Outfit Recap for First Week of October

(Thought I'd try taking a picture at a different angle in the closet)

Loft Outlet Cardigan (Current)

Banana Republic Tank Top

Express Infinity Leopard Print Scarf

Loft Slim Jeans

Dkny Outlet Boots (Current)

I just bought these boots at the Dkny Outlet in Florida.  I totally love them and they seem to go with everything! ;)

Ann Taylor Petite Doll Vest w/ Fur

Banana Republic Outlet Blouse (Current)

Loft Glenn Plaid Trousers

Sigerson Morrison Pumps

Leoffler Randall for Target Bag

Loft Necklace

H&M Blazer (Current)

H&M Wrap Sweater

Loft Outlet Skirt (Current)

Dkny Outlet Boots

Marshall's Bag

(I happened to be taking pictures for the recent cowl neck dress post and had to run out for dinner with Dad)

Talbot's Cowl Neck Sweater Dress

Express Minus the Leather Moto Jacket

Marshall's Bag

Antonio Melanie Cheetah Print Pumps

Banana Republic Outlet Tank

Loft Outlet Gingham Button Down

Loft Outlet Denim Trousers

Loft Scarf

Marshall's Bag

Target Leopard Print Ballet Flats

I ordered this dress from Talbots on a whim while they were offering free shipping.  I didn't actually think that it would fit but imagine my elation when it did!

Talbots Capra-print Dress

F21 Embellished Leatherette Belt in Teal

Dkny Outlet Boots

Steve Madden Bag

I thought it might be fun to pose with props but Heidi Girl insisted on occupying the chair as well.....see her tail sticking out behind me.

H&M Wrap Sweater (Current)

F21 Accordian Pleat Maxi Skirt

Aldo Python Bag

Madden Girl Booties

Francesa's Falling for you Necklace in Blush

Hope you lovely girls had an amazing weekend ;)

Cowl Neck Sweater Dress: Talbots vs. Ann Taylor

I've been craving a cowl neck sweater dress for this winter.  The first one I saw was at Talbot's, so when they offered 25% off plus free shipping I took the plunge and placed an order.  After ordering from Talbot's I ran across another cowl neck sweater dress at Ann Taylor.  They were running a special too (buy one get one half off) so I placed another order to try it out.
The Talbot's dress is a size pp and the Ann Taylor is a size xsp.

The feel of the sweater material is quite different in each dress.  The Talbot dress feels much softer than the Ann Taylor, and the cowl neck falls much easier on the Talbot dress as well. The hem is a bit longer on the Talbot's which I think would be more versatile making it appropriate for multiple occasions.  The color of the Ann Taylor one is really special though.
As you can see the Talbot's dress has a slight a-line flair at the hem, which helps minimize hips if you tend to be a bit curvy back there.
There was just a tiny bit of extra material in the back of the Talbot's dress but the rest of the fit was exactly the same except for the hem length.

Overall, I'm thinking the fit of the Talbot's is more flattering and I think I'll probably get more wear out of it, but I'm wondering which one you guys prefer?  Any preference one way or another?

Outfit Recap for Fourth Week of September

Loft Striped Boatneck Long Sleeve Tee

Mossimo for Target Jacket (Tailored)

F21 Chambray Dress

Mossimo for Target Flats

Steven Bag by Steve Madden

Target Orange/Gold Bauble Bracelet

Banana Republic Outlet Gold Ring

White House Black Market Dress

Francesa's Orange Travels Bag

Cheetah Print Pumps

F21 Black Bauble Ring

Target Black Dots Watch

Old Navy Striped 3/4Length Tee

Loft Outlet Slim Fit Jeans

F21 Caged Sandals

TJMaxx No Name Bag

Anthropologie Necklace

Francesa Ring

Ann Taylor Blouse

Ann Taylor Outlet Animal Print Skirt

Aldo Black D'Orsay Pumps

Hype Black Alligator Bag

Aldo Ring

Regal Rose Naida Snake Ring

I love this ring!....No idea why since I'm so scared of snakes.  Runs a bit large in my opinion though.

Target Cloche Hat

Ann Taylor Shibori Print Blouse

Gap Outlet Cardi

Gap Wide Leg Trousers

H&M Platform Oxfords

Francesa's Travels Bag

Aldo Statement Ring

Express Stretch Ring

Regal Rose Nadia Snake Ring

Loft Striped Cardigan

Gap Striped Ruffled Front Button Down

Loft Slim Leg Jeans

Steve Madden Ballet Flats

Francesa's Travels Bag

Heidi Girl (The perfect accessory ;)

First of all I'd like to thank you guys for your very sweet commiserations, I honestly can't tell you how much it helped getting all of your thoughtful comments and virtual hugs!! 

Next I'd like to apologize for not posting this outfit recap last Friday when it was due.  We left for Florida last Friday night (the last outfit is my "travel all night ensemble"). 

While on vacation I had the best intentions of taking pictures of every amazing meal, but somehow completely forgot about the camera the minute the food arrived and scarfed everything down like a starving piglet before remembering to snap a single photo!!  Here are some pictures of the beautiful scenery anyways ;)

The water was amazingly clear all week except for Wednesday when it rained and got a bit choppy.

We rescued this little guy from the condo's elevator (by "we" of couse I mean Mr. PEMS)

Beautiful view from our veranda.

