outfit post: pink striped top, black pencil skirt, jean jacket

Inspiration - Gap

I love love love this outfit! I just bought this bright striped top from Loft (40% off $20 = $12!) and it makes all the neutral pieces I already own seem new & fun. I'm not quite color crazy enough to add the yellow shoes (also don't own any) but this outfit feels fun and happy and bright and summery!

Top:
     Pink striped top - Ann Taylor Loft
     Jean jacket - Gap
Bottom:
     Black pencil skirt - Banana Republic
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Aldo

outfit post: grey stripe, black pant, teal bubble necklace

Inspiration - Ann Taylor Loft

Another item from Ann Taylor Loft. Easy neutral striped shirt, black pants and a pop of color.

Top:
     Grey striped shirt - Ann Taylor Loft 
Bottom:
     Black pants - Express 
Shoes:
     Nude flats - TJ Maxx 
Accessories:
     Teal bubble necklace - JCrew (via eBay)

outfit post: pink and orange stripe top, pink belt, orange shoes

Inspiration - Ann Taylor Loft

Bright work outfit today! I love everything except maybe the orange espadrilles - I think they might be one item too much with all the color. Unfortunately I only packed one pair of shoes with any heel and these pants are too long to wear with flats. So, I'm just going to embrace all the color!

Top:
     Striped pink and orange top - Ann Taylor Loft
Bottom:
     Light brown pants - Express
Shoes:
     Orange espadrilles - Steve Madden
Accessories:
     Pink belt - Ann Taylor Loft

outfit post: black and white striped dress, pink cardigan

Inspiration - Ann Taylor Loft

When I was home last week I had a mini shopping spree at Ann Taylor Loft. It had been months and months of business travel with zero shopping - so I decided to treat myself. I bought yesterday's dress, a striped pink & orange top, pink shorts and this black and white dress.  Super comfy & easy. Again this outfit is more casual then my typical work attire but it fits in here.

Top:
     Bright pink cardigan - Old Navy
Dress:
     Black and white striped - Ann Taylor Loft
Shoes:
     Nude flats - TJ Maxx

outfit post: coral dress, teal bubble necklace

Inspiration - Ann Taylor Loft

First day of my work travel iPhone photo outfits from Rio. I have been working here off and on since October (three months here total) so I'm pretty comfortable with the office dress & culture. (On my first trip at the beginning of the project I wore full suits to make a good first impression.)

But now that I know what the level of casual is acceptable for the office environment and how hot it is here - although many of the guys still wear suits - so I went with a cute dress & a fun necklace. This would be a casual Friday outfit at my company's office.

Dress:
     Peach dress - Ann Taylor Loft
Shoes:
     Nude flats - TJ Maxx
Accessories:
     Teal bubble necklace - JCrew (via eBay)

outfit posts: floral dress, boots, crochet cardigan

 Inspiration - Minka Kelly

It's getting warm in Florida so this is my last boots inclusive post. Also, I had to last minute travel to Brazil this week for work - so I don't have any photos with my good camera saved up - that means after today I'll be posting iPhone photos of what I wear for work travel this week.

It's hot here - so I packed hot weather work outfits for a pretty casual office environment.

This is a fun casual errands running outfit. I wore it on a lightly rainy day. I think it's good winter transition into spring look. And it's almost totally from Target. I love love love Target for great deals on cute clothes. 

Dress:
     Floral dress - Target
Top:
     Crochet cream cardigan - Target
Shoes:
     Brown boots - Alfani (Macy's brand)
Accessories:
     Amber pendant necklace - F21
     Knee socks - Target

outfit posts: pink cardigan, floral, pencil skirt and boots

 

Inspiration - Weardrobe

Love the bright colors. The combination of patterned blouse, bright cardigan and neutral bottom always reminds me of the TLC show What Not To Wear. It's a great work outfit uniform.

Not 100% sure about the flat boots with the pencil skirt so I redid the outfit using nude pumps and liked it better.

Top:
     Pink floral blouse - Old Navy
     Bright pink cardigan - Old Navy
Bottom:
     Grey pencil skirt - Banana Republic
Shoes:
     Top pix - Brown boots - Alfani (Macy's Brand)
     Left pix - Nude pumps - Aldo
Accessories:
     Brown wide belt - Target

outfit post: black cropped pants, white shirt, jean jacket

Inspiration - Kourtney Kardashian

Quick & easy outfit for running errands. Black, white and jean are as classic as you can get. Easy peasy.

