Outerwear Shopping

This week has been pretty crazy and I haven't been home early enough for outfit pictures.  So instead of an outfit post today, I thought I'd post some of my favorite coats, jackets, and vests that are currently for sale.  I love a nice piece of outerwear; it can really pull an outfit together or serve as a statement piece.   Even though I have plenty of coats, there is something about the weather cooling down and the seasons changing that makes me want to look for a new one - at the right price, of course!  Here's some of the ones I'm shopping at a few different stores:

LOFT
Snow Leopard Print Car Coat ($168),   Polka Dot Quilted Vest ($80),   Plaid Blazer ($72)

FOREVER 21
Blurred Plaid A-Line Jacket ($60),   Striped Faux Fur Vest ($40),   Tweed Moto Jacket ($45)

KOHL'S - plus save 30% with promo code TREAT30 & Kohl's charge - or 15% using LEAVES15 without Kohl's charge
Elle Checkered Faux-Fur Wool-Blend Coat ($126),   Jennifer Lopez Faux-Leather Moto Vest ($45),   Elie Tahari Tweed Bomber ($90)

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Shopping My Closet, Because Shanna Said So,Tucker Up, Thrifting Diva & Two Stylish Kays, The Mummy Chronicles, Transatlantic Blonde, Style Elixir, Glossy Blonde, Curly Crafty Mom and God Life Happy Wife.

Big News: We Got a House!

We settled on our first home this weekend!  I wanted to wait until it was official to say anything just in case it didn't go through.  But we closed just in time for our first anniversary, which is today!  :-) Settlement was on Friday, which was a super hot day around 93 and humid, so I went with an easy loose aztec tank and white jean shorts. (My rule on white is to go with the weather rather than the whole after Labor Day thing.)  I'll probably be pretty quiet on the blog this next week because we'll be spending a lot of time packing up the apartment for the big move on Saturday.  Follow me on Instagram if you want to keep up!

Standing in front of our front door!

Outfit Details:

Tank:  Forever 21 (similar, cami, tee)

Jean Shorts:  J. Crew

Flats:  Sole Society (similar)

Earrings:  Stella & Dot Serenity Stone Drops (other colors)

Linking up with Rhea Et Cetera, More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express, Cha Cha & Pink Sole, DC in Style, Still Being Molly & Lipgloss & Crayons, I Have a Degree in This & Join the Gossip, Claire Justine OXOX, Fizz and Frosting, Mom Trends with BonBon Rose Girls & Thirty Something Fashion.

Classic Black Dress

Lace Peplum & Gold Details

It has been such a hectic but exciting week, which led to me being quieter around here than usual.  I expect to be getting back to normal posting now.  (And I look forward to sharing some exciting house news once it's official!)  The summer food drive started at work this week.  You can wear jeans each day you donate a food item.  My mom got me these Banana Republic jeans for Christmas a few years ago and they have held up really well.  They are perfect for work because of the straight, not too fitted leg.  I wore them with an ivory peplum top and navy cardigan that I had last paired together in the wintertime (see it here).  This time I wanted to bring out the gold accents on the sweater, bag, and shoes, so I wore my gold bib necklace and drop earrings.  The sweater was perfect for the strong AC at work, but I quickly took it off when I was outside because it has been warm here lately! (Although I am not complaining, I love it!)

Outfit Details:

Top:  H&M (similar)

Sweater:  Lilly Pulitzer Jocelyn Cardigan

Necklace:  Forever 21

Earrings:  Stella & Dot Isla Drops

Jeans:  Banana Republic (similar)

Shoes:  Lilly Pulitzer Resort Chic Wedges (similar, similar)

Sunglasses:  TOMS

Tote:  Michael Kors, Macy's

Linking up with Vodka Infused Lemonade and Penniless Socialite.

White & Black with Florals

The weather has been all over the place this week.  I wore this outfit to work the other day when it was super hot, so I quickly snapped these pics out on the balcony.  Ignore the watering can.  Jon has been working hard this spring and summer on growing some herbs and plants in pots on our balcony.  Our herbs are doing really well and so are the peppers, but it looks like our tomatoes may have drowned in some super heavy rain we had last week.  I'm looking forward to all the fresh veggies we'll have in the future when we get a house and have a real garden! So back to the outfit.  I felt like wearing these slouchy pants from Loft.  It's hard to tell in the pictures but they have a little bit of shine to them because they're satin crepe, which combined with the pleating makes them dressier despite the loose fit.  I paired the, with this floaty floral top and my trusty ivory blazer.  Side note:  Blogging has helped me recognize some holes in my closet lately - need to get another light or bright colored blazer and a few new knee-length skirts.

Outfit Details:

Top:  Forever 21, old (similar, similar)

Blazer:  H&M (similar at Forever 21)

Pants:  Loft Straight Leg Pants in Drapey Satin Crepe

Shoes:  Nine West Flax Pumps, Macy's

Necklace:  Forever 21, old (similar, similar)

Sunglasses:  TOMS

Tote:  Michael Kors, Macy's

Linking up with Vodka Infused Lemonade, Penniless Socialite, and The Pleated Poppy.

