mismatched leathers

Is the fact that my purse and belt match, but my shoes don't, driving you crazy? I didn't even notice how much they aren't the same color until I looked at these pictures. Yikes! To be honest, these shoes are also looking to be replaced, or at least I need to add a pair in a darker leather to put into the rotation to give these a break. Cognac is one of my closet neutrals though, so a simple flat such as these Clarks, these Fryes, or these Steve Maddens would get a lot of wear. I think a simple ballet flat will also help some of my looks not be so old man.

but like...cute old man, right? 

Blouse: Calvin Klein Outlet [similar]

Jeans: Joe's Jeans [same style]

Scarf: Target [exact]

Belt: Gap [slightly darker version]

Shoes: Crown Vintage [similar]

Bag: Madewell [exact]

Watch: gift from my sister [similar]

Nails: Essie Lapiz of Luxury

of course I'm linking up with Heidi and Marissa for their pantone challenge!

rain or shine

Chris has a habit of not wanting to spend money on certain items, but then stealing mine in situations where he wants one. Besides face wash and individually packed desserts, this mostly applies to umbrellas. I had this great black umbrella that I used for years...until he stole it this year for all of his away rotations leaving me without one. SO RUDE. In his defense, he does have a lot more walking in his commute than I do. It's been raining so much here lately though that I do need a new one. As I was looking through the J.Crew sale section last weekend, this bright (and girly!!) umbrella stood out to me. I would never spend almost $30 on a simple umbrella but with 30% off the sale price, it ended up costing me just under $10. I'm not one to just to buy something at J.Crew because of the name, but I figured the bright print would deter Chris from stealing it. 

Plus it does brighten up the gloominess :)

Trench: Banana Republic [current season]

Blouse: Calvin Klein Outlet [similar]

Jeans: Urban Outfitters [exact on super sale]

Scarf: Target

Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington [exact]

Boots: Hunter [exact]

linking up with Plane Pretty.

fly away

just a little update :) we're having fun doing a lot of relaxing, beach combing, bird chasing and reading... 

...even if that reading is study material for the step 2s.

Shirt: Calvin Klein  {save / splurge}

Shorts: Aeropostale  {similar}

Bikini Top: Body Glove {exact-great for the big chested}

Hat: H&M  {similar}

Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren  {exact}

no birdies were harmed in the making of this gif.

glad to have Viktoria here for the week as well :)

My fisherman sweater makes a lot more sense on the ocean.

Sparkled

Happy (haha, yeah right) Monday everyone! I don't really have much to say about today or this outfit except that I've been looking for a sparkly necklace like this one forever. Just like that pearl bib necklace, I knew if I waited long enough that Forever 21 would eventually make one. I found it randomly hanging with the rings in the jewelry section while shopping with my best friend. It was the only one left in the store - fate :)

Shirt: Calvin Klein Outlet {save, spend, splurge}
Jeans: Urban Outfitters  {save, exact}
Necklace: Forever 21  {exact}
Belt: Madewell  {similar}
Shoes: Rocket Dog
Watch: Boccia
Nails: Seen here - Enter the Julep Giveaway!

Edited to add the close-up...because who writes an entire post about a necklace and then doesn't show it?







Linking up with Real Girl Glam