Intimidated

Ralph Lauren White Button Down & Nike Crewneck Sweatshirt (similar here) -  similar layered button down and crewneck here (it's on sale too!) / eShakti Grey Floral Skirt c/o (30% off until 10/16) / COACH Cross Body Purse / Target Oversized Watch / Bauble Bar Pearl Drop Earrings / Gold Frame Aviators (similar here) / Steve Madden Quilted Faux Leather Sneakers (on sale!)

Pencil skirts always intimidated me as something you could only wear to work - never on an easy day off. And the longing to create a look that could encompass both simplicity and comfort with a pencil skirt brings me here! I've been loving the look of "Peter Pan" collars for years, the femininity yet boy-meets-girl appeal when paired with a looser blouse or sweatshirt over the top is a combination that can't be beaten in my book. I tried to keep this look on the more put together side of things for brunching and what not, but you could easily make this look even more wearable by switching the top out for a chunky sweater, the sneakers for your favorite gym kicks, and a baseball cap for that laid-back "cool girl" look. It's crazy to think that a year ago all I thought you could could wear with a pencil skirt was a blazer, boy have I learned!

Grey Days

VS Grey V-Neck Sweater (on sale for less than $15!) / eShakti Grey Floral Print Skirt c/o (get 15% with code "morethanextraordinary") / Target Ankle Strap Heels (similar here and here) / Double Pearl Drop Earrings / Target Oversized Watch


Happy Saturday! Ending the week on a neutral note with this all grey look. A few weeks ago I mentioned in this post that a prevailing trend for Fall would be Grey. I love my neutral tones and have always loved the simplicity of a monochromatic look, but the floral print and small black details in this customizable eShakti skirt break up the look nicely to keep it from being too boring. What I love especially about this look is that although I took it on a more glam route, it could easily take on an understated appeal with some sneakers, a baseball cap, and a thin cross-body bag. This way, it can take you from day to night and you won't have to sacrifice comfort to look cute or stylish - talk about a win-win!


xoxo

Pointing Fingers

 

Pilcro Pointing Fingers Graphic Tee (old, similar style on sale here) / Aeropostale White Boyfriend Blazer (similar boyfriend style here and cropped style here) / DIY Boyfriend Shorts (similar under $25 pair here) / Target Oversized Watch / Ombre Mirror Lens Sunglasses / Vintage Red Faux Leather Loafers (similar style here) / Layered Bracelets (under $5!)

While Fall is technically in session right now (and I am not complaining about that one bit, it's my favorite season from the scent of cinnamon all throughout the halls to the fashion!), our Minnesota weather decided to throw us for a loop and put 70 degree weather back on the table this past weekend. Thus, my closet cleaning was put on hold to go out and about and enjoy the beautiful weather. Usually when wearing a graphic tee or sweatshirt like this one, I like to add structure with light layers. In this case, I chose to wear one of my favorite boyfriend blazers cuffed at the sleeve, but sometimes, if I'm wearing a sweatshirt especially, I'll wear it layered over a button down shirt that's buttoned all the way to the top for a more polished look. The truth is, I think Fall is my favorite season simply because of the layers, I just love layers. 




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A Couple Recent Purchases

GAP Striped Shirt (on sale for 45% off!)

HM Wide-Leg Pants (20% off with email sign-up!)

Anthropologie Terry Cardigan (Has such a unique zip-up, diagonally across your chest and I have gotten so many complements on it!)

VS Lipstick in Riveting (on sale for 40% off!)

PIOL Dress (I will have a full review on the process of creating and review of this dress in the near future, so stay tuned!)

ROXY Surf Pant

Anthropologie Chartreuse Twill Shorts

Just a few of my recent purchases and a couple coupons I found for you to get an even better deal on some of them! To stay up to date on what I'm currently coveting you can also check out the Shop page above, I use it as my own universal shopping cart and am always adding new items I've fallen in love with daily!

xoxo

Girl's Weekend

Fedora (similar here)  /  Sunglasses (similar here)  /  Blouse  /  Maxi Dress (similar here and loving this one and the pleats on this one)

Over a week ago, I took a VERY well needed vacation promptly insisted by my mother. Obviously, I was not about to turn down a trip to temperatures above freezing! For the most part, we kept work and technology to a minimum on this trip, and instead spent most of our time embracing the outdoors (which was totally fine by me, have you seen how green it is down there?). However; on our last day my sister insisted I photograph at least one outfit, which brings me here! I have actually worn this outfit previously in this past fall, and who says you can't wear it again in April? Don't ever be afraid to recycle an outfit or take a well-needed break, I know I'm not!

XOXO

Swim Season

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Bikini Set

Bath Suit

Bath Suit

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Bath Suit

"She wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini..." Does anyone else have that song burned into their memory? I remember the first time hearing that song I instantly felt compelled to go out and buy a yellow polka dot bikini - I was a pretty impressionable child. I guess the same thing holds true to this day, but within a different form of technology - the internet. Just scrolling through my Pinterest feed I see thousands of Spring style and bikini pins and can't help but feel an instant need to own it and for the items to show up in my closet (a girl can dream, right?). Above I posted some of the bikinis I've been falling in love with and looking into purchasing myself, hopefully there's one you find you like up there too!

XOXO

Transition Denim

As Spring finally decides to heat up, our wardrobes are thrown for a loop trying to suit the unstable weather patterns. Just take yesterday for example - we reached over 60 degrees to find out in 2 days we'll be seeing snow again. So much for that pair of shorts I spent 2 hour trying to find and break out of my closet. With unexpected temperatures fluctuating, I find overalls EXTREMELY generous in not only their heat but also their versatility in the wardrobe department - those things go with anything and everything - they can take a sweatshirt and jeans to the next level, who knew that was even possible?

As of now, however; we're stuck in the awkward phase of Spring; sometimes too hot for pants but not quite hot enough for shorts. We're in the transition stage of the season which means we should probably stock up on at least one pair of denim in the most important 3 lengths - Long, cropped, and short. Below I've compiled a list of some of my favorite denim trends for the upcoming season, so go ahead and shop to your hearts content.

Classic Denim Overalls  /  ASOS Overalls with Busted Knee  /  UO Suspender Slim Boyfriend Jean Overalls  /   AE Denim Overall 

ASOS Distressed Mom Jeans  /  ASOS Patched Jeans  /  White Mid-Rise Boyfriend Jeans  /  Distressed Boyfriend Jeans  /   Boyfriend Crop Jeans

 White Overall Shorts  /  Light Wash Short Denim Overalls  /  Distressed Boyfriend Shorts  

XOXO