Blue and Batik

 On Monday I wanted to play with the volume of one of my favorite cashmere sweaters so I paired it with a high waisted full skirt of my mothers.  I really liked how pronounced my waist was in this outfit and how the volume of the skirt and sweater played off of each other.  

 Sweater - J. Crew via Maribel Skirt - BR borrowed from my mother Tights - The Gap  Shoes - Manolo Blaohniks via Maribel

 This morning nothing went right.  I didn't like any of my clothes, I ran late, I couldn't find my keys, I spilled my coffee . . . Luckily, even though this outfit wasn't what I was planning, I did really like it.  I find this batik shirt kind of hard to wear because of its shape and volume but I love its color and pattern.  I should definitely wear it more often.

Shirt - The Gap  Sweater - Gifted August Silk via Nordstrom's Rack Pants - J. Crew Shoes - Nine West

Velvet and Purple Giraffe Print

I know kind of crazy right? But for a dreary day like today Purple Giraffe Print is very much needed. Today is cold and cloudy out but at least our clothes can be a little sunnier!

Today I wanted to wear my older Wet Seal shirt because of the color/pattern and some more basic items like my black tuxedo style Gap pants. To stave off office chills I chose my velvet gray coat, a gift from a dear friend of mine at Bard.

Top: Wet Seal ($10), Coat: Gift ($0)

Charm: Flea Market ($5), Pants: The Gap ($20)

Shoes: Payless ($10), Watch: Casio, Gift ($0)

Sunday Easter Work Wear

Brights and Bells

 Although it looks like spring in the Bay Area, it is still quite chilly.  I decided to filch my mother's bright pink cardigan (its the same cardigan as my oatmeal one, only she doesn't sleep in hers) for a pop of color over a dark dress.  Because its still cold, I am also still tights-bound, so I rocked my mustard colored tights because they I love how they look with my brown wedges!

Dress and Borrowed Cardigan - The Gap  Belt - Borrowed Tights - J. Crew  Shoes - Leifdottir via Anthro

 Hooray for casual Friday.  Short story: When I was in Junior High I was obsessed with bell bottoms.  My mother took me all over looking for them.  And then they came into style in a big way and it was nice and easy but way less exciting since I was no longer unique in my wearing of them.  These days I have a few friends who rave about Paige Denim, so when I saw this pair at Maribel I decided to give them a shot since they were only $45.  Sadly they were super long and it took me a WHILE to get them hemmed.  But finally they are hemmed and my days of loving my bell bottoms are back!

These are the bow shoe clips that I was given last year for my birthday.

Jeans - Paige via Maribel  Shoes - BR  Shoe Clips - Gifted from friends  Sweater - Nordstrom Long Sleeved - The Gap  Scarf - Flea Market in Morrocco

Pink Herringbone Friday

Dress: H&M ($17)

Pants: Urban Outfitters ($10)

Necklace: Buffalo Exchange ($12), Watch: Casio (Gift, $0)

Shoes: Payless ($20)

Another beautiful day in NYC! Colder but still sunny I am working and then off to a concert from my other blog mate, Mike (seen here making a funny face)! I wanted something fun that would work for both and this pink herringbone fits the bill!