outfit post: black tank, cognac faux leather jacket, jeans

Inspiration - Katie Holmes

I'm feeling a rocker chic vibe for tonight. I chose this inspiration photo because I like the mixing of blacks and browns. I think it is fun and unexpected to combine those colors. (As long as it looks intentional and not like you got dressed in the dark!)

Top: Black ruffle blouse - White House Black Market  similar, very similar, similar Cognac faux leather moto jacket - F21  similar, similar, similar Bottom: Bootcut jeans - Abercrombie  similar, similar Shoes: Black pumps - Nine West  shop same cute patent cap toe  similar with slightly lower heel Accessories: Gold link watch - Michael Kors  shop same very similar for $20! similar $24 different but really cute

outfit post: white dress, black cardigan, leopard shoes

Inspiration - Rachel Bilson

Randomly getting quite a bit of wear out of my strapless white dress this fall. (Just wore it here and awhile ago here.) Loving the simple black and white look with fun shoes.

Dress: White strapless Lorelei dress - JCrew from consignment store similar, cute, similar Top: Black cardigan - Old Navy  shop same  very cute from Target  similar Shoes: Leopard & zebra print heels - ShoeMint "Carol"  shop same similar  expensive Marc Jacob expensive & not the same but sooo cute Accessories: Gold link watch - Michael Kors  shop same   very similar for $20!  similar $24  different but really cute  Black Tote - Coach  current Coach similar, similar, similar)

outfit post: navy polka-dot dress, black cardigan

Inspiration - Scarlett Johansson

I'm currently pretty obsessed with anything polka-dotted. I think this dress I'm wearing from Old Navy is pretty cute but there are a few items currently at JCrew that I'm totally in love with and wish I could magically move a J.Crew store into my closet and choose freely from their racks. Instead I'm admiring them from afar - Pleated skirt in polka-dot, Naomi top in polka-dot and most of all the sold out Polka-dot tie dress.

Dress: Navy polka-dot dress - Old Navy   similar, similar, similar, LOVE Top: Black cardigan - Old Navy  shop same, very cute from Target, similar Shoes: Black pumps - Nine West  shop same  cute patent cap toe  similar with slightly lower heel Accessories: Gold link watch - Michael Kors  shop same  very similar for $20!  similar $24  different but really cute

more outfit archives!

Exciting! I've added three more months to my outfit archive! Just click the links below or over in the sidebar to view an entire month's worth of outfits at once. (April is a mini-month.)

outfit post: grey sweater, black cropped pants, neon yellow shoes

Inspiration - Gwyneth Paltrow

I love this outfit. It's built totally from basic & neutral clothing pieces that would go with a million other things. Typically put together they would be boring. But as your eye drifts to the bottom of the outfit - WHAM  - fun shoes! I wore this to bookclub at a restaurant for drinks and fun conversation with the girls.

Top:
     Grey sweater - Banana Republic (similar, similar, similar)
Bottom:
     Black cropped pant - TJ Maxx (similar, similar, similar) 
Shoes:
     Neon yellow pumps - ShoeMint (shop same, similar, similar, similar)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     Gold circle pendant - Target (shop same, love)

outfit post: grey cardigan, green & yellow floral blouse, boyfriend jeans

Inspiration - La Vie Petite

Fun colors. Easy to wear. Love this outfit for a day on the go. (Wore the cardigan in work looks here and here. And wore the blouse as a work look here.)

Top:
     Green floral blouse - Banana Republic Outlet (similar, similar, similar)     
     Grey cardigan with floral applique - Old Navy (can't seem to find a good reasonably priced similar cardigan. Did find ridiculously expensive one that is $2,220 though...)
Bottom:
     Bootcut jeans - Abercrombie (similar, similar)  
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Nine West (shop same - LOVE these)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)      
     Yellow belt - Target (shop same, similar, similar)

outfit post: grey pencil skirt, plum cardigan, nude pumps

Inspiration - Victoria Beckham

I am in love this combination of colors. The warm of the plum cardigan next to the coolness of the grey pencil skirt feels both current and sophisticated. It wouldn't have occurred to me to pair nude pumps with this outfit - my instinct would have been to reach for black to match the belt and tank - but choosing the nude heels avoids being too matchy-matchy which could potentially date the outfit. I love the result!

Top:
     Black tank - Old Navy (similar, similar, similar)
     Plum cardigan -Banana Republic (similar, similar, similar)
Bottom:
     Grey pencil suit skirt - Ann Taylor  (shop same, similar, similar, similar)
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Nine West (shop same - LOVE these)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)      
     Black patent belt - Target (shop same)

outfit post: white dress, teal cardigan

Inspiration - Anthropologie

Saturday date night outfit. Simple dress. Colorful cardigan. Feeling fun & pretty. (Dress worn strapless here.)

Dress:
     White strapless Lorelei dress - JCrew from consignment store (similar, cute, similar)
Top: 
     Teal cardigan - JCrew Outlet (shop same, similar)  
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Nine West (shop same - LOVE these)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     Wide belt - TJMaxx (similar, similar)

outfit post: grey and white cardigan, jeans, buttondown shirt

 Inspiration - What She Wore 365

Casual Friday outfit. This is what I wore after work yesterday. I love love love me a cozy cardigan.

