Summertime blues

Cardigan- JCPenney  option   option   option

blouse TJMaxx  option  option

pants- old  option  option  option

necklace- Target (old)  option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option

 

Something about summer time makes me want to quit work, stay home, lounge in the sun and wear cute short and skirt outfits. Posting about office attire during this season doesn't even seem right. But if you're stuck in my situation and stuck in an office during the summer, there are a few things you can do to lighten up your stuffy office attire.

Add white and bright colors to navy. I did exactly that here and went with a nude pump instead of a dark one. If I can't be out in the sun, I can bring a little of it in with me.

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Wide leg pants

 

Top- Cato   option  option option

pants- Old Navy   option  option   option  option

shoes- Payless (old)   option   option   option

necklace- old  option   option

 

About 15 years ago I had a similar pair of soft wide leg pants. They were my favorite. They had a tiny white flower print on them and I wore them with a white top. And that's the only way I wore them back then. I had no concept of remixing a wardrobe. If I bought a top to go with certain bottoms, that's the only way those pieces were worn. Needless to say, I didn't have very many "outfits".  Oh how much wiser I am now that I'm in my 40s. 

 

You can bet I'll be wearing these with other tops and creating more outfits out of each piece, but I could not resist starting out with this white top. I've been looking for a new white top. I have a couple of white tees, but I really wanted a white top that had a little more interest. I popped in Cato a few days ago and this one caught my eye. I don't think it was "the" white top I was looking for, but it had to come home with me because of it's fun fringe trim. I also like the little Vs in the back. These wide leg pants are going to be a summer staple too, especially when shorts aren't an option. They are soft, cool, and comfortable. I'm glad I took advantage of the Old Navy sale during Memorial Day and cashed in some rewards for these pants.

 

Shop fringe trim tops:

 

 

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Structure

Blazer- thrifted  option  option  option

blouse- thrifted  option  option  option

pants- Loft

shoes- Payless  option  option  option

necklace- chain- gift- option     pendant- old

 

This blazer is one of my favorite thrift store finds. I've worn it so many times, I would have my cost- per-wear out of it had I spent 100s of dollars, yet I paid very little. The price isn't what makes it my favorite though, it's the perfect fit and structure. It always looks polished, never needs ironing, and always holds its shape. Gotta love that.

 

Hope you had a great weekend. We stayed in this weekend and took care of some household things and caught up on chores.  Sometimes you have to do that.

 

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More Nordstrom Half yearly sale picks

Several of my half yearly sale picks have sold out, so I though I'd create one more round for you. You still have today and tomorrow to shop the Nordstrom half-yearly sale.

The Franco Sarto block heel sandals are calling me. If only I could wear them to work. I've got my eye out for an embroidered top and that one is calling my name too. Throw it on over your swimsuit with your sunnies and hat, and you've got the perfect beach cover up.

What items have you had your eye on?

Happy Shopping.

Still wearing cardigans

Cardigan- Belk  option  option  option  option

blouse- The Limited  similar  option

pants- Loft  option  option  option

shoes- Payless       option   option

necklace- vintage  option

earrings- Sears  option

 

Yes, it's beginning to get hot outside and I'm still wearing cardigans. By mid-week, it's freezing in my office, so this extra layer is very welcomed. I pretty much copied this look straight from the Limited's site using their blouse and my own pants and cardigan.

 

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Shopping day outfit

 

Blouse- Ralph Lauren (thrifted)  option  option

jeans- Loft

shoes- Payless   option  option  option

necklace- online boutique  splurge   option  option

 

I had a day off last week for an out of town doctor's appointment. I knew I would be dressing and undressing so a casual button up was the way to go. Plus, doctor visits are no fun so I had to reward myself with a little shopping afterwards, and button ups make trying on clothes easier for me. No pulling shirts over the head and worrying about getting make-up on them. Easy slip on ballets flats,  a long necklace that slips easily over the head and comfy jeans complete a shopping outfit. A crossbody bag also makes hands free shopping. My bag isn't pictured because it bit the dust that day. It was promptly replaced with a new saddlebag crossbody (similar to this one in tobacco).

 

 Speaking of shopping, I walked the mall but only made two purchases- these shorts from Loft (still 50% off)  and these (in tearose, they're still on sale too) from JCPenney. You can see these from JCPenney on Instagram now and hopefully I'll be styling the striped ones soon.

 

A whole mall- and nothing really spoke to me. I guess I'm happy with my current wardrobe or just unwilling to pay full prices. I don't know. Shopping in store didn't do much for me although I have since stalked some store websites for sales on a couple of things that did catch my eye. I just found it odd that I had money saved up and spent less than $50. Maybe it just took that day to get the creative juices flowing.  Hubby and I hit a Tanger outlet last weekend and I had a field day in the Loft outlet. I've also made some Old Navy rewards purchases from the local store, but I think I've come to the conclusion that I like online shopping better than in store. What about you? How do you like to shop?

 

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Heavy rotation

Blazer- Forever 21  option  option

blouse- JCrew Factory  option  option   option

pants- Limited

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option   option

 

This blazer stays on heavy rotation in my wardrobe. If you don't have a cobalt blazer, I recommend one. You can wear it with any color you wear navy with, but it gives a little more summery feel than navy. You can ever wear it with navy like I did here.

 

Don't forget that the Nordstrom half yearly sale is still going on for a few more days. Here are a few more picks:

 

 

 

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