Rest in Peace Snowbie Dream

Outfit Recap for Third Week of September

Antonio Melanie Dress

H&M Wrap Sweater (Current)

H&M Orange Suedette Platform Sandals (Current)

Target Wooden Oval Ring

Mossimo for Target Messenger Bag

F21 Surplice Neckline Dress (Tailored)

JC Penny Olive Vest (Tailored)

H&M Bag

F21 Caged Sandals

The Loft Necklace

F21 Bracelet

Banana Republic Flower Dome Ring

H&M Romantic Blouse (Current)

H&M Flary Jeans (Current)

F21 Caged Sandals

H&M Bag (Current)

Aldo Black Statement Ring

Express Stretch Ring

Ann Taylor Shibori Print Top

Ann Taylor Fluted Skirt

H&M Platform Oxfords (Current)

Banana Republic Outlet Denim Jacket

H&M Bag (Current)

(My bag is usually not so messy but Heidi Girl had just finished sorting through it ;)

F21 Leaves Dress

Madden Girl Rhiana Booties

H&M Bag (Current)

Merona for Target Felt Cloche Hat (Similar)

Banana Republic Outlet Blouse

Areopostle Avery Jeans

Aldo Wedges

TJMaxx No Name Bag

F21 Pearl Cluster Ring

Banana Republic Outlet White Drop Bracelet

F21 Orange V-Neck Cardi

The Loft Striped Boat Neck Long Sleeve Tee

The Loft Tulip Skirt

H&M Bag (Current)

F21 Black Floral Bib Necklace

The Loft Stripped Jacket Cardi

F21 T-Shirt Dress

Mossimo For Target Leopard Wedges

Mossimo for Target Messenger Bag

Relic for Fossil Watch

A few notes about the outfits above............Outfit # 4 is for Lincy who also bought the Ann Taylor Shibori print top and is looking for different ways to style it.  I will be styling that top for Lincy in future posts (which will also help me get more wear out of it ;) 

The F21 Leaves Dress in # 5 was promptly returned after seeing how unflattering it was on me in pictures.  I saw the dress in the store and thought it looked just like Olivia Palermo.  Of course once I got it on, I looked nothing like Olivia (Really?!!) so it had to be returned! Lol

I must give credit to Mr. PEMS for #7.  I was feeling completely uninspired when I got dressed that day, so wound up copying his outfit from the day before......(of course his wasn't in skirt form) Lol

I hated missing last week's outfit recap but sadly my grandmother in law passed away and our youngest has started showing symptoms of feline leukemia.  She's been a carrier for years but is just now getting sick with it.

I'm looking forward to a wonderful B'day party with family at PF Chang's this weekend, hope you guys have a marvelous weekend as well!

Outfit Recap First Week of September

Every once in a while Funny Face comes off her perch from atop the armoire to help me type out a post ;)

H&M Dress (Recent)

F21 Bag

Steve Madden Ballet Flats

Limited Necklace

American Eagle Wrap Watch (Recent)

F21 Turquoise Ring (Recent)

Banana Republic Outlet Gold Ring

Ann Taylor Outlet Lace Dress

The Loft Cardigan

Big Buddah Bag

The Loft Scarf

F21  Bangle

Target Wooden Ring

Target Bracelet

Loft Flower Headband

H&M Sweater (Recent)

Gap Striped Ruffle Front Button down

Forever 21 Skirt

Steve Madden Ballet Flats

Fossil Watch

Avon Ring

TJMaxx No Name Bag

Loft Salmon Colored Cami

Old Navy Trench

Express Barely Boot Cut Jeans

Sigerson Morrison Kitten Heels

Jessica Simpson Bag

Loft Gold Bracelet

Forever 21 Brown Bauble Ring

Banana Republic Outlet Gold Ring

Banana Republic Tortoiseshell Ring

Old Navy Linen Dress

Forever 21 Necklace

Forever 21 Caged Sandals

Francesa's Travels Bag

Target Gold Stretch Band

H&M Pink Bauble Ring

Target Black Leather Wrist Wrap

Armitron Tortoiseshell Watch

JCrew Floral Bangle

Banana Republic Outlet Gold Ring

Banana Republic Tortoiseshell Ring

Banana Republic Outlet Blouse (Recent)

Francesa's Chambray Skirt

H&M Suedette Sandals

Aldo Python Print Bag

Vintage Pearl Drop Earrings

Avon Ring

Banana Republic Outlet Gold Ring

Forever 21 Dress

Mossimo for Target Sleeveless Sweater

The Loft Slim Jeans

Paz for Target Sandals

TJMaxx No Name Bag

Forever 21 Gold Interlocked Bangles

The Loft Charm Bracelet

Forever 21 Bauble Ring

Target Leather Cream Wrist Wrap

The Loft Necklace

Wow!  The first week of September already, can you believe it?  Fall is my absolute favorite season, but it always brings a bit of dread as well since the cold weather is definitely coming up. 

Thankfully, I will not have to brave the elements quite so much as I have in the past since I will be working at home in my toasty little P.J.'s  ;)  Joking! (maybe) Lol 

Seriously, what do you guys have planned for this awesome three day weekend?!!  ...And as always, I love to hear which outfit you like the most ;)