Instant outfit

Chambray shirt- Old Navy  option  option   option

skirt- JCrew Factory  option  option   option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option  option

necklace- Sears  option

earrings- Sears  option

 

What do you do when you need to dress fast and don't know what to wear? Grab a chambray shirt from your closet and pair it with any pencil skirt you own. Add some faux pearls and heels and you have an instant outfit.

 

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Lace and pearls

 

Blouse- old option  option

blazer- Ross  option  option

pants- Loft  option  option

necklace- vintage  option  option

earrings- Sears  option

shoes- Payless option option

 

I've worn this blazer and these pants together now with several combinations of blouses and accessories. Maybe it's time for a "ways to wear" post. Do you guys like those? Seeing the same piece worn many ways in a post? It's been a while since I've done one of those.

 

I had almost decided I didn't like this blouse anymore but I've had renewed interest in it this spring. Funny how our interest in certain things changes from time to time.

 

Enough mid-week rambling from me. Hope you have a great rest of the week!

 

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Layering is tricky

Blouse- old option  option option

sweater- JCP

pants- Belks  option  option option option

shoes- Nordstrom  here and here    option  option

necklace- Sears option

watch- Fossil  option

worn Jan. 21, 2016

 

Layering a button up shirt under a sweater is something that I have yet to master. I love the look on others but always feel like it adds way to much bulk around the middle to my short torso. It really has everything to do with what you are trying to layer. In my mind, these pieces would work, but in reality they didn't. Even though I like the color scheme of this outfit, I doubt I will ever repeat it. The shirt underneath is too bulky and the sweater is too thin. The shirt would work with a chunkier looser sweater and a thinner smoother shirt would work with this sweater. So, it really does come down to which pieces you are trying to layer.

 

I've also read about putting a tank between the two shirts for a smoother fit, but I've not tried it. I think it would be too uncomfortable. Have you tried it? Do you have any layering tips to share? I'd love to hear them.

 

By the way, did you catch a sneak peek of these shoes on Instagram last week?

 

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Festive green

Blazer- Macy's  option  option

blouse- TJMaxx  option  option  option

pants- Loft similar

shoes- Ann Klein via Belk  option  option

necklace- Sears  option

bracelet- Ann Taylor

lips - Smashbox primrose

worn Dec. 23, 2015

 

I mentioned yesterday that green was my holiday "go to" color last week. Here's the outfit I wore to work Christmas Eve eve. A little green tweed number that has a little metallic silver thread running through it. I thought this jacket was probably on it's way out because I've worn it with black and white before  ( here too)  and didn't think I had any more options for it. I get bored with limiting items. But then I saw this green and blue  print top and thought this would make an interesting print mixing outfit. Jacket saved!

 

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Back to business

Blazer/pants- Loft  option

blouse- Pleione/ Nordstrom  option  option

shoes- Life Stride  option   option

necklace- Sears option  
earrings - Sears   option   option   option

worn Oct. 5, 2015

 

After sharing a couple of  more casual looks the past two days, it's back to business today. You've seen this suit many times before, but the blouse is a new addition to my closet via the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Most anything pairs well with this suit, but I love this blouse with it for this time of year. A cluster pearl necklace or a chunky pearl necklace is a great accessory to have to for business or casual. They polish up any look.

 

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