Floral Heels and Flares Friday!

I loved these pants from the first moment I saw them at the Gap. But I wasn't willing to shell out $70 for them. Luckily, like so many things at the gap, they went on sale and I snagged them. However, they are still not quite perfect because they are way too long on me. This meant that in order to wear them today, I had to break out my REALLY high heels. These aren't any higher then my Boden t-straps, but they are more certainly more playful.


I bought these shoes at Anthropologie when I started my current job. I usually treat myself to a pair of shoes when I start a new job. These are called Pop Stars, and I can see why.

















I was lucky that my pop stars are high enough to be worn with my new flares. Although sadly the flares sometimes hid the flower on the toes of my shoes.











As I said, I loved these pants the moment I saw them. Although I have loved flares since I was 11, these pants have a 70's vibe that is not usually my thing. However, these spoke to me the first time I saw them and I loved wearing them today. Hopefully soon I will get them hemmed so I can wear them more.


To accent the pants and shoes, I wore a plain light green sweater which I love for its color and simplicity.


















Shoes: Poetic License via Anthropologie, $70
Pants: The Gap, $30
Sweater: Banana Republic, $25



Happy Pop Star Friday!

Busy Days Need Good Clothes

This post will be really wonky today because for some reason my formatting is a mess. Anyway I will call this my artistic post and hope for the best. On busy days dressing well can be a challenge. What will the weather be like? Will I need to literally run somewhere? Do I mind if I spill, cry, etc on my clothes? These are questions I ask myself on a daily basis, but the one thing I always know is that looking decent is important to me and being myself in my clothes is very important. That is why work-wear can be a struggle. If you can envision yourself in your work clothes you are doing well! So add accessories, blazers, shoes, etc. Accents can help ensure that your personal style shines.

Today was a long day (well I am still at the computer lab so it is still a busy day) but I wanted to look nice but appropriate. I always wear a blazer, which I believe adds the professional side to any crazy outfit I may wear. Today I am wearing an army green blazer, given to me as a gift for the last holiday season. I belted it with a cloth belt from another top. The shirt underneath was kind of an experiment, a funky patterned top from Wet Seal on sale. The pants are on sale H&M cargo pants with zip sides. I love the cargo pockets, which I actually put things into and the side zippers, because, well zippers are fun! Finally the necklace was made by my friend Claire (she is a wonder!) and the shoes are Poetic License from Georges in Jamaica Plain. Sorry again for the formatting, although I kinda like it.

Outfit: Blazer: A gift from my cousin (free)

Top: Wet Seal ($5)

Pants: H&M ($10)

Shoes: Poetic License at Georges ($10)

Necklace: Free via Claire