Pineapple Pants

So I am kind of obsessed with these pineapple print pants!  I got them a few months ago when the Peter Som for Kohl's line first came out.  I wore them for the first time this weekend and loved wearing them!  I definitely anticipate wearing them a ton this summer because they are super comfortable and the print is so fun.  I like that it has a solid base (black) so it keeps them from being too loud.  I got a ton of compliments from friends and random strangers, which was fun! It got very warm so I ended up wearing this outfit mainly without the jacket and with the shirt untucked.  It was perfect for a casual housewarming party we attended for friends in Baltimore!

Outfit Details:

Top:  Hayden Blouse in Joey White, Elie Tahari (last seen here in a business formal look)

Pants:  Peter Som, Kohl's

Jacket:  Old Navy

Heels:  Adrienne Vittadini, DSW (similar)

Necklace:  Forever 21, old (similar, similar)

Bag:  Mossimo, Target

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Linking up with Cha Cha & Pink Sole, Fizz and Frosting, DC in Style, Still Being Molly & Lipgloss and Crayons, On the Daily Express and More Pieces of Me, Confessions of the Perfect Mom, Whitney Nic James, and I Would So Rock This.

Floral & Maroon

I decided I wanted to wear my maroon pants yesterday and then worked from there to put together this outfit.  I last wore them in March in a neutral early spring outfit.  This time I decided to go even more spring-like with this flowy floral top and pale pink sweater.   It was a warm day so I went with my open toe wedges. (Love these wedges by the way.  I bought at the Lilly Pulitzer Warehouse Sale a year or two ago and I have worn them on a ton since I got them.  Very comfortable and pair well with everything.)  I grounded the outfit with my cognac MK satchel.  The gold details on the purse tie into gold accents on the shoes.  I had planned to take these pictures outside, but a shower was passing through after work, so I had to stay inside.  This outfit works with a pretty basic formula:  interesting top, completer piece (cardigan), neutral pants, shoes with a little detail, and classic accessories.  It's the formula used often on What Not to Wear.  Jodie Noted has a really nice post about this formula with examples.  Check it out here!

Outfit Details:
Top:  Forever 21 (similar, similar)
Sweater:  J. Crew (similar, similar)
Pants:  Loft Marisa Straight Leg Pants, Maroon (similar in deep blush)
Shoes:  Lilly Pulitzer Resort Chic Wedges (similar, similar)
Jewelry:  Pearl necklace & earrings, gift (similar, steal)
Bag:  Michael Kors (similar)

Linking up with Perfectly Coutured, Vodka Infused Lemonade, Her & Nicole, The Charming Blog, The Alisha Nicole, and Get Your Pretty On.Life's a Party, Dress Like It, and Vain and Simple.

Super Spring Saturday

There were over ten major spring festivals this past Saturday, so uwishunu dubbed it Super Spring Saturday  I hit the Rittenhouse Row Festival and then the South Street Festival with some awesome friends!  Flat shoes were a must since I knew we'd be walking a bunch and I didn't want to tire out my calves before the Broad Street Run on Sunday.  I love the bright pink front of these TKEES flip flops. They were a fun pop with the geometric black and white print top and jean jacket.

Outfit Details:

Top:  Forever 21

Pants:  Drapey Cinched Pants, Old Navy (last seen here in Barcelona)

Jacket:  Old Navy

Shoes:  TKEES, Rue La La (similar)

Bag:  Michael Kors, Macy's (similar)

Necklace:  Forever 21

Sunglasses:  TOMS, Nordstrom

Linking up with Fizz and Frosting, On the Daily Express & More Pieces of Me, Lipgloss & Crayons & Still Being Molly, DC in Style, and Walking in Memphis in High Heels.

April purchases

April Purchases:

1. Sperry Top-Sider Angelfish Boat Shoe, Nordstrom - $34.50 (after $25 giftcard - thanks Jenn!)
2. Striped Tunic, Old Navy - $19.95 (after 20% off)
3. Drapey Cinched Black Pants, Old Navy - $20 (after 20% off)
4. Peter Som Soft Pineapple Pants, Kohl's - $26.25 (after 30% off)
5. Ivory Blazer, H&M - $19.95 (after $15 giftcard)
6. Coral Bib Necklace, Forever 21 - $4.06 (after 30% off and giftcard)
7. Subtle Thing Mint Crossbody, Forever 21 - $9.01 (after 30% and giftcard)
8. Gold Linked Bib Necklace, Forever 21 - $3.86 (after 30% off and giftcard)

April Budget:  $250

Total April Spending:  $137.80

Under Budget:  $112.20 :-)

Soft pants and accessories were on my mind this month.  I also wanted to use some giftcards that had been burning a hole in my wallet.  (I also got these satin pajamas from Victoria's Secret with a giftcard - which I love!)  A lot of these pieces got a lot of wear on our trip to London and Barcelona - particularly the soft black pants, mint bag, and leopard Sperry's.  The white blazer has been a great basic.  Now I want to get a coral one!

