Feeling Like Me - OOTD

Alright, I confess.  This is me.  If the weather is anywhere under 70 degrees, I just adore my jeans.  Simple, simple, simple.  Fussing over accessories just ain't my bag man.  A plain tee or blouse, an awesome pair of jeans and some cute shoes is how I'm comfortable.  It makes my day seem less stressful and I feel light.  That's not to say it's not fun to shake it up a bit now and again, but I've been fussing so much over trying to look like I've "got it", whatever "it" is, that mornings have been much less than fun.  Top that off with being tired from long work hours and we've got one miserable momma.

So today, well actually Friday, I went back to me.  With just a touch of classic Anthropologie girlyness (see belt which actually reminds me of Laura Ashley).  :)

jeans - Paige Lou Lou via Anthropologie (big giant Xs and Os for these); top & belt (from a three piece set) - Anthropologie; shoes - Target; bracelets - gift; necklace - Ruche

And words cannot describe how I feel about these jeans.  I mean the back could be a little more butt flattering, but they fit like a dream.  No squeezing the muffin top, perfect length; just super comfy.  You want your legs to look long and lean, definitely give these a whirl.  Sold out at Anthro online, but quite a few have popped up on ebay recently.

Beautiful Photography & Clothing - Ruche!

Open publication - Free publishing - More catalog

Offer Meeting Attire

Why is it that corporate positions always require so many meetings on so many different occasions with so many different people??  I've always thought it to be such a waste.  But anyway, this is what I wore to my 2nd interview/offer meeting.  Now the real fun begins.  Deciding if I should go back to working for someone else.  Not my first choice, but sometimes in life we don't have many fun options.

skirt - Express; blouse - Tiny for Anthropologie; nude tank - Anthropologie; tights - Gap; shoes - Damita K; jacket - H&M; cardigan - Banana Republic; necklace - Ruche

There may possibly be a tattoo on my right ankle so when wearing a skirt for an interview, dark tights are a must.  After hire though, all bets are off and you let your freak flag fly!

I think all went well during my meeting so we'll see what happens next.  Perhaps I'll need to go in again.  For more meetings!  I'll need more clothes.  :)


2 days after meeting:
Job Update: Unfortunately, despite a super attractive salary, benefit and perk package and the chance to work with my old boss again, I had to turn down this job offer.  My husband and I just could not work out the whole what to do with the kids after school thing.  It is a sad day when you realize that your options are very limited and that you don't have the support you thought you did.

Clothed Much Jewelry Give-Away

Next week you will see a post inspired by Elaine over at Clothed Much.  She's got a really great blog about modest fashion and is just lovely.

Anyway, today she is starting a give-away for a lovely necklace and rin from Ruche.  Ruche is a beautiful site dedicated to fashionable accessories and clothing with a vintage-y feel by lots of indie designers.  They have plus sizes too!

To enter, visit Clothed Much for further details and the entry form.  I think you'll really enjoy Elaine's blog.

Some great Ruche items

See!  What are you waiting for??  Get on over there and enter.  I think I'm about to place a Ruche order.  :)