Working Girl

I have this theory on creating a non-lame business casual outfit: make it like a mullet. WAIT…stay with me. Think “business in the front, party in the back.” Not literally, though…the party can be placed in any location. Basically, you take your button-up and gray pants (just as an example) and maybe layer a sweater, add a mint green necklace, and bright blue strappy shoes (again, hypothetically). I bet that outfit would be pretty cute, right? I’m just sayin’. Something to think about.
Shirt: H&M / Sweater: Target / Pants: Express / Shoes: Bandolino / Necklace: J. Crew

Details, Details

Lace on the cami. Ruffles on the cardigan. Pleats on the skirt. Texture on the shoes. Too much? I think not. I would like to point out that everything I’m wearing today – except for the bracelet and earrings – I have had in my closet for more than 2 years. Just goes to show that you don’t have to buy a whole new wardrobe every season. Now if only I could remember that more often. Do as I say; not as I shop.

Cami: Express / Cardigan: INC (Macy’s) / Skirt: Kohl’s / Shoes: Vince Camuto / Bracelet: Madewell

Memorial Day

This whole First Post Ever thing is rather intimidating! But we’ll just jump right in. I wore this yesterday to go to a cookout with friends. Since it was 90 degrees in the shade, there weren’t many options besides shorts and a t-shirt. Boring, right? Agreed. But these shorts have a cute little bow detail, and the wedges make me feel a little fancy (and tall, which is nice). Plus, have I mentioned how I love hats?! Of course not; this is my first post. Well let me go on record now as loving hats. The problem is that I look weird in most hats, so when I find one that looks good, I’m all over it. Then the next challenge is finding a hat occasion. There aren’t many. So thank you, Memorial Day!

Top: Benneton / Shorts: Pitaya / Shoes: Ann Taylor / Bracelets: American Eagle, Madewell / Hat: Target