Vintage Orange & Gold {OOTD}

Hi Readers!

Another busy week here.  Lots of things to catch up on at work and around the house.  Guess I shouldn't have been a lazy bum this past weekend :/  Oh well, catching up on my shows and catching up on Season Six of Grey's Anatomy on instant Netflix are also important things on the "to-do" list..haha!

On Sunday, my husband and I went to his grandpa's house for lunch.  He invited the whole family over so we could sort through grandma's jewelry.  Everyone got to chose what they wanted and the one thing that jumped out at me was this ring:

I love the vintage style and the beautiful coral-colored stone.  The setting is 14k gold, but we're not sure what the stone is.  My mother-in-law immediately said, "This one looks like you, Meghan."  I was wearing an orange cardigan with gold accessories that day and the ring matched perfectly, so it was meant to be and I gladly snatched it up.  It's nice to have a unique piece of jewelry that will remind me of grandma for many years to come.

Today I re-created my outfit from Sunday so I could show off my new ring at work:

Cardigan:  New York & Company
Blouse:  Macy's
Necklace:  J. Crew Outlet
Earrings:  Banana Republic Outlet
Skirt:  Anthropologie Field Skirt in gold
Belt:  Anthropologie Looping Lanes belt
Tights:  Simply Vera Ribbed Tights in brown (Kohl's)
Boots:  Steven by Steve Madden Intyce in cognac (here)
Ring:  via Grandma Del's treasure chest

Do any of you have any unique vintage pieces that belonged to a loved one?

Week in Review: OOTDs

Sorry for the lack of posts this week!  It's been the longest and most tiring week at work in a long time.  Part of that may be because I worked on Monday and I usually don't.  Guess I've been spoiled with 4-day work weeks.  However, in addition to 5 whole days of work (gasp!), I've also had a lot of new things get thrown my way, many meetings to attend, and a lot of paperwork, phonecalls, & emails to complete.  Anyway, the past 3 nights I was so tired when I got home that I watched tv or fell asleep early...too tired to even turn on my laptop, let alone blog.  Tuesday and Thursday night I got home so late that I immediately switched to my pjs and forgot all about OOTD snaps.  But, I did remember 3 days this week....none of them are too special, but I thought I'd go ahead and share anyway!

My simply casual Friday outfit from today features one of my very first Anthro purchases ever.....a pretty headband!

Cashmere sweater: Old Navy (2008?)

Lace cami: Maurices (2007?)

Jeans: Gap

Shoes: Indigo by Clarks - Purse (on sale here!)

Necklace: Pandora w/ murano glass beads

Earrings: NY & Co.

Anthropologie Serpentine Shimmer Headband (Summer 2009)

In Monday's outfit I was going for business-like, yet cute and feminine for my day full of meetings.

Anthropologie Oleander Cardigan (Fall 2010)

Lace cami: Maurices (2007?)

Dress pants: LOFT

Flats: Macy's

Anthropologie Garden's Gate Earrings (Fall/Winter 2009)

Necklace: gift from the hubby

Bracelet: Tiffany's

 And Wednesday I threw together a rather preppy ensemble...not my typical style, but I thought I'd try something different.  Not really sure how I feel about the final result.....looking back I think it's a little boring and too matchy with the top and tights.  Any suggestions for next time?

Skirt: JC Penney Chambray Pencil Skirt (2009)

Blouse: Banana Republic Outlet (Fall 2010)

Cardigan: NY & Co. (Fall 2010)

Anthropologie Looping Lanes Belt (Fall 2010)

Tights: Simply Vera Geometric tights in port royale (Kohl's) 

Shoes: Unlisted Buckle Wedges (really old)

Necklace: Ann Taylor Outlet (really old)

This evening I caught up on some DVRed shows from this week.  Just watched The Office from last night and it was by far the funniest episode I've seen in a long time!!  In fact, I really want to watch it again now...haha.  Any other Office fans out there???  It's one of my hubby's and my favorite shows!  Now I just need to watch Modern Family from this week...my other favorite :)  Have a great weekend everyone!

Field Skirting around

Hello!  It's a blah Sunday for most people having to go back to work tomorrow after the holiday vacation.  But not me! (sorry to rub it in....)  I'm lucky enough that I only have to work 4 days per week for my job and I chose to have Mondays off.  It has made Sundays so much more enjoyable for me this year (I used to HATE them!).  Going to work on Tuesday is much easier after having had a 3 day weekend and knowing I only have a 4-day work week.  It's even more appreciated after a 1.5 week holiday break that I don't want to end!
Today we got together with my husband's side of the family for his aunt's birthday.  We had a nice relaxing afternoon eating some yummy soup and chili, playing cards (Pass the Ace is the family favorite), and having some laughs.  I decided to wear my gold Field Skirt because I'm obsessed with it!  After constantly admiring this skirt online for several weeks, I caved in and bought it with my birthday discount before free shipping ended.  I also bought the Daisy Chain tights in wine.  SO happy that I did because these two pieces have become my new wardrobe favs!  I've worn the skirt 3 times and the tights 5 times already since getting them only 2 weeks ago.
My camera batteries were dead so I couldn't get any shots of my entire outfit today, but I thought I'd share some shots I took when I first got the skirt in the mail.  My outfit today was exactly the same except I wore my new green Rippled Ridge Henley instead of the white tank.  Please excuse the horrible lighting and mirror shots....I was (and still am once I get new batteries) practicing my outfit photo skills.  I loved this skirt so much when I first tried it on that I didn't want to take it off!!!

Cardigan: Target

White cami: The Limited

Skirt: Anthropologie Field Skirt in gold

Belt: Anthropologie Looping Lanes belt (on sale, but sold out online)

Tights: Anthropologie Daisy Chain tights in wine (on sale, but sold out online)

Boots: Steven by Steve Madden - Intyce in cognac

Necklace: Anthropologie Crumpled Rainbow Necklace 

worn for today's OOTD (not pictured): Anthropologie Rippled Ridge Henley in green

For those who are back to work tomorrow - hang in there!  I have a lady doctor appointment to go to, so just because I don't have to work doesn't mean it's gonna be a fun-filled day tomorrow.  Maybe I'd rather be going to work......   :/