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Cobalt Floral Midi OOTD

Love love love this super colorful look! The heels are nice and comfortable and still give me a bit of height, and the skirt has that lovely excess of fabric that makes me want to twirl around while walking down the street.. Which might garner me some odd looks, so I’ll probably restrain, but I can still picture it! I would love to be able to wear this to work, but they have this dumb (in my opinion) rule about not wearing t-shirts, no matter how dressed up they are, so I’ll save it for running errands and brunch.  

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Cobalt tee – J.Crew Factory
Midi skirt – ASOS
Clutch – vintage
Grey kitten heels – Victoria’s Secret
Necklace – Scarlet Threads Boutique
Midi rings – Nectar Clothing
Diamond bangle – gift from the BF

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Purple and Mint OOTD

I’ve had this necklace from eBay (in the style of J.Crew) for about 4 months and have worn it all of once so far! It’s dark purple and mint, which sounded like a great combo at the time, but I’ve actually found it quite difficult to pair up. I dug these jeans out of a pile of stuff I’d put away at the end of last summer, and they matched perfectly, hello casual Sunday outfit!  

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Mint tank – J.Crew
Purple jeans – JcPenney
Crossbody bag – Old Navy
Bee necklace – eBay
Snakeskin sandals – Dolce Vita
Rings – LA finds

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A Long Week of OOTDs

A couple of things I’ve noticed after uploading this series of outfit-of-the-days.. First, I’ve really been enjoying my hair in a bun! I think it looks chicer, generally, than a ponytail, and I have just NOT been liking the feeling of hair on my neck. Also, I’ve been trying to mix it up a bit with my work wardrobe. I typically wear just black or grey pants and a nicer top. Recently, I’ve found myself throwing on a skirt or dress and running with it!

grey work pants slacks business casual outfit lookbook sheer swiss dot shirt ankle wedge bootiesSheer dot top – Altuzarra for Target
Black tank – ghetto girl store
Grey pants – Gap
Chelsea boots – Forever 21 – similar

army jacket striped tee tshirt lookbook ankle boots statement jcrew necklaceArmy green jacket – JcPenney
Striped shirt – Urban Outfitters
Necklace – J.Crew
Black pants – Target
Herringbone wedges – TOMS (on sale!)

navy knee length dress black tights ankle booties chelsea boots work outfit lookbook ootdNavy dress – H&M
Necklace – Tiffany & Co.
Grey tights – Target
Black ankle boots – Old Navy
Black ribbon belt – craft store

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My casual brunch outfit!
Sequined cardigan – American Eagle Outfitters
J’Adore shirt – Old Navy
Denim capris – Old Navy
Black flats – Old Navy
Glasses – Warby Parker

statement necklace summer style tan cardigan ikat maxi skirt fashion style ootdIn hindsight, I should have belted this cardigan.. Oh well!
Camel sweater – Old Navy
T-shirt – Joe Fresh for JcPenney
Ikat skirt – Sofia Vergara for Kmart
Lace-up booties – Target
Statement necklace – eBay

casual style look knee high boots striped t tshirt black pants Ivory cardigan – Forever 21
Striped tee – Urban Outfitters
White tank – ghetto girl store
Black pants – Target
Knee-high boots – Nectar Clothing
Tribal necklace – LA find

This weekend, I’m headed to LA to explore the California Gift Show and LA Mart, and hopefully pick up some new pretty things. I’m excited to see one of my favorite jewelry designers, Kyle Chan from Kyle Chan Designs! I always end up picking up a piece or two from his gorgeous collection. This time around, I’m thinking about this necklace or this bracelet…. Which do you think I should go for? Or both!? 😀



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Holiday Baubles

There’s something about the holiday season that makes me go in search for a fresh crop of pretty jewels and gems. More so than a fresh pair of fancy shoes or a sparkly dress, jewelry feels more festive, and is definitely more versatile than a sequined bed jacket or Christmas tree-covered sweater! Oddly enough, I took a more reserved approach this year, focusing on finding pieces a little less blingy and more subtly sparkly.

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This almost choker-length piece reminded me of a  holiday wreath. It was 50% off at the J. Crew at Rockefeller Center in NYC on Thanksgiving. It looks perfect with a button-down/sweater combo.

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When I was shopping for my work’s Secret Santa gift this year, I knew I wanted something more personal than just a Starbucks gift card. Then the news came to me that everything on Kyle Chan’s website was half off, so I figured why not pick up a little something for myself! I love how simple and understated this teeny heart is. It looks great on it’s own or layered with longer gold pieces.

IMG_9245   This necklace was also deeply discounted at J. Crew NYC. I loved the unusual color combo of purple, jade, and opal.

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The picture does not do this bracelet justice! Another J. Crew find, it is the most unique shade of green/grey with a slight iridescence. Soooo pretty! I can’t wait to wear it with a little bracelet-sleeved sweater and midi skirt.

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OK, so I had to bring one extreme statement piece into my collection this season! This weighty number looks so pretty over a simple wool sweater or button-down. All of the different shades make it surprisingly versatile with pastels, jewel-tones, or jazzing up an all-black ensemble. This guy was an under-$10 eBay find.

What accessory/item of clothing makes you feel the most festive?



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