Some guy on the street just came up to me to tell me I dropped my pocket. And I fell for it. 

Every once in awhile you just need an outfit to be loose and comfortable, yet still look presentable. I usually pair my wide leg trouser jeans with something more fitted on top but I was so comfortable in this baggy sweater I couldn’t resist (plus I was a little inspired by last Thursday’s Project Runway that I finally got to watch!).

Trouser jeans: Express

Pink tank: Casual Corner

Gray tank: Dillard’s

Baggy sweater: Pink Twill from Dillard’s

We had a lot of fun dressing up for Halloween this year and I really liked my outfit. While a lot of people asked me if I were a flight attendant, all of the ‘cool’ kids knew I was from Mad Men. I went for a mix of Joan and Peggy because I am definitely not curvy like Joan and I am in advertising. But let’s be honest, Peggy isn’t the most attractive girl ever.

I found the dress and brooch at a local vintage store called Absolute Vintage and the gloves at another called Maude Vintage. I had just about as much fun shopping for the items as I did wearing them! I had the tights, shoes and bag. 

Tights: Target

Kitten heels: Bandolino

Bag: Thrift store in Quincy

For a second I thought it was almost 2 o’clock and all I had done today was make waffles. Then I realized it’s Daylight Saving Time now so it’s actually only 1!

The only problem is I don’t plan on doing anything productive in the next hour so I’m back to where I started…

I need a big breakfast. What to eat?

I had to run a lot of errands yesterday (including thrifting for my new Halloween costume!) and we finally had some sunshine so I went with a preppy-inspired casual outfit. (I was running around a lot so I didn’t get a chance for some detailed shots.)

Pink cable knit cardigan: TJ Maxx

Gray lace tank: AE

Denim trousers, cuffed: Ann Taylor Loft

Tan suede moccasins: KMart (these were an amazing find last Fall when my mom went to look for a cheap tablecloth!)

Tan leather bag: bought in Paris

Supposedly our rain count for this October is way above last year’s for the month. All of that really makes it hard to feel motivated to look nice when you know you’re just going to get rained on. However, I really needed to break out of the jeans cycle so I threw on a dress and heels for no reason other than it being a Thursday.

Dress: I (heart) Ronson from JC Penney

Vest: Super clearance over the summer from Kohl’s

Gray tights: Target

Heels: Gift from a friend

Going thrifting today to look for the perfect accessories for my Mad Men woman inspired Halloween costume… I really want some awesome jewelry, gloves and maybe a hat!

My tickets are booked - I’m officially going to San Diego from January 4th through the 8th! 

After the freezing cold day on Tuesday, Wednesday ended up around 65 degrees and pleasant (no sun, but I didn’t need a coat!). I wasn’t really trusting the forecast but didn’t want to lug around a coat all day for nothing so I went with a warm sweater, but the bell sleeves let it breathe a lot. I also have been logging some long hours on campus so I’ve been going for comfort. I need to break myself of that.

Sweater: Kohl’s (I remember I bought this my first winter of college and was stressing out over how much I paid - $35, I think. While I’m still a bargain shopper this sweater has held up and been worth way more than that $35 I paid for it.)

T-shirt: Target sleep collection

Jeans: Hydraulics

Flats: JC Penney

I really need some retail or food therapy. Considering I’m spending waay too much money this semester it’s going to have to be the latter. And by that, I mean I need to get down and dirty in the kitchen. On the plates ahead:

Friday: Baked Pasta with Chicken and Roasted Red Peppers

Coming soon: A redo of my summer salmon favorite

Anyone have any good recipes to share?