Neutrals, pearls, & sequins.

This past week was all about neutrals, pearls, and animal prints. I even surprised myself by mixing in an old sequin top!

Here's what I've been wearing :)

Ivory blouse-TJ Maxx (Similar here, here, & here)//
Green cargo vest c/o Avery Lane Boutique (Exact no longer available; Similar here, here, here, & here)
Skinny jeans-Rock Revival (Almost exact here and here; Love these more budget-friendly versions here & here)//
Leopard print flats-Target (Cute options here, here, here, & here)//
Pearl necklace c/o T+J Designs (Exact here <-Use code 'YASI20' for 20% off)//
Rose gold watch-NY & Co. (Similar here, here, & here)//
Silver spike bracelet-eBay (Similar here)//
Skinny metallic belt-Forever21 (Similar here, here, & here)

Chambray button-up-Old Navy (Similar here, here, & here)//
Khaki blazer-H&M (Exact here; Similar here)//
Skinny black pants-The Limited (Exact here; Similar here, & here)//
Leopard print flats-Target (Cute options here, here, here, & here)//
Chunky brown watch-Target (Exact here; Other cute ones here & here)//
Skinny braided brown belt-Forever21 (Almost exact here; Very similar here, & here)//
Glasses c/o Firmoo (Exact here, but no longer available in tortoiseshell)

Gold sequin tank c/o Sugar Love Boutique (Exact sold out; Very similar here; Love these other sequin tanks here, here, & here)//
Khaki pencil skirt-Zara (Similar here, here, here)//
White blazer-H&M (Exact here; Similar here, & here)//
Nude ballet flats-Target (Exact here; Similar here & here)//
Chunky pearl necklace c/o Avery Lane Boutique (Exact sold out; Adore these pearls here)

layer up!

Even though I've lived in Michigan for over half of my life.  I'm still that girl who's always cold.  And honestly, I'm not ashamed to pile on the layers.  Why try to defy the cold and freeze all day?

So, when I dressed for an all-day conference yesterday, I made sure to layer up!  And guess what?  I stayed nice and comfortable all day long. :)

Apt. 9 Button-up via Kohls (in purple), Banana Republic V-neck sweater (in cream), MNG by Mango blazer via JCP (in black), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pants (in black), Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), Target Merona Cheetah Scarf  (in black/white)  

Apt. 9 Button-up via Kohls (in purple), Banana Republic V-neck sweater (in cream), MNG by Mango blazer via JCP (in black), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pants (in black), Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), Target Merona Cheetah Scarf  (in black/white), F21 chunky pearl necklace 

jackets galore!

I keep telling myself that Spring is only 2 weeks away.  But, in reality, this is that time of year when it feels like it will never be warmer than 30 degrees and that there will be snow on the ground for all of eternity.

So, in short, I've been wearing jackets.  

Because it's cold. And because I'm desperately sick of wearing sweaters.

Spring, please come soon.

F21 leopard dolman top, Express pencil skirt, F21 Studded Tweed Jacket (in cream/gold), tall suede boots via DSW, F21 necklace

F21 small polka dot blouse, MNG by Mango via JCP blazer, Target Mossimo Ankle Stretch Pant (in royal blue), necklace via Cake's Boutique  

Apt 9 via Kohl's shell, H&M peplum jacket, Zara pencil skirt, Jessica Simpson pumps, LOFT outlet necklace

Express button-up, houndstooth v-neck cardi via Target, MNG by Mango via JCP blazer, The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pant, Elle via Kohl's boots, F21 necklace 

casual--not frumpy!

We've all been there--victims of the Casual-Frumpy epidemic.  But, no more!  There are so many ways to be comfortable and look stylish at the same time.

  

Add a button-up under a sweater,

mix in some fun jewelry,

opt for colored jeans,

wear a bold print,

or pair a simple sweatshirt with chic boots!

