Casual Maroon & Blue

Easy casual outfit for a Sunday spent catching up with friends and watching football.  The weather was beautiful this weekend.  Saturday was nice and warm and we had some friends over for a little housewarming party.  It was a nice opportunity to meet some of our new neighbors, too.  Sunday cooled off a little bit, so this open front cardigan was the perfect thing to wrap in.  It's a little hard to see but my necklace has a blue color similar to the tee and a purple close to the sweater, so it went well with the simple outfit.  Such a perfect fall weekend!

Outfit Details:

Sweater:  Retrology via Marshall's (similar)

Tee:  J. Crew Vintage Cotton Cap-Sleeve Tee (similar)

Jeans:  Banana Republic, old (similar)

Boots:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's (this year's version)

Jewelry:  Premier Designs, old (similar)

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.

Fall Staple: Ankle Boots

Between the weather cooling off and the leaves falling down, it really started feeling like fall this weekend!   One of my favorite fall staples are ankle boots.  I love these casual light brown booties from LC Lauren Conrad.  These are from last year, but this year's version is just as cute!  Another fall (and wintertime) staple is a cozy, knit sweater.  I picked this one up at Old Navy over the weekend.  Super warm and cozy - I definitely recommend it!

Outfit Details:
Sweater:  Old Navy
Rabbit Fur Vest:  NYC Boutique (similar, similar, splurge)
Jeans:  AG
Boots:  LC Lauren Conrad via Kohl's (this year's version)
Bag:  Michael Kors Bedford Satchel (similar)
Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

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Pink Stripes & Flats

This is the type of outfit I wear a ton in the spring and summer.  A bright, pretty dress with a lightweight structured jacket.  Then I change out the accessories.  Here I did casual python print sandals (which I need to replace) with a sparkly gold clutch and delicate jewelry.  On Mother's Day I wore a similar outfit but with a bigger bag and cutout heels.  It's an easy formula that you can dress up for fancier events or down for more casual days.

Outfit Details:

Dress:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's (similar) 

Jacket:  Old Navy

Clutch:  Gift (similar, similar)

Sandals:  Payless, old (similar, similar)

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

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

Slouchy Pants

So I bought these pants in February - they were included them in my February Budget - and I wasn't quite sure how to style them.  I ended up pairing them with this soft top and pumps for work.  I'm glad that I ordered the tall size because I like that they end right at the top of my shoes rather than cropped around my ankles.  I am also on the hunt for some printed slouchy pants.  I ordered these from J. Crew last month but ended up returning them because I didn't love the fit or pattern in person.  I'm thinking about checking out these cute drapey pants or the pixie pants at Old Navy.  I think either one would be really cute with a white tee and jean jacket, like this pin.

Outfit Details:

Top:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's (similar)

Pants:  Straight Leg Pants in Drapey Satin Crepe, Loft

Coat:  The Limited, old (same on eBay, similar at Macy's)

Shoes:  Nine West Flax Pumps, Macy's 

Bracelet:  Pave Link Bracelet, Nordstrom; Watch:  Fossil

Necklace:  Petite Wishbone Pendant, Bauble Bar

Bag:  Michael Kors Tote, Macy's

Tunic Button Down and Snake Print Clutch

This snakeskin clutch was an impulse buy last year.  I have been really glad that I scooped it up though!  It's kind of a good piece for spring, so I wore it twice this past weekend while I was thinking spring despite the chill.  I like how it adds some interest to this simple tunic top, leggings, and gray boots outfit.

Pinspiration: Olive, Stripes, Yellow, and Gold

Inspiration from Simple, Classy, Chic via Pinterest This striped shirt was one of my February purchases.  Last time I cleaned out my closet I realized that I was lacking in good tees.  So I scooped up a white tee last month and this long sleeve striped top this month.  I'm already thinking of and pinning things to pair it with this upcoming season.  I found this pin last month and realized that I had all the pieces now to recreate it.  It was such a nice day on Saturday; I loved only having to wear a light jacket!  We had a nice lunch at Seasons 52 with my lovely in-laws, who gave me these pretty gold bracelets for my birthday.  :-) Outfit Details: Top:  Striped Layering Cotton Tee, Loft Jacket:  Old Navy Military Jacket (similar) Jeans:  7 for All Mankind (similar) Boots:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's Necklace:  Kenneth Jay Lane (similar from J. Crew Factory) Bracelets:  Gifts from Nordstrom - Gold & White Bangle, Pave Link Bracelet Purse:  Botkier Valentina Bag (Amazon) Earrings:  Mint earrings, gift (similar) Remixing my yellow Botkier purse -  last seen with a dinner date look here! Linking up for Mix It Mondays with Fizz & Frosting & Petite Career Girl!

