Dots and stripes

 

Blazer- Gap option  option

shirt- JCrew Factory  option  option

jeans- Loft option

shoes- Sears  option

Worn Nov. 23, 2014

 

I wore this outfit over a week ago on a day that was extremely wet and rainy. It wasn't hot or cold, but really unpredictable as how the rain would affect the feel of the temperature. I don't really have a need for rain boots, so I don't own any, but the rare day like this make dressing difficult. It seemed too hot for tall boots, but I wanted to keep my feet covered and dry. Most of my booties are suede with the exception of this pair. So this pair was the choice and the outfit was built from the bottom up. I wanted to wear a blazer to keep it dressy but not wear work clothes. Solution- boyfriend jeans. They work as the perfect casual mixer with a blazer. While I've worn this blazer and top together many times, the switch on the bottom to boyfriend jeans and booties made this a whole new outfit.

 

Here's a previous business attire version (not the exact same shirt, but similar, same blazer):

 

 

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I hope everyone had a great holiday and didn't overspend on Black Friday. I did Christmas shopping right here in the comfort of my home onlinr in my pajamas and then did some much needed work in my home office/craft room so that decorating, gift wrapping and such will go much easier. I didn't get around to posting the last two days of last week. The travel and holiday buzz and preparations for Christmas seem to take over my time.

 

Below is today's verse from The Daily Bible Verse.  The commentary points out that we spend according to our passions. What does your spending say about your heart? I think the same goes for time. How you spend your time reveals much about what's importance to your heart. I think this is a much needed gentle reminder of where we should focus during this upcoming season.

 

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

– Matthew 6:19-20 (NIV)

 

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Boyfriends and oxfords

Shirt- JCrew Factory  option  option

jeans- Loft

necklace- gift

shoes- JCPenney  option

Worn Oct. 28, 2014

 

I started the day in this blouse with a navy suit and heels for work, but had a half day off for an appointment. I went home and changed into these comfy boyfriend jeans and oxfords. I fought the boyfriend jeans trend up until I finally purchased these in the spring. The first pair had no distressing. The distressing finally won over on me and I purchased this pair. They have minimal distressing but still lend themselves to a put together look (vs "thrown away"). Some gals do a great job of styling jeans with both knees torn and lots of holes, but I just don't think they fit my lifestyle and activities.

 

I also fought the oxford trend when it first came back. I had a pair of white ones when I was 13. (I'm over 40 now.) All of those trends from my awkward teen years were just too much of a reminder of those years to embrace right away. However, add some shine or sparkle, and I'm in. I got this pair during a sale with coupons for $15 so I think I'll get my cost per wear from them, even though they were bought just for fun.

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Floral front tee

 

 

 

 

Tshirt- thrifted option    option

boyfriend jeans-Loft

shoes- Target

I picked up this shirt at our local thrift store at the beginning of the summer when I was on a desperate search for florals. I never did find any other floral blouse that I thought would work with my wardrobe, but this has been a fun piece to have. I've worn it before but this is the first time it has made it to the blog. I also got a lime green silk maxi skirt from another thrift store the same day but haven't worn it yet. So many clothes...so little time. That darn job and its conservative dress code takes up five good outfit days...lol.

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Boyfriend jeans and blazer

 

Blazer- old- option option option

shirt- Belk option

jeans- Loft option

shoes- Macys option option

purse- JCPenney option option

bracelets- Target/ JCPenney option option

Worn May14, 2014

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When boyfriend jeans first came out, I wasn't interested. But when I became interested, it was like I had to find a pair now. And I tried a few before I decided these Loft chambray boyfriend jeans were for me. I tried the Gap Sexy boyfriend and loved the look and fit... until I tried to sit down. Too much crack showing. Seriously. The rise is too low for a curvy girl. So then I tried a pair at Target. No go. Then I ordered the Loft deconstructed boyfriend jeans. They fit great, but I was afraid I would not wear them as much as I would a pair without the distressing. I was tickled when they released these chambray boyfriend jeans. They are soft and comfy and you will see them again.

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