Tuesday Back to Basics

 Man oh man have I been gone for a while!  Apologies for my absence.  My brother got married last weekend (!!!) and I was out of blogging commission.  Yesterday going back to work was downright painful.  Today I faced the world in my gray bow t-shirt, my full black skirt, and my funky Charlotte Ronson heels.  I finished the look off with a hand me down scarf to keep me warm in the office.  Not my most creative office, but hopefully still pulled together.

Shirt - The Gap Skirt - Hand me down BR  Shoes - Charlotte Ronson via Jeremy's  Scarf - Gifted

Tuesday Patterns and Loafers

Tuesday is always a quiet day for me and when things are quiet and relaxed I like to wear shorts!!

The shorts below are my favorite and are also comfy. I love the t-shirt, which was a gift from a friend as well as my gold necklaces.

My loafers are the highlight of this outfit because they are a great color, have an awesome pattern, and older women compliment me all the time on them for their "high fashion look."

Also I apologize for all of the phone pictures, since I do not have stable Internet at home this is my staple way o blogging, at least I am still blogging at all!

Happy fashioning friends!

Monday: Relaxed and Colorful

Today I let my skirt (actually a dress) set the tone for today's outfit- bright, colorful, and relaxed.

The skirt was given to me by a friend who visited her family in Jamaica. I love the feel and colors and it shows off my bright flats!

The flats are new via the Webster for Target line. They were on sale and were just what I needed!

Great finds from the west coast!

So I am moving to the west coast at the end of the summer! HB and PEP will be on the same coast and same Bay Area!

Mike and I visited Portland, OR and found amazing thrift items!! I am wearing two today - my shoes and blouse!

One came from the Goodwill (the Blouse) the other from this awesome store called the Red Light! I had so much fun and I am ready to get a job and shop on the west coast!

Day to Day

 In many ways, wearing this bright purple skirt is easy because it pulls to focus in any outfit.  On Wednesday I decided to pair it with a brown t-shirt and my trusty oatmeal cardigan for an easy office outfit.  Because I was being really conservative with my tops I finished my outfit off with my leopard print heels.  A lot of color and a little bit of pattern, or just another day at the office for me.

 Shirt and Cardigan - The Gap  Skirt - J. Crew Shoes - Deena and Ozzy via Jeremy's

 This morning I really didn't want to get out of bed.  I had a birthday dinner last night and it was cold and foggy when my alarm went off.  But alas, work called and clothes are strongly encouraged at the office.  So I broke out my plaid shirt dress and a pair of leggings.  This dress is pretty short so I don't like wearing it without something under it at the office.  But its July, so full on tights seemed like overkill.  Plus its usually warm in the afternoon so I didn't want to roast!  Nude flats and my trusty printed scarf finished off my outfit for the day.  Its a pretty casual look with the leggings, but it was perfect for a day like today!

Dress - J. Crew via Maribel Leggings - BR Shoes - Country Road (Australia) Scarf - Street Vendor in Prague  Sunnies - Gifted Mosely Tribes

Commentary

 Whenever I wear these blue shoes from Boden they get compliments.  But today it went into overdrive.  People commented on the street, in the office, at the gym . . . It was all very flattering.  I really wore them because it was a cold day but I refused to wear tights or pants and wanted to stay warm.  Also it was a Monday so I needed something on my feet so I could get out the door and to work.

Skirt and Shoes - Boden T-Shirt - J. Crew

New Week, New Jacket

Hello fashion readers!

Thanks for sticking with this blog considering how little I post! I will try to be better!

I was in Boston this weekend with my lovely and stylish boyfriend Mike and we were in thrift store and happened upon an amazing linen jacket and I had to buy it! It is from the 1980s and was sold in Neiman Marcus so those are all pluses, AND it is light and colorful!

Have a great rest of the week!

Jacket: Buffalo Exchange ($9), Skirt: Old Navy (also $9), Shoes: Forever 21 ($20) 

Tank: The Gap ($10), Necklace (Forever 21: $4), Watch: Casio (gift, $0)

Green on the Bottom

This weekend I was all about being green.  On Friday I wore my green pants to work and then out for a night on the town with friends (I switched shirts and shoes in between), and then Saturday night I broke out a skirt that I couldn't resist at Anthro but had not yet had an opportunity to wear.  I didn't plan on being green all weekend, but for both occasions I couldn't resist.  I love my vibrant green pants and decided that for casual Friday I would pair them with a striped long sleeve and heels.  Later when I went out for drinks with friends I switched over to a black v-neck and gold flats - I hate when my feet hurt when bar hopping.  Saturday night I finally had a chance to wear my green lace skirt to a birthday party.  This skirt was $11 at Anthro.  I found it on crazy sale and couldn't resist.  Since its a pretty busy skirt I paired it with a favorite black long sleeve and nude flats (obviously not pictured) and headed out.   I hope to wear both of these bottoms again in the near future.  Sorry Kermit, this weekend it was easy being green!

