COC Week 8

It's super late and I'm exhausted, so I'm keeping this simple... if you want to know where something is from, just ask. Otherwise, just pics this week. :)


Monday, October 25th

Tuesday, October 26th

Wednesday, October 27th

 Thursday, October 28th

wanted to add a detail shot for my hosiery: 

Friday, September 29th

Yes, I'm wearing skinny pants. Yes, I'm a size 12. I like to defy the metaphysical laws of the universe. :-P 

COC Week 7

Here we are, through week 7! I went through my closet this week and started outfitting everything that's left. Can you believe I made 13 outfits? 2.5 more weeks of this at least! There are more tops than those 13 outfits that I haven't figured out how to wear yet. But, let's not jump ahead... here's what I wore this week:

Monday, October 11
Another head-to-toe JCP look. :) Ruffle front top and boucle skirt and striped tights. Probably could use a belt with this outfit.



















Tuesday, October 12



I like to say this is what a working mom looks like, with a baby accessory. :) I was dealing with a stage 5 clinger this morning, who insisted on being held. Can't remember where I got this black & white striped button-up, but I've had it a while. Worn with black pants from WHBM and zebra-print shoes.














Wednesday, October 13th

Animal print maxi dress and green wedges from JCP. Man, do I need to find a new store? ;) I love this maxi, but maxis are pretty much over, so I will retire this dress after maybe 1-2 more wearings. I was thinking this would be the last time I wore it, but I got several compliments so maybe it's still got a little staying power left.















Thursday, October 14th




You know, before I wore this outfit I thought this top would be in my "get rid of pile." I can't really explain why, it just isn't one of those things I look at in my wardrobe and get excited to wear. But now that I see the picture, I'm rethinking it. It's actually a pretty cute top! I believe I got this at Old Navy. The brown capris are from JCP and the fabric feels really thick and luxurious. They initially had a sheen on them, but I think I didn't launder them properly so that sheen has faded. I love the shoes (from Target), though they squish my toes, so I took a pair of flats to wear into the building. Yet another case of Desk Shoe. :)










Friday, October 15th

Friday appears to not only be jeans day but also graphic tee day. :-P This one is from Old Navy and is fairly new. Jeans are from NY& Company. I went barefoot today. ;) Just kidding! I wore wedges, but just didn't have them on for the picture.

COC Week 6

Monday, October 11

I've had this top forever... a comfy knit top that's pretty casual. I think it's from Old Navy, but can't remember. I paired it with a Worthington (JCP) lace cami underneath in wine. The skirt is just a basic black circle skirt, and the tights are black/charcoal ribbed. I've decided that I won't repeat any hosiery during this project. I have acquired so much that I could easily never repeat tights. :)

Tuesday, October 12

I think this is my favorite outfit all week. The black fitted jacket is worn over a navy blue tube top with charcoal pants. The necklace is new, a gift from a friend for my birthday. I think it perfectly completes the outfit! I'm sorry I'm kind of lazy this week, as I don't remember where a lot of these things came from and I don't feel like going to find out. :)

Wednesday, October 13

I call this my school marm outfit. The ivory button-up top and the dress were both given to me... I think the dress is from ON or the Gap. Necklace is from JCP, tights are reversible Spanx (I'm wearing them on the charcoal side) and I know you can't really see the shoes but these are my new cobalt heels from justfab.com. The heels are incredibly high, so I teetered around all day, though they looked awesome!

Thursday, October 14
I took Thursday and Fridays pictures today (Sunday) so forgive the sloppy hair and makeup. This is a green corduroy jacket, a pale pink tank with metal sequins and brown pants.

Friday, October 15
Again, I don't remember where I got this brown knit 2-fer top, worn with my CK jeans. Nothing special to report about this outfit. I'm still deciding if it's flattering or not.

COC Week 5

Really, week 5? I had no idea I had more than 5 weeks of work clothes, but this is the kind of surprises you find when you wear through your whole closet. Very eye-opening!

Monday, October 4th

I believe this is another head-to-toe JCP look. In general, I really like this outfit, however, both pieces are kind of big on me. I bought the shirt post-partum and it was a beautiful disguise for my extra weight in the belly. But now I think it adds width, so since I like this top a lot, I think it'll go in my early & post pregnancy pile.
The pants I really love because of the texture and pattern of the fabric. While these fit nicely in the waist, they are pretty baggy in the thigh and rear. I really need to take my own advice and get some clothes tailored!

