Purple Spirit Day

Today is Spirit Day. It's a day to recognize the need to stop bullying. That's why a lot of your friends and followers' pictures are purple! Yes I turned my pic purple, and I supported Spirit Day by wearing purple today; but I'm not going to make this a preachy post. You can get that on the 16,048 websites talking about it today. The good news is, purple is also my favorite color!!! So today's post in honor of Spirit Day will be some of my favorite purple items!

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Modcloth, Belle of the Ball, $49.99

There are no words to describe the classic sophistication of this high waisted skirt. I absolutely love the jewel tone and the pleating.

Jess LC, Diversey Enamel Paisley, $86

While some of you may already love Jess' blog (and my amazing guest posts there), I also love her jewelery. My favorite one from this collection though is the Diversey Single Paisley bracelet

Poster Pop, Martini Time, $15

Enzo Angiolini, Maylie, $59

Old Navy, Suede belt, $16.50

Purple suede? Hello luxurious at an affordable price!

You're Better than That

This morning I attended an event on Capitol Hill. I don't spend much time on that side of town (note capitAl barbie, not THE hill) but when I do I'm always so saddened by the clothing choices I see.

My office is business casual, so pants, skirts, blouses are fine. I only need a suit for large meetings or very formal conferences; so when presented with the opportunity to spruce up my usual 9-5, I jumped on the chance to 'hill-ify' my outfit. Sadly, I don't think many others did. The wildest outfit I saw was a boring black suit with (brace yourself) a pink oxford underneath. So boring. Unless tonight is your laundry night, you can do so much better. Here's what I wore:

Banana Republic, Orange Summer Tweed Blazer, (bought in 2009)


Ann Taylor, Cowl Neck Shirt, $29


Ann Taylor, Melange Ponte High Waist Skirt, $78


Enzo Angiolini, black patent mary jane with bow, (bought in 2008)

See? Professional, business-like, and not plain. And please ladies, for all of $8 you can take your heels to the cobbler or dry cleaner and get them heeled! Metal clicking around on hardwood floors is so amateur.