unblog

This is one of those outfits that I normally wouldn't have blogged. The lighting was off, the outfit is pretty boring, my pants look all puckered even though they are almost too loose, I'm still getting used to my new lens, and I look/feel kind of frumpy in these pictures. wah wah.

While I try to keep it pretty real on my blog, I also try to put my best food forward. There are at least 3 outfits a month where I intend to blog about them, but what I see in the mirror doesn't translate to what I see in pictures. Please tell me I'm not the only one, and not that all of you other bloggers look amazing all the time.

But... with this whole "take one pass it on", I couldn't pass on blogging because I specifically wore the scarf again. Damn you, blogging challenges!

Shirt: H&M
Jeans: American Eagle  {exact}
Scarf: H&M  {similar}
Belt: Target
Watch: Fossil  {similar}
Bracelets: J. Crew via eBay, Forever 21

Linking up with because shanna said so

black blazed

A black blazer is something I've wanted in my closet for a really long time, but never really made an effort to look for because I knew finding something that fits me exactly how I want it to wasn't going to be that easy, especially with a limited budget. I got really lucky during a Saturday color tag sale at Goodwill where I got this blazer for $4. The sizing is strange since my other favorite blazer is a 10 Tall, whereas this blazer is a 12 Petite but somehow it works since it fits my shoulders well. The only down side is that the arms are too short which isn't really a problem for me since I insist that all my sleeves be pushed/cuffed up - I hate full length sleeves. It is a bit more casual but I think it'll serve my closet well for now. I'll still be on the look out for a more formal black blazer but I'll probably wait to buy that as part of a suit - something I don't really need at this moment.

Blazer: Thrifted  {save | splurge}
Tee: Gap
Jeans: American Eagle  {exact on sale}
Scarf: H&M  {similar}
Belt: Gap
Shoes: Tory Burch  {exact}
Watch: Boccia
Earrings: Tiffany & Co. {exact}

Linking up with wiww

frivolous

Yesterday morning I was running a little early so I stopped at Starbucks before work...and was so annoyed that it took 10 minutes to make me a simple iced drink. It feels so stupid now to think that the worst part of my day was having to wait for a stupid drink while small children were being killed in cold blood. It all seems so frivolous - the coffee drinks, the taking pictures of what I wore, the typing of what I wore, while there are parents who lost their babies that day for no reason. My heart aches for them, and I hope this forces our country to work on the diagnosing and treating of mental illness.

I was unsure how if I should even bring this up on my blog. Fashion blogging is about escape and inspiration and fun, and the horrible events that happened in Connecticut are none of those... but those little children and their teachers have been on my mind all day as I'm sure they've been on yours, so even though we will continue to live our lives and hold those we love closer, I couldn't not acknowledge their tragic and untimely deaths.

here's what I wore yesterday.

frivolous, I know.



Blazer: Old Navy  {save / splurge}
Shirt: Gap
Scarf: H&M  {similar}
Jeans: Urban Outfitters  {exact}
Shoes: Tory Burch  {exact}
Watch: Fossil  {very similar}
Bracelet: Tiffany & Co.  {exact}

Feathered

Before my co-worker/friend Emily and I had annoying things like car payments and other life responsibilities (she just got engaged!!), we used to do a ton of shopping....like every weekend shopping. Our style is very similar (except she loves pink and sparkle much more than I do) so our separate closets have a lot of either exact, or very similar, pieces.

I would be lying if I said that today was the first time we've worn the same thing to work, but it has happened so often that our supervisor now comments on it.

If we weren't forbidden from taking pictures on company grounds I would prove it.

TWINSIES!

Blazer: LC Lauren Conrad {similar}
Scarf: H&M  {similar}
Pin: my Mom made it!
Shirt: Gap
Jeans: Urban Outfitters  {exact}
Watch: Boccia
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs  {exact}
Nails: seen here

Go-To

I mentally plan outfits all the time, whether it's while on Pinterest, or seeing someone in real life/ the news/ Instagram/ blogs. Some mornings though, I stand in front of my closet full of clothing I bought, and just blank. It's usually the day my hair is a mess, I'm still sore from running, I'm tired and I just want coffee/climb back into bed. Unfortunately, those bills aren't going to pay themselves and arriving naked would be frowned upon, so I reach for my safety outfit. It's always a combination of black skinny jeans, blue or pink chambray, flats (because I don't have a choice), and a scarf. There's usually some animal print thrown in for fun. It doesn't take much thought, I know it's comfortable, and there are pretty much unlimited possibilities.

What's your go-to outfit in a time rush / lazy morning / Ihavenothingtowear moments?

Top: Old Navy  {similar}
Scarf: H&M  {similar}
Jeans: Urban Outfitters  {exact}
Bag: Coach  {similar}
Watch: Fossil  {similar}
Bracelet: DIY
Shoes: Rocket Dog






Linking up with wiww.