A Color Shout

I love all the colors weaving in and out of this tweed Shoshanna dress. Just looking at it brightens my day.

Dress: Shoshanna Johanna Sheath Dress with Metallic Embroidery (also available here)

Shoes: L.A.M.B. Plum Suede Navy Blue Wedges

I may look tired because I had to rush George to the vet last night after his left eye started watering, and I noticed he was struggling to keep it open. It turns out, the poor guy has an ear infection in his right ear and an eye ulcer in his left eye.

George had an eye ulcer - a pretty severe one - back in 2006. Fortunately, we caught this one early. If your pug starts winking at you, it's not because he or she knows something you don't. Your pug could, in fact, be having some eye problems.

George is home today in a cone, but hopefully on the road to recovery.

If I Could Turn Back Time

I'm very excited for the start of Daylight Savings time this weekend. Although I hate to lose an hour of sleep, it's definitely worth it to not have to drive home/ walk George in the dark.

Even with the coming extension of our daylight hours, the world feels very dark today. My thoughts are constantly on the turmoil in the rest of the world: the earthquake in Japan, the resulting tsunami, and the potential threat to other nations as the wave makes its way toward the West Coast. Looking at the destruction already... it is terrifying.

I hate to suddenly start talking about my outfit, but I guess that is the purpose of this blog. Today I decided to dress down, since it's cold out (40 degrees!) and also casual Friday. I'm wearing a Marc by Marc Jacobs cardigan with Rich & Skinny jeans, and my L.A.M.B. Plum Wedges in Navy.

You may have seen the Marc by Marc Jacobs Karen Dot Sweater on Jennifer Garner in the movie Valentine's Day, and Rachel (Lea Michele) also wore it in episode of Glee. The sweater is cream and red, with cream polka dots and buttons. It's too cute!

I'm also wearing my Rich & Skinny jeans, which I just love. They are so comfortable.

Only the Good Die Young

I'm feeling cold today --  hopefully I am not getting sick -- so I opted for pants for the second time this week. These navy wide leg pants from Ellen Tracy are extremely big on me, but I usually buy pants and shorts a few sizes too large so I can wear them low on my hips.

If you have big hips, I do recommend following this trick to make your butt look a lot smaller. And avoid high waisted pants and jeans at all costs. I don't know what Jessica Simpson was thinking! If you are at all curvy, high waists are not your friend.

What I love most about these pants, though: no pockets! Pockets are another trait that, on pants, can make you look very wide. I am forever searching for nice pants with no pockets, and they are hard to find. These pants have a side zip and no pockets, so they are perfect. I couldn't find the exact version of these pants online, but here is a slim fit version of the Ellen Tracy pants available at Macy's. Even at full price, these pants retail for under $60.

The trouble with these pants is that, in addition to being big on me, they are also very long. I really need to have them altered -- in fact, I have a whole pile of clothes I need to take to my alterations place in Buckhead -- but I either forget or don't have time. I know, I know: I need to make the time... especially as we are coming to the end of the Fashion Challenge.

In addition to the navy Ellen Tracy pants, I am also wearing just a simple white shirt from JCrew and navy suede L.A.M.B. Plum Wedges. Even though these wedge heels are four and half inches, the pants still almost reach the ground. Crazy!