Gives me butterflies

I've had this Old Navy butterfly print top for a few years now, and I was itching to wear it before summer ended. It's one of my favorites.

10 pieces 10 outfits summer work capsule

I love the idea of 10x10 challenges, or 7x7, or 30x30. I sometimes pick a number for myself just to challenge myself and get out of a rut. Even if I don't follow through with the whole idea of wearing only those 10 or so pieces for 10 or so days, it helps me create new outfits and have some outfits on standy by for when I don't won't to think about what to wear.

I recently created a ten piece work capsule from my closet to help me get through the last days of summer. I did not include shoes. Some people do, but I love shoes and think they can change the whole look and vibe of an outfit just like accessories so I don't limit myself on shoes in a capsule.

Below are the ten pieces I chose plus the outfits. Some items are exact and some are similar to the ones in my closet.

Four ways to wear a print dress

I love it when a piece can multitask and be worn more than one way. Even better is when you can dress it up or down for various situations. I snagged this Loft dress earlier this summer and it fits the bill for one that can be worn a variety of ways. Below are four ways to wear it. It's also red, which is the Pantone color of the fall season, so I'll be rocking it into fall with a denim jacket, or maybe a cardigan.

Power suit with pink and coral

You've seen this suit before, and you know I love a good power suit. You also know I love to bring color into my office attire, so this top, suit and these shoes are the perfect mix for me.

You stud you- Saturday Shopping

I first noticed studded items when these Sam Edelman bow flats caught my eye during the Nsale. Mind you, this isn't really a new trend. I had a few studded items 20-25 year ago. When you get old enough, you realize fashion trends just recycle. I digress. I don't see this trend exploding for fall, but it is around and it's nice to have a couple of pieces to add some "edge" to a look now and then, so I rounded up  over 20 studded items for your Saturday shopping, most under $100.