Friday Vest Repeat!

Told you this Akira vest was getting a lot of wear... like in last Friday's post.

This was just a basic easy outfit for the end of the work week when I couldn't be bothered with bright colors. But I guess everyone needs a small break from the bright from time to time. Especially on the days when that person is trying to lay off the coffee...

And for all those wondering about/hating me for getting a full week out of my manicures like I talked about in yesterdays post, well have a secret for you. That secret is Essie's "Good To Go" topcoat. It dries in like 3 minutes (seriously!) and makes my nails look like they are fresh and glossy for days. It's been my tried-and-true favorite for years now!

Old Navy Boots

Black "Magic" Pants from Express

Ralph Lauren Outlet Button down

Akira Vest

Oia Jules Chain Necklace

That's a Wrap

I don't know why I keep assuming that I can deal with bare legs outside. 

I need to face it, it's getting cold. Like the kind of cold where you just have to wear tights even if you're wearing boots. I guess I'm still trying to hold on to the Fall weather.

This coat is an old Zara favorite that I found at the Winter sale a few years back. Basically it works for every occasion because it's a wrap coat. So it's super easy to throw on, plus I love how the oversized collar dresses it up to wear for winter weddings and events. 

I call it my Shirley Maclaine coat because in the move The Apartment she wears one like this and I was OBSESSED with it (and her, she's my favorite!).

Stay warm out there you Chicago ladies and don't forget to wear your tights!

LOFT Leopard Dress (sold out but similar here) 

Macys Vest

Forever 21 necklace(find here)

Ivanka Trump boots

OPI Royal Rajah Ruby nail color (buy here)

Green Day

If you look closely in this post, you will notice something that almost never happens to me. My nails are unpainted! 

My secret to keeping a fresh looking mani all week (because let's face it, that's pretty much the shelf life if you're lucky) is to cut my nails super short so there is no breakage or bendage that creates chips. After that, it's a strict schedule of Sunday nights in the bathroom where I emerge an hour later with a fresh glossy color!

I know most people don't really care about having polished finger tips 24/7, but I do. In fact it actually kind of hurts my cuticles when they are bare, plus they just look plain ugly to me. This week with the holiday travel I just didn't have time!

And now a fun story: Yesterday was "color day" as part of spirit week at school and 5th grade's color was green hence the green outfit. Every time I wear one of my cargo vests to school I get comments from students that I look like a safari ranger or a zookeeper but today I got my favorite yet: Dora the Explorer! I promised that student, while I do see the similarities, MY vest was actually quite fashionable.

PS: extra credit to anyone who isn't Amy who can guess where this picture was taken. :)

Forever 21 Fringe Boots, necklace, and bracelet

Target Skirt (old)

Old Navy Surplus vest and white long-sleeve tee

Gap belt (old and scored it for $4!)

Retro Prep Thanksgiving

This outfit is from Thanksgiving day in Ohio where we were visiting family! It was amazingly nice out so we were able to spend time outside on the deck enjoying the sun! My husband and I were kinda matchy in our plaid shirts and solid sweaters and got lots of comment how we looked like a couple out of the 50s. I could think of much worse insults.

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday! I know I did!

Gap Sweater

J Crew Factory Plaid button down

Target Sunglasses

Madewell Scarf

DKNY tights

Old Navy Boots

ASOS bag

J Crew Navy Corduroy Pencil skirt

Smashbox lipstick in Mandarin

Ann Taylor Outlet Necklace

Forever 21 Bracelet

Michael Kors Watch

Blushing

Pencil skirts have always been a dream of mine. While yes I could have one by simply buying one,  I always wanted to have the body for one. Though I'm far from Sophia Vargara's curves I think finally figuring out that the blousy top/slim skirt combination create the illusion of curves that is ladylike yet still kind of sultry all at the same time. It's a classic look that I will always appreciate and love!

To all my readers, I have a special request for you today. I have this number in my head and that number is 100. I would love to get my HOTPINKstyle page out there to more people, just a few more people to make that number a nice 3-digit number. So if you know anybody who loves shopping or appreciates fashion please pass along my information by sharing a HOTPINKstyle facebook link and to give it a "like" if they like what they see! 

Thank you all so much for your support! It means the world to me! I can't wait to hear from some new friends!

Joe Fresh Blouse

Target Skirt

Nordstrom Necklace

Forever 21 Bracelets

C-Label Hudson 10 (on sale now for 20%off) via Piperlime

J Crew Factory Belt

The peplum coat is back from the tailor and I think the smidge I had it taken up made all the difference.