about a photo editing site called Pixlr.

Basically, Pixlr is a free photo editing site that gives you almost all of the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop. While I have Photoshop, my poor computer has trouble running those types of programs at the same time as others so I try to limit their use only when absolutely necessary. I usually edit my photos (barely) in iPhoto and publish. However, given that I recently bought a new camera (Nikon D3100), I knew I needed to spend more time with my photos.

This is a photo from my old Nikon point and shoot but it was fun to try it out!

Dress: Banana Republic Outlet

Sweater: New York & Company

Heels: Envy

Filed Under: Daily Outfit

Easy summer looks

26 May posted by Rachael

Now that we have sun and warm weather, I’ve been bringing out my warm weather items. While I’m definitely a skirt kind of girl, I love these bermudas for their comfort!

What do you like to wear when it warms up?

Top: Banana Republic

Tank: JC Penney

Shorts: ?

Sandals: Walmart

Filed Under: Daily Outfit

Ruffles and heels

4 May posted by Rachael

Usually when I bring out the dress pants it’s because I need to get “dressed up” for work. However, this day I just felt like trading my jeans and dresses for something considered a little more formal. While I agree that this makes me look more business-y, I just don’t like dress pants!

How do you show you mean business?

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Top: Maurice’s

Pants: NY & Company

Heels: JC Penney

Filed Under: Daily Outfit

Big days, big heels

21 Apr posted by Rachael

We recently had a potential client in the office, which usually means I dress up more than the average day. I decided to start with this basic shift dress (rather boring, actually, but a great base) and add some great elements to make it more ‘me.’

Do you ever find yourself donning some of your biggest heels for big days? I just can’t let myself reach for flats when I’ve got an important meeting. Oh, the power heel!

Dress: Banana Republic

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Heels: Bandolino

Necklace: Charming Charlie

Filed Under: Daily Outfit

Blast of purple

28 Mar posted by Rachael

Every once in awhile I like to really mix things up by emphasizing an accent color through my tights. Tights are an easy and affordable way to add fun colors and patterns to your wardrobe without committing for a long time.

Do you like wearing fun tights?