Linen Bandana Tee & Flower Lattice Necklace

Linen Bandana Tee & Flower Lattice Necklace by tarheelmom featuring j crew

J.Crew sports t shirt / J.Crew j crew / J.Crew j crew / Longchamp tote bag / Crystal flower earrings

Cote d'Azur d'Bling

Cote d'Azur d'Bling by tarheelmom featuring crystal flower earrings

J.Crew j crew / J.Crew j. crew pants / J.Crew j crew / Longchamp tote bag / J.Crew j crew jewelry / Crystal flower earrings / Persol optical

J. Crew Linen Hawaiian Sunset Tank - Sizing Scoop

J. Crew Linen Hawaiian Sunset Tank - Sizing Scoop by tarheelmom on Polyvore

linen Hawaiian sunset tank - knits & tees - Women's new arrivals -...

Old Favorites Meet New Favorites

Old Favorites Meet New Favorites by tarheelmom featuring real leather handbags

J.Crew j crew shirt / Stretch skinny jeans / J.Crew real leather handbag / Kate Spade earrings / J.Crew j crew

Spring Sale Rack & Factory Finds

Spring Sale Rack & Factory Finds by tarheelmom featuring madewell

J.Crew top / J.Crew merino sweater / J.Crew j crew / Jon Josef flat shoes / Jon Josef flat shoes / Madewell / Flower necklace

For J. Crew Rooftop Red Viv Flats Owners: The Perfect Red Shoe Polish!

For J. Crew Rooftop Red Viv Flats Owners: The Perfect Red Shoe Polish! by tarheelmom featuring skimmer shoes

J.Crew skimmer shoes / Amazon.com: Meltonian Shoe Cream Leather Boot Polish 35 Colors 1.55 oz...

For Two Emilys: Young Pro Wardrobe Building (with Reviews)

For Two Emilys: Young Pro Wardrobe Building (with Reviews) by tarheelmom featuring j crew jackets

J.Crew draped top / J.Crew long top / Slouchy tee / J.Crew j crew jacket / Tailored blazer / denim / Skirt / J.Crew cotton pencil skirt / Floral jewelry / Necklace / Necklace

J. Crew Pants Looking for a New Home

J. Crew Pants Looking for a New Home by tarheelmom featuring fitness pants

J.Crew fitness pants / J.Crew j crew

SOLD! Part I of Spring Closet Cleanout: J. Crew Pants for Sale

SOLD! Part I of Spring Closet Cleanout: J. Crew Pants for Sale by tarheelmom featuring j. crew pants

J.Crew j. crew pants / J.Crew slim straight jeans / J.Crew tall pants / J.Crew tall pants / J.Crew tall pants / J.Crew j. crew pants

Part 2 of Spring Closet Cleanout: J. Crew Sweaters

Part 2 of Spring Closet Cleanout: J. Crew Sweaters by tarheelmom featuring j crew cardigan

J.Crew j crew cardigan / J.Crew j crew cardigan / J.Crew long sleeve tee / J.Crew j crew / J.Crew j crew cardigan / J.Crew j crew cardigan / J.Crew j crew cardigan

Part I of Spring Closet Cleanout: J. Crew Pants for Sale

Part I of Spring Closet Cleanout: J. Crew Pants for Sale by tarheelmom featuring j. crew pants

J.Crew j. crew pants / J.Crew slim fit jeans / J.Crew tall pants / J.Crew slim fit pants / J.Crew tall pants / J.Crew j. crew pants

Chasing Butterflies (Tippi Monarch)

Chasing Butterflies (Tippi Monarch) by tarheelmom featuring j crew

J.Crew merino sweater / J.Crew j crew / Jon Josef summer shoes / Kate Spade / Pandora jewelry / Alex Monroe , $130 / Pandora jewelry

Monarch Tippi Yellow Colorway #1

Monarch Tippi Yellow Colorway #1 by tarheelmom featuring wedge espadrilles

J.Crew merino wool sweater / denim / J.Crew wedge espadrille / Tory Burch metallic handbag / John Hardy jewelry / John Hardy earrings

Hello Sunshine! Borrowed from the Boys: Liberty Tie (Speckle Floral)

Hello Sunshine! Borrowed from the Boys: Liberty Tie (Speckle Floral) by tarheelmom featuring j. crew belts

J.Crew j crew / J.Crew skimmer shoes / Madewell / Tory Burch leather studded bracelet / J.Crew j crew belt / J.Crew Liberty tie in speckle floral / J.Crew Perfect shirt in linen dot

Dots Dots Dots

Dots Dots Dots by tarheelmom featuring a gold necklace

J.Crew top / J.Crew tall jacket / J.Crew skinny pants / Stuart Weitzman flat shoes / J.Crew ballet flat / Kate Spade bag / Brooks Brothers gold jewelry / Gold necklace

Business Meeting OOTD 5.5.13 featuring Stuart Weitzman Blog

Business Meeting OOTD 5.5.13 featuring Stuart Weitzman Blog by tarheelmom featuring a brahmin satchel

J.Crew j crew / J.Crew herringbone blazer / J.Crew j crew / Stuart Weitzman patent shoes / Stuart Weitzman patent shoes / Brahmin satchel / Ebel steel jewelry, $2,800 / David Yurman sterling silver pearl earrings / J.Crew necklace / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics lip makeup / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics lipstick

Here's what I'm wearing to an important fundraising "ask" meeting tomorrow for a big charity event I'm co-chairing later this year.  All items are exactly as in my closet, except my handbag which is similar in a high-gloss leather.  

The goal is to look elegant and professional, but because I'll be presenting myself as a community service volunteer I don't think I have to toe the conservative line quite like I would if I were, say, going to try a case in court.  In this situation, I think I'm actually better served by adding in an unexpected touch like the wonderful J. Crew engineered-stripe top in subtle gold metallic.  I want to project a subtle message to my audience:  "Hmmm, this gal has imagination and creativity; 'll bet she'll spend my money well to promote this event!" :-)

I highly recommend these Stuart Weitzman pumps in the perfect neutral spring nude patent, a  color called "Adobe Aniline".  If you follow me on Polyvore, you know I don't wear heels much and when I do they're not high.  These pumps are the worthwhile exception; very comfortable and stunning on the foot.  I have worn them for an evening of dancing and I'm your witness, my feet and legs felt great the whole time.

Mini-Review: Lightweight Boy Shirt in Stripe + CAbi Jacket

Mini-Review: Lightweight Boy Shirt in Stripe + CAbi Jacket by tarheelmom featuring ag adriano goldschmied

J.Crew j crew / J.Crew j crew / AG Adriano Goldschmied / J.Crew leather shoulder bag / David Yurman sterling silver hoop earrings / Girls

60's Fun: Factory Clamdiggers (& a Toms Rave)

60's Fun: Factory Clamdiggers (& a Toms Rave) by tarheelmom featuring j crew

J.Crew j crew sweater / Straight fit jeans / MICHAEL Michael Kors tote / J.Crew j crew / Blu Bijoux yellow gold jewelry / Susan Caplan Vintage vintage earrings / TOMS striped umbrella / Neptune Vase