Cardi Party

I just love everything about this cardigan. Polka dots, navy&white, and light weight enough so I'm not dying as I walk from my air conditioned car to my air conditioned lab. This heat wave can break any day though...100+ every day is a bit excessive, amiright? Its making this half marathon training thing a bit....sweaty.

Cardigan: Old Navy
Tank: Espirit (similar)
Belt: Old Navy (similar)
Necklace: Forever 21 (similar)
Jeans: Joe's Jeans
Shoes: Rocket Dog



...and of course a little reminder to like my facebook page :)


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Sir Mix-a-Little

I classify my style as pretty classic and although I mix it up sometimes, I try not to follow every trend. I don't like neon, peplum scares me, and you will never ever find me wearing ankle boots.

But pattern mixing...that I can do. I already have a long standing love affair with striped shirts, florals are slowly creeping in, and polka dots are pretty much here to stay. Plus pattern mixing involves no purchasing, just playing around with the clothes and accessories you already have - perfect for someone on a budget!

Blouse: H&M (similar)
Belt: Old Navy (similar)
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Flats: Rocket Dog
Bracelets: Forever 21, Express
Nails: Essie No Place Like Chrome (up close)



And speaking of trends, I'm "substitute teaching" over at Along the Lines of Style about my love for chambray so make sure you check it out.

Which trends are you on board with, and which ones will you pass on?







Linking up to wiww :)

'merica

I did a little holiday shopping yesterday after work to take advantage of all the sales. Banana Republic is having a 40% of sale items, and since I can really only afford the sale items there anyway, it worked out great. I got a 100% silk blouse for $20 and a safari shirt for $15, and had a giftcard so it ended up costing me nothing out of pocket! I also picked up this t-shirt at The Gap for $13 (they currently are having a 40% of all tees!)

Did you take advantage of the sales? Don't forget to stick to your budget!


Shirt: Gap
Belt: Madewell (similar)
Shorts: Aeropostale (embarrasing, but I love them)
Sandals: Sam Edelman for AE (similar)
Sunnies: Ralph Lauren via Lenscrafters

Happy 4th of July from us two Germans :D









Linking up with WIWW...go check out everyone's holiday styles!