Red, white and blue

 

Blazer- Belk's option option option

shirt- JCrew Factory   option option

pants- Loft  option option

shoes- Banana Repuplic   option

Worn August 20, 2014

 

Another blogger pointed out yesterday that this is technically the last week to wear white. Um...I'm not ready for that. I know a lot of you are looking forward to fall and even experiencing it, but we had temps over 100 last week so I still have summer on the brain. And I still have summer dresses and outfits to wear. I can't seem to get around to them all because I can only wear some of them to church due to the restrictive conservative work dress code I'm required to follow. 

 

So... I'm not sure I'll follow the rules outside of work. I may keep wearing white even after next week.

 

I based this off this outfit that I pinned. I'd love to go with shirt tail out like the inspiration photo, but that might be frowned upon at work.

 

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One blazer- three ways

 

Blazer- sears option

Blouse- Limited option

pants- JCPenney similar option

shoes- TJMaxx similar

earrings- gift option option

 

I bought this blazer on clearance for $7. The problem is I bought it when I didn't give much thought to purchases other than 1) it's cute and 2) it's cheap. I now try to think of at least three ways I can wear something to justify it's purchase, no matter the cost. I was beginning to think that maybe this piece should be donated or sold and then this outfit inspired me to wear it with this blush blouse (blouse worn here before.)

 

Below are two other ways I've worn it. I think there's a fourth way but it didn't make it to photos. The next challenge will be to branch outside the same color family.

 

 

 

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The last of the tired week

 

Blazer/ pants - Gap blazer option

blouse- Loft option option

necklace- thrifted option

bracelets- gifts option option

Worn August 13, 2014

I try not to complain much here, but I titled this post the way I did because I had such a hard week last week when I wore this outfit. I hope I don't have a week like that again anytime soon.

I am growing tired of my wardrobe but I know there are many combinations left in it. When this block hits, I turn to mixing basics. I've worn this top a couple of ways already, but saw an ad that made me think I need to try it with my black and navy suits. I picked the black one first. I think it will look better with navy. It's hard to tell what color it is. Due to lighting it looks more blue here, but other times it looks grey.

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Little white dress

Dress- Belk option

Blazer- Forever 21 option

shoes- TJMaxx option option

necklace- online boutique option

Worn August 1, 2014

 

Everyone should have a little white dress in their closet. It's the summer version of the LBD, just cooler. I purchased this cotton eyelet dress last summer on clearance and could not let this summer pass without wearing it. I started out with a blazer because I was copying this look and because I try not to show too much skin for church, but it was extremely hot in there this week, so I had to ditch the blazer.

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More butterflies

 

Blouse- Old Navy option option option

shorts- Levis dockers/ Ross option

shoes- Old Navy option

necklace- gift option option

Worn August 15, 2014

 

No, I don't have butterflies in my stomach over anything. I'm just posting a butterfly print blouse two days in a row. They were not worn back to back, but I wanted to post something more interesting than what's next in the chronological lineup. It's a wonder that I don't have a closet full of butterfly prints- I love butterflies. I photograph them all the time and collect items with butterflies on them. They are on the shower curtain, spoon rests, candle holder, etc in my house. You get the picture.

I also wanted you guys to know that I got my hair color redone and the cut trimmed a bit. I'm in a growing out phase and my hair had gotten way out of shape. The last few photos have been awful. Now it's got a little more definition.

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Pop of color

 

 

Blazer- Forever 21option option

Blouse- thrifted option option

pants- JCPenney option

belt- Target option

shoes- Payless option option

 Worn August 13, 2014

 

I literally threw this together last week from items that did not need ironing. I was running late and had not ironed or put together an outfit the night before. I was totally unmotivated to create outfits but this worked. My favorite part is the belt. It coordinates with the blouse but pops against the cobalt. This is my limit with brights and neon- two with only a pop of neon.

 

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One top- 4 ways

 

Top- Banana Republic-old option option option option

skirt- thrifted option option

blazer- Lord and Taylor option option

shoes- TJ Maxx option

worn August 11, 2014

 

I loved how this outfit turned out. I'm not so in love with the photos. I was so tired last week and it shows so much in these photos. I didn't even take quality photos that day- they were way off focus and I just didn't feel like spending much time on them ( I take them myself with a tripod and remote). So you get a limited number of photos. I am happy to report that this Monday is starting off much better and I am feeling better.

 

Below are three other ways I've worn this top. Navy plays well with so many other colors.

 

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Ruched sleeves

 

Blazer- Belks option

top- Belks option option

pants- JCPenney similar

shoes- Old option option

Worn August 6, 2014

Can I whine a little? I'm tired. I cannot seem to get rested anymore. I'm not getting to bed early enough and therefore, not getting up in time for workouts. And it's a vicous cycle of feeling bad. I'm tired of work, tired of church, tired of chores... It seems everyday is a repeat of work, cook, wash dishes, go to bed (late) and repeat. The hubby and I are doing some fun things on the weekends but sometimes that subtracts from rest too. I've got to find a happy median. And I've got to shut up and go to bed.

Thanks for listening.

I purchased this top and blazer together at the same time, same store because they appeared to be made for each other. I've worn the blazer other ways, but need to mix the top up some. Oh, and I'm tired of my wardrobe. Some days I think I just cannot possibly come up with one more outfit.

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Silver shoes

 

Blouse- old- TJMaxx option option

skirt- old  option     option   option

shoes- Banana Republic option option

Worn August 5, 2014

 

This skirt is one of those items that I have held onto for a long time because I love it on the hanger but then not so much on me. I think I'm hanging onto it as a challenge to find the perfect way to style it. It had a matching top and I did let that go a couple of years ago. I'm over "matchy matchy" and tend to avoid that now days unless I'm wearing a business suit.

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Get paid to shop

We all love to shop, right? Well, okay I'll admit sometimes I don't. Sometimes it can be frustrating to find certain things with just the right fit, etc., especially when I NEED something. The most fun is when I'm just casually browsing and find a great deal on something on my wish/needs list.

How about finding great deals AND getting paid to shop? Too good to sound true? No- you CAN do such a thing. I recently signed up at Ebates. You get cashback from some of your favorite stores and they alert you to deals and coupons. It's no brainer. Sign up for free and start shopping.

While they are not paying me for this post, I will earn additional bonuses it you sign up from my link and then make qualifying purchases. I'm just telling you about this because you can earn a little extra cash too. I've been ignoring this site for way too long. I just recently placed an order for some of our grocery items we purchase online and now there is money sitting in my Ebates account. It's that simple.

Striped skirt

 

Tee- Old Navy option  option

Skirt- Old Navy option option

shoes- TJMaxx option option option

Worn August 3, 2014

 

I love this skirt but this is the first time I've worn it this summer. (Too many clothes?) I was inspired by Banana Republic to pair it with a plain tee knotted at the waist. Below are three other ways I've worn it. I noticed I always wore nude shoes with it before too- three different pair, but all nude.

 

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Gingham for business

Blazer - Dress Barn- old option

shirt- old option option

pants-  Limited

belt- Target option option

necklace/earrings- Sears option option option

bracelets- JCPenney/ Banana Republic option

shoes- JCPenney option

Worn July 30, 2014

 

How do you dress up gingham for work? I threw on a blazer and faux pearl statement necklace. I took inspiration for this outfit from Extra Petite but swapped the skirt for pants.  Later the same day, I wore the gingham shirt with white jeans and red flats. I love versatile pieces that go from office to casual. What are some of your favorite versatile pieces of clothing?

 

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