Linking up with Fran and the Budgeting Bloggers.

White Blazer

I wore this white H&M blazer with boyfriend jeans and pumps for dinner in Barcelona.  They eat dinner later there than we are used to, generally around 9pm or 10pm.  We ate outside at a plaza off of Las Ramblas, which is one of the most famous attractions in Barcelona.  It's a long street with lots of live entertainment, shopping, and dining.  There was a cool breeze, so I threw on my leopard scarf for some extra warmth and my little pink bag for another color.

Outfit Details:

Blazer:  H&M (simliar at F21)

Silk Tank:  J. Crew Silk Cami

Jeans:  Hudson Leigh Boyfriends

Shoes:  Nine West Flax Pumps, Macy's

Necklace:  Forever 21

Scarf:  Stella & Dot (similar)

Purse:  Mossimo, Target

Pink & Silver

Easy look for work.  I wore a comfy lightweight pink sweater with a snake-print textured open cardigan, basic black work pants, and taupe kitten heels.  I originally tried it with a gold necklace but I decided to pair it instead with my silver fringe necklace.  I really like this light pink and silver color combination. (I also wore this same color combo here.)  Comfortable weekday outfit!

Outfit Details:

Sweater:  Charlotte Russe, old (similar at F21)

Cardigan:  JM Collection, Macy's (similar)

Pants:  Julie Slim Boot Cut Pants, Loft (similar)

Shoes:  Nine West Illumie Kitten Heels, Macy's

Necklace:  Fringe necklace, Target

Dinner Outfit: Silk Cami, Dark Jeans, & Leopard Heels

I wore this look on Wednesday night for restaurant week dinner with my sister, Mary Beth.   This is our third time going out for restaurant week.  It's nice to catch up over a three or four course meal and it's fun to try a new restaurant.  We went to a.kitchen, an upscale, casual American restaurant right near Rittenhouse Square.   I wore a silk cami with a pale pink cardigan, a leaf necklace, dark jeans and leopard heels.

Outfit Details:

Sweater:  J. Crew, old (similar)

Top:  J. Crew Silk Cami

Necklace:  Forever 21 (similar, leaves)

Jeans:  Sebastian McCall, Charlie's Jeans (Philadelphia boutique)

Shoes:  Nine West Flax Mad Cat Leopard, Macy's

Clutch:  Coach Factory (similar)

Sister Trip to the Mountains: My Outfit

 My outfit for our girls night out in the Poconos!  I wore this Aztec print B&W top because it is really comfy and this warm black cardigan with my black jeans and boots.

Outfit Details:
Sweater:  J. Crew Factory (similar, similar)
Top:  Forever 21 (similar, tee, peplum)
Jeans:  AG Jeggings (similar)
Boots:  Aldo (similar, similar)

Black White & Silver Aztec

Yesterday was mainly spent relaxing with some running and cleaning mixed in.  We went to Southwark in Bella Vista for a late dinner.  My steamed clams were delicious and I love the intimate 1920s vibe there.  Jon pointed out that it's nice there are no TVs.  They have a nice selections of wine, bourbon, and rye too.  Fortunately it wasn't too cold out.  I wore gray jeggings (although it's hard to tell in these pics.  Still learning my camera.)  with a black and white aztec top, black blazer, silver pumps, hot pink clutch, and white coat on top.  I threw on a black scarf and white hat as we were walking out the door and I wasn't too cold on the walk there.  Kind of hoping we get one big snowstorm and then a mild winter, but we'll see!

Outfit Details:
Top:  Aztec Print tank, Forever 21, spring 2013
Blazer:  LC Lauren Conrad Boyfriend Blazer, Kohl's, old, 2011
Jeans:  7 for All Mankind Gray Jeggings, Rue La La, old 2011
Shoes:  Rock & Republic, Kohl's
Coat:  Next UK (old, bought in 2007)
Clutch:  BCBG Hot Pink Envelope Clutch, similar

Low-Key Fun Date Night

Here's what I wore for date night with my hubby.  We just got married in September and have had a busy few months.  It's nice to have an easy Friday night -  romantic dinner at home (beef stir fry yum!), catching up on Parks and Rec, and soon heading out to catch up with some friends.

I've been loving the Kohl's lines this fall - especially the Catherine Malandrino for Design Nation and the LC Lauren Conrad lines.  This faux-leather skirt is from the Catherine Malandrino collection.  I like it with this blue silk blouse and suede wedges for a date night or with a sweater and boots during the day.  Tights are basically a must now in Philadelphia!

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Outfit Details:
Top:  Blue silk blouse, TJ Maxx (old)
Skirt:  Faux-leather pleated skirt, Catherine Malandrino for Kohl's
Tights:  Vera Wang Basketweave Tights, Kohl's
Shoes:  Apt. 9 Wedges, Kohl's
Necklace:  Feather necklace, Forever 21 (old)