Gingham, florals and two ways to wear a skirt

Shirt- Jones New York/ TJMaxx similar

skirt- Old Navy (old) similar

shoes- Payless similar

necklace- Our World Boutique similar

Worn March 23, 2014

 

We had spring like temps last Sunday so I busted out the florals, gingham and new sandals. I bought this shirt last year to wear with a floral skirt, but the color was not close enough to properly print mix. So, the shirt was worn with jeans and then hung in the closet. One day while just browsing around in my closet, these two pieces caught my eye and I thought, well look, this shirt goes with that skirt. Saved! Used for it's original purpose. Of course, it can be worn many other ways, I just wanted to mix prints.

 

I got many compliments on this outfit at church. I was rather surprised. While I liked my look, I didn't expect anyone else to pay much attention. I wish the photos did this more justice. The lighting in this spot is really bright and bounces and reflects in all directions because of the concrete. I like this spot, but I'm having to work hard to learn to control the lighting so everything isn't so washed out. Thus, outfit photos turn into photography lessons.

 

And speaking of print mixing, let's talk about REmixing. This skirt has become a favorite of mine because it lends itself to so many outfits. A couple of years ago I used it as a transitional piece. (May have to do that again if we have another dip into the 30s like last week.)

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Bandolino Sandals · Dorothy Perkins Skirts · Wet Seal Sandals

Basics and statements

 

 

 

 

 

Blazer/ pants- Loft

shirt- thrifted option

shoes- thrifted

earrings- Sears option

bracelet- JCPenney

Worn March 20, 2014

 

Blush/red... red/taupe... both great combinations in my opinion and I subtly worked them into one outfit.  Sometimes I like to go 'all business" and then again I like to take basics like these and punch them up with bold statement pieces like the earrings and bracelet and some fun shoes.

 

Apt. 9 Button Front Tops · Blu Bijoux Earrings · Jones New York Bracelets

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Mint

Blazer- Ross

shirt- Sears

pants/shoes- Belks

necklace JCrew Factory

Worn March 19, 2014

Even though the temperatures didn't say spring, I forged ahead and added a touch of spring to my wardrobe with a mint blouse last week. Slowly, slowly, we are getting there.  I also picked up this necklace at a great price last month and I'm looking forward to wearing it again with my mint and lavendar items.

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Gap Petite Pants · The Limited Petite Tops · Soft Joie Blazers

Hot pink sweater

 

  

Blazer- Dress Barn (old) option

sweater- JCPenney similar

shirt- Sears similar

pants- Gap similar

shoes- TJMaxx option

 Worn March 18, 2014

This could be a daily work formula for me- sweater over button up, trousers. Add a blazer for another layer. It's laid back and yet still professional. I love these pointed toe wedges too. I've worn them once before. I like having a lower heel dress shoe in my closet for the days when I just don't feel like heels.

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J.Crew Factory V-Neck Sweaters · Gap Petite Pants · Liz Claiborne Button Front Tops

Red and chambray- a new classic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blazer- Belks option

shirt- Old Navy similar

jeans- Old Navy similar

shoes- mule high heel clogs- old option

clutch- thrifted option

Worn March 15, 2014

 

All of the fashion magazines show this pairing of a red blazer and chambray shirt so by now it shoud be dubbed a classic look. I really liked how this outfit turned out so I got a little "snap happy" with the camera. I even threw in a "mean look" up there- haha. Too bad my pics weren't more in focus.

 

I'm really beginning to like clutches for quick trips or evenings out. Just throw in a few essentials and go. And because you carry them as opposed to wearing them on your shoulder, I think they draw a little more attention to an outfit. What do you think?

 

 

Kate Spade Clutches · Halogen Clutches · Sofft Mules & Clogs

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Pop of green

Blazer/pants- Sears option

sweater- JCPenney

necklace- gift

worn March 14, 2014

 

I skipped this outfit last week to make my posting schedule more appropriately fit some link ups, but wanted to come back to it. If you have a need for business attire, then you should have a couple of matching power suits in your wardrobe. I have several because my works call for it. This one is not the most structured (nor high quality) suit but I love it's color. A great option to black and it still goes with everything.

 

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Le Suit Suits · Jones New York Petite Jackets · Express Jackets

Bow and dots

Sweater- Loft similar option

skirt- JCrew factory option option

shoes- Belks option option

Worn March 16, 2014

 

and squints. It was actually overcast when I took these photos but still so bright I was squinting. That doesn't make for good photos. But I still go with what I've got. 

I secretly coveted a bow sweater all winter, so when this one showed up at $20 on clearance at Loft, I snatched it up. It's lightweight and will be perfect to wear during spring. And since neutral palettes are so popular right now, who will know if it's a fall or spring piece?

I paired it with my polka dot skirt and below you can see two other ways I've worn this skirt. 

 

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Wallis Petite Sweaters · LOFT Petite Skirts · Joie Crewnecks & Scoopnecks

Red florals

 

Blazer- Cato (old)

Blouse- Target option

pants- Limited similar

shoes- old

gold chain- vintage

bracelet- JCPenney option option option

Worn March 13, 2014

 

Before we jump full swing into spring, I decided to wear this blouse I purchased just before Christmas on clearance at Target again. It has potential but didn't make it's way into rotation like it should have, but will be ready to go again in fall.  As for spring- it is floral. That's a little ode to winter and look ahead to spring.

 

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Thoughts on pastels

 

Jacket- old option

blouse- old option

pants- JCPenney option option

shoes- Belk option

necklace- Sears option option option

belt- Ross

Worn March 12, 2014

 

I could not wait any longer to break out of the winter routine and wear something with a spring touch, so I pulled out these pieces last week. I'm not sure that this really "worked." Do you have that issue with outfits? You know what you are going for, but it just doesn't work? I couldn't decide what would make it work, so you have three versions- blouse tucked/open jacket, blouse tucked/closed jacket, and untucked and open jacket. First off, I think it would work better with cream or ivory pants or white pants, but I don't have any. I need to fix that because every time I try to think up a spring ensemble, one of those color pants comes to mind as a base, especially if there is a lot of pastel up top, like this.

 

Which brings me to my thoughts on pastels... My co-worker complimented me and said I looked all "Eastery". Wait, was that a compliment? Did she mean I looked like an Easter egg? That's my fear and dislike of pastels, that I will look like an Easter egg. I like pastels done right in small doses with other neutrals, but too many, is... well, just an Easter egg. I guess I just like "summer brights" better.

 

What are you thoughts? What would make this work, or should I just scrap it? What do you think about pastels?

 

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Military style

Jacket- Sears similar option option option

shirt- Old Navy option option

jeans- Levis straight leg similar similar

booties- TJMaxx option option option

Worn March 11, 2104

 

Mornings are not good times to take photos for me. Note the puffy eyes. I do better to wait until the evening, but I wasn't sure if there would be daylight when I returned home on this day, so I went ahead and snapped the photos in the morning.

 

I got this jacket for a steal ($7) on clearance a couple of years ago, but don't wear it much (last seen here). I do like it so I pulled it out of the closet. I'm going to try and wear it more. Styling suggestions, links to pin, etc. are welcome.

 

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