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

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

The Heatwave continues

Today is another 90+ degree day and a flowy dress and strappy sandals seem like a solution to the muggy heat! Today I am also going to OTTO for a late Birthday lunch with  my boss! Hope I do not melt before!

I am wearing my cotton, jersey H&M dress with Forever 21 sandals with gifted jewelry. Everyone have a great Friday!

Purple Days

 Yesterday was a cold day so I turned to my trusty slouchy pants to keep me warm.  I like the color of the shirt and belt together with the neutrals of the cardigan and the pants. Sadly as I was getting dressed after my swim I squirted foundation all over the front of my shirt!  So I turned my shirt around and wore it backwards for the rest of the day!  Lucky for me its a basic t-shirt.

 Pants, shirt and cardigan - The Gap Belt - Anne Taylor  Shoes - Deena and Ozzy via Jeremy's

 I loved my outfit today!  I broke out a new skirt that I bought on sale at J. Crew last week.  Even though I have been trying not to buy clothing these days because my closet is already so overflowing but I couldn't resist a 30% off all of the sale items.  I didn't want to wear this brightly colored skirt with all black so I broke out my favorite teal heels.  I got compliments on the skirt all day and had no make up mishaps!

Skirt - J. Crew (on sale for $30!) Shoes - Seychelles via Nordstroms T-Shirt - The Gap (my hair is covering the bow!) Sunnies - Gifted Mosely Tribes Lyndels

A Pre-Birthday Friday!

Hello!

Today is the day before I turn 27! And although I feel younger than 27 and a little older in some way, my style is still youthfully me!

Untucked

 When I realized that I could wear my new Charlotte Ronson shoes with my funky Elie Taheri skirt this morning I was so excited for my outfit!  Unfortunately, it was my basic black long sleeve that gave me trouble throughout the day!  It kept on coming untucked!  Methinks its too short for the slippery waistband of this skirt, but whatever it was, it was annoying.  I still love the way the colors of the skirt and shoes go together!

 Shoes - Charlotte Ronson Karlas via Jeremy's Skirt -Elie Taheri via Maribel  Shirt - The Gap, gifted from Stormy Normy  Sunnies - Gifted Gingham Mosely Tribes Lyndels Cat - Princess Fiona

 Fiona got in on the stylishness too!  Although in all fairness she always looks good.

Nothing says style like an allergc reaction

Hello everyone!

My weekend was full of sun, friends, celebrations and a not so mild allergic reaction to something. For the last couple of days I have had hives, some swelling, and wishing that it is over. As the allergen hopefully leaves my body (and the weather changes back to sunny) I should be in less covered up and bright clothing! Here is to hoping!

Sweater: The Gap ($20)

Shoes: Forever 21 ($2), Pants: The Gap ($20)

Necklaces: Gifts, Made by me, and H&M

Geometric

 Today I paired my geometric silk print top with my structured linen jacket.  I figured the two of them went together since both of them have strong geometric patterns.  I also really liked how the jacket contained the volume of the shirt.  Because it's still chilly willy I wore my skinny cords again and my mark's paisley scarf.  Hand me down Franco Sarto flats completed my outfit.

Jacket - Eileen Fisher Shirt - BR via  Maribel Pants - J. Crew Shoes - Franco Sarto hand me downs Sunnies - Gifted Mosely Tribes Lyndels

Low Key

Today was an all over the place day both in and out of the office, so I dressed for comfort and easy running around.  To me that means flats and my skinny cords.  As much as I love my skirts and heels and do believe they are utilitarian, they are hardly low key most days.  And today was a low key day.  To top off my low key outfit I wore my ruffled tank (I know, I know you can hardly see it) and my green cardigan.

Flats and Cords - J. Crew Tank - BR Cardigan - August Silk Sunnies - Mosely Tribes Lyndels

Wearing Blue for a Wet Day

Old Navy Skirt! ($9)

Urban O Long Sleeve ($10)

Payless Christian Sirano Shoes: $20!

Warm Weather Days

 Its been a hectic couple of days for me!  Lots of fun plans with friends and not so fun but totally necessary long hours in the office.  So when Monday rolled around I borrowed this blue dress from my mother to wear at the office.  Comfortable but still fun for a hectic day at the office.

 Dress - borrowed from my Mother Shoes - Charlotte Ronson via Jeremy's

 Its been really warm in the Bay Area recently which has been a nice excuse to break out my fun warm weather dresses.  Although I must admit I was freezing in the office today and I hadn't even brought a scarf because its so warm.  I sometimes willfully block out that I will be in the office a llllll day!

 Dress - J. Crew via Maribel Shoes - Marc Jacobs via Maribel Cardigan - Gifted Halogen Sunnies - Mosely Tribes Lyndels

Wet Tuesday Prep

Comfy Clothes

Button-Down: The Good Will ($5), Tank-Top: Old Navy ($4)

Belt: Ann Taylor (not seen here $5), Watch: Casio, Gift ($0)

Shoes: H&M ($12)

My Best Friend's Wedding - Beach House Bridal Shower

 This weekend I helped to host a bridal shower for my brothers fiancé with her sister, the other bridesmaid.  It was a total blast, and as you can see, even the weather cooperated!  We had it at a beach house on the cliffs above the beach and I got to break out a dress that I bought because it was on sale and loved but hadn't yet had a chance to wear.  I ordered this dress from Boden when it went on sale for $44 and lucky for me, I had a gift card from Miss P, so it was a steal! I paired it with some hand me down sandals from my mother and my gifted Mosely tribes sunglasses from my brother.  It was such and easy look that was perfect for a beach shower!

 It was actually my lovely future sister in law who took these pictures for me!

Dress -  Boden Sandals - Naot hand me downs  Sunnies - Mosely Tribes  Bracelet - Made by Me