Simple Sunday

Today is a beautiful day in New York but I am exhausted, crawling out of bed much later than usual I wanted to wear something comfortable, casual, and easy to walk in - with a dash of patty funkiness.

How I do that is add print and lots of it. The top I chose today is one of my few Uniqlo purchases, and kind of a splurge, in comparison to the single to under $20 items I typically purchase. I am a sucker for less expensive brands working with high-fashion and this Cacheral top hits the mark for me.

I paired it with shorts from H&M, my Ann Taylor belt and Payless wedges. For accessories I chose my Aldo hat, beaded gift necklaces, and my watch - Sprout as always.

I feel ready for a walk and seeing a friend and falling asleep to a movie about bees, a perfect Sunday.

Tip of the Day: Access high fashion through cheaper bigger stores like Target, Uniqlo, Payless, and H&M - you will not be disappointed.

Outfit:
Top: Uniqlo ($30)
Shorts: H&M ($20)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Hate: Aldo Accessories ($14)
Necklace: Gift ($0)
Watch: Sprout ($20)

Floral Tunic Saturday

This floral tunic is something I often want to wear but don't actually often wear because of the mixture of bright colors and extreme shortness. Even though I am wearing it over leggings today, bending over to pick up Wendy involved some careful thought. The things that make this tunic hard to wear are also my favorite things about it. I love the vibrant colors its versatility as dress or shirt. I have not worn this tunic often enough, but hopefully I will in the future!






















Tunic: Lush via Maribel, $18
Leggings: Banana Republic, $5
Shoes: Reefs, $10
Sunnies: Mosely Tribes, gift from my bro


Happy Floral Saturday All!

Brightly Colored Accents Friday!

On Friday I planned my outfit as something I could wear during the day and out with friends at night. To achieve this I went with a basic black shirt and dark jeans. I gave the outfit a bit of color with my pink leopard flats and a bright purple, blue and pink scarf. This actually version 2.0 of this scarf. The first one Miss P gave me for my 22nd birthday, and I then lost at an Anthropologie store. Luckily when I was in NYC last time I found another one! I really liked how low key the dark basics were when paired with the bright shoes and scarf. The outfit did go day to night nicely. To stay warm I threw a bright blue sweater jacket over the rest of it.




































Shirt: The Gap, $6
Jeans: The Gap, $22
Shoes: American Eagle, gift from AP
Scarf: NYC street stall, $5
Sweater Jacket: The Gap, $15



Happy Friday All!

Friday Fun Wear

Hello fashion lovers!

Today is the last day of the work week and the beginning of a quiet weekend. The sun burn is slowly ebbing so I can wear more and more clothes so today I wanted to highlight several types clothing, colors, and prints.

Today I am wearing a v-neck orange shirt with my green military vest with a printed skirt. For accessories I have a pendant necklace that was given to me on my 26th birthday and that I LOVE. To finish off the outfit I chose an old standby that always works, my jean-style wedges.

Tip of the Day: Wear color, military, and print - and make it work together!

Outfit:
Top: Urban Outfitters ($4)
Skirt: Urban Outfitters ($10)
Vest: Urban Outfitters ($20)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Necklace: Gift ($0)
Watch: Sprout ($20)

Printed Skirt, Embellished Shirt

Although I love my printed Boden skirt, its always a challenge to show off its cute patterned two tone glory, but not have it become too over the top for work. Today I showed it off by pairing it with a navy tank with tuxedo detailing. I actually have this tank in navy and black because I love how versatile it is. I sometimes wear these to the office, but I also frequently break them out and wear them out. I really liked how even though the color of the top was pretty conservative with the skirt, both had really great details. I put a basic green cardigan over the predominantly navy outfit. I tried to wear other shoes with this outfit, but a large part of my heels are at the shoemaker this week, so I went with my tried and true navy blue shoes.




















Skirt: Boden, $35
Shirt: Banana Republic, $16
Cardigan: August Silk, Christmas gift years ago
Shoes: Seychelles, $60
Sunnies: Mosely Tribes, gift from my bro!



Happy Summery Afternoon All!

It's Thursday-Wear

Well I feel like today I am channeling a Lois Lane style look, perhaps it is because of my high-waisted skirt of the wrap top but at any rate I feel like I am ready to tackle the library and some dinner.

With that, my sunburn update is that it is not getting better, allowing me to wear a semi-fitted top but a looser skirt, just for comfort's sake.

Today I am wearing a wrap-top in yellow with a high-waisted striped skirt. I wanted the yellow tie to be like a belt for the outfit so I have it proudly presented. Along with the main outfit I am wearing a home-made necklace, my Sprout watch, and my suede beige sandals.

Tip of the Day: High waisted can be your friend if you need more of a waist. If you are like me cinch it and wear some heels for good measure.

Outfit:
Top: H&M ($15)
Skirt: Old Navy ($9)
Necklace: Made by friend, gift ($0)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Shoes: Urban Outfitters ($10)

Getting My Hermione On! (with a little help from Ginny)

I ask you were there ever two better people to dress up as Hermione and Ginny? I think NOT!








