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Faux Leather Pencil Skirt, Plaid Sweatshirt & Black Pumps: Stealth Professional

02.13.2015

At first glance you might be thinking, “Um, Debbie, what are you doing dressing all professional-like for work?” Never fear my friends, it’s not as it first appears. I called this outfit “stealth professional” on Instagram the other day because at first glance it appears that way, but upon closer inspection, maybe not. The pencil skirt is faux leather. And the plaid top is a sweatshirt. See, no need to worry. I haven’t been taken over by an alien being who is controlling my mind and forcing me to dress like a grown up with a job. Ain’t no mind control gonna make that happen. I like to have fun with my clothes and that includes my work wear. I never ever dress provocatively or in poor taste for work, but what most people consider professional is just too restrictive for me. Trust me, I can throw together a smokin’ professional look just as well as anyone (Exhibit A), but even then, I have to throw in something to make it unique and maybe a bit rebellious. If I don’t, it’s just not me. And that, in my opinion, is what personal style is all about. It tells the world a little something about who you are without speaking a word.

My lovely friend Alice at Happiness At Midlife posted a link to this outrageously cool faux leather pencil skirt from Ann Taylor on her Facebook page and the rest is history. I scored it for under $35 and I’ve gotta say, it’s pretty great. It looks and feels like the real deal, and it’s so comfortable. The skirt I originally ordered was too large and the return process was super easy and quick. I’m so happy I found it…thanks Alice! I haven’t given the plaid sweatshirt a spin for awhile so I decided it was time. I layered the red chiffon blouse underneath for the visual interest it provided and since I just wasn’t feeling boots that day I went with the black pumps. No, I wasn’t running around in all of this snow and ice in pumps…my trusty Bearpaws were waiting patiently in the car.

Linking up with: Throwback Thursday, What Wives Wear, Spotlight Weekly Link Up, What I Wore To Work, A Labour Of Fashion, Fashion Item Friday, Style Elixir’s Friday Fab Favorites, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Fashionomics Friday, Favorite Fashion Friday, Fun Fashion Friday, Passion For Fashion Link Up, Fashion Friday.

Skirt: Ann Taylor; Sweatshirt: Forever 21 (Old); Pumps: Kohl’s (Old); Blouse: JCPenney (Old)

The ‘Bombubble Snow Man: Faux Fur Vest, Faux Leather Skirt And Striped Tee

12.9.2014

Those of you who have been around for awhile know that I have about 1,246 reasons why I shouldn’t be an elementary teacher, hence my excitement when I returned to the middle school/high school this year. Well, here’s reason 1,247. Today I had to fill in at the elementary (it’s a long story), and I had this outfit on. At the middle school I would have heard something along the lines of, “Cool outfit Mrs. Stinedurf! Did ya kill a bear?” At the elementary school this is what I heard from a 2nd grader I passed in the hallway, “Oh look, it’s the ‘bombubble snowman!” Ya, thanks for that eight year old fashion critic. Actually, it cracked me up…but like I’ve always said, small people don’t get me. Not my sarcasm, and apparently not my style.
With that being said, I love this vest more each time I wear it. It’s soft and cozy and the cut is just right for my elfin size. I picked up the striped tee for about $4 on clearance at Walmart recently. None of my longer sleeved striped tees were black and white so it was four bucks well spent. I layered slouchy boot socks under my boots, but they didn’t show up well in the photos because of the gray overcast yuckiness that’s going on around here. Trust me though, they looked fab and kept me plenty warm.

Linking up with: Confident Twosday, Tremendous Tuesdays, Celebrate Southern Link Up, Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me, Stylish Tuesday, Trend Spin Link Up, Personal Style Monday, Random Wednesdays At Because Shanna Said So, Style Me Wednesday, Beautiful You, I Feel Pretty Link Up.

Vest: Kohl’s (No longer available); Tee: Walmart (In store purchase); Skirt: Gypsy Thread (No longer available); Boots: Target (Old)

Bonjour: Faux Leather Skirt, Graphic Tee, Leopard Cardigan And White Pumps

05.1.2014

Two things I’m known for are answering “Fabulous!” whenever anyone asks how I am, and saying “Hola!” instead of hello. The beauty of always answering fabulous is then no one knows for sure whether you are truly having a stupendous day or you’re being facetious. I like that in a word. Honestly, I don’t know where “Hola” came from…just a weird habit I fell into and now it’s my thing. Since I haven’t come across a cool “Hola” tee, “Bonjour” had to do. Not as cool, not my thing, but fun nonetheless. And this skirt? I’ve loved it since I acquired it months ago. It’s one of those pieces of clothing that make you look tiny even when you’re not feelin’ it….know what I mean? The cardi was more a concession to the weather than anything else. It might have been the last day of April, but it was pretty damn chilly in these parts. All in all, a good outfit day…

Linking up with: What I Wore To Work, Three-fer Thursday, Tres-chic Fashion Link Up, Spotlight Weekly Link Up, and Working Girl With Style.

T-shirt: Forever 21; Skirt: Gypsy Threads; Cardigan: Old; Shoes: Bakers (Old)

Hello There: Graphic Sweatshirt, Faux Leather Skirt, Studded Flats

02.5.2014

This is the other sweatshirt that I got from Old Navy last month. When I bought it I thought the words were red, but they’re actually sort of coral. The original plan was to pair it with either my plaid pants or my plaid skirt, but the coral just wasn’t gonna fly, so out came the black skirt. And yes, it would’ve looked better with heels as opposed to flats. Unfortunately I’ve developed some foot issues over the last few years and even though the last couple days involved wedges and lower heels my feet were still killing me, therefore flats. I guess if you gotta wear flats, studded ones are the way to go though, am I right?
Although the super Arctic temperatures are gone for now, as I write this we’re just getting the beginning of a supremely large snow dump. There’s supposed to be about ten inches by morning. I realize it’s still February, but is Spring ever coming? I mean never ever? Can’t we have a sneak peak…couldn’t Spring at least Instagram us a photo of what we have to look forward to? Besides the fact I miss my flowers and going out without twelve layers of protective clothing, I really, really miss all of my cute shoes. I know, I know, by September I’ll be missing my ankle booties, but is a pair of strappy wedge sandals really too much to ask for?

Linking up with: Random Wednesday at Because Shanna Said So and Get Your Pretty On: I Feel Pretty Link Party

Sweatshirt: Old Navy; Skirt: Gypsy Threads; Shoes: TJ Maxx