Lumberjacking

Today one of my favorite ladies at work told me that I look like a cute lumber jack...so I'll just go with that. Although we don't have to dress up at work (almost everyone I work with has to wear scrubs in the lab), I still like to have a bit of a Casual Friday after a long week. I randomly found this top at Gap on sale, and then 40% off so a nice little gingham top to add to my closet for $14 :)

Shirt: Gap (on sale)
Jeans: Banana Republic (similar)
Necklace: Forever 21
Belt: H&M
Shoes: Crown Vintage via DSW (similar, want these)
Watch: Boccia


Linking up with Fashion Friday :)

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Have a great weekend!

Skinnies

A year ago, I wouldn't have been caught dead in skinny jeans...and now I'm on to my 6th pair. I've been getting really sick of my black pairs of skinny jeans, and after seeing so many cute pictures of maroon and green skinny jeans, I was hooked. Luckily for me, Express had some in both colors. Ultimately I knew that I would wear the maroon pair more than green ones, as cute as they are. I'm so excited to wear these this fall with boots!

These were going for $80 but I had a promo code so they were only $50. If you are in the market for some new jeans, Express is having a buy 1, get 1 half off jeans!

Jeans: Express
Blouse: H&M (similar)
Belt: Gap (similar)
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Simply Vera Vera Wang (similar at Target)

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 :)

No Place Like Chrome

I had two nails break this weekend, so even though I just did my nails on Thursday, I had the perfect opportunity to try out some of my new polishes. I've been eying up metallic nail polishes {like this one} for a while so when I saw that Essie was coming out with a new metallics line, I was so excited! I picked up a bottle today at Target. Its not a perfect metal like the pictures, but it does the job. If you try this out, don't be discouraged by the first coat - the bumps and scraps are smoothed out by a second coat.

What do you think? Are you going to try out one of the new metallic polishes?

Silver: Essie No Place like Chrome
Black: Nicole OPI Razzle Dazzler
Blue: Loose Glitter covered with Orly Spazmatic

I also purchased Orly Spazmatic and the Seche Vite top coat that I've heard so much. I'll be sure to report back on if it lives up to its reputation!




Linking back up to The Nail Files and Mani Monday.

Upping the Basics

Just sprucing up some basics for this hot Friday. Hope everyone has a great weekend! I have a wedding to attend tomorrow and then just relaxing with Chris before he starts rotations on Monday - check out a little guest appearance in the end ;)

Baer probably wanted to be a part of the pictures....

Shirt: H&M
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Necklace: Vacation Find in Sydney (similar)
Belt: Old Navy (similar)
Shoes: Rocket Dog via DSW
Watch: Fossil (similar)
Ring: Present from my mom
Nails: Julep Eva

Chris doing his best "Blazer Pose".   I love a man in nice clothes and now that he'll be in the hospital, I get to see it every day :D

Juleping

This is the second color in my 1st Julep Box (see the first color here). Its the perfect pink color - bright but not neon. If you haven't signed up for your own Julep box, you can sign up here (You can get your first box for $0.01 with the code COLOR2012)!

Pink: Julep Eva
Grey: Essie Chinchilly
Dots: Sally Hansen White On and Blue It

Linking up with the Nail Files...

Purple Dots

This outfit is a complete copy cat of this outfit I wore a few weeks ago. Coming from a girl whose closet had no purple in it a month ago, 2 purple shirts is a big start...I love the way it works with primary colors! I picked up this top up on Tuesday during Banana Republic's 40% of sale items.

I feel a bit ridiculous wearing cardigans and jeans during one of Wisconsin's hottest days in years but 1. I have to wear pants to work and 2. The lab I work in is set to like 60 degrees so a sweater (under my lab coat) is necessary. Some days I miss the days of lifeguarding - easiest dress code ever. Are you struggling with the work attire/summer heat conundrum?

Blouse: Banana Republic (similar also at BR)
Cardigan: Old Navy
Jeans: Joe's Jeans
Belt: The Limited (similar)
Shoes: Rocket Dog