Mix, Match, and Repeat

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Some clothing pieces just look right when worn together. The camel cardigan + burgundy blouse top half may look familiar, as could the lace pencil skirt + leopard pumps bottom half. Piece the two halves together and voila! A brand-new outfit.

camel cardigan, burgundy top, lace pencil skirt, leopard pumps, purple red tote
camel cardigan, burgundy top, lace pencil skirt, leopard pumps, purple red tote
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
necklace: gift from aunt (similar)
sweater: Caslon collegiate v-neck cardigan (sold here)
top: J.Crew Factory sleeveless blouse (sold here - on sale; similar)
rings: Ann Taylor pave ring set (sold here - 40% off w/code SEPT40)
skirt: LOFT floral lace pencil skirt (similar; similar - on sale)
bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold here; similar)
shoes: Vince Camuto Vivienne pumps (sold at Nordstrom / Zappos / Revolve Clothing / Sole Society)

All Business

Monday, September 28, 2015

Weekly work customer meetings call for a slightly dressier attire than usual. And I'm not the only one with these thoughts. My coworker showed up in the male version of my outfit -- a striped dress shirt in the same color scheme tucked into black pants. Seems like a fairly standard work uniform, right? Yet we were the only ones in the room who could almost pass for twins... if only he had worn red shoes instead of black ones.

black vest, striped button up shirt, black pencil skirt, oversized watch, burgundy pumps
black vest, striped button up shirt, black pencil skirt, oversized watch, burgundy pumps
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
necklace: gift from aunt (similar)
vest: Express sleeveless one-button jacket (similar; similar - on sale)
shirt: Ann Taylor striped perfect button down (this season's sold here - $39.50)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here; similar)
rings: Ann Taylor pave ring set (sold here - buy 1 get 1 50% off)
skirt: Ann Taylor seamed pencil (sold here; similar)
bag: Nina Ricci small Marche in gris (sold at Barneys / mytheresa; rent; similar)
shoes: Kate Spade Jess pumps (similar; similar)

Walk the Walk

Saturday, September 26, 2015

patterned ruffled top, boot cut jeans, bow sandals
patterned ruffled top, boot cut jeans, bow sandals
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
top: Isabel Marant Adriana (similar)
tank: Ann Taylor (similar - 30-40% off w/code COUNT)
bracelet: BP. crystal wrap (similar - on sale)
jeans: Express mid rise barely boot jeans in dark 20 (sold here - buy 1 get 1 $29.90)
bag: Chanel reissue in 226 (buy pre-owned; similar)
nail polish on toes: NYC New York Color in Sidewalkers (sold here)
shoes: Ann Taylor Iris bow patent leather sandals (similar; similar - on sale)

Opposites Attract

Thursday, September 24, 2015

pearl necklace, black silk top, rose gold jewelry, white trousers, bow sandals
pearl necklace, black silk top, rose gold jewelry, white trousers
pearl necklace, black silk top, rose gold jewelry, white trousers, bow sandals
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
necklace: gift from aunt (similar)
top: Massimo Dutti silk top with insertion lace (sold here; similar - on sale)
bracelets: Tory Burch sculpted metal cuff (sold here - on sale; similar); Giles & Brother skinny crystal railroad spike bracelet (sold at Shopbop / Amazon / Lord & Taylor)
pants: Chelsea28 pleated wide leg pants (sold here; similar - 50% off)
bag: Nina Ricci small Marche in gris (sold at Barneys / mytheresa; rent; similar)
nail polish on toes: NYC New York Color in Sidewalkers (sold here)
shoes: Ann Taylor Iris bow patent leather sandals (similar; similar - on sale)

Ivory / Tweed / Blue

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

gray silk wrapped pearl necklace, white faux leather top, tweed skirt, oversized watch, blue suede pumps
gray silk wrapped pearl necklace, white faux leather top, tweed skirt, oversized watch
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
necklace: J.Crew pearl and silk wrapped (similar)
top: Ann Taylor perforated faux leather yoke top (may still be in stores; similar)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here; similar)
skirt: Ann Taylor tweed pencil skirt (sold here - $23.93; similar)
bag: Nina Ricci small Marche in gris (sold at Barneys / mytheresa; rent; similar)
shoes: Sole Society Desirae almond toe pump (similar; similar)

