Weekly Work Wardrobe - Tips!

I like to plan my wardrobe in advance. It helps keep me on task each morning – as well as saves time.  I have a very easy “system” for planning my wardrobe, which is sensible and easy to remember.

Since Monday is the beginning of the week – and typically the most serious of days in the office (meetings, visitors, fresh start to a new week) – I like to dress a little more “serious”.  Usually, I wear a dress or skirt on Mondays.

Then, the week tapers off from there.  Tuesday is usually for slacks and a nice top or blazer.  Wednesday could be the same as Tuesday, but maybe with a cardigan (instead of a blazer).  And I treat Thursday as a pre-casual day and may even dress-up a pair of jeans.

By the time “Casual Friday” rolls around, it's not only easy to plan what to wear, but it's also the least “serious” day of the week.  Thus, there is no fuss and I tend to wear dark denim with a casual top.

The key thing to remember is: if you want to dress an outfit up or down, you can do that by switching out your shoes!  Heels are a little more serious than flats – and a structured pair of pumps are a lot more serious than loafers.

Play with your outfits – swap separates to try different looks – and create a signature style that is uniquely yours!

Weekend Waffles!

I don't recall when I started this little, personal tradition...but I make and eat waffles on Saturday! It's a little treat I give myself for being so disciplined and healthy (most of the time) during the week. It also gives me something to look forward to! I often joke with my friends – and now they all know as well – that “as long as I get to have my waffle on Saturday, I'm fine”! Nothing else seems too stressful or too big in comparison to my little treat!

Today, I took some extra steps to make Banana Walnut Waffles! I actually had a very ripe banana that was hanging on for dear life (and those bananas are the best for mashing into recipes). So, I did just that and blended it into the pancake batter – then topped it off with sliced bananas and walnuts. Here's the photo of my plate, which almost looks too good to eat, but I did!

Waffles on weekends is another one of “life's little luxuries” that I've grown to enjoy!  I also always make a pretty plate to eat from as an added bonus!

And...once I come down from euphoria, it's time to hit the treadmill! :-)

Little Luxuries...A Cupcake!

The saying "It's the little things in life that make life special" is certainly a true statement!  And it's those same little things that can brighten any day.  I personally love cupcakes! Talk about a simple, little luxury! Cupcakes are inexpensive, yet most can be decorated to fit any theme, color, occasion or need!  The best part:  you can make them at home - or purchase a single or a dozen.  But, it only takes one to bring a smile to someone's face!

Here are a few of my favorite decorated cupcakes!  Of course, I favor the ones that reflect a girlie or beauty theme because that is a reflection of my personal taste and lifestyle.  I hope these give you some ideas for your next party, shower or gift....or just to enjoy as a simple little luxury for yourself!

xoxo, Vanessa