inspired by...

j crew button down {thrifted}   ·  j crew factory basketweave skirt

adrienne vittadini flats   ·   target belt & necklace

old navy denim jacket

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every once in a while i'll revisit blogs whose names i remember that i may have stopped following for whatever reason, usually if i find i am not as inspired by or connected with that blogger's style anymore.  i recently revisited what i wore and really enjoyed scrolling though the first grew pages of her blog, especially when i spotted this outfit.  i must have stared at it for several minutes (creepy?).  i just love the floral skirt, the denim jacket, the simple tee underneath.  perfect!

i had that look in mind as i got dressed today as i knew i wanted to wear this floral skirt again, but i didn't really think it through as i should have worn a lighter weight tee underneath instead of the button-down whose sleeves i could have pushed up easier, but i wasn't certain i'd keep the jacket on all day as i get so overheated at my workplace.  i still like the look of the denim jacket worn as a layering piece with a skirt and definitely see myself trying another variation of this look sometime without the belt or necklace.

statement necklace.

j crew factory sweater

old navy polka dot blouse

old navy boyfriend khakis

adrienne vittadini flats

charming charlie necklace

although i quite like the polka-dots peaking out of the top and bottom of my sweater, the highlight of this outfit is definitely the necklace!  i often get asked where i buy my jewelry or where i find inexpensive jewelry and charming charlie is one option.  i received a gift card there for christmas so i instantly signed up for their email list and they have offered a "buy one, get one free" clearance jewelry item at least twice since december.  what a great way to stock up on fashion jewelry!  target is also my go-to store to find inexpensive but decent quality jewelry.  of course, i have a specific price point in mind of what i am willing to spend on necklaces, so i always wait until items go on clearance.

can anyone else share any online retailers or stores you've had success buying inexpensive jewelry from?

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pantone fall link up: mauve

forever 21 dress/blouse {thrifted}
merona  crosshatch skirt {via thredup*}
adrienne vittadini kiley flats

today is day 4 of the pantone-inspired fall color challenge marissa and i are hosting this week.  today's color is mauve mist.  i'm a little embarrassed to admit that perhaps i have had the wrong definition of mauve in my head because when i first thrifted this blouse (actually, it's a way-too-short dress) i called the color mauve in my mind.  however, pantone defines mauve as "a romantic and elegant purple shade" (x).  of course i had to dig deeper and other definitions i found describe mauve as a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color.  really?!  i always thought mauve was a grayish pink!  well, for what it's worth i'm sticking with my definition of mauve because hey, what fun is this color challenge if you don't stretch it a bit?

how did you define mauve?  grab a button if you haven't already and join our link up below so i can take  a look!

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dress week: day 2

ab studio chiffon dress   ·  old navy blazer {via thredup*}

adrienne vittadini flats   ·   onecklace monogram necklace (c/o)

so, this is by no means a styling "a-ha!"or anything, but sometimes i like to rotate my belts around so the buckle doesn't show in the front.  the belt still defines my waist but in a more streamlined way.  if you're wearing a blazer or cardigan, no one would ever see the buckle in the back and think you have forgotten how to wear a belt!  even though this isn't really considered a faux pas anymore either, sometimes i also like to do this if the metal color of the belt buckle doesn't match whatever jewelry i'm wearing (like today's silver necklace).

i really like this dress because it has sleeves (why are dresses with sleeves kind of hard to find?) but feels even more put together with this little blazer, which is also needed in my freezing office.  are you joining andi and i for dress week this week?  if so, add your link below!

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an homage.

j crew factory pencil skirt   ·   gap sweater {via thredup*}   

inpink necklace   ·   adrienne vittadini flats

this picture didn't turn out the greatest, but i have to post it anyway because i loved this outfit so much, and i love lisa at respect the shoes for being my inspiration!  i have been eager to replicate her outfit here for a few months now.  the blue & white striped oxford underneath the cobalt sweater and chunky statement necklace is just the perfect amount of pattern mixing!  the weather in minnesota sure is crazy, but i'm fortunate for these cooler days (and an office with crazy air-con) that allow me to continue to wear some layered looks like this.

i also wanted to mention that my pal andi and i are hosting DRESS WEEK next week, starting june 16th!  my dresses have been sadly neglected, so i am glad she recruited me to host this theme week with her.  you will be able to link up at either one of our blogs.  thanks for visiting!

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printed pants, part 2

loft diamond print pants   ·   gap cardigan {thrifted}

adrienne vittadini flats   ·    inpink necklace   ·   mossimo belt

i wore these pants last month and was eager to wear them again with a different color top.  i tried on two solid colored button-downs before deciding that i liked the look better incorporating some white that reflects the white in the pattern.  the colorful cardigan and a matching necklace seemed to "go together" too, but really i think navy + orange is a color combination that thinks works.  thanks for visiting!

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