Flower Pinned

Sunday, September 20, 2015

denim jacket, flower pin, olive green maxi skirt, raffia heels, crossbody bag
denim jacket, flower pin, olive green maxi skirt, raffia heels, crossbody bag
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
flower pin: Old Navy
jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch denim (similar - 40% off w/code SMILE; similar - 30% off)
tank: Gap (this season's sold here - on sale)
bracelet: Madewell knot cuff (similar; similar)
skirt: ASOS wrap maxi skirt in jersey (sold here)
bag: Coach mini Borough bag in retro colorblock (similar; similar)
nail polish on toes: NYC New York Color in french white tip (sold here)
shoes: Raphaella Booz raffia garden heels (sold here - on sale; similar)

Purple / White / Blue

Friday, September 18, 2015

navy tee, white trousers, bow sandals, purple red tote
navy tee, white trousers, purple red tote
navy tee, white trousers, bow sandals, purple red tote
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
top: Zara top with layered hem and yoke (similar - on sale; similar - 40% off w/code YESPLEASE)
bracelet: Tory Burch sculpted metal cuff (sold here - on sale; similar)
rings: Ann Taylor pave ring set (sold here - 40% off w/code YESPLEASE)
pants: Chelsea28 pleated wide leg pants (sold here; similar - 50% off)
bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold here; similar)
nail polish on toes: NYC New York Color in french white tip (sold here)
shoes: Ann Taylor Iris bow patent leather sandals (similar; similar - on sale)

A Touch of Glitter

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

pink striped top, glitter belt, navy pants, oversized watch, burgundy pumps
pink striped top, glitter belt, navy pants, oversized watch, burgundy pumps
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
top: J.Crew striped boatneck tee (sold here - $22.49 w/code SHOPNOW; similar - 40% off w/code HAPPY)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here; similar)
belt: J.Crew piped glitter (similar)
pants: MICHAEL Michael Kors stretch ankle pants in new navy (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingale's)
bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold here; similar)
shoes: Kate Spade Jess pumps (similar; similar)

Summer Layers

Monday, September 14, 2015

burgundy top, gray short sleeve sweater, navy pants, oversized watch, burgundy pumps
burgundy top, gray short sleeve sweater, navy pants, oversized watch, burgundy pumps
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
top: Ann Taylor marled short sleeve sweater (similar)
top (bottom layer): J.Crew Factory sleeveless blouse (sold here - extra 30% off + free shipping w/code RINGRING)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here; similar)
pants: MICHAEL Michael Kors stretch ankle pants in new navy (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingale's)
bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold here; similar)
shoes: Kate Spade Jess pumps (similar; similar)

Orange + Navy

Friday, September 11, 2015

navy blazer, orange lace top, gold coin necklace, white trousers, cognac brown tote
navy blazer, orange lace top, gold coin necklace, white trousers, cognac brown tote
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
necklace: Julie Vos coin pendant (sold here; similar)
blazer: theory Bindi Tailored (similar; similar)
top: J.Crew lace panel tank (sold here - on sale)
pants: Chelsea28 pleated wide leg pants (sold here; similar - 40% off; similar - 50% off)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (similar; similar - extra 25% off w/code NICE)
nail polish on toes: NYC New York Color in french white tip (sold here)
shoes: Ann Taylor Iris bow patent leather sandals (similar; similar - on sale)

Wrapped and Bow Tied

Wednesday, September 09, 2015

white sleeveless cowl top, brocade wrap skirt, cognac brown tote, mixed bangles, bow sandals
white sleeveless cowl top, brocade wrap skirt, cognac brown tote, mixed bangles
white sleeveless cowl top, brocade wrap skirt, cognac brown tote, mixed bangles, bow sandals
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
top: Ann Taylor sleeveless drape neck top (sold here)
bracelets: Forever 21 mixed bangles (similar; similar)
skirt: J.Crew Collection mixed Italian jacquard faux-wrap (sold here - 30% off w/code GETSHOPPING)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (similar; similar - on sale)
nail polish on toes: China Glaze For Audrey (sold here)
shoes: Ann Taylor Iris bow patent leather sandals (similar; similar)

