Working my closet

I'm on a mission now to wear things in my closet I haven't worn yet.  Seriously.  Things that have tags on it.  As a bonus mission, I'm trying to wear things I haven't worn in awhile.  I bet I could go months without repeating a single thing in my closet (well except maybe black skirts and jeans).

Cardigan (Banana Republic Factory); Silk Tank (J. Crew Factory); Necklace (J. Crew via eBay); Belt (J. Crew); Skirt (J. Crew Factory); Leopard Pumps (J. Crew via eBay); Bracelet (LOFT, gift from a friend)

I have three of these bubble necklaces.  I need to stop, but I really want this apple green/neon one.  I really don't need it.  Somebody make sure I don't get it.  I've worn the tank and the cardigan once since I bought them, both of which I bought ages ago.

Today, I was feeling pattern mixing again:

Blazer (LOFT); Anchor Top (Forever21); Polka Dot Skirt (Target); Necklace (Old Navy); Pumps (Ivanka Trump)

As for this outfit, the top still had the tags on, but I just bought that a few weeks ago during my 30X30.  Blazer I haven't worn yet this year.  The skirt I wore once a few months back.  I need to go on a Fiscal Fast and stop shopping.

And since I kept having to go outside and come back in, this is really how I wore it. I was sweltering.  You want an upclose of the cute anchors?  OKAY!

Why does this look so wrinkled? It wasn't like that when I pulled it out this morning.  Whatever.  I think this shirt is going to be one of my new faves.

I got the blues.

I'm all about pattern mixing, and here's today's effort:

Cardigan (LOFT); Blouse (H&M); Skirt (LOFT); Pumps (Target); Necklace (Francesca's)

My camera ran out of batteries, and this was the best pic I could get.  I was going to do an up close of that shirt, but couldn't.  Here's a picture I took of it when I first bought it:

The best part?  It was $4.95.

Today I was naked

Just kidding.  I actually had on a neon green top that I but at Banana Republic Factory agggeees ago, but haven't worn. I was determined to wear it today though.  My outfit was a little lackluster and boring, so I decided to scrap it lest you think I'm a total fashion flop.  In reality, I had an idea on the way to work this morning on how to wear the top better.  So, in a few weeks, I'm going to whip out that very memorable top again, and hopefully style it a bit better.

Meanwhile, I have a bunch of outfits to catch up on.  I wore this sassy number last Thursday:

Chiffon Tee (Ann Taylor); Belt (J. Crew); Skirt (J. Crew Factory)

I know what you're thinking:  This isn't very sassy.  Whatever.  I needed something to call it.  I actually felt pretty good in this outfit today, and relatively conservative for work.  No crazy outlandish colors, which is my norm, but just enough non-lawyer for it to still feel "me."

This necklace is from H&M and I think was $8.  I snatched it up quickly:

It's very  reminiscent of the ubiquitous bubble necklace (of which I have 3), isn't it?

This is what I wore Friday:

Sweater (J. Crew Factory); Jeans (LOFT): Pumps (I.N.C.)

The look was inspired by a fellow blogger, Hiking in Stilettos. I actually went through 3-4 different necklaces before settling on this Kate Spade one I got from a very nice friend:

And I wore my new favorite "belt" bracelet from H&M and a new tortoise link bracelet from J. Crew Factory:

I realized today that every day this month, I think I've worn something new.  And I don't mean new to my blog new.  I mean, I-haven't-even-taken-the-tags-off-even-though-I-bought-this-months-ago new.  Maybe that will be my August challenge -- wear one thing I still have tags on a day.  I think I may actually have enough things with tags still on (without buying new stuff) to make it the whole month.  That's pretty serious stuff.  I really need to stop shopping.

Hiatus from 30X30

I have one more 30X30 Outfit left, but I have no earthly idea what to wear. I'm pondering and will probably come up with something next week.

I'm missing my Monday outfit. I had to be at work super early and just didn't take one.  Whoops!  It wasn't all that exciting.  A navy sheath dress and this cardigan:

LOFT via eBay

I wanted this cardigan when it first came out from the LOFT ages ago, but somehow convinced myself I didn't need it.  I've regretted it ever since.  I did some hunting on eBay, and this popped up.  Only $10!  SOLD!  Love it.  I think it had only been worn a handful of time. It's in great condition.

This is what I wore yesterday:

Silk polka dot blouse (Lands End Canvas, similar, similar); Skirt (Lands End Canvas, similar); Bug Belt (ASOS); Necklace (Forever21)

Belt Bracelet (H&M); Rhinestone link bracelet (Forever21)

That shirt is the reason why I don't need either of those polka dot chambray shirts from J. Crew or GAP.  originally had this styled with this scarf, but it felt way too casual for work:

American Eagle I think

I love this skirt, but it's very full and made me look a bit chunky, particularly from the side.  Whatevs. I'll still wear it.

