Grid top

Blazer- Dress Barn (old)  option  option

top - JCRew via ebay  option  option  option

pants- Loft  option   option   option 

belt- Target   option

necklace- Belk  option  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx   option   option

eyes- Smashbox/ Anastasia brow whiz

lips- Maybelline warm me up

 

Do you ever feel like you struggle to come up with new outfits? I sure do. And for some reason, Spring always seems to be the biggest challenge. I added a few new pieces last spring, but I feel like I can't possibly come up with new ways to wear them. I did a spring capsule wardrobe last year and found out that a capsule can get really boring. And I still struggled with outfits.  Maybe I'm limiting my choices because I've gained a few pounds this year and I feel like some of my pencil skirts and pants aren't the best fit right now. I don't know. Anyway, this top was one of last year's purchases- seen here just a few days shy of a year ago. I like it with the contrast of grey and the pops of yellow here.

 

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Blush vest

Vest- Banana Republic (sold out)  option  option

shirt- JCrew Factory

pants- Loft

shoes- Payless  option  option

earrings- old option

 

I'm wearing this vest as much as I can as a spring layer. I'm pretty much repeating this outfit again, but with blues instead of greys. It will get too hot here to wear this vest into summer, so I may as well enjoy it while I can.

 

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Sugar and cream

Blazer- Lord and Taylor   option   option   option

blouse- old   option   option   option

pants- Loft

necklace- Poshmark   option  option

earrings- JCP  option  option

shoes- Payless  option

worn March 4, 2016

 

and grey... I've been wearing a lot of grey again. I hope you are not tired of it. It's a great neutral alternative to black. I came up with this outfit based on an Instagram challenge prompt- sugar and cream. I really don't know that I would have ever put these pieces together otherwise, but I really like the outfit. Speaking of white- how do you keep whites looking good, especially a dry clean item like this blazer? I've taken to throwing it in the washing machine on delicate because dry cleaning doesn't really clean, but the more I wash it, the more the fabric tends to "pill". The neck and sleeve cuffs are disgusting too. I'll be looking to replace it soon, but would love some tips on how to keep up the next white blazer? Or is it just to be accepted that white items will be replaced more often?

 

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A little spring

Cardigan- TJMaxx (old)  option  option  option

blouse- Loft (old)  option  option

pants- Loft

shoes- Payless  option  option  option

necklace- Maurices  option

earrings- Cato  option

purse- Belk - option  option  option

 

The temps rise and I start feeling the need to dress more like spring. I kept it this outfit a little on the wintery side with the pants and cardigan, but added some color with the top. Even though I was a hot mess from running around in the wind all day, I really liked how this outfit turned out.

 

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An appropriate number

Vest- Banana Republic- sold out  option  option   option

shirt- old  option  option

pants Loft

shoes- Belks option  option

earrings- Cato  option  option

 

I've been itching to add some soft blush pink or rose quartz to my wardrobe. A peek into my closet reminded me that it was already there in this vest. I'm still looking for a blouse or a sweater in the color, but I decided to give the vest a go again.  I'll admit that the first time I styled this vest, I wasn't crazy about the results. Maybe it was the wider leg pants. I think it looks better this go around with the pencil pants, but I wish the tailor had taken it in just a bit more. I do like the look of the vest with stripes. (This shirt was last seen here, and looks totally different with the vest.)

 

So, what's an appropriate number of blog photos? I've visited this topic before but just read an article from a big blogger who suggested 10 or more, but not 30. 30- whoa! And even 10 is a bit much for me.  I'll admit I get bored with scrolling after about 5 photos, so I keep my photos to 3-5. Unless you are showing me a different detail in each photo, more photos just aren't necessary. Fellow bloggers, what is your comfort level for an appropriate number of photos per post?

 

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Too pretty to hide

Jacket- JCP  option  option

lace top- Nordstrom option  option   option

pants- Loft

booties- TJMaxx   option   option

necklace- Poshmark   option   option

earrings- JCP   option  option

worn Jan. 6, 2016

 

I added this mixed media moto jacket to my wardrobe during the holiday sales. I have far more opportunity to wear office attire than casual, so I paired it with this lace top and pencil pants for an office outfit. I started out the photos with the jacket zipped, but the top is too pretty to hide so I left it open. I think the jacket will work equally well with jeans off duty.

 

I was way past due a trip to the hair salon last week, so I twisted and pinned my bangs back just to get by one more day. Do you have any hair tricks for those last days when you really need to go to the salon for a cut and color? The twist helped hide the ridiculous grey streak I had down the middle.

 

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