Per my 2014 goal to be more disciplined about keeping my wardrobe looking smart (I started an overly casual slide when I left my job about 18 months ago), I had the smaller objectives of getting into actual stores once a week, not just ordering from my computer because it's easier, and trying things on.

Yesterday I had an appointment in downtown Philadelphia, in the area where most of the good shopping is, and decided I would go into Zara and try on a few things.

I came away with one of these: http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....93732.html and a pair of these: http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....22040.html

I'm thinking the sequinned sweater will go to New York, where we tend to go out more, and the leggings will stay here with me.

Week 1: mission accomplished.