Scarf tie blouse

 

Blazer- Belks  option  option

top- Belks  option  option

pants- JCPenney  option  option  option 

shoes- Payless  option  option  option

bracelet- made by me

Worn July 23, 2015

 

I have always worn this blouse tied into a bow, but I saw the Nordstrom scarf tie blouse styled with the ties hanging down and a light bulb came on in my head. I could wear this blouse that way. Now why didn't I think of that?

 

I also want to rant a bit. I'll admit I'm a bit impatient and like to get right to the point. Lately I've noticed some of the bloggers I follow filling their posts with 8 or 9 or more photos. It seems like it takes forever to get to the details. I think that's too many photos. Your dress, outfit, whatever doesn't look any different in photo 8 than it did in photo 1. If you are doing detail shots of accessories or little details, then okay, maybe 5 photos. Eight or nine just seems as if you like yourself a little too much. What are your thoughts?

 

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Pop of pink

 

Blazer/pants- Gap  option  option

blouse- JCPenney (old) option  option  option 

belt- Target  option   option  option 

shoes- Belks  option

necklace- gift  option  option

Worn July 22, 2015

 

Yesterday I showed you an outfit worn on the same date as this one. I wore the other one out that evening and this outfit to work. I've been trying to spice up work attire without going overboard and have decided that a fun accessory like this pink belt is the trick.  A fun print like snakeskin also helps.

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Brights with camo

 

Top - Express   option  option

skirt- Loft  option  option  pants

sandals- Payless option

necklace- Maurice's  option

worn July 22, 2015

I'll have to admit that a camo skirt left me a little stumped on how to style it beyond black and chambray. But with a little pinterest inspiration, I've come up with a few more ways. One is to pair it with a bright colored top. I've been a little stuck on blue this summer, so I went with the cobalt knot tee. I've been so drawn to blue, I've even been wearing blue polish on my toes for a couple of weeks. You'd be surprised how well it goes with summer colors.


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Dressing up joggers

 

Top- Old Navy  option  option

pants- Macys  option  option  option

shoes- Ross  option  option  option

clutch- thrifted  option  option  option

necklace- Lulu's  option  option  option

bracelets- JCPenney option

 

 

worn July 23, 2015

 

How is it August already? I still have a week's worth of outfits from July to share. Oh well, I'm a bit behind. What's new about that?

 

I've been wanting to wear my print jogger pants in a dressier outfit since last year, but I needed the perfect top. I added this top during the spring, so for my birthday dinner out ( a week and a half ago), I paired these pieces and added a little wedge sandal. Done. Dressed up joggers.

 

I've previously worn these pants with sneakers and casual sandals in a  more sporty chic look:

 

 

 

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Cobalt and green work attire

 

Blazer- Forever 21 option    option   option

top- TJMaxx  option   option

skirt- Limited  option  option  option

shoes- Payless  option

necklace- gift  option  option   option

worn July 21, 2015

 

A cobalt blazer is a must have. If you are looking for something with a little more interest than a standard navy blazer and still want to fit into a conservation work environment, the cobalt blazer is the perfect option. I have worn this one multiple times and reach for it over and over again. The color has remained popular season to season, and I have a feeling it's going to get paired with olive this fall.  Another fun option for your work attire is a green pencil skirt. You don't have to go all out in color. Pair it with a white button up and more neutral blazer, or leave the blazer off and go with leopard accessories, as shown here.

 

This combination should have been obvious but it took me a while to realize this blouse goes perfectly with the skirt. Oh how I love remixing my closet.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

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Floral polka dot midi and my Sheinside experience

 

Top-old  option  option  option

skirt- Shein (Sheinside)  option  option  option

shoes- Belks  option  option  option

clutch- thrifted

necklace- Sears  option  option

bracelet- Ann Taylor     option

sunnies- Loft      option

Worn July 19, 2015

 

Let me just get right to the point and tell you about my awful experience with Shein. It was Sheinside at the time of my purchase so I hope lots of things changed with the name. I ordered this skirt back in March. It took me a few months to get around to wearing it. Maybe I've been holding my grudge against the skirt. Anyway,  I see lots of bloggers posting Sheinside products with good reviews,  so I thought I'd give them a try. I'm not part of their affiliate or blogger program and I have to question those who are after this experience. I ordered two skirts and a blazer. I thought the other skirt was too long and full for me and the blazer just didn't quite fit. The policy on the website says "free returns" so I put in a ticket for my return label. Imagine my surprise when I got a response that indicated I would be paying for return shipping. Um NO that's not what the site says.

So, I get a label and mail the items back to them. OVER A MONTH LATER, I am emailing to point out that tracking shows they have had  the items back for over a month and they still have not refunded me. That is poor customer service and I will likely not do business with them again.

 

I got lots of compliments on this skirt and outfit, but if you take a close look, the quality is poor. The stitching in the hem in crooked and backstitched in many places. Looks like some of my own sewing. I paid someone else for this. Although, I didn't really pay much so truth to the old saying "You get what you pay for."

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How to peel a banana

 

Blouse- Target  option  option  option

Pants- Limited  option  option

belt- thrifted  option  option  option 

shoes- Payless  option  option  option  option

necklace- JCrew Factory  option  option  option

worn July 17, 2015

 

I have not worn this blouse in a long time. I remember that I thought I just had to have a mint blouse. I even replaced one with this one for a more comfortable fit, but then the infatuation with mint wore off and I just don't wear it much anymore. I decided to try and change up the combo with the tan shoes and belt.

 

Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to peel a banana? I've always peeled it by the stem but according to The Crazy Russian Hacker you should start at the bottom. Who knew?

I know that has nothing to do with this outfit. It's just some crazy trivia I recently learned and thought I'd share.

 

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