50 wardrobe classics.

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Ladies, this list via Matchbook Mag and "A Glamorous Little Side Project" is where it's at!  

It's so perfect it makes me giddy.  And even though I own many of the pieces on this list, it makes me want to buy things.  Many, many, things! ;) 

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) 

tweed it to me!

Every once in a while I get obsessed with something.  A few months ago it was bubble necklaces.  Let's spare my feelings and pretend that my borderline crazy obsession with them is normal... ;)

This month?  TWEED.  If it's tweed, I must have it.  Did you know that last week I bought three (THREE!) tweed jackets in one day?

Well, as in turns out, I like tweed on my top AND my bottom.  Jackets, skirts, GIMME!!

F21 Jumbo Polka Dot Shirt (in taupe/black), F21 Studded Tweed Jacket (in cream/gold), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pants, Target Pearce Pumps (in camel), F21 necklace, NY&CO watch (in rose gold)

F21 Jumbo Polka Dot Shirt (in taupe/black), F21 Studded Tweed Jacket (in cream/gold), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pants, Target Pearce Pumps (in camel), F21 necklace, NY&CO watch (in rose gold)

F21 polka dot blouse, H&M peplum jacket, F21 tweed skirt, Jessica Simpson pumps, F21 belt, F21 Cutout Bar Bracelet, Apt. 9 Gold Tone Square Hoop Earrings via Kohl's

life in pictures: our ski trip!

Our much-anticipated ski trip was this weekend and we enjoyed every last (BITTER cold) second. I took my iPhone on the slopes with me so I could snap some pix and Instagram them! (@hellogorginsta) 

We also got to catch up with some friends over delicious dinner and drinks.  We ate too much, drank just enough, aaaaaaand I was asleep by 11:00 pm.  I actually fell asleep amidst a conversation back at our lodge.  As in, I was carrying on, apparently fell asleep, and woke up to find our friends gone for the night.  Oops!  
Hey--skiing takes it out of you! (And clearly I'm an old lady when it comes to my bed time.)

work looks!

Hi Loves!  How has your week been?  Mine definitely flew by.  And now, I'm getting ready to go on a ski trip.  I still have to go pack my bag and pick out my outfits (let's get serious, I LOVE this part! haha).  But, I wanted to post the work outfits that I've been wearing lately.  

The first outfit was what I wore on Valentine's Day--whimsical and fun, yet still work-appropriate!

Enjoy your weekend!!

Polka dot shirt/jacket/necklace via F21, Target Mossimo Ankle Stretch Pant (in pink), Jessica Simpson pumps 

Polka dot shirt/jacket/necklace via F21, Target Mossimo Ankle Stretch Pant (in pink), Jessica Simpson pumps

Zara turtleneck, LOFT skirt, Target tights, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's, F21 headband & cuffs   

Zara turtleneck, LOFT skirt, Target tights, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's, F21 headband & cuffs

F21 gingham button-up, F21 sweater, The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny pants, Target Pearce pumps, F21 necklace & cuff

F21 gingham button-up, F21 sweater, The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny pants, Target Pearce pumps, F21 necklace & cuff

Express button-up (in light pink), Banana Republic v-neck sweater (in burnt brown), American Eagle tweed jacket, Express Zelda skinny jeans, Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), NY&CO watch (in rose gold), F21 necklace  

Express button-up (in light pink), Banana Republic v-neck sweater (in burnt brown), American Eagle tweed jacket, Express Zelda skinny jeans, Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), NY&CO watch (in rose gold), F21 necklace

F21 pleated dress, MNG by Mango via JCP blazer, Jessica Simpson pumps, Apt. 9 Gold Tone Square Hoop Earrings via Kohl's, F21 cuff 

F21 blouse & scarf, The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny pants, LOFT boyfriend blazer, Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), NY&CO watch, Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot    

F21 blouse & scarf, The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny pants, LOFT boyfriend blazer, Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), NY&CO watch, Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot

Old Navy cardi, LOFT zebra print skirt, F21 bib necklace, Dana Buchanan tall wedge boots via Kohl's 

Express button-up and pencil skirt, peplum shell via H&M, belt via Francesca's, NY&CO watch, gifted pearl bracelet, Jessica Simpson pumps

Blouse via TJMAXX (in cream), Target Mossimo Ankle Stretch Pant (in pink), belt via Francesca's, Jessica Simpson pumps, bubble necklace via eBay

JCrew Corduroy pencil skirt (in moss green), Old Navy Button Front Stretch Cardi (in black), Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), gifted leopard print scarf, watch via Kohl's  

"date night", lately.

I love occasions that allow me to dress up and put together fun ensembles.

Oh, and did I mention that I'm loving jackets lately?

;)

Express jacket & belt,  vintage leather pencil skirt via eBay, F21 faux fur scarf, BCBG pumps 

Express jacket & belt,  vintage leather pencil skirt via eBay, F21 faux fur scarf, BCBG pumps, earrings & cuff via Francesca's

Old Navy Women's Roll-Cuff Blouse (in fuchsia), H&M peplum jacket, vintage leather pencil skirt via eBay, Candie's fuchsia leopard print pumps via Kohls, zebra print bib necklace via Charlotte Russe

Old Navy Women's Roll-Cuff Blouse (in fuchsia), H&M peplum jacket, vintage leather pencil skirt via eBay, Candie's fuchsia leopard print pumps via Kohls, zebra print bib necklace via Charlotte Russe

LOFT jacket, F21 skirt, BCBG pumps, Chanel quilted classic flap bag

...let's get personal for a minute.

Dear Followers of Hello Gorgeous, recent visitors, and passerbys,

I just finished reading several e-mails and was so touched that I felt compelled to write to you.  Thank you for reading this blog, thank you for commenting, for spreading the word, for giving me feedback, and most importantly for sharing your personal stories with me and telling me how this blog has affected you.  It's amazing and so encouraging to see how a blog could connect so many people and have a positive effect.

I also want you to know that although I may not answer your more complicated e-mails the day that you send them, I always (ALWAYS!) read every e-mail.  

I couldn't have asked for a more amazing and more gorgeous (inside and out!) audience that would be reached by this blog.

Seriously, ROCK ON!! 

    

Love,

Yasi