Triumphant Return!

Well hello everyone! I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and a very happy New Years! I would love to be able to show you my bangin' New Year's Eve outfit, but unfortunately I never got a chance to wear it :( I came down with a horrible stomach flu/strep throat on Thursday before the big night and never even made it out of bed until late Saturday :( But hey, I like to look on the bright side - I saved some money AND now I have an excuse to wear my outfit and be fabulous some other night!

Anywho, back to the good stuff. Here's an outfit I wore out shopping to do some returns and treat myself to some new goodies:

The belted vest look is one that Kimberly at Fab Finds Under $50 wears well, and it inspired me to try it out for myself with this I.N.C. vest I bought when I first started working. A cute vest is a work staple, no? I loved pairing the two different shades of plum of the top and the cowl, and my beaded necklace matched the color palette perfectly. I had to be comfy so I threw on some straightleg jeans and flats, and away we go!

Top: Macy's

Vest: I.N.C. via Macy's

Cowl: H&M

Belt: Old Navy

Necklace: ?

Ring: New York & Company

Bracelets: borrowed

Jeans: Calvin Klein via Macy's

Flats: Preview via Nordstrom Rack 

So the look above is how I started off the day, but after a few trips in and out of the dressing room, I somehow ended up like this:

And I like it! The belted cowl is a look I've seen all over the blogosphere, but wasn't too sure would work on me - I thought the girls wouldn't cooperate. But, lo and behold, they did, and it does! 

Off to bed, for tomorrow's the first Monday of 2011 and I will be looking fabulous! Can't wait to share all the new treasures I've picked up over the holiday season with you guys :)

The eShakti giveaway ends tomorrow at 11:59pm, so don't forget to enter for your chance to win!