I had a nice refresher tonight on why I loved this pattern so much when I first made it. First, it fits. Second, it goes together very fast. I started cutting/sewing later than I planned, about 10 PM. At 11:30 PM I was pressing up the hem. I now have a new skirt to wear tomorrow, completely different from today's all-solids outfit.
The jacket is from my Stein Mart trip. I love it. It's green. It's puckery. And it was cheap — marked down to $24.
Today was Day 3 at the office and I finally felt truly productive with some real projects to handle which kept me busy all day. I'd much rather be super-busy than slow. Early feedback on the graphics project I started this afternoon was positive, which makes me feel good. I'll finish that up tomorrow morning and make at least two people happy — the attorney who requested it and the marketing person who handed it off to me because it was over her head. (She's not a graphics person.) I also learned that my department has bi-weekly Friday lunch meetings, which are catered. So that's two days this week I'm not supplying my lunch. Nice!
After work I had a nail appointment, then came home to make a late dinner and sew a skirt. I'm looking forward to vegging in front of the TV tomorrow night. Friday is jeans day and I'll be wearing my denim skirt. No one will know that it's really the same exact skirt I'm wearing tomorrow. ;-)
Thanks for all the tips on bare legs and shoes. I did wear PH today and I was actually comfortable. As I said yesterday, I start to feel a little chilly in the office in the afternoon and bare legs aren't warm. I'll continue to alternate off/on, depending on the outside temps and humidity level. Right now, the air is really dry (for FL) and it doesn't feel so oppressive to be wearing hose. Plus, I'm not outside at all. I get in my car and drive to the parking garage and then I'm in the elevator to the office. My feet actually felt pretty good at the end of the day today. They are slowly getting used to real shoes. That's probably the last word on my PH habits for a while. Aren't you glad? ;-)
Have I mentioned that I'm becoming a coffee addict after just 3 days? The office provides both fresh Starbucks coffee and the flavored single-serving Krueger cups all day long. Mocha Almond Fudge … yum!! Plus they provide plates, cups, napkins and utensils so I never have to worry about bringing my own from home. I tell ya — I love this place!
That is a great outfit. I'm so glad you found this job - it sounds wonderful. Hope that it works into full time permanent for you. g
ReplyDeleteVery cute skirt, and it looks great with that sweater! I'm glad to hear you're happy in your new job. :)
ReplyDeleteIts all looking good, and I'm very impressed by the weight loss. Glad you are taking care of yourself like that. How many outfits are you aiming for?
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit! You will become indispensable to them, I am sure. (Unless you find an even better job when this one is up.)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Patti
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ReplyDeleteCute outfit! And watch those coffees - plenty of calories ;-o
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear that the job is working out so well.
Another fabulous outfit - so stylish.
ReplyDeleteNah, the coffees are calorie-free. Just flavors, not stuff you add. A little Equal to sweeten it up.
ReplyDeleteThe job sounds wonderful. I love the print skirt. Be careful, I worked at a "free lunch" place once and the weight piled right back on. I went back to bringing my own and lost it. They provided free lunch every day so it was a big money saver but I found my attitude had me at an all you can eat buffet instead of in front of a cup of yogurt. I'm pretty sure you have better will power than I did.
ReplyDeleteThat jacket is so pretty and perfect with your skirt. Looks great.
Starbucks, catered lunches! Sounds wonderful!!! You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteSharp outfit! Sounds like a great office environment. You had me at free Starbucks.
ReplyDeleteNow that is one nice outfit! If you like that jacket so much maybe you want to make another skirt (different print/people won't know the difference) and a dress to go with it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad the job is working out for you!
So happy for you that the new job is working out! I've enjoyed reading as you put together your 'back to work' wardrobe, and wanted to wish you continued good luck!
ReplyDeleteDeb, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a copycat. I loved your new twinset so much that I ran out to steinmart after work yesterday and bought one for my self. The color is just gorgeous! (I'm a strawberry blond) and I couldn't believe it was a Liz Claiborne for that price! Thanks for the heads up LOL!
ReplyDeleteThe skirt turned out great and looks fabulous with that jacket. Sounds like the job is darn near perfect. YEAH! That's wonderful... and inspiring in my own job search.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy for you, your new job and the new wardrobe you are working on. Things sure seem to be looking better and better for you.
ReplyDeleteLove the new outfit. That fabric for the skirt is fantastic! Is it a woven or knit?
ReplyDeleteGlad you're happy at your new office! The skirt is lovely & looks fantastic with that little jacket.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have turned your life around, new body, new smile, new, sounds fab job,good on ya.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous new outfit...love the print and the jacket is perfect! Your job sounds like the perfect fit for you!
ReplyDeleteYou look and sound so pleased with these changes! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteLynda in LV
Really cute skirt, so happy the job is going so well. Enjoy the catered lunch.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very sharp outfit. What a great deal on the really cute jacket and it goes great with that skirt.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that the job is working out so well!
Please continue to update us - PH trials & tribulations included - I'm just so glad everything is coming together for you. I don't believe this could happen to a nicer person. So hoping this becomes a permanent post as it seems to suit you so well.
ReplyDeleteKind regards
Juliet