Ah, you guys are funny!

Una, the boots are Aldo. I got them on sale, which they currently still are...
http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-en.....9-hiral/96
They're not real leather though, but for $70 I don't mind (and you can sign up on line and get an extra 10% off!) They also look way better in person than online.

I did also consider this real leather pair from Aldo, but they didn't have them in store and I wanted to try them on. I like the sleeker heel of the first ones though.
http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-en.....8-hakui/97

Wow, this is a fantastic outfit! You will certainly give the UPS guy a nice surprise if he stops by...total FABness here! I love seeing the jacket in action. It looks terrific. So modern, yet also practical. Dynamite, eh? Hmmmm.

Glorious way to break free of frumpdom! I am a huge fan of olive and this is such a cool look. Comfort is the clincher. If I'm home all day and it's not comfy when I'm going about my activities, I end up back in stretchy loungy stuff.

Well done! You look so polished and stylish. You get an A+ for day 1!

Rae, I don't associate "frump" with you at all! And this outfit is spectacular! Love how you've styled your new blazer. Looks stylish yet comfy and non-fussy

love.

frump factor=0
fab factor=11/10!

You look great! I think I should do this too. I've been doing better lately (actually getting out of my yoga pants and into some jeans), but then I rarely do anything with my hair/makeup unless I have to be somewhere. It makes a huge difference to my mood and energy level when I get dressed.

I love the image of you wearing the housecoat for the "bacon cooking" portion of your day. I use an apron but sometimes I think I would like a lab coat like I used to teach in for more coverage. While it's still cooler I will try the house coat.

Your post did bring back memories of working like a person possessed while my son was asleep. He gave up the nap really early so they were challenging days but the best.

I still have the moto boots I bought then and they are a workhorse in my wardrobe after 10 years. Look forward to the next installment cause you always look so "it girl" but entirely yourself.

Not a hint of frump in sight.

I LOVE this look from top to toe.

SO fab. I LOVE this, and I want that jacket. Now. Do you realize how terrific you really look? Well done!

So cute!!! You did well.