Remember what I said about the potential for sporadic blog posts while I deal with taking the Metro to and from work? Well, that really hasn't been happening. I'm probably posting a tad less frequently, but there hasn't been any prolong gaps between posts. The reason being... I've found a tripod solution in the form of a tabletop version!

Luckily there are plenty of ledges to be found during my commute, so it's almost as painless to set up as my regular tripod. My only must-have criteria during the search was a tripod that could handle both landscape and portrait orientations (turns out this single criteria weeded out most contenders.) The tripod collapses to only 7" in height and is so lightweight that I can easily slip it inside my purse with my other belongings. I've only been using tote-style bags for work because I'm often carrying a combination of laptop + lunch + umbrella + camera. Unfortunately that means all my smaller purses are sitting in my closet collecting dust... but that's a dilemma for another day.

I was initially planning to wear my navy blazer with today's outfit, but the shorter length didn't look right with the skirt (no matter how much I experimented with the waist placement.) The navy peacoat turned out to be the better choice, if I may say so myself. How often does the backup trump the original?

Sale alerts:

1) Take 40% off at Ann Taylor's F&F event with code FRIENDS40 through Mon. 11/17.

Recent purchases + closet favorites:
- Modern classic twisted cuff - $29.70 (great for smaller wrists / outfit: here)
- Ponte skinny ankle pants - $58.80 (TTS - I'm wearing sz 00 / outfits: below, here, here)
- Feathered hem dress - $148.80 (runs large - I'm trying on sz 00P)
- Jewel neck long sleeve tee - $19.50 (TTS - I own sz XS in the pretty midnight plum color, but haven't worn it for the blog yet)
- Modern classic skinny hinge bangle - $16.80 (outfits: here, here)
- Pave cabochon stretch bracelet - $17.70 (outfits: here, here)

Other picks: $32.99 faux leather yoke ponte top (short-sleeve version of mine); $47.70 stripe perfect shirt (love mine from last season); $65.40 faux leather pencil skirt (TTS at the waist, length runs long - regular hits below my knees, petite hits at my knees).

2) Take 40% off at LOFT's F&F event with code SHAREIT.

I haven't shopped here recently, so the only items I can recommend are jeans:
- Modern skinny jeans - $38.99 - $47.70 (old review here / outfit: here)
- Modern straight jeans - $38.99 - $50.99 (believe it used to be called the modern slim / outfits: here, here, here)
- Super skinny jeans - $41.70 (usual size felt fine, but I went up one size so it's not skin-tight - I'm wearing sz 25 / outfits: here, here, here)

Other picks: $23.70 double plaid infinity scarf (love the color and pattern); $26.70 pearlized multi strand necklace (looks similar to my AT version).

Happy shopping and have a great weekend!