D’Orsay flats are a twist on the standard ballet flat. With a capped pointed toe and cutouts on the sides, they are chic, minimalist and modern. While the flats above come in several colors and prints (like leopard!), I focused on the classic: basic black. J. Crew makes a suede version at nearly $100, and it’s counterpart J.Crew Factory has a similar version for a bit less at $89.50. I bought these and ended up returning them because I found a much cheaper alternative at Target that flattered Read More
May Clothing Budget
Well, hello May! So I went a bit crazy this month and took advantage of the Memorial Day sales and stocked up. A few thoughts: -About a month post-baby, many of my clothes don't fit quite yet, so I need some "in between" items to hold me over. I feel like this month's purchases make for a great capsule wardrobe-- especially the J.Crew pieces- very remixable! (Speaking of, did you enter the $200 J. Crew gift card giveaway yet?) -I did a major closet purge this month. As a result, I Read More
August 2014 Clothing Budget
August 2014 Clothing Budget: 1. Urban Expressions Courtney Clutch/Crossbody via eBay: $23.66 2. Mikas Pond Lacey Wallet in Pink via Kate Spade: $85 (including shipping) 3. Carlisle Street Stacy Polka Dot Wallet via Kate Spade Outlet: $45 4. Navy Bow Earrings via Kate Spade Outlet: $16 5. Jacquard Dot Popover via J. Crew Factory: $25 (flash sale + free shipping) 6. J. Crew Linen City Mini Skirt via consignment store: $15.99 [worn here] 7. Marled Crew Neck Sweater via Old Navy: $14 Read More
Chambray and Linen City Mini Skirt
Shop the look: Skirt: J. Crew Linen City Mini skirt via consignment store (other colors on sale, factory version) Shoes: Target Chambray: J. Crew Factory (polka dot version, dark wash, light wash) Happy Tuesday! I’m still catching up from the whirlwind wedding weekend, but I can tell you that it was a blast! (Click here to see a sneak peek of the photos from the photographer’s blog- she did a great job…and the Milwaukee lakefront was the perfect backdrop!) In other news, here is an Read More
Cobalt Blue and Leopard
I love cobalt blue. And leopard print. So naturally, I decided to pair them together. Success! (Except for the fact that I didn't iron my shirt. Whoops.) Poly shirt + no iron = hot mess. Oh well! The general look is still good though, right!? :-) Shirt: J.Crew (on clearance!) Bottoms: Gap (similar) Necklace: Lia Sophia Heels: Target Do the wrinkles disappear now?! Hmm... Of course, I got some inspiration from the blogosphere, too. Check out how other fabulous bloggers are rocking Read More
Work that Blazer!
I don't know where the inspiration for this outfit came from (probably a mix of Pinterest and the super stylish bloggers I follow), but I LOVE this look! I think a large part of why I love it is because the skirt is one I would have only considered wearing in the summer, but with some layering/different accessories, it transitions into another season seamlessly! (I found that to be true of a tank top I recently wore as well!) Sarah of Simply Sarah touches upon this too, she just started a Read More
Mint Condition
J.Crew Factory, which has quickly become one of my favorite clothing stores, has such wonderful stuff! I recently hit their outlet this past weekend and stocked up on a few essentials. I had been lusting after their shawl-front cardigans for awhile and saw that they were half off, so I decided to stock up. I chose the mint color because A- I am trying to break out of my "basic black-gray-navy-white-cream that will match with everything" mentality and B-it's such a FUN color. I mean, doesn't Read More