Taking even a few preventative measures will surely save you from this terrifying epidemic. ;)

F21 Gingham Print Shirt, LOFT outlet sweater, F21 red skinny jeans, F21 boots, F21 necklace, NY&CO watch

Old Navy chambray shirt, leopard cardi via Target, The Limited Exact Stretch skinny pants (in black), Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in banana bread), LOFT outlet necklace, Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot

MSU sweatshirt, Express Zelda skinny jeans, Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread) 

a touch of meow.

I've brought this up before.  I was never a big animal print fan, until one fateful day when I realized how crazy that was!  Well, that's not exactly how it happened.  I think I bought a leopard print belt (below) and then it was all downhill from there-- leopard everything!

My favorite thing to do is incorporate touches of animal prints in an otherwise simple outfit.  It catches the eye and is great start for dabbling in prints.

Express button-up, GAP outlet cardi (in beige), Express pencil skirt (in black), NY&CO leopard print belt, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's, F21 pearl necklace, NY&CO watch, gifted pearl bracelet  

Express button-up, GAP outlet cardi (in beige), Express pencil skirt (in black), NY&CO leopard print belt, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's, F21 pearl necklace, NY&CO watch, gifted pearl bracelet

Express sheath dress (in dark grey), GAP outlet cardi (in purple), leopard scarf via Target, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's, Tissot watch

9 to 5.

Can I just get away with posting this week's work outfits in reverse chronological order?  I think so!  

Happy Friday!!

Grey cheetah print cardi via Old Navy, Express pencil skirt, F21 belt, Nine West Jobst pumps, Apt. 9 Gold Tone Square Hoop Earrings via Kohl's, gold cuff via Francesca's

Black turtleneck via Zara, Target Mossimo Ankle Stretch Pant  (in royal blue), black almond-toe flats, Ebony Jaguar Cuff via Francesca's (same here at Baublebar)

Green sleeveless top via TJMaxx, Target Mossimo Ultra Soft Scoop Neck Sweater, Banana Republic outlet Martin Wool Trousers, Nine West Jobst pumps, necklace and cuff via Francesca's

Express button-up, LOFT outlet v-neck sweater, Express pencil skirt, Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots via Macy's (in Banana Bread), Banana Republic belt, NY&Co watch

F21 Polka Dot button-up, American Eagle sweater, Express pencil skirt, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's, Ebony Jaguar Cuff via Francesca's (same here at Baublebar)

F21 Polka Dot button-up, American Eagle sweater, Express pencil skirt, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's, Ebony Jaguar Cuff via Francesca's (same here at Baublebar) 

bows, leopard, and peplum.

Hello Gorgeous Loves!

Nothing makes you miss your wardrobe more than when you're away from it for a bit.  Distance makes the heart grow fonder, right? ;)

The following looks are from last week and I had so much fun putting them together.  I was just so excited to be back in my closet after having to style myself for a week with the very few things I took on my trip with me.

So, let's start off with bows and leopard print!  

Bow shirts are everywhere now.  Why not layer it under a cardi and let the bow do the talking?  That's what I did in the look below.  The cardi is a tiny bit loose in the waist, so I added a skinny belt to essentially nip in the waist and achieve a more hourglass figure.

Thursday 

Top via JCPenney, cardi via Target, pencil skirt via Express, Dana Buchman wedge boots via Kohls, F21 belt, gifted pearl bracelet

My office is pretty casual in general.  But, on Fridays we are actually allowed to wear jeans.  I decided to do a dressed up version of Jean Day by pairing a tweed peplum shell (new purchase from my trip!) with skinny jeans and riding boots.  The final touch was a cognac colored belt and chunky pearls; also new purchases from my trip.  By the way, I realize that so many of the looks I've been posting lately are somewhat equestrian.  I don't know why this is!  Apparently it's some phase I'm going through.  Maybe I really need to look into horse riding lessons? ;)

Casual Friday

H&M tweed peplum shell, F21 skinny jeans & necklace, Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots via Macy's, Skinny Metal Bar Stretch belt via ANGL

Finally, I decided to break out the old Forever21 striped dress that I purchased last year.  This dress is far too tight and short for the office.  So, I figured it was perfect for Christmas shopping on the weekend.  I wanted to wear layers so I would be warm and comfortable, yet still cute.  Just a note though:  I would never wear the outfit below when shopping for myself.  There are way too many layers to take off and on every time you enter a dressing room!

