Preppy Seahorses

Isn't the print of this shirt awesome?!  Nautical is big right now, and I think the seahorses are so fun!

Seahorse Print Button-Down | Target (recent, but sold out online -- check your local store; similar)

Cardigan | J. Crew (Factory version $29.50 + additional 30% off; adorable option)

Trouser Jeans | LOFT

Necklace | J. Crew Factory (similar; similar)

Bracelet | H&M (pyramid bracelets available at BaubleBar -- sign up here)

Pumps | Style & Co. via Macy's (similar)

Brights and Stripes

I just bought these shorts and love them. I don't have the most...um... delicate of thighs or legs (yay for sports growing up), so I have a hard time with shorts. These, I love. They're short enough not to make me look stunted, but long enough to not ride up as I walk. The material is nice and thick, so it doesn't wrinkle. I love them so much, I bought them in orange and navy.

Shirt | LOFT (similar; similar)

Shorts | Ann Taylor (same)

Shoes | GAP (similar; similar)

Birds and the Bees

I must confess, I really didn't have a wardrobe need for this shirt.  I already have a yellow shirt with a print (white bunnies -- adorable) that I normally wear with this favorite J. Crew cardigan from ages ago.  I just really loved it.  I'm a sucker for any type of bird print, and I love the yellow.

Bird Print Button Down | Target (same)

Dot Print Cardigan | J. Crew (similar in pullover)

Trouser Jeans | LOFT

T-Strap Peep Toe Heels | LOFT (similar)

Maxis for Mini

I own exactly one maxi dress (before this one).  Mostly because I'm not tall, nor am I slender.  Maxis tend to make me look pregnant.  I love the material in this (not cotton, so doesn't wrinkle), the slit in the side to help me walk, and that it cinches at the waste, minimizing the preggers potential.

I don't think I'll be buying many more maxi dresses, but I'm sold on this one. I can totally see the "ease" potential of wearing these.

Maxi Dress | LOFT (same)

Necklace | Bubble Necklace via eBay (lots of inexpensive ones available here)

Bracelets | Kate Spade via T.J. Maxx (same)

Flip Flops | Banana Republic Factory 

Sunglasses | Kate Spade via Nordstrom Rack

Stripes and Florals (Take 2)

After my stripes and floral success on Tuesday, I did another version on Wednesday. This one was a complete copycat of a picture I found on Pinterest (same skirt and I'm pretty sure same shirt).  Surprisingly, I see a lot of young women in DC with this skirt... either that or it's the same 2-3 women and I just see them a lot.

 

Shirt | J. Crew (similar; similar)

Skirt | J. Crew Factory (similar; similar; similar) 

Belt | LOFT

High Heeled Sandals | Ivanka Trump (same)

Paisley, and polka dots, and monochrome, oh my!

Bit cray-cray today!  I knew I wanted to wear this skirt today, but didn't know what I wanted to wear it with.  The paisley shirt caught my eye.  I hesitated a bit, but decided to go for it!  Part of me felt a little bit Emma Pillsbury with the whole monochromatic look.

Paisley Shirt | J. Crew Factory (similar)

Dot Pencil Skirt | Ann Taylor (same)

Belt | Old Navy (similar)

Pumps | Stuart Weitzman (same)

I actually got the idea for this outfit on one of those in-flight magazines. I think the advertisement was for some type of dating service?  Anyway, the woman in the picture wore lavender and red-coral shoes.  I added the seersucker blazer to make it appropriate for work. I got many compliments on my blazer, so I consider this a success!

Seersucker Blazer | Tahari by ASL via Nordstrom on major sale (similar for $35!; similar; similar )

Silk Tank | J. Crew (similar)

Denim | Levi's (same)

Pumps | Dolve Vita (similar; similar)

Purse | Kate Spade Outlet (similar; splurge)

Summer White

Snaps for summer!!!  I wear a lot of color, and it's unusual for me to wear all neutral, but I felt so summery today!

Sweater | LOFT (similar)

Skirt | LOFT (similar)

Pumps | Ann Taylor (similar)

Belt | LOFT (similar; similar)

Necklace | Francesca's Collection (similar; similar)

Hah-vahd!

I wore this outfit to my very good friend's graduation from Harvard Law last Thursday.  It was a harrowing 24 hour trip up to Boston from DC, but I'm so glad I went.  Congrats, K!

Shirt | Forever 21 

Skirt | J. Crew Factory (similar; similar)

Pumps | J. Crew Factory (similar)

Pink Bracelet | BaubleBar (get it here)

Seafoam Bracelet | Forever 21

Necklace | Francesca's Collection (very similar; cute option)

Three things

1. I love mixing florals and stripes, but I don't have a whole lot of floral in my wardrobe (crazy!).  I got this idea from Pinterest, but apparently it was actually some J. Crew styling.  I went around today feeling very J. Crew, so I guess I was right!
2. This is one of they few days recently that I haven't worn dots. I need to branch out.
3. Clearly, I love this necklace. Three times in one week?! Again, with the needing to branch out.

Floral Shirt | LOFT (similar; similar)

Striped Tee | LOFT (similar; similar)

Trouser Jeans | LOFT

Pumps | Ivanka Trump Amoro (similar; same in different colors)

Bubble Necklace | eBay (lots available here)

Lock and Key Necklace | Tiffany & Co. courtesy of Mr. Matched

This was a better idea in my head

I promise you this was not a successful outfit in real life. I think I was felt too disheveled all day and the proportions were all wrong.

I took a few pictures of myself today, and I look terrible. I've gained a lot of weight in the last year, and I'm not happy with my body at all.  I've really got to get myself under control.

 Polka Dot Shirt | Joe Fresh (similar)

Necklace | Francesca's Collection (similar; similar)

Skirt | LOFT

Shoes | Guess (same)

Eyelets and Stripes

I haven't posted in months, and I think the reason is that it's turned into a lot of work!  I've decided I need to simplify. I'd really like to just create a record of what I'm wearing. Perhaps when I figure things out a bit more, I'll be a little better.  For now, I'm going to try to get back into the groove.

I've decided just to take some cell phone pics of my outfits arranged rather than on my body.  It takes a lot of time to take pictures with my real camera, edit them, and upload. This saves a few steps.  Not quite as glitzy as my favorite blogs and it probably won't win me any awards, but that's okay!  So, here we go.

This look was 100% inspired by Mix&Match Fashion, who has worn an outfit similar to this twice.  Not realizing it, I combined aspects of both (here and here).  We have really similar styles, so I love her blog.

Shirt | LOFT Outlet (looks identical)

Necklace | eBay (same for only $15)

Skirt | Forever21 (similar; similar)

Shoes | Ann Taylor (good option in a wedge and block heel)

I realize that this outfit uses the same necklace and shoes, but it's getting so warm, and those shoes are just so "summer" to me!  My favorite part of this is the colorblock shirt I picked up yesterday at Forever 21 for just $9.  It's basically the short-sleeved version of the shirt J. Crew had last year. I was tempted to get the neon green one too, but resisted:

 Shirt | Forever 21 (similar in other colors; similar)

Necklace | eBay (same for only $15)

Bracelet | LOFT (similar)

Skirt | LOFT (similar)

Shoes | Ann Taylor (good option in a wedge and block heel)