Browsing Tag

summer 2012

Business Casual Uncategorized

Closet Confection: Powder Blue Suit

2012_0827_outfit4

2012_0827_outfit3

2012_0827_outfit2
{Forever 21 Dress + Blazer (there’s also a coordinating dress & skirt!), Zara Heels (similar),  Prada Baroque Sunglasses (similar)}

I spotted this jacket on my recent trip to Chicago and couldn’t get it out of my head.  It’s extremely good quality for a Forever 21 purchase, and it also has the cutest matching skirt and dress in the same pattern!  I definitely feel like I got a lot of bang for my buck (i.e., I’ve worn this jacket thrice already since I got it).  So, in answer to all of your burning questions regarding this gem of a find:

  1. Yes, I also have it in red!
  2. Yes, I do have the matching dress (but only in 1 color… I do occasionally practice restraint)!
  3. No, I do not have the matching skirt (again… restraint people)!
  4. Yes, I recognize my overuse of exclamation points in this post, but I’m really excited! Like really excited!
Everyday Outfits Uncategorized

Closet Confection: Up Close and Personal

2012_0819_outfit_

2012_0819_outfit_4

2012_0819_outfit_2

2012_0819_outfit_1

2012_0819_outfit_3
{Zara Dress & Blazer (similar here and here), Sam Edelman Sandals via DSW, Michael Kors Handbag, Evil Eye Necklace + Cross Bracelet via TJ Maxx}

The temps have started to cool off a bit, and I’ve taken a shine to breaking out some of my fall blazers and cardigans.  I went a little overboard at Zara’s end-of-season sale, and now I have an entire wardrobe full of these cute little knit “bladigans“.  I plan to put them all to good use in the coming months… and I’m even stalking a few ebay auctions in the hopes of scoring a vintage Chanel brooch to complete the look.  Wish me luck!

Everyday Outfits Uncategorized

Closet Confection: Olive Dress + Studded Sandals

2012_0820_outfit2

2012_0820_outfit1

2012_0820_outfit3

2012_0820_outfit5

2012_0820_outfit4
{H&M Dress (similar options here and here),  Lenora Dame Necklace via HauteLook, Forever 21 Sunglasses, Valentino Sandals}

I spent this past Sunday doing absolutely NOTHING!  Seriously, I ventured out for food once and spent the rest of my time lounging on the couch alternating between Homeland and the original Twilight Zone series.  Not gonna lie, it was pretty epic… especially considering how busy I was at work last week.  I’ll spare you all the gory details, but let’s just say there were enough flight delays, marathon meetings, and metric reviews spread throughout the week to last me a lifetime.