Saturday

F21 striped dress, Old Navy chambray shirt, leather jacket bought in Italy,Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots via Macy's, Banana Republic belt 

Now, onto actually getting our Christmas tree up.  We are so late this year! =P

 

vacation style.

The best thing about visiting family is that no one cares if you wear the same sweater three times in six days.  Did I just admit that?  Don't judge me. ;)

Here are (very few) outfit pix from my Thanksgiving vacation.  Basically, I packed next to nothing because I knew that I would go shopping with my mom (who is my favorite person to shop with!).  I needed space to bring tons of newly acquired stuff back.  So, I mixed and matched.  And then mixed and matched again and again. 

Zebra print for Thanksgiving dinner

V-neck shirt via Banana Republic outlet, LOFT Zebra Swirl Print skirt, Target Mossimo Ona flats, F21 necklace

Polka dots and a red skirt for walking around town

Old Navy polka dot sweater, LOFT skirt, Banana Republic outlet necklace, NY&Co watch

And some stripes and leopard print for good measure

F21 shirt, Express Zelda skinny jeans, Target Mossimo Ona flats, NY&Co leopard print belt

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

animal print + stripes!

Hi, guys!  Happy November!  How was your week?  

Mine was filled to the brim with work.  But, now I get to relax with the hubs and also see a few friends.  So excited!

Along with November came my renewed obsession with animal prints and stripes.  I just can't get enough!!  Oh, and it's been pretty cold here in Michigan.  So, I've been layering to the max.  

Here are a couple of looks from the past week:

Thursday

Button-up via TJMaxx, leopard cardi via Target, LOFT skirt, Etienne Aigner Costa boots, H&M belt, NY&Co watch

Casual Friday

F21 plaid button-up, Target Merona V-Neck Pullover Striped Sweater, Express Zelda skinny jeans, Etienne Aigner Costa boots, NY&Co watch, Banana Republic outlet necklace 

Have a great weekend!!

scarves & chambray.

Fall is here in Michigan!  

And I can't help but be SO excited about busting out all of my Fall pieces, old and new. 

My two biggest staples in the past week have been scarves & the chambray shirt from Old Navy.  

Here are two of my faves:

Banana Republic sweater, Banana Republic outlet pencil skirt, Etienne Aigner Costa boots, Michael Kors scarf, NY&Co watch

Old Navy chambray button-up, Banana Republic sweater, Target Mossimo Ankle Stretch Pant , Style&Co pumps via Macy's, Banana Republic outlet necklace, NY&Co watch

Feel free to check out my 'threads' tab to see other looks that I've been wearing lately.

Happy almost-Hump-Day!

what i wore: skirts & blouses.

I've been making good use of my new purchases in the last couple of days.  I'm seriously obsessed with this JCrew corduroy pencil skirt and the new Banana Republic necklace!!  The pencil skirt is a mossy-green color, and the necklace is just perfection.

F21 blouse, JCrew Factory corduroy pencil skirt, Banana Republic Factory necklace, NY&Co. watch, H&M belt, Target Ona Flats

Old Navy Chambray button-up, LOFT zebra print skirt, Banana Republic Factory Store necklace, NY&Co. watch, faux snake skin flats via DSW

Hope you're having a great week!!

meow!

I've been wearing a lot of animal prints lately.

What can I say, I'm a creature of habit! 

PUN intended!! ;)

Banana Republic tank, LOFT slash pocket shift skirt,Target Mossimo Ona flats , NY& Co. cardi/belt/watch 

F21 button-up/"Paris" necklace/belt, Target pants, NY&Co. watch, Target Mossimo Ona flats 

Surprisingly, up until a few years ago, I wasn't really diggin' animal prints.  They seemed cheap to me. And way too overdone.

But now I feel that, if styled properly, animal prints can be so chic and fun at the same time.

What about you-- Are you loving or hating animal prints?