Daily Outfit - Jen - 03/16/11

This photo lies, because there is a key component missing: my invisibility scarf that I wore ALL DAY! The special one that Kate made for ME!

This is a no good, stinkin', lyin' photo.

Hey, look - I'm wearing a skirt.

My outfit one year ago.

Top: H&M

Skirt: Old Navy

Scarf (invisible): Gift (Thanks, Kate!)

Flats: Steve Madden via DSW

Daily Outfit - Jen - 03/10/11

So, it goes without saying that I love this tunic. I wear it probably once a week, no? Anyway, look at me! I changed it up! I was in love with this outfit. I am in love with this outfit. I'm going to wear it again soon, and you can't stop me.

Well, I guess you could stop me if you really wanted to, but look at my face. I am so happy! Would you really want to steal that joy from me? Really?

My outfit one year ago.

Cardigan: H&M

Tunic: H&M

Jeans: Martin + Osa

Heels: Nine West

Daily Outfit - Jen - 03/08/11

Today, I felt like I was channeling Miami Vice. I don't even mean that in a bad way! When I pulled my vertically-striped blazer and horizontally-striped top out of my closet, I knew it could be nothing short of glorious.

To you nay-sayers, you've surely considered the other way to channel Miami Vice, right? In a thong bikini. I did you a kindness, today.

My outfit one year ago.

Blazer: H&M

Top: H&M

Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Thao!)

Jeans: Nordstrom

Wedges: Target

Daily Outfit - Jen - 03/07/11

We've had some work done to our backyard. No more flowerbed, or more accurately, no more dirtbed. Now it's just dirt (not in bed form) and a work in progress, much like my wardrobe.

I'd totally planned to wear a skirt and heels today, but to what I am sure is no one's surprise - jeans again! You can't take me out of them, people.

My outfit (about) one year ago.

Blazer: Tulle

Scarf: Gift (Thanks, Kate!)

Blouse: Old Navy

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Target

Daily Outfit - Jen - 02/25/11

I love a good Friday. That is to say I love when the week is over. In other words, I like not having to work. Gosh, do I really have to spell it out for you!

I-A-M-G-O-I-N-G-T-O-D-O-N-O-T-H-I-N-G-T-H-I-S-W-E-E-K-E-N-D.

My outfit one year ago.

Tunic: H&M

Scarf: Gift (Thanks, Kate!)

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Jeans: Nordstrom

Boots: Target

Daily Outfit - Jen - 02/23/11

I just booked tickets to Florida, so it's time to start slowly exposing my skin to the sun again. When I walked out into the sun this morning, my legs actually shrieked and ran away with themselves. That was unfortunate, but luckily I have my back-up wooden stump legs that I can put on for outfit pictures.

My outfit one year ago.

Blazer: H&M

Blouse: H&M

Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Misti!)

Skirt: Target

Heels: Madden Girl via DSW

Daily Outfit - Jen - 02/22/11

I hate this, so I'm going to quickly move on. The only good thing in these photos is Broughton.

My outfit one year ago. (My hair looked nice one year ago!)

Cardigan: H&M

Scarf: Gift (Thanks, Ash!)

Shirt: Old Navy

Jeans: Nordstrom

Flats: Steve Madden via DSW

Daily Outfit - Jen - 02/14/11

It's only in retrospect that I am realizing that this was my Valentine's Day outfit. Man, I couldn't have at least worn red? Of course, I am wearing this sweet invisibility shawl (scarf, I know, I know. HARRY POTTER FOREVER!) to hide my cold dark heart.

My outfit (about) one year ago.

Invisibility shawl: Gift (Thanks, Kate!)

Top: Dumbass company that just won't remove me from their mailing list after multiple requests over the course of a year. Rhymes with Shmelia's.

Necklace: Etsy Seller GreenEyedSoul

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Aldo

Daily Outfit - Jen - 02/12/11

I asked for season tickets to the ballet for the 2010-11 season, and because I'm loved (and persistent), I got 'em. I'm all about PDA, but with Valentine's Day upon us, there was an unusually high turnout of LOVERS at the ballet last night. You know what I am talking about. LOVERS are those people with tongues in throat, holding one another for prolonged periods of time, staring deeply into each other's eyes... in front of everybody. There were a couple of LOVERS sitting right in front of us, and we totally got 2 shows for the price of 1 last night.

Oh, yeah. This is what I wore.

My outfit one year ago.

Blazer: H&M

Dress: Target

Heels: Madden Girls via DSW

Daily Outfit - Jen - 02/07/11

I love this dress, though it's gotten a bit too short over the years.

It's hard to stay warm in a short dress, so as far as I'm concerned, this was my actual outfit. It really was, since I didn't take off the coat or scarf until I came home and Jarod took the above photo. Then I hauled hiney indoors. Brrrr.

My outfit (about) one year ago.

Peacoat: Nordstrom, a long time ago. I think.

Cardigan: Old Navy

Dress: Old Navy

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Target

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/28/11

Do you want to see how I type when I am happy?

THIS IS HOW I TYPE WHEN I AM HAPPY. I AM SO HAPPY BECAUSE OF THIS:

My outfit one year ago.

