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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Pastels and brights

Blazer- Limited

blouse- Target- old  option  option

pants- Loft

belt- Dorothy Perkins  option  option

necklace Sears  option

earrings- Sears option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option   option

 

I paired my rose quartz blazer with a mix of brights and pastels. I liked this better than I thought I would. I didn't think I'd really like it with black pants, but I was throwing this together at the last minute and just went with it. Sometimes getting dressed is a combination of what's clean and needs the least ironing. Anyone else have those days?

 

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Lace and pearls

 

Blouse- old option  option

blazer- Ross  option  option

pants- Loft  option  option

necklace- vintage  option  option

earrings- Sears  option

shoes- Payless option option

 

I've worn this blazer and these pants together now with several combinations of blouses and accessories. Maybe it's time for a "ways to wear" post. Do you guys like those? Seeing the same piece worn many ways in a post? It's been a while since I've done one of those.

 

I had almost decided I didn't like this blouse anymore but I've had renewed interest in it this spring. Funny how our interest in certain things changes from time to time.

 

Enough mid-week rambling from me. Hope you have a great rest of the week!

 

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My favorite wedge sandals

Cardigan- Old Navy  option  option

tank- Old Navy  option   option    option

skirt- Old Navy  option  option  option

shoes- Old Navy  option  option

necklace- Forever 21  option  option

earrings- made by me  option  option

 

I didn't realize until I started putting this post together that every single clothing item is from Old Navy. They were all bought in different years. I guess this is proof of how repeated shopping from a retailer pays off- their pieces go together year after year.

 

You saw these wedges in my last post. Once the temps rise, they go on repeat, but I'm afraid I need to be looking for a new pair. Any day the little piece on the buckle strap or the strap itself is going to break. I just don't want to part with them. It's difficult to find wedges that don't make your feet slide forward out of the shoe, but these are the perfect angle. What items do you have like that? the perfect piece you don't want to part with?

 

 

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Butterflies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweater- Target- (old)   option     option   option 

blouse- Loft (old)   option   option   option

jeans- Loft 

shoes- Old Navy   option   option   option 

necklace- Poshmark   option  option

bracelet- gift  option

 

Last weekend I wore this to visit our families for Mother's Day. You've seen me wear this top many times in my business wear, but it makes a cute casual top too when paired with other casual items. I had to play on the "butterfly theme" and add a butterfly bangle.

 

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