Tunic

Today for casual Friday I broke out a silk tunic that I haven't worn in a while.  I love the detailing at the neck and the fact that it has pockets.  Its also a really nice quality silk so it falls really well.  Usually I have trouble pairing it with other tops.  I rarely wear it when it is warm enough to be on its own, so I am always looking for other things to wear with it.  Today I discovered that I really like it with my light brown long sleeved hand me down!  Who knew?

Under shirt and pants - The Gap  Tunic - Anthro  Shoes - BR  (yes these are my staple clothing places)

Friday: Confidence-Wear

Hello everyone!

Dress: Thrift Store (gift, $0)

Tights: Urban Outfitters ($10), Shoes: Urban O ($35)

Hope this looks confident enough!

Pin: Vintage, my grandmothers ($0), Watch: Casio (Gift, $0)

Today is a big day for me, one that I have been planning and practicing for - Threesis Challenge. Today, in order to get that much closer to $1,000 I will need to argue my thesis in less than three minutes!

Also I have tours for my job and Museum Studies AHHHH

So I wanted to look like me but also more professional than usual, hope I got the combo right!

Wednesday Blues

Lived In

 Today I tried to formalize my polka dot tank top by pairing it with a pencil skirt and cardigan.  Honestly, I live in my oatmeal colored cardigan.  Its cashmere and super soft, but its also a really nice neutral color.  Sometimes I even sleep in this sweater.  So even though I started this outfit by trying to figure out what to wear with the tank, it was an easy choice.  I really liked how my outfit balanced out between the traditional work pieces and the more casual tank.

tank and sweater - The Gap  Skirt - Banana Republic Shoes - Country Road  Headband - Anthro

Camera Issues

 Apologies for the absence.  I took pictures of my outfits on Friday and Tuesday but then my camera decided to act up and not let me upload them!  Very annoying.  Luckily it decided to play nice today.  Its been raining on and off here so I went for my black skinny jeans.  To dress them up I borrowed this awesome vintage jacket that my mark snagged at Maribel.  I also paired it with a vintage necklace that my father made in the 70s.  I really love how the jacket looks with the dark teal sweater underneath.    Because I had a lot going on up top, I went for my nude flats!  Sometimes you have to say enough is enough.

 Pants and Sweater - The Gap Jacket - Vintage via Maribel  Shoes - Country Road   Necklace - borrowed from my mother, made by my father

Patterned Pants Take 2

Necklace: Vintage, Gift

Sweater: The Gap ($20), Under-Shirt: Threadcase ($12)

Pants: H&M ($30)

Watch: Casio, Gift ($0)

Colors, patterns, and black!!

Yellow Top: H&M ($15), Black Vest: Necessary Objects ($10)

Belt: Gift, Pants: H&M ($35), Shoes: DSW ($15)

Necklace: Vintage, Gift ($0). Watch: Casio, Gift ($0)

Check out those pants!

Friday Mix-Up

Today is a warm day and since it is nice out I wanted to look fun but since I am giving some work tours I have to also look professional.

I achieved that with some fun details and a slightly more conservative skirt (for me at least)

Watch: Casio, Gift ($0)

Blazer: Gift ($0), Top (actually a dress, Urban Outfitters) ($10), Skirt: urban O ($10)

Necklace: Flea Market ($2), Belt: Ann Taylor via Boomerangs ($5)

Shoes: Urban O ($10)

Days of Gray and Blue

These light blue tights were hard to match to my clothes.  The fact that they and the skirt matched so nicely was a total coincidence!  I bought them at American Apparel a couple of months ago when I was traveling and wanted gray tights, I figured the light blue would be close enough.

I got complimented on my skirt and tights combination before I even got to work yesterday!  I love the random compliments, they make me feel so good.
Skirt - Boden Shirt - J. Crew Tights - American Apparel  Shoes - Banana Republic

I realized half way through today that not only had I worn blue for the last two days, but I had also chosen to wear a gray t-shirt both days as well tucked into a skirt.  This week has been pretty hectic so both days I threw together these outfits.  

I love this velvet mini with the button details on the front, but I would NEVER wear it with anything but opaque tights and flats to work because of its short length!

Shirt and Cardigan - The Gap  Skirt and Tights - BR  Shoes - J. Crew (Yes these are basically all my go to work clothes providers in one outfit!)

Toning Down

Today I decided to try to tone down my whimsical Marc by Marc Jacobs top to make it workplace appropriate.  I did this by pairing it with skinny black pants, my trusty oatmeal cardigan, and my light gold shoes.  I like how these shoes become almost nude.  

I love the multiple patterns on this top and how they all fit together.  

Shirt - Marc by Marc Jacobs via Maribel  Pants and Cardigan - The Gap Shoes - Seychelles via DSW

Beautiful Tuesdays

Lost and Found

 Every year my mother tries to give every member of the family something soft for Christmas.  I have no idea why, but its her thing.  This sweater was my soft thing in 2007.  Its a pretty nice cashmere sweater from Anne Taylor and so I had it tucked away with some of my nicer clothes.  Only then I couldn't find it for a while.  I recently rediscovered it, which is perfect because it got cold in the Bay Area and this lace print was just what the doctor ordered.  I paired this cosy lace knit sweater with my navy blue button down pencil skirt, my dark purple tights and favorite winter shoes, my Leifdottir wedges.

 I love the lace pattern on this sweater.  Its pretty subtle but beautiful on the close up.  I also really like this nice light blue color.

Sweater - gifted Anne Taylor  Skirt, Tights and Shoes - Anthro  (Odille, Hue, and Leifdottir)

Warm Monday

Hello!

Today is going to a beautiful day and despite being stuck in a office (a cold one at that), I decided to look colorful and ready for SPRING!

Notice the backwards cardigan! It makes me love them more...

I love the combo of green with blue stripes! Skirt: Old Navy ($10)

A necklace from years ago! H&M ($5), Casio Watch: Gift ($0)

Shoes! The Good Will ($10)

My belt is actually a sash with a print of dogs on it!

Cardigan: H&M ($15)