Friday: Pants - The Gap  Shirt - Proenza Schuler for Target Shoes - Seychelles

Saturday: Skirt - Anthro  Shirt - Gap Hand me Down

Neglected

Another day at work, and surprisingly, another pair of pants.  I love my slouchy khakis but I don't wear them as much as I would like.  Truth be told I don't find them as easy to match to tops and still look as good for the office as I would like.  But today I paired them with my printed silk top and trusty oatmeal cardigan and called it a comfortable day.  Don't get me wrong, I like how this outfit looks as well, but it also felt like I was lounging around in sweats rather than working in a high-rise.  Score?

Pants and Cardigan - The Gap Shirt - Anthro Shoes - J. Crew

I'm Alive and Have Green Pants

 Look I have green pants!  These pants and so many other things have happened in the last week and a half.  These pictures were actually taken last Tuesday.  I have found myself busy busy busy socially.  Which is really fun, but it means that if I make it home in time to take pictures I usually have to rush out right afterwards to do something else.  Thus, these sat on my camera for a week before I even uploaded them.  Last week, due to the 4th of July, my office got very casual.  So I broke out my new green pants!  I loved them at the Gap, I tried them on at the Gap, I left them at the Gap because they were full price/I am trying to be good, and when the 4th of July sale was on I bought them at the Gap.  I paired them with pretty neutral pieces to make them workplace appropriate.  I can't wait to continue playing with them and see where they go from here! I actually don't think these pictures do them justice, so I guess I'll have to wear them and actually photograph them again soon!

Mondays are workdays!

Today is a longer work day because I am also at BHS today. Since moving I have been able to pull out a lot of rarely seen or worn clothing.

Today I got to pull out my star shirt, belt it, and also my heart skirt!

Shirt: thrifted at Good Will
Skirt: H&m
Shoes: Urban I
Watch: gift and Casio brand
Necklace: gifted!

Heat wave Friday

Another hot day and another trying to keep cool outfit!

Tuesday Patterns

Living with most of your clothes in bags does not make styling easy but a challenge is a challenge!

My outfit today is a mash of different patterns, styles, and accessories! It is still hot here (90 degrees) so I wanted loose fabrics that breathe but also look good for the office.

Dress (actually a skirt): Housing Works ($2), Top: The Good Will ($4)

Accessories! Bracelets: All gifted ($0)

Sneaky shoes: Forever 21 ($20)

A Late Monday Post

Due to the lack of internet in the apartment my boyfriend and I are subletting my posts may have a more work oriented feel for awhile! I will continue to bring style (some humor) and many patterns despite being shot in a bathroom.

Despite the heat in NYC, I have tried to put outfits together, even though the thought makes me sweat a little so I hope they all look good to you!!!

Dress: Urban Outfitters on sale ($10), Belt: from another outfit: H&M ($0), Shoes: DSW ($40), Sweater: Urban O ($10)

Shoes!!

Leggings Needed

 While my poor PEP and other friends on the East Coast sweat it out night and day the fog came in here and today I broke out the leggings to go under my dress!  Generally I think leggings are too casual for the office but its the week of the 4th of July and therefore pretty casual in the office this week.  And, it's JULY!  I couldn't bring myself to wear tights!  Despite the tights, I loved my outfit today.  It was a nice blend of color and pattern.

 Dress - BR via Maribel (for $10 off the sale rack, seriously!) 

Cardigan - The Gap  Leggings and Shoes - BR

Moving Time and the Hot, Hot Heat

Life  has been really crazy for the PEP side of this blog. In a rush to move everything I have in less than a month's time to a new part of Brooklyn, my stylish adventures have fallen by the way side (as well as many items of clothes.

I hope to maintain a more steady posting schedule now that I have moved but beware that the outfits will be light and relaxed because the 90+ degree weather is now reaching its fifth day here in NYC!

Hope all is wealth in the style universe!!