Hot pink and navy

 

Blazer- Banana Republic via Thred Up  option

blouse- JCrew Factory  option

pants- Limited

belt- thrifted

necklace- online boutique  option option

shoes- Payless  option  option

Worn April 17, 2015

 

You can tell a few things from my photos and posts. 1- it's been a bit breezy in the afternoons (photo 3) . 2- I'm still a little behind on posting last months outfits. 3- I really like these nude shoes from Payless.

 

These shoes are like my summer go to version of black pumps in the winter. I'm sure the black pumps appreciate the break.

 

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!

 

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Belted cardigan

 

Cardigan- JCPenney  option  option

dress- Old Navy  option  option

belt- Limited  option  option

shoes- Unlisted via Belk  option

worn May 3, 2015

 

I have decided that the belted cardigan look is not for me. I've tried it a couple of other times and it just does not flatter. I have a short torso and belting a cardigan tends to emphasize that and make me look thicker. If a cardigan doesn't lay nice and smooth it adds more rolls and bulges. Who wants that?

 

I could have ditched this post but I decided to share it anyway because the outfit idea might still work for someone else. It might also help someone evaluate what works or doesn't work for them and why. I love this look on others. 

 

What fashion trend or practice works or doesn't work for you?

 

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Similar but different

Cardigan- Old Navy

top- Target

pants- JCPenney

shoes- Payless  option  option

necklace- Forever 21  option

worn April 13, 2015

While I was away on travel last month, I pulled these pieces from my spring capsule to create a business casual look. It's very similar to the version with the beige pants, but the pants are actually different colors. And the shoes are different. So.. similar but different.

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Top- TJMaxx  option  option

pants- Loft  option

shoes- Payless  option   option

clutch- thrifted option

worn April 19, 2015

 

I have worn this blouse a couple of times with coordinating blazers but it's so cute, it needed a chance to shine on it's own. I paired it with cobalt pants for a church outfit. Minus a blazer, this wouldn't go over well at work but I loved it this way for church or for a lunch or party maybe. The back has a cute little tie detail that always gets covered by blazer.

Here are the last two ways I wore the top:

original posts HERE and HERE.

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Spring pastels

 

Blazer- Lord and Taylor  option

blouse- Loft  option

skirt- Limited  option  option

necklace- Forever 21  option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option

Worn April 30, 2015

 

My favorite outfits so far from my capsule have been the ones with light pastel spring colors. Of course I still like bright colors, but this palette has been so refreshing and relaxing. This outfit was inspired by this one. 

 

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Colorful bottoms

 

 

 

 

Blazer- Gap  option

blouse- JCPenney (on sale!)

skirt- JCPenney (on sale!)

shoes- gifted option  option  option

Worn April 29, 2015

  

I finally got around to wearing the hot pink pencil skirt I put in my spring capsule. I can't believe how quickly a month went by! It's already May now and summer will be quickly approaching.  I guess this has become another little outfit formula for me- black/ white on top + a colorful bottom. You could use this with pants, casual shorts outfits, or any style of outfit.

Do you see the cute little peep toe pumps? A co-worker gave them to me! We wear the same size shoe and she brought me 7 pairs of shoes that she cannot wear because she really needs a narrow shoes and once she wears a pair twice she decides she can't wear them. Free shoes?! Yes please.

I last wore this top with black pants and a colorful blazer:

 

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Raining on my parade

 

Jacket- Sears (old)  option

blouse- Loft via Poshmark   option  option  option

pants- Loft

necklace- gift

shoes- Payless   option  option

Worn April 28, 2015

 

I try not to complain, especially not here, but life is raining on my parade right now. I'm not going into great detail but I'm beating myself up over something I feel like I could have done better last week. I know that the experience will ultimately be good and this is how we learn, but I'm having a frustrating and painful learning curve right now.

 

And it rained (literally) the first couple of days this week, but I didn't let it stop the outfit pics. I picked up my favorite butterfly umbrella that was a perfect backdrop to this butterfly top and went to work in the drizzle.  I threw this blazer in the mix of the capsule because I really needed to challenge myself to wear it in ways differently than I had been. I've always gone to brown with it, but I'm loving it with this top.

 

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