Wednesday Black and Prints

Hello Wednesday!

Top: Necessary Objects: $15

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

Shoes: Payless ($25), Pants: H&M ($20)

Hello everyone!

Today is a busy day for me in that I have to run around a lot before my internship but alas it happens! I wanted to throw out some old items, and some not seen on this blog pieces too. It is chilly today so layers are the word of the day....

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!

Looong Monday

After the shining break of last week and the fabulously relaxing weekend I had there is a slight dread for this week to begin, but with lots to look forward too, including a trip up to Bard College for Alumni Day, I decided to pick up my heels (tehe) abd look good for these looong days.

It is pretty gloomy out so I choose to wear comfy and warm clothing that had some color to them. I started with a hot pink top I got at The Gap and paired it with my striped long sweater and long back vast for a nice layering effect. For bottoms I chose my green slacks and my red Urban Outfitters red wedges. Overall the outfit is clean and pretty simple, but I added some accessory styles and colors to give it a little more kick.

For accessories I chose a beaded necklace given to me years ago with a made necklace from a lovely friend. To add some sparkle I chose another gifted item, a Peacock pin and, of course, my Sprout watch.

Tip of the Day: Simple can be surprising, add some nice details (whether it is pattern, colors, or a funky accessory) and you have people checking you out in the sweater and slacks!

Outfit:
Top: The Gap ($20)
Sweater: Urban Outfitters ($20)
Tank: Necessary Objects ($15)
Pants: H&M ($12)
Shoes: Urban Outfitters, online ($40)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Necklaces and Pin: Gift ($0)
Total: $117

Exhausted Friday

I have not slept well in several days so I am hoping I can make this post coherent. Despite my sleepy head it is FRIDAY and another weekend of casual, funky wear is upon us!

I actually really love the way this outfit works and also realize this is the SECOND time I have worn a black top in two days. Today I am wearing a Necessary Objects top. The reasons why this top is amazing is the low cut of the collar in the back, the light fabric, and the buttons that are also in the back. I chose to wear a light and short skirt with it and belt it like a tunic.

For accessories and shoes, I went to vintage with my metal and plastic rings and the white metal necklace. The shoes are yet another Payless find and the belt is something I found in my mom's closet years ago.

** Sorry for all the caps PEP is very tired...

Tip of the day: Wear shirts backwards, forwards, with buttons exposed. It adds whimsy and creativity to an outfit.

Outfit:
Top: Necessary Objects ($17)
Skirt: Urban Outfitters ($10)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Necklace: Flea Market ($5)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Belt: Found ($0)
Rings: Flea Market ($10)

Nearing the Close: Thursday Outfit

Hey everybody!

Your PEP is tired today so I attempted a loose version of my challenge and wore all vintage accessories, including necklace, bracelet, and belt. This shows that you can do vintage but in a minimal way but still look interesting and stylish.

Today I am wearing a wool, cropped, black top with a red and white tank-top underneath. I love the cut of this top with my yellow skirt, which is a jersey wrap skirt from Urban Outfitters. I cinched the skirt with my vintage sash and choose interesting accessories to ramp up the details. Finally I chose my blue-jean peep-toes because I wanted the height but with comfort.

Tip of the Day: Try interesting shapes together to make an even more powerful outfit.

Outfit:
Top: Necessary Objects ($15)
Tank-Top: H&M ($5)
Skirt: Urban O ($10)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Vintage necklace, bracelet, and sash: Flea Markets + Gift ($10)

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)

Hello everyone!

Today I am off to work and perhaps something after work so I wanted to look nice as well as comfortable. I also know that the office is FREEZING, so I needed something to cover-up at least half of my body. I choose a sweet dress and a long jacket to accomplish that.



Today I chose my beautiful beach print dress that was a gift from a friend several years ago. As the cover-up I choose my velvet long jacket with mother of pearl buttons and pockets. For accessories I choose a pendant, locket necklace from a Vermont Flea Market, given to me by my roomie and turquoise strappy sandals.



Tip of the Day: be fun! Wear prints, color, and velvet in whole pieces or accessories!

Look at the Wilbur in all these photos, he is the real accessory!

Outfit:
Dress: Necessary Objects ($0)
Cover-Up: Gift ($0)
Necklace: Flea Market. Gift ($0)
Shoes: Payless ($10)
Belt: H&M ($5)

Ah its friday! Thunderstorms and Patterns

Hello Blog Readers!

I wanted to thank you all for reading, viewing, and commenting on our blog. It is so much fun to bring different outfits and ideas to you all, so thanks for being an amazing audience of readers and followers.

Today I had a serious plan, birthed from an idea on the train. Sadly the skirt I wanted to wear did not work with the overall ensemble so I changed it for a sweater over a dress. The sweater is from Necessary Objects and a quick find for my last job where all I could wear was black. Interestingly I incorporate it into many of my outfits now, which is a nice change and fun.

I tied the sweater and pinned it to the side with a pin shaped like a peacock that was a gift from my friend Sarah. The dress is from H&M a few years ago and it has ALL the colors and patterns in it. For shoes I wore my older payless wedges. I am also wearing a fun white metal necklace from a flea market in Boston.


Tip of the Day: Where sweaters and dresses together, either layered underneath or over!

Outfit:
Sweater: Necessary Objects ($10)
Dress: H&M ($10)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Pin: Gift
Necklace: Flea Market ($5)

Rainy Spring Wear

On the theme of exhaustion I am pretty tired and slightly sick at the moment but to pull through I thought of an outfit on the train last night. It is pretty simple but has some layers, interesting shapes, and a pop of color, which is what you need when the weather decided to attack the sun and rain for several days. **Sigh** I miss the sun!

Anyhoo today's outfit is a cropped top that bought for my old job, it is a nice knit and is pretty warm surprisingly. Underneath I am wearing a vintage orange shirt with nice buttons. It is one of my favorite shirts and I wear it in the summer a lot with shorts. I am wearing my gray cropped pants and some pins as accessories. Finally I am wearing goodwill shoes that have a cute heel and make a lot of noise when I walk by, I like to be heard when I walk :)

Outfit: Top: Necessary Objects ($10)

Shirt underneath: Goodwill ($5)

Pants: Urban Outfitters ($10)

Shoes: Goodwill ($5)

Pins: Gifts (Free)

Bracelet: H&M (4$)