When I was in junior high I had no idea how to manage my hair and it basically looked like this all the time. Over the years I have learned to control my curl, but occasionally I break out the big hair and dress up as Hermione. The midnight showing of the Deathly HAllows part II was one of those instances. I went with my friend Miss M, and both of us put on our finest Harry Potter wear. I actually already owned the tie from being Hermione for Halloween two years ago. Because it was a midnight showing I paired my tie with a white collared shirt over my purple long sleeved shirt and my jeans. I was afraid it would be too cold to wear a skirt and tights. Miss M was far braver, and her costume was far more authentic.
























I forgot to take pictures of my work wear today so I hope my HP pictures suffice! It was a great movie and so much fun to do at midnight. Especially in costume. Everybody knows I love to dress up!

Burnt to a Crisp Outfit

(the dress on the right is from dinner last night. Gap $20)




I am very uncomfortable!!!

Okay, so after that mini exclamation of discomfort I will continue my post. After a relaxing day yesterday beaching it on a birthday extravaganza I learned the hard way that the sun is both your best and worst accessory, and that tan lines are serious business.

In order to avoid almost any skin contact I decided to wear light and relaxed clothes. I am wearing a blue top tucked into a black and white striped skirt from Express. I like to cinch the skirt and make it high-waisted so I can show off my legs, which are the only place on my body that resembles normal skin.

For accessories I chose my gifted clip-on shell earrings from my amazing friend Kristine and my Sprout watch. For shoes I am wearing my super colorful, and very comfortable wedges.

Tip of the Day: You can put flowy top with flowy skirt, but make sure you cinch or gather the fabric so you have a shape underneath all the flow!

Outfit:
Top: H&M ($20)
Skirt: Express ($10)
Shoes: Rainbow (Borrowed $0)
Earring: Gift ($0)
Watch: Sprout ($20)

Shades of Gray Tuesday

Today was one of those day where I really didn't want to get up and go to work, so I went for tried and true pieces. I feel like this silk tank from BR always looks good. It has a fun shape and a good variety of colors. I paired my go to tank with my gray pencil skirt and silver flats. To reign in my voluminous top I belted it with a wide black belt and finished off my outfit with one of the MOST basic office wear pieces: a black cardigan! Overall, even though I was less than my usual perky self at work, I still felt good about my outfit!




















Shirt: Banana Republic, $13
Belt: Banana Republic, $40
Skirt: Banana Republic, $14
Cardigan: Gift from my parents
Shoes: Steve Madden, $25
Sunnies: Mosely Tribes, gift from my bro



I have no idea why this photo is more blown out then the others!

To the Beach! Birthday celebration wear

hello!

Today is a BIG day and full of fun, I want to look at times comfortable and then also very nice and classy for dinner. There will be additional photos added later tonight but I wanted you all to get a taste of Patty and her bathing wear!

Today I am wearing an Old Navy bikini and a beautiful gifted print dress as the cover up. Let's hope I do not spill ketchup or sangria over it!

Tip of the Day: Cover-Ups for bathing suits do not mean drab ... have fun with nice dresses and interesting prints.

Outfit:
Bathing Suit: Old Navy ($20)
Dress: Gifted Necessary Objects ($0)
Shoes: H&M ($20)

Pairing Pink and Pattern

Today although I knew I wanted to wear this dress, I had a different sweater in mind, but it didn't work with the high waist of this dress. Luckily I remembered the existence of this cropped wrap sweater. I have had this sweater for well over five years, and although I don't wear it often, its a great shape and color. I really liked how it fit over my printed dress today. To finish off my outfit I picked my gold heels because they are neutral, but allow me to still wear heels and thus appear taller.



















Dress: Boden, $50
Sweater: BCBG via Maribel, $15
Shoes: Seychelles via DSW, $30
Sunnies: Mosely Tribes, gifted from my bro

Rushing Out The Door-Wear!

This is a dress I bough flea market shopping ($8!)




Somehow, despite the fact I woke up at the right time, I am still in a rush!

Darn living so far away from work!

Anyhoo today is a NICE day, it may rain but it is over normal temperature so I can wear a t-shirt comfortably as well as a nicer skirt. Finally some form versus function.

So at the last section I chose a very old H&M striped shirt, tucked into a H&M yellow wrap skirt with a Urban belt. For accessories I chose my geode home-made necklace, my Sprout watch, and a candy-cane colored ring. As for shoes I chose a good standby in my late times, my jean colored wedges.

Tip of the Day: Wear stripes, they do an outfit good!

Outfit:
Top: H&M ($10)
Skirt: H&M ($20)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Necklace: AMNH Gift Shop and own Sash ($2.50 each Geode)
Ring: Flea Market ($5)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Belt: Urban ($5)

Shift Sunday

Sunday was certainly a fun day for me. I woke up early to walk with a friend and go for breakfast (it was hard after my dancing fun time last night) and then was off in the afternoon for a celebratory birthday lunch for Mr. J! Luckily for me, the weather which was foggy in the morning cleared and it was another warm day. Still in love with my new Shift from Maribel, I threw it on for my leisurely afternoon lunch. Because the pesky work appropriate issue was not in fact an issue today I paired it with my Greek sandals that I bought at a flee market in Athens, and my orange cardigan. Honestly I would wear a version of this outfit every day if I could.



















Dress: J. Crew via Maribel, $35
Cardigan: Eileen Fisher, $40
Shoes: Flea Market, 10 Euros
Sunnies: Mosely Tribes, gift from my bro