work sweats.

Do you ever wish you could just wear sweats to work? That was me this morning. These kinds of days make working from home sound so great. But, alas, we must look pulled together, and I think this outfit is a great compromise. Super wide-leg trousers, anyone?

Top / Shoes / Pants / Earrings / Ring / Bracelet / Hair Clip / Bag

last days of summer.

Alas, our days of summer are winding down. Where we once saw airy chiffon and bright flowery prints in our favorite stores, we now are confronted with the blunt realization that darker colors and thicker fabrics will soon be dominating our aesthetics. In the meantime, let's rejoice in the last days of summer, and milk it for what it's worth. Here's an airy, summery outfit for work that I hope you'll all love.

Purse / Belt / Shoes / Dress / Earrings / Bracelet / Necklace

flower power.

Old Navy Scoop Neck Top, $9.50; Aldo Handbag, $40; Urban Outfitters Top, $39;  Talbots Canvas Pants, $80; Amrita Singh Earrings, $20; Forever 21 Ring, $3.80; Nordstrom Enamel Bracelet, $42 Chinese Laundry Shoes, $50;   




Happy Friday Everyone!!!


Today I was inspired by orange and teal. These colors remind of classy parties on the beach with white tents and the wind blowing in my hair. I'm seriously dreaming about this while drinking my rather strong coffee in front of a glaring computer screen. 


I love how this purse's little petal cut-outs remind me of the lace cut-outs on this super cute top. I went for a scoop neck t-shirt underneath rather than a tank top, as is featured on the Urban Outfitters site, because it would really be too close to a bare shoulder top which, in my opinion, is a no-no for work. 


On another note, tomorrow is my town's annual yard sale. The whole town gets together to sell all their used items on their front lawns, and I get to rummage through all of it! I'm so excited. On my wish-list:


1. Vintage mirrors for a fun mirror collage for my new apartment, like this


2. Old maps


3. A small dinette set (because I don't want to trek all the way to ikea)


4. Belts and purses -- my favorite vintage fashion finds


5. Vintage dressing table to house my makeup, perfume, and jewelry...loooove all of these. 


But, I know my favorites will be those I never expected to find. Can't wait! 

a psychedelic dream.

Peplum shirt, $17; Apt 9 cropped jacket, $35; ASOS high waisted skirt, $35; Zara shoes, $50; ALDO metallic clutch, $35; Adrienne Vittadini faux pearl jewelry, $38; Plastic jewelry, $13; Dogeared cultured pearl jewelry, $44




Don't you just love this skirt? It's such a fun print -- very psychedelic. Now let's figure out how to make it work-appropriate:


Paired with classic neutrals, this skirt stands out in an unexpected way. I really like the look of  this skirt with a peek-a-boo peplum underneath this short, fitted blazer. I think it's a great way to spice it up at work while keeping it very classy. It's definitely pulling off that Victoria Beckham look.


This is my third blazer post for blazer week (which has really turned into blazer weeks due to the holiday), and I hope you've enjoyed my pairings. 


Well, I hope you all have a great Monday! In the meantime, I want to leave you all with a special quote that will hopefully brighten up your day and take you through the rest of the week:


"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -- Harriet Tubman

the professor.

Quiksilver jacket, $38 Blue Label Megan Solid Oxford Shirt, $90 LOFT slimming pants, $55 Zara patent shoes, $50 Aldo handbag, $28 Chain necklace, $21 ASOS oval earrings, $6.96 Full Tilt bracelet, $7.99 Belt, $14


Isn't this jacket begging for some elbow patches? I was perusing the fabsugar site (which I've always been secretly obssessed with) and found this great video on how to add elbow patches to any kind of clothing:

Cute, huh? Do you have any other great diy ideas for updating an outfit?

lady in red (and pink).

Worthington collarless jacket, $35; Cotton vest, $12; J.Crew skinny capri pants, $90; ASOS patent pumps, $38; ALDO printed bag, $35; Juicy Couture stacking bangle, $34; Ring, $28; Metal jewelry, $11; Chain necklace, $9.99


I present to you my first blazer week outfit! I was inspired by an awesome picture of Sarah Jessica Parker I saw today wearing a flowy bright red top with wide leg neon pink trousers. What a wonderfully unexpected color combo! This is my take on that. The high-end item of the day are these J.Crew skinnies. I love them because they almost touch the ankles - my favorite length for summer work pants.


Enjoy!