Just add color

Blazer- Banana Republic via Thred up  option  option

top-old  option  option

pants- Belk  option option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option

necklace- JCPenney  option  option

 

How do you bring a black and white outfit into spring/summer? Just add color! This hot pink blazer and colorful bead necklace were just what I needed to make this outfit bright and cheery for spring and summer.  Here's similar version of this outfit worn in the winter. Thankfully we have had a very mild spring for us and I've been able to keep wearing these pants. They are a heavier weight material and may be too hot once summer actually comes.

 

Speaking of summer- did you catch my round up of summer shorts? I'm sure there will be some great sales this weekend to help up get ready for summer.

 

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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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Navy with a pop of coral

Blouse- TJMaxx  option  option

blazer-Limited   option

pants- Limited

shoes- Payless  option  option

 

The last time I wore this blouse, I played up the coral and mint in it. This time I'm just working with the coral and accenting it with my coral pumps. I think it's a great blouse to pair with a navy suit to keep it  from being so boring.

 

Hope this week is fabulous for you! Memorial Day is coming and so is summer. Check out my round up of summer shorts.

 

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The short story- Saturday shopping

Next weekend will be Memorial Day weekend, and although not the official date for it, for many it marks the kick off of summer. Along with summer comes shorts weather.

I've rounded up some different styles and patterns of shorts for your Saturday shopping. They are all a modest 5 inches or longer. I just don't do "short shorts" at my age anymore. The Old Navy shorts shown are 3 inch inseams, but I've linked up the 5 inch version. See below to find out which ones are on sale.

 

Diamond Stripe Riviera Shorts with 6" Inseam • LOFT • $39.99
Pleated Lace-Trim Shorts • $68
Everyday Twill Shorts for Women (5") • Old Navy • $15.15–20
Topstitched 10" Walking Shorts • The Limited • $24.90
Printed 5" Tailored Shorts • The Limited • $24.90
Jacquard 5" Easy Shorts • The Limited • $24.90
Distressed Boyfriend Denim Shorts for Women (5") • Old Navy • $19.97
Seersucker Bermuda Short • $58

I recommend having as essentials for the summer a denim pair of shorts, a white pair, a khaki pair, a floral, and another fun pattern or stripe. You can create endless summer outfits with these in your closet. The longer walking shorts and lace trim shorts are great for creating dressier outfits.

Loft shorts are $25 right now. I recommend stocking up!

Take 40% off at Banana Republic with code BRTAKE40. It's a great time to get those seersucker Bermuda shorts.  Old Navy is also offering 40% off right now.  Stock up on those khaki and denim shorts.  The Limited shorts are on sale right now too at the prices reflected above.

Happy Shopping! Don't forget to check out my current crushes on the side bar too.
 

Navy and red

blouse- JCrew factory  option   option   splurge

blazer- old  option  option

pants- Loft  option  option

shoes- Lifestride  option  option

necklace- JCPenney  option  option

watch- Fossil option

 

I'm not sure that I really like the shoes with this outfit. Maybe if they were a different color red or maybe if the whole outfit was navy? I doubt I'll ever repeat this blazer/shoes combo, but I'm not afraid to share my mistakes with you. This blog is what I really wear- not staged for photographs or posts.

 

We all have out hits and misses. What are yours? Do tell.

 

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