Greetings from Park City, Utah!

Jon and I made it to Park City for our ski trip!  We are staying with our friend Zach and his family right at the base of the mountain.  It's just a short walk to the ski lift as well as to Main Street for restaurants and shopping.  I wore this outfit last night for strolling through town and then dinner.  I was wearing a cashmere sweater and doubled up on tights, so I was nice and warm.  (Tired eyes though from a long day of traveling.)

I'm really enjoying this ski trip, but beach vacations and sight seeing trips in warmer weather are definitely still my favorite!  (Jon loves the cold weather trips, so I am glad we will get to do both this year.)  Do you like cold weather vacations or warm weather trips better?  

Outfit Details:

Leather Jacket:  Michael Kors (similar)

Sweater:  J. Crew (similar)

Scarf:  Stella & Dot (similar)

Skirt:  LC Lauren Conrad (similar)

Boots:  Aquatalia by Marvin K Orso boot (similar)

Ear muffs:  Amicale Shearling & Leather, Rue La La (similar, black)

Saturday Look in the Park: Quilted Jacket, Fuzzy Polka Dot Sweater, Velveteen Pants

We ventured out of the apartment for some pictures!  This makes me happy because one of my goals for the blog is to take more pictures outside.   It's easier on the weekends when Jon can take my pictures and I'm planning to venture out more with my tripod as the weather warms up too.  

I wore this outfit on Saturday.  We had dinner and then saw American Hustle.  (I really liked it and the fashion was amazing!)  Then we went for some late night bowling with my brother, Chris!

Outfit Details:

Jacket:  Catherine Malandrino for Kohl's

Sweater:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's (similar, similar)

Scarf:  Gift, handmade

Pants:  LC Lauren Conrad. Kohl's (similar, printed)

Shoes:  Sole Society Skylar, Nordstrom (similar, splurge)

Bag:  Botkier, Gilt (other colors, yellow Kate Spade)

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Work Outfit: Rachel Bilson Sweater, Blazer, & Necklace Inspiration

Inspiration:  Rachel Bilson at Piperlime Best Fashion Friends Night

I love Rachel Bilson.  Her show Hart of Dixie is so cute and she has such great style!  I saw this picture on Pinterest and used it as inspiration for my outfit for work today.  It's a little hard to tell in the picture, but her pants are green.  I went with maroon pants, sparkly sweater, boyfriend blazer, and fun necklace.

Outfit Details:
Blazer:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's, (similar)
Sweater:  Loft Lurex Jacquard Sweater (available in petite)
Necklace:  Gift
Bag:  Michael Kors Tote
Pants:  Loft Marisa Straight Leg Pants
Shoes:  Nine West Flax in Mad Cat Leopard, Macy's

Casual LC Lauren Conrad Top & Sebastian McCall Bootcut Jeans

 I wore this top and jeans and my new faux-fur collar coat to dinner with my friend Shannon at Seasons 52.  Love those mini indulgences for dessert!  I also love these Sebastian McCall jeans, which I purchased from Charlie's Jeans in Old City.  They look at you when you walk in the store and ask you what style you are looking for and then they hand you the perfect jeans!  It is definitely a worthwhile shopping trip if you are in that area!

Outfit Details:
Coat:  H&M Wool-Blend Coat
Top:  LC Lauren Conrad, old
Jeans:  Sebastian McCall, Charlie's Jeans
Belt:  Express, old
Purse:  B Makowsky (similar)

Winter White Coat, Leather Leggings, and Plaid Scarf

Sunny and chilly day.  I borrowed my mom's scarf (which was actually a gift from me last Christmas) and wore my new leather leggings with my Irish sweater and ankle boots.  I'm also wearing my new bag from Jonathan- it works as a laptop bag or as a nice sized tote!  I wore this outfit yesterday to get my nails done with Mary Beth and to run a few errands in the daytime and then a family dinner and quizzo in the evening.

Outfit Details:

Coat:  Next, UK, 2007
Sweater:  BDG Fall for Cable-Knit Sweater, Urban Outfitters
Scarf:  Borrowed from my mom
Pants:  Leather Leggings, Zara
Shoes:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's
Bag:  MICHAEL Michael Kors Tote