Print mixing

Blazer- Dress Barn (old) option option

blouse- JCrew Factory  option  option  option

pants- Belk  option  option

necklace- online boutique  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option  option

 

This was my green outfit of the week for St. Patrick's Day. I actually had work duties that required other attire yesterday, so I got my green on earlier in the week. I love the mix of patterns in this outfit. I've been waiting several weeks now for it to be more spring like so I could wear these pieces together.

 

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Cobalt and grey

 

Blazer- Ross option  option

pants- Loft 

blouse- Express  option  option  option

necklace- thrifted  option

earrings- Limited option

belt- Target      option

shoes- Franco Sarto via TJMaxx  option  option

worn Feb. 2, 2016

 

I tend to get on a color kick and repeat that color over and over for a while. The week before I wore this I wore cobalt and black. This time I paired cobalt with grey. I also wore this blazer and these pants with stripes and leopard recently. I love how pieces just mix and remix for new outfits.

 

What have you been repeating lately?

 

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It's all her fault

Sleeveless blazer- Banana Republic (sold out)  option  option   option

blouse- (old) JCP

pants- Loft

necklace- Piperlime  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option

I know that many of you are plowing snow right now, so you're probably wondering why I'm in short sleeves. You see, it was 80 degrees everyday from Christmas to New Years and I wore this last week after picking the vest up from the tailor. It was perfect for the weather we were having. If I wear this vest this week, I'll be layering it over a turtleneck since it was 45 degrees this morning and is supposed to be 30 tomorrow.

And who's fault is it anyway? Rachelle at pink sole kept blogging about it this vest and the last time she did I noticed it was on major sale. It's one of those pieces I admire for a while yet it intimidates me as to how to style it, so I definitely won't pay full price for it. I ended up getting it for $7.41 after discounts and rewards, and even with a trip to a tailor (it runs large and sizes were limited by the time I made up my mind)  it's only a $17.41 investment. Rachelle also gave lots of ways to style it, so I took the plunge. If I can get past being intimidated, I know it will be a great work piece, because I pretty much have to wear an outer garment most days and sleeveless is much cooler.

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Pink, polka dots and pearls

Cardigan- via poshmark  option  option  option

top- TJMaxx  option  option  option

pants- JCPenney  option  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option  option

necklace- vintage  option  option  option

 

Merry Christmas Eve eve! I'm all kinds of excited that today is my Friday for the week and I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that it's a short day (sometimes we get dismissed a few hours early) or at least that it goes by quickly. I'm looking forward to sleeping in, baking cookies, watching Christmas movies and seeing family over the next couple of days. I know lots of folks are taking blog breaks. I don't know if I'll post or not for the rest of the week, but if I'm not back I wish you the Merriest of Christmases!

 

Pink, polka dots and pearls- what could be more girly? Lace, tulle- well, it's all a matter of opinion. My girly outfits still have to say I mean business for the office, so here's my version. I think I'd like to have a chunky pearl necklace, but I made do with this super long strand of vintage faux pearls. It belonged to my aunt and was passed to me. She had excellent taste in clothes and jewelry and was a beautiful fiery red head. I believe we would have been the best of friends, but she passed away when I was five. The necklace is long enough to layer three times, so that's what I did.

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Colored skirts

Cardigan- Gap- thrifted  option  option  option

blouse- thrifted   option  option  option

skirt- Nordstrom  option  option   option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option   option

bracelets- JCP/ Forever 21   option  option  option

necklace- JCP  option  option

worn Nov. 18, 2015

 

I have a few colored pencil skirts in my collection, and I highly recommend you add one or two, especially if you have to dress for a professional business environment. There would be nothing wrong with wearing this top and cardigan with a black pencil skirt or a grey one, but it would be kind of flat and boring. A pop of color adds a little interest and still keeps it work appropriate.

 

I've also added this pair of wedge pumps to my closet. They are replacing my regular pointed toe pumps that have seen too much wear. I've considered the wedge pump before but haven't found the right pair until now. I tend to have decent luck with Franco Sarto, especially at TJMaxx . Sometimes boots in this brand fail me as far as fit, but other shoes seem to fit well and be comfortable for me.

How is it Dec. 2?? That's only 23 more days til Christmas. If you need some help with the shopping, be sure to check out my gift guides:

For the Hostess
For the workout warrior ( him and her)
For the Homebody

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