OOTD: Shades of Green

Here's a quick outfit post that centers around green and floral patterns.  I picked up this Mina Dress from Anthro after stalking it for months in hopes that it would go for 75% off.  And so it did and I scooped it up!  It has neat little cut outs in the back that I plan to take full advantage of during hot summer days when ventilation is required.  But we'll save that for another, summery outfit.

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Outfit Details
Cardigan: J Crew Jackie Cardigan
Dress: Anthropologie Mina Dress
Shoes: Seychelles
Belt: Forever 21
Sunglasses: Stunners
 

OOTD: Loafing

This is one of those outfits I throw on after a long night that involves stretchy pants, fashion-y flats and dry shampoo'ed hair.  I like to think dry shampoo gives me sexy bedhead, but it's entirely possible that I look like a hot mess.  I'll just say that the look is very "in".  Having a personal style blog gives me the legitimacy to say that right?  ...Right.

Outfit Details
Top: Thrifted J Crew
Bottoms: Gap
Shoes: Old Navy
Scarf: J Crew Silk Driving Scarf

 

I picked up these amazing loafers on sale at Old Navy.  They were green (my favorite), snakeskin (another highly desirable fake! pattern) and a price that just couldn't be beat.  So what if they were half a size too big?  They're flats anyway, so it's not like it's a walking hazard.   

 Is anyone else confused that June is half over?  Where has the time gone?  

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OOTD: Mixed Bag

This outfit makes me feel like I took all the fall colors, put them in a bag, shook the bag up and poured it on my clothes.   I think I should use that bag more often!

Outfit Details
Top: Anthropologie
Cardigan: J Crew Katelyn Ruffle Cardigan
Skirt: J Crew Cord Pencil Skirt
Shoes: Seychelles
Scarf: Macy's via gift

 

I know I've been absent lately, but I'm trying this new thing where I just post outfit pictures and type as little or as much as I feel like.  No shopping links, no adds, no extras.  Just pure, outfitty goodness.  That way, I don't feel quite as overwhelmed by the time spent per post as in the beginning of the year. 

I'll let you know how it turns out.  Thanks for stopping by!  

OOTD: Business Time

No..not THAT kind of Business Time.  Though I have the song in my head now.  This is a bit of an off-key take on office wear, combining two pieces with pinstripes and a heavily patterned scarf.  I think the sunglasses provide a little pizzazz.

 
Outfit Details
Blazer: Thrifted Ben Sherman
Shirt: James Perse via NM Last Call
Bottoms: The Limited
Shoes: Michael Kors
Sunglasses: Stunners
Scarf: J Crew Silk Driving Scarf

  
  

 

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OOTD: Wine Country Weekend

As I shared a few weeks ago, my BF and I went up to Sonoma for an anniversary-celebrating wine country weekend.  Just wanted to share a few shots of my outfit and the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.  Even though it's ALLLLL the way in the northern part of the Sonoma wine area in a place called Geyserville, this was such a neat place.  The wine was good (not the most amazing, but certainly holds its own in the area) and the facility is just full of cool stuff to look at from movies, history AND it has a pool!  Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

 

Outfit Details
Dress: Anthropologie Yonina Mini Dress
Cardigan: Thrifted Anthropologie Rushing Ruffles Cardigan
Shoes: J Crew Mona Leather Pumps
Sunglasses: Stunners

 

It was our anniversary, so I dressed it up a bit :).  Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the pool, but take my word for it, it was cool.  Hope you enjoyed the pics! 

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OOTD: I Saw the Potential, but Have Not the Skill

One of the things I was always really envious about when reading others' blogs is the high level of DIY skillz many other ladies have.  Everything from dyeing clothes and shoes, making their own clothes and hacking up some Ikea furniture to bend its will.  So, when I saw this dress at my local Savers, all I could do is think about all the potential.  I mean, red, florals AND shirt dresses are ALL on trend right now AND it fits amazingly! How often do you find a size 4P at a thrift store?  Now, if only I could hem it to be above the knee...

And then, I had it.  It was only $7, and how expensive could taking it to a tailor for hemming be?  It's just a straight shot across, right?

Here's the picture of the original dress:

 

Aaaand viola!  $12 later, I have the best mini shirt dress evar!  Now, I know it's not as bada$$ as sewing it myself, but you know what?  I'm going to take the credit for seeing the potential and making a design decision!

  
Outfit Details
Dress: Thrifted and Professionally altered
Cardigan: Banana Republic Factory
Belt: Anthropologie
Shoes: Target Taki Mary Janes
Sunglasses: Kate Spade via Nordstrom Rack

  

So, in the best case I've inspired you to go off and be creative in the best way you know how, and in the worst, I've convinced you that I'm a sham.  Well, to each their own! 

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OOTD: Pure Achiness

So I started a new workout regimen that includes the Barre method -- effectively incorporating ballet moves into concentrated strength training.  It reminds me a lot of yoga in its methodical movement and breathing, but this workout really concentrates on micro-movement of muscles.  Just imagine your worst moment pulsing squats -- and multiply it by 10.

Now, I'm someone that loves high impact sports, so slowing it down is a major feat for me.   But really, you feel the impact of this work out right. away. And unlike other types of strength training, it doesn't debilitate you the next day.  You just feel it when you make a small movement here or there, so it's a lot better going back day to day.

But, I'm sure you didn't come here to listen to me rattle on about some workout routine -- on to the outfit!

 
Outfit Details
Dress: Target
Tunic: Anthropologie
Shoes: Seychelles
Belt: Anthropologie

  
  

This is just a wonderful outfit to wear on a summer day.  So comfy and easy to wear! 

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