Top:
     White button down - Banana Republic (similar, shop same, similar)
     Grey & white striped cardigan - Old Navy (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Bottom:
     Bootcut jeans - Abercrombie (similar, similar) 
Shoes:
     Loafer heels - Jessica Simpson (love these, similar, similar)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     Wide brown belt - TJMaxx (similar, similar)

outfit post: striped shirt, military jacket, black cropped pant

Inspiration - Olivia Palermo

Today's outfit is a great travel outfit. It has layers for adjusting to changing temperature and flats for running between airport gates. When I'm wearing this outfit with this military inspired jacket I feel current NYC chic and when I remove the jacket and am just wearing the Breton stripes with a cropped pant I feel very 1950s/Audrey Hepburn/Parisian chic. Two great looks that are both fun & cute!

Top:
     Green military jacket - Old Navy (similar, similar)
     Black and white striped shirt - H&M (same as Olivia, similar, similar)
Bottom:
     Black cropped pant - TJ Maxx (similar, similar, similar)
Shoes:
    Black flats - Old Navy (shop same, similar, similar)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     

outfit post: teal cardigan, grey pencil skirt, polkadot tie blouse

Inspiration - Banana Republic

Giving a configuration workshop (if I haven't mentioned before I'm in the software business - engineer moved to consultant/project manager) to a bunch of execs at a big company this week so my "business casual" is slightly more dressy then my norm. I think this is a fun & interesting outfit that is still professional.

Random note - the teal of my cardigan is showing up much brighter in this picture then it is in real life...it's actually closer in color to the inspiration photo.

Top:
     Polka-dot tie neck blouse - White House Black Market (similar, similar, expensive love)
     Teal cardigan - JCrew Outlet (shop same, similar)
Bottom:
     Grey pencil skirt - Banana Republic (shop same, similar)
Shoes:
     Black pumps - Nine West (shop same - LOVE)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     Black patent belt - Target (shop same)

outfit post: polkadot blouse, green cardigan, black shorts

Inspiration - Sincerely, Jules

Here is a causal outfit that could very easily be converted into a work outfit. Patterned top, colored cardigan and neutral bottom - my basic work outfit formula. But by adding shorts instead of dress pants - it's a pulled together casual look instead of cube dwelling garb.

Top:
     Polkadot blouse - White House Black Market (similar, similar, similar)
     Olive green cardigan - J.Crew (shop same, similar)
Bottom:
     Black shorts - H&M (similar, similar)
Shoes:
    Black flats - Old Navy (shop same, similar, similar)

Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     Gold circle pendant - Target (shop same, love)

outfit post: maroon camp shirt, floral skirt

Inspiration - Loft

Happy Monday! Today's outfit feels like the perfect way to transition from summer into fall. It has the warm autumnal colors but is still comprised of light breathable fabrics because the temperature in Florida hasn't received the message that summer is over. 

Top:
     Maroon camp shirt - Loft (similar, similar, similar)
Bottom:
     Floral pencil skirt - Loft (similar, similar, similar)
Shoes:
     Loafer heels - Jessica Simpson (similar <- love- can I trade mine in?, similar, similar)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     Gold circle pendant - Target (shop same, love)

outfit post: navy aline skirt, polkadot blouse, mustard cardigan

Inspiration - Little Tin Solider

Cute fun weekend outfit. Run some errands. Meet some girls for brunch. Go see a movie with the hubby. Easy, happy, heading-into-fall outfit. I've been looking for a polka-dot blouse for a few months and finally found this one for $14 by Merona at Target. Very happy with this purchase!

Top:
     Mustard cardigan - J.Crew (similar, similar)
     Polkadot blouse - Merona at Target (shop same $7!, love) 
Bottom:
     Navy a-line skirt - Banana Republic (similar, similar)
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Nine West (shop same - LOVE)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)

outfit post: pink tweed jacket, pink tweed pencil skirt

Inspiration - Charlotte York (Sex and the City)

Okay today's recreation outfit is me being silly. I bought this skirt and jacket to wear separately (skirt worn here and here) but when I came across this picture of my all time favorite Sex and the City character Charlotte wearing a full on pink tweed suit I just had to play dress up in an outfit I wouldn't actually wear in real life. This outfit is the result. I love the pieces separately and I think the idea of the pink suit is fun but it's way too pink & proper for my everyday life. Fun & silly!

Top:
     White tanktop - Old Navy (shop same)
     Pink tweed jacket - Talbots (similar)
Bottom:
     Pink tweed pencil skirt - Talbots (similar)
Shoes:
     Nude pumps - Nine West (shop same - LOVE these)
Accessories:
     Gold link watch - Michael Kors (shop same)
     White Epi Bag - Louis Vuitton (shop same) 


























Blair Waldorf is also a fan of the full tweed suit!

new cool thing!

I am putting together a monthly outfit archive for each month of outfits. Basically they are pages where you can see all the outfits for any given month on one screen. Each picture is clickable and will take you to the original post. Click below (or in the sidebar) to see the first three months I've put together so far:

 

Let me know what you think of the pages!