Happy Mother's Day!

I had a good Mother's Day weekend. 

I spent time with my family and went to dinner.  I got my brows done at Anastasia at Nordstrom (they needed it).  Then I got a manicure and pedicure with my 11 year old daughter. (She went for blue with flowers.  I was more conservative with a french manicure and OPI Miami Beet on the pedicure).  We also went to the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall today.  I picked up a pair of Cole Haan Nike Air Dark Silver Metallic Pumps at the Cole Haan Outlet.

That's Rufus, my miniature dachshund, checking them out.  :)  These will be good for work and something different than my other open toe pumps.  They are also made with Nike Air, so they are comfortable.

I  went to the Coach Outlet, which was packed with a line outside the store.  I got an adorable Coach Soho Leather Bleeker Zip Around Clutch Wallet in Pewter Metallic:

I went to the Banana Republic and J.Crew Factory Outlets and I didn't find anything I loved.  I know, hard to imagine, right?   The window display was cute, but in store was less exciting.  Hey, there are the pearls I paid full price for half that price!  Don't you hate it when that happens?

I did like the gingham scarf in store and ended up with a white t-shirt.  My husband was shocked when I walked out with a tiny bag spending under $20.

I wore my Sunburst Strip Tank with Nolita Denim Jacket with my Coach Metallic Sydney Boutique Edition Bag:

J.Crew Nolita White Jean Jacket- S
J.Crew Strip Sunburst Tank - M
Joe's Cropped Ex-Love Jeans
Coach Metallic Sydney Bag
J.Crew flip flops

Happy Mother's Day by Handbag Aficionado featuring leather shoes 

I am blessed to be a mother to two wonderful children. That's the best gift of all.

In Search of the Perfect Outfit

 I led some big meetings this week that required me to be upfront and center stage.  I looked in my closet and couldn't find anything. (This is when my husband rolls his eyes.)  I decided to make a trip to J.Crew at Pacific Place, since this was a big meeting.  I ended up with some new things.

I got the Nouvelle Jacket in superfine cotton in navy.  This is true to size and much nicer in real life  than on the website. I love the silk pinstriped lining, and wore the sleeves rolled up.  It's pricey at $178, but it is a good wardrobe staple so I bit the bullet.

J.Crew Superfine Cotton Nouvelle Jacket in Navy, $178
Double Serge Skirt in Dahlia $78

 Another pic:

J.Crew Superfine Cotton Nouvelle Jacket in Navy, $178
Notched Skinny Belt, $26
Striped Tee (in stores) $19

Buffalo Check Rick Shirt, $31.99 on sale
Double Serge Skirt, $78

I also got the blue Buffalo Check Rick Shirt  and Double Serge Skirt for fun, but probably not for this meeting.  I started to digress in my shopping and needed to focus on the big meetings.  I found the Rialta Tweed Jacket, which I love, love, love.  I ended up wearing this and the Silk Blythe Blouse in Dark Navy tucked in with the belt, with pearls and dark denim trousers (I work for an internet retailer and it is a casual environment).  I will get a lot of wear out of both of these items.  (Ignore the employee badge hanging off of my pants).

Blythe Silke Blouse in Dark Navy, $98
Rialta Tweed Jacket, $250 

I didn't get the Crosshatch chambray Shirt or the Sun-drenched Sweatshirt in Electric Orange (here I am looking at casual stuff again - focus Tammy, focus!).  I like that one and the abstract blue color, but will wait for the sale.  They are a bit bulky, so you may want to size down.

Sun-drenched Sweatshirt (sized down to S)
Crosshatch Chambray Shirt,  TTS,  

 I didn't get the Maritime Dress since my bill was already at around $700 and I was on a work related wardrobe mission and digressed.  I thought I should wait. Now I am kicking myself, because it's fun.   Should I? (BTW - Ignore the socks).

Maritime Dress, $78
Belt, on sale for $9.99

I also got the Retro Shell in popcicle pink, for $29.99 in the store.  So cute for Spring - I am ridiculously excited about this shell because it's different than the other J.Crew silk shells.

How was your week?