Tuesday, October 5th
I love this dress. Love, love this dress. I got it at Target a couple years ago and hope shirt dresses never go out of style. :-P It's such a classic cut and is flattering on so many body types. Tights are Wolford (really comfortable) and zebra print shoes (with red patent accent) are some of my faves, from Target. 
























Wednesday, October 6th
Happy birthday to me. :) I guess I was going for a very layered look today. This pink silky cami is Theory with a JCP sparkly cardigan on top (obvi can't see the sparkles from this pic). The necklace is from (I think) NY&Co and the dark denim colored trousers are from Express. I also accessorized with Gray Cat, circa 2002 from Co-Worker. I think it adds a little something to my look. ;)

Thursday, October 7th
Ok, this is kind of an unflattering picture. I've worn these khakis before and they didn't look quite as chunky or wrinkly as in this shot, so take that into consideration. This brown top is from Target and I like it, but maybe next time I'd pick a different top underneath, just to add some more color. Don't remember where I got the white top, but it's just a basic 3/4 sleeve tee.












Friday, October 8th

I don't remember where I got this knit jacket, but I really love it. The graphic tee I actually got at Plato's Closet and fits really comfortably. I wear this a lot. :) Jeans are from The Limited and the black bracelets are a new acquisition... a gift from a friend for my birthday!

COC Week 4

Monday, September 27th 

Today I wore a gray lightweight flyaway cardigan (no closures, it just hangs open in front) that is cinched in the back to help keep a trimmer shape. Sorry I didn't get a back view on this one. The tee has a shimmery gold dotted design with sequins/beads on it. Both tops are from JCP. Pants are my basic black ones from WHBM that I've worn a couple times (remember, I'm re-wearing bottoms since I have more of those than tops!). I'm happy with this outfit but it's not one of my favorites in my wardrobe. It's very comfy!

Tuesday, September 28th
Love this outfit today! Basic black knit dress with empire waist (I can't remember wear I got this... probably Target?) with charcoal tights. The dress is too short to wear without hosiery, so I typically only wear this in the fall/winter. Scarf was a gift from a friend for my birthday last year; silver bangles are Decree (JCP) and the pink bracelet was a gift from another friend from one of her trips to the Philippines. I have to tell my hubs to remember to include my shoes in these shots, but this day I wore my black booties.










Wednesday, September 29th

Today at work we were visited by Tim Gunn, Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne and (more famously, in case you are otherwise unaware) a judge on Project Runway. We were allowed to wear jeans to the rally where Tim was speaking, but we were supposed to wear JCP colors (red and white). Well, considering it was TIM GUNN I decided to go for something a little cuter than my JCP polo. Therefore, I opted for a Bisou Bisou (JCP) tee with the fabulous velvet jacket I got at the Banana outlet last year. (Sadly it's a size too big now- I guess there are worse problems to have- so it was a little too loose. But don't tell my husband that it doesn't fit because it cost a lot so heaven help me if I don't wear it!) I'm also wearing a pair of green wedges that are supremely comfortable and I love them. This is one of those "they don't match, they go" scenarios.





Thursday, September 30th
I actually got a LOT of compliments on this outfit today. The cream-colored eyelet dress I bought online at Target a couple years ago, and the first time I tried it on, I hated it and wanted to return it. But the retro shape grew on me and now I really like it. Like Tuesday's dress, it's too short to wear without tights, so I only wear it in the fall. The tights are SPANX with a braided pattern. The shoes are Michael by Michael Kors. I also wore a long necklace that is not pictured.










Friday, October 1st

Today was "wear pink" day to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I have had this shirt for quite a while; got it at Old Navy and it has a cute pattern w/beads on the left side. Jeans are Calvin Klein, flats are from Target.
















Well, 4 weeks down and I still have quite a bit in my closet. I have already kind of eyeballed what won't make it through the challenge... some things will be going into my "early & post pregnancy" pile, and several seasonal items that will be closeted until spring. When I'm done wearing everything, I'll inventory those items and show you all what I'm getting rid of.