Dots and stripes

 

Blazer- Gap option  option

shirt- JCrew Factory  option  option

jeans- Loft option

shoes- Sears  option

Worn Nov. 23, 2014

 

I wore this outfit over a week ago on a day that was extremely wet and rainy. It wasn't hot or cold, but really unpredictable as how the rain would affect the feel of the temperature. I don't really have a need for rain boots, so I don't own any, but the rare day like this make dressing difficult. It seemed too hot for tall boots, but I wanted to keep my feet covered and dry. Most of my booties are suede with the exception of this pair. So this pair was the choice and the outfit was built from the bottom up. I wanted to wear a blazer to keep it dressy but not wear work clothes. Solution- boyfriend jeans. They work as the perfect casual mixer with a blazer. While I've worn this blazer and top together many times, the switch on the bottom to boyfriend jeans and booties made this a whole new outfit.

 

Here's a previous business attire version (not the exact same shirt, but similar, same blazer):

 

 

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I hope everyone had a great holiday and didn't overspend on Black Friday. I did Christmas shopping right here in the comfort of my home onlinr in my pajamas and then did some much needed work in my home office/craft room so that decorating, gift wrapping and such will go much easier. I didn't get around to posting the last two days of last week. The travel and holiday buzz and preparations for Christmas seem to take over my time.

 

Below is today's verse from The Daily Bible Verse.  The commentary points out that we spend according to our passions. What does your spending say about your heart? I think the same goes for time. How you spend your time reveals much about what's importance to your heart. I think this is a much needed gentle reminder of where we should focus during this upcoming season.

 

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

– Matthew 6:19-20 (NIV)

 

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One more time

 

Blazer- Tuesday Morning- option

blouse -thrifted option

pants- Limited

sweater- thrifted  option  option

shoes- Target option  option

 worn Nov. 20, 2014

 

I thought that this shirt had seen it's last days. I've worn it with this blazer before and worn it a couple of other ways, but I thought I had exhausted possibilities for remixing it. Items get boring to me when that happens. But introduce layering with a sweater and a new look is born!

 

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow. If I don't make it back to the blog in the next couple of days,  I'm busy eating, visiting family, stuffing shopping bags with Christmas gifts and putting out Christmas decorations.

 

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Pop of pink

 

Blazer- thrifted option option

shirt- Banana Republic  option  option

pants- Gap  option option option option

booties- TJMaxx option  option

necklace- JCrew Factory  option  option

worn Nov. 19, 2014

A subtle glen plaid pattern paired with bolder stripes. I love unexepected pattern mixing. Throw in a bright blazer and I'm good to go.

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Camel, cobalt, and plaid

Blazer- Forever 21  option 

sweater - Gap option  option

pants- Loft

necklace - JCrew factory option  option

shoes- JCPenney option  option

worn Nov. 18, 2014

So many of my favorite things here- cobalt, plaid- which one do we talk about? I love that these pants are plaid but still subtle enough for work. I also love that they coordinate with camel and cobalt. Camel and cobalt is one of my favorite fall/ winter color pairings.

Have you jumped straight into winter? The temps dipped pretty low here last week (well low for South Georgia) but today is back around 70. I don't think I can remember it being this cold before Thanksgiving. I do remember wearing short sleeves on Thanksgiving in years past. The seasons here are so unpredictable. I wish it would stay cold for a while. I struggle with business attire for the winter, but I think layering a blazer over a sweater like this outfit works for me. It will be a "go to" formula when we do hit a permanent cold spell.

You can view SIX more ways I've worn this blazer HERE.

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A statement skirt

 

Blazer- Dress Barn option

shirt- JCPenney

skirt-thrifted- Ann Klein option  option option

shoes- JCPenney  option  option

worn Nov. 17, 2014

 

Statement necklace, statement heels, statement piece- we are all about making a statement these days. How about a statement skirt? I fell in love with this skirt at the thrift store. I love the rich jewel tones. I've paired it here with a simple white button down and black fitted blazer based on inspiration from Glamour. The white button down is another piece that I am learing to work into my wardrobe. It's always been so boring to me, but it's a nice compliment to a show piece like this skirt.

 

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Another look

 

Denim jacket- Old Navy option option option

tunic blouse- Target similar option

skirt- Loft  option  option

boots- shoes.com option option option

necklace- old option

earrings- gift similar

Worn Nov. 16, 2014

Here's another look with the Loft skirt I just had to have, thanks to the power of social media. This time I went with one of the looks straight from the remix collage created with it by Everyday Savvy. I think this is my favorite look so far with my denim jacket. I have struggled with styling and wearing a denim jacket. It's one of those things that it seems everyone must have, but yet I struggle with it. I love how it pops with this skirt.

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Lightly layered

 

Shirt- Gap similar  option

sweater- Gap option

jeans- Levis midrise skinny

boots- Shoes.com  option  option  option

necklace- (old)

bracelets- Banana Republic/ Lulus  option

watch- Fossil  similar

Worn Nov. 15, 2014

 

This is one of my favorite "go-to" outfits when it's cold- jeans, riding boots, sweater, button-up. I went with a light flannel button up for some pattern interest. It was actually cool enough Saturday for heavier layers but I knew most of my time would probably be spent indoors and I didn't want to roast indoors. We had Thanksgiving with the in-laws. Both sets of parents tend to crank up the heat when it gets a little cold, so there is no way to dress for the season and be comfortable inside too.

 

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