Day 3

My brown boots were still at the repair shop, so I forced myself to wear the lace-ups and just deal with the fact that I'm that much more pear shaped without heels.  On a sad note, when I picked up  my boots this evening (and put them on for the second pic so I could see for myself the difference between the flats and the heels) I realized they are very, very damaged.  Sigh.  They'll be fine with pants ... but so much for wearing them with skirts.  I'm going to have to break the rules, most likely, and make one purchase to replace my much-loved boots. 

Today was another hectic day as I leave for Vegas tomorrow.  I'm a bit sick to my stomach since I've never been away from the Destroyer for more than a night and haven't been away from the Raptor at all.  And now I'll be gone for 4 entire days and 3 nights.  I'm freaking out.  But what's done is done.  Truth be told - I need this.  And the thought of having 8 hours of interruption-free reading time (even if it's on a plane) is smoothing out the rough edges of my anxiety.

So, today's outfit.  I had to reassemble again since I am required to take just about everything off as soon as I walk in the door.  I don't know what Alanna's issue is with my wearing a scarf, jacket ... even jewelry ... but she wants it OFF as soon as I walk in the door ... shoes too.

First, in flats.  Boots - Geox, Brown pinstripe pants - NY & Co, Yellow Sweater - NY & Co, Scarf - handmade by me (and quite necessary to cover cleavage), Jacket - Chicos.

I am trying to wear more jewelry.  (Hence the "see the necklace" stupid pose).  Today, I grabbed a pair of earrings that had never been worn and a necklace I think I've worn once.  I don't remember were I bought it ... but I have this tiny voice in my head saying it has matching earrings and a belly chain (HA!) ... so I'm guessing it was a long-ass-time ago.  PS - I never wore the belly chain.

And, this is the same outfit with the Diba boots.  See, I immediately see a difference in how my legs look.  Even when obscured by the wee ones.  One who has immediately taken possession of my Coach wallet (purchased for about $10 on a crazy outlet sale) and the other reaching for the other amazing buy ... the Coach purse that was marked down to $70 and then was 75% off.  *sigh* I just realized I really miss shopping :)