Marsala tweed

Cardigan- Gap  option  option  option

blouse- TJMaxx  option  option  option

pants- Target  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option

necklace- Poshmark  option

worn Jan. 20, 2016

 

I purchased this top back in the fall for two reasons- it has my favorite marsala/oxblood/wine color in it, and I knew it would work with my existing wardrobe (last seen here.) I know that I just wore these pants a week ago with black and leopard, but this is one of those pieces that I seem to be stuck on right now and insistent on making outfit after outfit with them. They were a perfect pair to this top.

 

Who's glad it's Friday? I know I am. It seems to get harder and harder for me to make it through a week.

 

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Leopard, black, and marsala

 

Sweater- JCP  option  option  option

scarf- TJMaxx (old)  option  option  option

pants- Target  option  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option option

worn Jan. 11, 2016

 

This is a pretty basic pairing- black turtleneck, trousers and scarf. What gives it a little pop is the color of the trousers and the pattern of the scarf. Booties instead of pumps still work for the office but have a little more edge too. If you've gotten bored with office attire, then rework your basic outfits with color and pattern.

 

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Marsala and navy

Blazer- Limited  option  option

blouse- Target  option  option  option

pants- Loft   option  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option  option

necklace- JCP  option
earrings JCP  option

worn Nov. 25, 2015

 

How do you decide what to wear? Do you keep a running list of "outfits" at least in your head, or do you go into the closet each day and just see what works? I try to shop now with a rule of three- a piece has to work with other items in my closet to create at least three outfits or have three ways to wear it. This means I've at least thought ahead about individual pieces. And sometimes I sit down and create mini capsules with 10-20 pieces so when life gets really busy, I can just look at that list, pull the pieces and go. This outfit was on one of those capsule lists I created last year, but I never got around to wearing it. Sometimes I don't really need that list, but it's always good to have a back up.

 

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Blush and grey

Sweater- JCPenney  option  option  option

blouse- Maurices  option   option   option

pants- Belks (old)  option  option

shoes- Target  option   option

necklace- Loft   option   option

worn Nov. 20, 2015

 

For most of this week, I've gone with titles that reflect the color combinations I'm wearing, so here we go again- blush and grey. I'm not a clever writer, so I just go with what works. And this color combination works not just for a title but for a great soft hued outfit. I was inspired again by a Bridgette Raes post to pair these colors, particularly to pair the shoes with this. These marsala colored shoes are one of my go to pairs for fall and winter.

 

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Marsala tunic and vest

 

Top- Pleione via TJMaxx  option  option

pants- Belks option option

shoes- Sears  option  option option

vest- Coldwater Creek (old) option  option  option

necklace- online boutique  option

cross necklace- gift  similar  option

bangles (old)  option  option

worn Nov. 12, 2015

 

I bought this vest a few years back before they were even popular and have struggled to style it and wear it. As long vests and sleeveless blazers  become more popular, it has become a little easier for me to style. Yet, I have several vests of all kinds in my closet and they are not my "go to" pieces. I do like them but just can't remember them or figure them out for me. I like how this outfit turned out. I think it's the color combination I like. I'm a burgundy/oxblood/marsala fan.

 

Do you have a certain piece of clothing you love but find it to be a challenge for you?

 

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Marsala

Blazer/ pants- Sears (old) option 

top- Calvin Klein  via TJMaxx  option  option

shoes- Target option  option  option

necklace- made by me  option

purse- TJMaxx  option option

worn Oct. 28, 2015

 

I certainly wore a lot of marsala/oxblood/burgundy last month, and I'm not apologizing for it. I couldn't help but get this patterned top when I saw the colors. I know I wore these shoes at least three times in close proximity. Again, no apologies. When I love it, it wear it.

 

So a week of daylight savings time has passed. It is totally wrecking my ability to take outfit photos. I have only managed to adjust my schedule once to be able to take photos before I leave in the morning. When I get home, it's dark. I did a little photo shoot last Saturday to catch up with what I wore last week, but I won't be able to do that every Saturday. How do you deal with the time change?

 

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