This is what I wore today.  I cut my face out since it was looking rough:

Anchor Cardigan (J. Crew Factory); Orange Silk Tank (J. Crew Factory); Navy Linen Skirt (LOFT); Shoes (Stuart Weitzman); Necklace (stolen from my mom)

This is one of my fave new cardis.  My husband is in the Navy and I love pirates, so I'm a sucker for anything anchor.  I tell people it's because of Mr. Matched, but really it's because it's subtle pirate.

Bracelets (H&M)

This is the second time I've worn this belt bracelet since I bought it Monday night. I love it.  Isn't it cute?! It's super cheeky.  It was only $6, so you should pick yourself up one.

30X30 Day 29 - Mixing Prints

I have one more day left in my 30X30.  How excited am I?

I am linking up today with Marionberry Style as part of the "Trend of the Month Challenge".  This month's trend....Pattern mixing (my fave).  Here's what I wore yesterday:

Shirt (LOFT); Silk Scarf (Vintage? Stolen from my mom); Jeans (LOFT); Belt (Ann Taylor); Pumps (Ann Taylor Perfect Pumps in Porcini, similar in a slightly more brown. Ignore the bad reviews. These are among the best pair of pumps I own )

I think this is pretty bold. I see a lot of (and do a lot of) mixing dots and stripes. I decided to go out on a limb and mix florals and animal prints. Woah. Way to walk on the wild side.

I think the fairly neutral animal print (taupe and grey) almost gives this a plain background for the print scarf. It helps that the grey in the scarf matches the grey in the animal print.  Sometimes I wear this scarf with a grey and yellow wide stripe top I have from the LOFT. I may wear that next month sometime.

I brightened up the look a bit with some rose gold bracelets/watch:

Thin Bracelet (have no clue); bow bracelet (LOFT breast cancer awareness bracelet); Watch (Kohls)

Annnnd guess what I'm doing today?!  I'm at a NASCAR race (fun fact: I'm a huge NASCAR fan).

Driver Jimmie Johnson after his qualifying lap.  He's so hot

GUESS WHO'S HERE?!

Don't I look stylish?  This is typical NASCAR race wear -- ugly shirt of your favorite driver plus anything else you can find of his.  It's very matchy-matchy

HULK HOGAN!  Just kidding. This is just a guy who looks exactly like him.  His name's Pete.

30X30 Day 28 - Tres Parisian

I rarely wear black and white, but I was running out of options in my 30X30 closet.  I feel very Parisian.

Sweater (Forever 21); Skirt (J. Crew Factory); Belt (Ann Taylor); Pumps (Ann Taylor Perfect Platform Pumps)

Thought I would cap off the Parisian look with a Parisian necklace:

Necklace (American Eagle from ages ago)

I bought this cardigan because I wanted to see if I liked a black polka dot cardigan. Normally I don't really like black on white dots since it makes me feel like a dalmatian.  I think I'm okay with it now (it's growing on me), but this sweater is awful.  I got it at Forever21, so I know not to expect much, but I expected it to last longer than 2 wears.  It's pilled horribly and looks ancient.  I think I may replace it, and I've decided to go big or go home with this aptly named "dalmatian" print cardigan from Old Navy:

Button-Front Cardigan

I sorta like the irregular dots on this. It almost looks leopardy.  I know that Old Navy isn't known for its spectacular quality either, but I've had really good luck lately, and am thinking this may be a good option.  It's $25, so I may wait for a 20% off sale (I'm sure there will be one next week).  I also like the leopard print cardi, not that I really need it.

Get it here

There are also some adorable matching dalmatian flats:

Get them here

What do you think of the cardigan? Yay or nay?  Price?

30X30 Outfits 25 and 26 - Home Stretch!

I know that it's August, and I should be done with my 30 outfits by now, but what can I say? I suck.  There were days I didn't get out of my pajamas at all.  Diving was on, and nothing was going to make me miss Italians in Speedos.

Here's what I wore yesterday and today :)

Every time I wear this sweater from Old Navy, I get tons of compliments.  I don't think I paid more than $15 for it, but it's held up extremely well (no pilling) and the color is amazing. It is BRIGHT, but I love it.  This time, I wore it with my lace eyelet skirt from the LOFT and echoed the dots in the skirt with my Bubble necklace.

And this is what I wore today:

Scarf (Jason Wu for Target, similar here); Bracelets (Thrifted similar and Forever 21, similar or splurge); Bow Belt (um? some random online store)

I was inspired by Banana Republic's recent styling:

If I weren't in 30X30 land, I probably would have worn this outfit with my J. Crew Mona Graphite Pumps:

(on sale here; I got mine via eBay, I think??  Buy a half size up, they run small)