outfit post: stripe crossover blouse, black 'editor' pants

Inspiration - Ann Taylor

After mentioning the Old Navy sweater dress in the post yesterday I decided to go to the store to check it out. Awful. Showed lumps and bumps and everything bad. Not cute. But the trip wasn't a total loss because I found a bunch of other fun stuff. Here's a list of what I picked up:

• Slub Sweater in Canvas
• Cozy cute sweater
• Rockstar Jeans Dark Wash  
• Two sizes up because my normal size was super small & tight. Not fun figuring that one out.
• Chambray shirt in mid-tone 
• I wear my dark chambray shirt so much decided to add a lighter one.
• Striped Oxford Shirt
• Looks a lot like a chambray shirt but I thought it was so cute I couldn't help myself.
• Poplin drawstring PJs in Blue Gingham 
• Always needy cozy pjs - loved the pink too.
• 2 Workout Tanks in green & grey ($8!)
• Need all the help I can get with those new years resolutions
• 2 Workout Capris in Black & Grey

Today's blouse was picked up at my next stop - the mall. I needed to buy some makeup remover and went into Ann Taylor afterwards. I found and loved this blouse as well as a great navy sweater with zipper detail. I love the outfit. I feel grown-up and sophisticated and professional. Great outfit for a Monday morning meeting.

Quite the load. But all good stuff. Yay for Old Navy. (BTW this isn't a sponsored post... just an update of my shopping...)

Top: Stripe crossover blouse - Ann Taylor shop same, similar, similar, burgundy Bottom: Black 'Editor' pants - Express shop same, similar, similar, similar Shoes: Black pumps - Alfani (Macy's brand) similar, similar, similar Accessories: Gold detail elastic belt - H&M shop same, similar, similar Gold link watch - Michael Kors shop same,  very similar ($23!),  similar