Top:
     White T-Shirt - Fruit of the Loom (stolen from husband)
     Jean jacket - Gap
Bottom:
     Black cropped pants - TJ Maxx
Shoes:
     Black flats - Old Navy
Accessories:
     Tan purse - Longchamp

outfit post: chambray dress and boots

Inspiration - Reese Witherspoon

When I bought this dress from H&M it fit me a lot like how Reese's dress fits her in the inspiration photo. Comfy cute and casual. I loved it so much when I wore it.

And then today when I went to put it on to take a photo... it has totally different fit! Uh-oh. I must have run it through the dryer because now it is a very tight & super short mini dress. It is way too small for me. How sad. But I'm still including the photo because the idea behind the outfit can still be seen.

I will have to put chambray dress back on my list of things to keep my eye out to buy.

Dress:
     Chambray dress - H&M
Shoes:
     Boots - Alfani (Macy's brand)
Accessories:
     Tan boot socks - Target

outfit post: green cardigan, white button down, perl necklace bunch

Inspiration - The Satorialist

This is my favorite picture ever from The Satorialist. It's classic but current, dressed up but informal, sophisticated but humorous... and it's my favorite color green ever.

I also submitted this outfit for the What I Wore Winter Remix Challenge. (I'm the very last picture of the post.)

Top:
     White button down - Brooks Brothers
     Green/mustard cardigan - JCrew Outlet
Bottom:
     Black cropped pants - TJ Maxx
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Aldo
Accessories:
     Pearl & gold necklaces - F21

outfit post: tie blouse, blazer, cream pant

Inspiration - Saks Fifth Avenue 

I typically only wear my suit jacket with my matching suit bottoms. The idea of copying this inspiration photo is to introduce more ways to incorporate a jacket that doesn't involve the matching bottom. I like how spring and slightly nautical the navy & cream feel together.

Top:
     Navy Tie Front Sleeveless Top - H&M
     Black suit jacket - Ann Taylor
Bottom
     Cream Editor Pant - Express
Shoes:
     Nude pump - Aldo

outfit post: black top, maroon skinny jeans

Inspiration - Ashley Green

Last day of sister outfit posts. This might be my favorite outfit of the week. I love the strong colored skinny jeans and neutral black top & shoes. Such a good reproduction of the inspiration photo - all the way down to holding keys in her hand!

Top:
     Black long sleeved shirt - Old Navy
Bottom:
     Maroon skinny jeans - Consignment
Shoes:
     Black pumps - Steve Madden
Accessories:
     Gold watch - Michael Kors
     White Epi bag - Louis Vuitton

outfit post: grey dress, rope necklace, black heels

Inspiration - Pins & Needles

Day 5 of sister outfits! Can we say hottie? Cute flirty little dress for a fun night out with friends.

Dress:
     Grey strapless mini dress - Pins & Needles
Shoes:
     Black pumps - Steve Madden
Accessories:
     Gold rope necklace - Ann Taylor Loft
     Gold watch - Michael Kors

outfit post: long sleeved mini dress

Inspiration - Street Mode Christine Centenera 

 Sister week day 4! I love this dress. It's slightly retro 80s, has great print and shows off her amazing legs. She chose to make the outfit a little more feminine then the inspiration photo by wearing gold jewelry as accents and a nude pump instead of no jewelry and a hard black boot.

Dress:
     Paint splatter patterned 3/4 sleeved mini dress - Consignment Shop
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Aldo
Accessories:
     Gold Watch - Michael Kors
     Chevron gold necklace - F21

outfit posts: red dress, red necklace

Inspiration - Gap 

Today's sister outfit is a fun red dress. The picture's lighting doesn't do the pretty color of the dress and layered similarly colored necklace justice. I love the red over red texture - she looks totally amazing!

Dress:
     Red shift dress - Consignment shop
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Aldo
Accessories:
     Gold watch - Michael Kors
     Red bubble necklace - H&M

outfit posts: taupe top, white shorts, turquoise necklace

Inspiration - Pinterest link to an online called Vestique

Today's sister post's (my sister is guest appearing in for the week!) inspiration is based on a color combination from a mannequin found floating on Pinterest. I love the neutral colors with the pop of turquoise. Cool, summery, chic.

Top:
     Taupe military inspired blouse - Gap
Bottom:
     White Shorts - Lily Pulitzer
Shoes:
     Tan flats - TJ Maxx

outfitposts: pink & yellow

Inspiration - Gary Pepper Vintage: CANDY

It's sister week on Outfit Posts! My little sister has graciously agreed to participate in a week of photos for the blog while I'm out of the country for work.

Her first outfit is all about brights. The bright pinks and pop of yellow are totally amazing for spring. So pretty. Love it!

Top:
     Pink blouse - consignment shop
     Pink cardigan - Old Navy
Bottom:
     Yellow mini skirt - F21
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Aldo