Ok I admit it. I am starting to really like this cargo jacket from Old Navy. I bought it, not knowing if I would have many occasions to wear it, but so far I’ve found a ton! It can obviously be styled more casually with jeans (that was a given for me), but I’ve also worn it as a layering piece during a travel day for our cruise, and I was able to wear it to the office with a dress.
And yesterday, I busted out the jacket yet again! I needed a casual yet put together look as I would be doing a lot of walking, moving about, etc.
Jacket: Old Navy
Tee: J.Crew Factory
Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet
Black skinnies: H&M
Black flats: Payless
I work for a nonprofit doing marketing and PR and sometimes it can be stressful and incredibly busy, but the built-in perk is that we have a ton of opportunities to volunteer and visit the schools and students where our programs are implemented. So in honor of National Volunteer Week, I delivered books to local elementary school students that don’t have any to call their own. Seeing the students’ faces when they got books was an awesome feeling. These kids had huge smiles, shook my hand, looked me in the eye and said things like “thank you for the books” and “I will treat these well” and “thank you for believing in me.” Wow. Definitely puts things back in perspective when you are having a bad day, right?!
Hope you are having a good week, and remember- try to keep things in perspective!
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That’s a great volunteer experience!
It totally was…luckily, I have lots of great, rewarding options like these at my fingertips!
I couldn’t agree with you more. I just turn the news on and it helps me put things into perspective.
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Exactly Agi- yeah the news gives me my daily dose too…
Aww what a great feeling, hearing that from kids! As a big reader, I thank you for sharing the wonderful gift a book is :)
Don’t you love having pieces like that jacket, that end up becoming staples in your wardrobe and are easy to wear?
It totally is :-) And YES…it is definitely a staple for me and I never would have thought!
What a great post! Thanks so much for linking up!
Yay for books! What a great job perk :-)
Oh you bet!! :-)
glad you are finding your cargo jacket to be more versatile than you anticipated — I really do love it with your striped dress.
Me too- the dress-cargo jacket look is so fun!
Love your oufit! So chic an comfy :)
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Thanks so much Natasha! It was super comfy- perfect for running around!
Aww! I love the story about the book delivery! Who donates the books? Do all the kids get the same one? I would love to see their faces light up! :)
Book donations come from all over- individuals, businesses, etc. The kids get all different books. They get six at a time for their own little libraries and are encouraged to read the books and trade with their friends, family, etc. You should come with me the next time- it is seriously the best!
Yes! I’d love to come next time! :) Or donate some books!