Cardigan: H&M

Shirt: H&M

Belt: J. Crew Outlet

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Target

Bow hairclip cleverly disguised as a fancy brooch: Etsy seller Sandyalamode

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/26/11

Don't I look French, today! Except that a French woman would probably be a size 00, and I am a size... oh, what's that over there?

I had to ask my husband how these hats are worn. I am THAT clueless. This, my friends, is precisely why I blog on Two Closets. Hopefully I don't look too ridiculous, because that will be a total disservice to the superb craftsmanship of my darling Kate. This deep purple is my color, and she knew that when she was thinking of my cold head and hands. (Kate, I still can't believe you made these for stinkin' ole me! In awe of your talent! Love! Sorry for being so creepy when I called you! Should I move this conversation to email! Okay!)

I would be remiss if I didn't brag on these gorgeous earrings. You know how Kate is always wearing awesome jewelry that her cutie momma makes? Now I can wear awesome jewelry by her cutie momma, too! Thanks so much!

My outfit one year ago.

Tunic: H&M

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Target

Scarf: Chinatown, San Francisco

Hat/Gloves: Gift (Thanks, Kate!)

Earrings: Gift (Thanks, Kate and Kathy!)

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/20/11

As if you couldn't tell, I think this tunic is the best thing EVER. I wish I had one for every day of the week, because - who am I kidding - I practically wear this everyday.

It's perfect for a lazy day or a work day.

It's perfect for a skinny day or a bloaty day.

It's perfect for a warm day or a cold day.

I was really cold in this. Thank friends for scarves!

My outfit one year ago.

Tunic: H&M

Belt: H&M

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Target

Hair bow: Etsy seller Sandyalamode

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/19/11

This outfit was a big hit with me and my coworkers and the world at large, and it's such a diggity damn shame that I cannot pose for shiiiieeet. This was really pretty in person - I promise! It wasn't frumpy or reminiscent of a maternity top in person - I promise! I'm a genius - I promise!

My outfit one year ago.

Blazer: H&M

Blouse: H&M

Jeans: Martin + Osa

Heels: Madden Girl via DSW

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/18/11

This one goes out to a special lady who loves black, brown, and grey. I gotchu on my mind, girl.

Now that we are officially 1 year old (aww), I will be linking to my outfits from 2010 and (hopefully) ooh-ing and ahh-ing over how much my style has flourished. GAG. I just noticed that this pose followed me into 2011. It's the only one I know.

My outfit one year ago.

Cardigan: Old Navy

Blouse: Urban Outfitters

Jeans: Nordstrom

Boots: Target

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/17/11

Ancestors
Hear my plea
Help me not to make a fool of me
And to never let me dress ugly
Keep my outfits delightful

Cardigan: H&M

Top: Gift (Thanks, Thao!)

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Target

Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Thao!)

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/14/11

I was staring at my closet today and re-discovered this cardigan. How had I already forgotten about it? I just got it! Anyway, I was immediately hell-bent on pairing it with this shirt. I realized immediately that it was a lot of yellow, but man. So in love with this outfit! I'm casual all the dang time, but look how cute I can be, too!

Also, Snitch necklace + tablet necklace = favorite combo ever in the history of the life of the world, weeeeeee.

Cardigan: H&M

Shirt: J. Crew (Outlet?)

Jeans: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Target

Golden Snitch Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Jess!)

Tablet Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Misti!)

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/13/11

Can you tell that I am obsessed with this H&M blouse? I practically wear it every other day. I just love it so much. I'm bummed that today was so busy that I missed all the pretty light, because this is why my pictures are... ehhhh, the way that they are.

Please be sure to visit Sandy to wish her a happy 1st blogiversary! And do not forget to check out all of the wonderful giveaways - there's something to everyone's fancy! Giveaway entries will be closed on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 11:59PM CST. Don't be a stinker. Go get some goodies ASAP.

Blouse: H&M

Vest: H&M

Skirt: Target

Tights: lalalalallalaaaaa

Boots: Aldo

Flower hairpin: Etsy seller Sandyalamode (20% off with coupon code SALM1YEAR)

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/10/11

Diggity dang. I went to bed last night with visions of how glorious I would look today, but then I put on my outfit this morning and it was horrendous. No, I mean, it was truly disgusting. I didn't want to be discouraged so I improvised, and this is the lackluster result.

Thankfully today was insanely cold, and I was bundled up in a scarf and peacoat all day.

Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft

Tunic: H&M

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Target

Daily Outfit - Jen - 01/08/11

So, the other day I mentioned that I wore an outfit that my husband was crazy about without my even trying. In fact, I was going for comfort (i.e. wear a dress so that I can eat like crap and not feel uncomfortable in the belly area). I tried to wear a variation of that and failed. Sometimes you can't beat the original.

My mom was raving about this outfit, also. Just going on and on about what a "fashionist" I am. I was caught off-guard considering that the praise was coming from a woman who has very assertively declared that I have "no fashion style" for the greater part of my life. I guess I did plum good. Get it?! Like the color. I am on a roll.

Sweater: Old Navy

Dress: Old Navy

Snitch Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Jess!)

Tablet Necklace: Gift (Thanks, Misti!)

Tights: Aritzia

Boots: Target