workout fashion: it’s all about the black

Yeah, I know. Workout fashion: it’s an oxymoron. The gym is not the place to worry about being fashionable. You’re going to be all sweaty. No one cares what you look like. And that’s true. I don’t care what anyone else looks like. I just care what I look like.

don't be fooled. there are no muscles.

I have a love/hate relationship with the gym, though it’s mostly on the hate side of the spectrum. P.E. was always my low grade, and I was that sad sack of a kid whose dad had to pay her off to score a goal in kiddie soccer.

Still, as I get older, I have to admit that working out is probably a good idea. And then my much less practical side swoops in and refuses to go to the gym if the sports bra color clashes with the workout shirt. The hair – and this is the only time I’ll say this – is negligible. Many a time I have thrown up my greasy, begging-to-be-washed hair in a bun, slapped on a headband and dragged my butt to the gym.

I am an avid anti-black-all-the-time person – unless you’re going to the gym. Black says, “I’m serious about working out while looking chic at the same time.” It’s the perfect disguise for us strenuous-activity-haters: wear black and you’ll blend right in with the triathletes. Until you actually start working out and are dying after five minutes, while they’re going strong in hour two. This is all about the surface, people.

And don’t get me started about makeup. The only reason I have makeup on in these (bad) pictures is because I just came from work. You should see the walking zombie face I have when I go before work. Thank baby jesus no one else is at the gym at 6:30 a.m.

Tank, Tek Gear from Kohl’s
Jacket, Express (bought when velour track suits were in. Remember those?)
Pants, C9 by Champion from Target

i have no idea where i’ll wear this hat, but i don’t care

I was at a local boutique buying a present from my mom when I saw it – tucked into a display cube, the wispy feathers barely visible. I nearly shook with shoppers’ delight when I realized what it was – a hat. A mother-effing gorgeous ivory hat topped with feathers and a flower. A hat that would look totally in place at a British country wedding.

My sister-in-law laughed, shook her head and looked at me like I was crazy. The exact words from my boyfriend were, “What the hell are you wearing?” But I don’t care.

i need an event. now.

I love this hat.

ooh la la

I am determined to bring hats back – if only so I get to wear this one sooner rather than later. Hats are equally feminine and slightly over-the-top, and yes, there is a part of me that feels like Kate Middleton the Duchess of Cambridge when I wear this hat. Which only makes it more appealing.

Now – can someone have a garden wedding immediately?

Othello saw that Horatio had his picture taken and was instantly seething with jealously. I was practically coerced into posting this, I swear.

outfit recipe: a basic work look

a blouse


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a pencil skirt

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a pop of color


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neutral accessories


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the perfect basic work look.



If your workplace is more conservative, wear a plain-colored blouse and add pearls. If you can dress down a little, try a dressy tee with chunky jewelry and a skirt in a lighter material. On Fridays, I substitute the black skirt with a denim pencil skirt.  j’adore.

Blouse: J. Crew
Skirt: Express
Jewelry: Simply Vera Vera Wang for Kohl’s
Shoes: Merona for Target

Please note – I don’t get paid to wear any of the clothes on my blog. Sadly. If I ever get lucky enough to be given clothes, I would tell you. Hell, you’ll probably hear me yelling about it because I would be that excited. I will gladly accept any and all free clothes.

Also – I’m working on the picture thing. I know they suck. Still learning.

My dog Horatio couldn’t stand Travis and I in the backyard without petting him. And he loves having his picture taken.

my new accessories

Until two weeks ago, I was the only girl I knew who didn’t have pierced ears. Or pierced anything, at that.

me, post-piercing, on a euphoric high that i never have to go through that again

I was also the only person I knew who freaked out every year at my company’s wellness visits when we have to get our fingers pricked. Ask my boss – she had to hold my hand.

My non-pierced status changed when I went and visited my cousins in Minneapolis two weeks ago. I had avoided the family tradition of going to Claire’s long enough. My cousin Frankie practically dragged me to the mall at 10:30 on a Friday morning, thankfully empty so I wouldn’t get stared at. I picked out the biggest CZs available and nervously clutched the teddy bear with the pierced ears as I awaited my fate.

in the chair pre-piercing, slumping with anxiety

Five minutes later, it was done. I had survived. Frankie was even good enough to hide her complete nausea from me (apparently the double crunch from the piercing gun was bad). And I was done and excitedly looking forward to all the beautiful earrings I had been deprived of for so long.

And the possibilities! Posts! Danglies! Hoops! Silver, gold, vintage, costume, diamonds (ok, probably not this option for a while) – why did I wait this long? I love my beautiful pierced ears and my gorgeous 3.5 carat CZ posts.

I am excited when it’s time to upgrade those, though.

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