Simple + Colorful

Tuesday, September 08, 2015

cornflower blue sweater, green striped belt, navy pants, oversized watch
cornflower blue sweater, green striped belt, navy pants, oversized watch
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
sweater: J.Crew Factory Teddie sweater (sold here - $34.50)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here; similar)
belt: Old Navy tie (similar - on sale; similar - on sale)
pants: MICHAEL Michael Kors stretch ankle pants in new navy (sold here)
bag: Nina Ricci small Marche in gris (sold at Barneys / mytheresa; rent; similar)
shoes: Ivanka Trump Boni pointy toe pumps in navy (sold here; similar)

Weekends

Sunday, September 06, 2015

Weekends are for wearing shorts. Weekends are also for wearing flashier items that I'm not comfortable wearing to work yet. Hope y'all have a great (long) weekend!

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sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
shirt: J.Crew Factory printed classic button-down (sold here - 50% off; similar - 50% off w/code HAPPY50)
tank: LOFT cotton tank (similar - $10)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here; similar)
ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (sold here; similar - on sale)
shorts: Express 2 1/2 inch low rise destroyed cuffed denim (similar; similar - both on sale)
clutch: J.Crew Claremont perforated clutch (similar; similar - on sale)
shoes: Valentino Rockstud leather cage flats in watercolor (other colors sold here, here, here)

Photos thanks to DH!

Denim Fridays

Friday, September 04, 2015

white cowl sleeveless top, jeans, leopard pumps
white cowl sleeveless top, jeans, leopard pumps
white cowl sleeveless top, jeans, leopard pumps
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: NYX round case lipstick in NYX (sold here)
top: Ann Taylor sleeveless drape neck top (sold here)
bracelet: Tory Burch sculpted metal cuff (sold here - on sale; similar)
rings: Ann Taylor pave ring set (sold here - buy 1 get 1 50% off)
jeans: Express mid rise jean legging (sold here - 40% off)
bag: Chanel reissue in 226 (buy pre-owned; similar)
shoes: Vince Camuto Vivienne pumps (sold at Nordstrom / Zappos / Revolve Clothing / Sole Society)

Fall Preview

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

I love everything about today's outfit, so much so that I must've exuded way too much happiness for a regular workday. More coworkers chatted with me than usual and I even received a few compliments! Well, with the exception of DH calling me "Gramps" after seeing my sweater cardigan.

I used to only wear short cardigans, but have found myself preferring longer lengths as I've aged. The Caslon collegiate v-neck cardigan in heather camel-navy stripe (sold here) is already a closet favorite. Made of 60% cotton/20% viscose/20% nylon, the cardigan is well made and very soft to the touch -- not at all thin with loose weaving. The horizontal stripes on the sleeves add interest for an overall preppy look. For reference, I'm wearing size XS; measurements are: 14" shoulder-to-shoulder, 28" in length.

While my cardigans are increasing in length, the sleeves on my blouses are only getting shorter. This is an uh duh moment for me, but layering is so much easier with sleeveless blouses! They're the perfect base layer because there's no need to deal with fabric bunching at the elbows or fear of fabric stretching. I've seriously been living under a rock all this time. The J.Crew Factory sleeveless blouse in vintage cabernet (sold here - 50% off) is an example of my growing love for sleeveless blouses. I really love this shade of burgundy. There is a slight sheen to the polyester fabric in person, but certainly not enough to cheapen the look. The blouse runs TTS but is long. For reference, I'm wearing size 00 P; measurements are: 12.5" shoulder-to-shoulder, 27" in length. Size 00 measurements are: 12.5" shoulder-to-shoulder, 29" in length.

camel varsity stripe sweater, burgundy top, navy pants, brown loafers
camel varsity stripe sweater, burgundy top, navy pants
camel varsity stripe sweater, burgundy top, navy pants, brown loafers
sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
necklace: Forever 21 (similar; similar - on sale)
sweater: Caslon collegiate v-neck cardigan (sold here)
top: J.Crew Factory sleeveless blouse (sold here - 50% off)
watch: The Horse Original watch in rose gold/blush (sold here)
belt: J.Crew Factory (similar - 40% off w/code BRFALL)
pants: MICHAEL Michael Kors stretch ankle pants in new navy (sold here)
bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold here; similar)
shoes: Tory Burch Ludlow driver (similar - on sale; similar)

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