maroon plaid.

banana republic blouse {via thredup*}

old navy boyfriend khakis

merona flats & cardigan

i remember seeing valerie from the style files wear this blouse not too long ago and i was really attracted to the great colors, style, and print.  when i saw it on thredup recently, i just had to add it to my cart.  i think it will be a great top to layer with or wear on its own year round. i wish i was more comfortable with my upper arms and could wear it sans cardigan, especially since the temperature in the building where i work fluctuates so much from wing to wing, but i thought it looked okay with the color cardigan i layered with and i was pretty comfortable all day despite how warm it's getting where i live.

do you ever see clothes on other bloggers and immediately envision those same items in your closet?  it's rare that i see something on someone else i feel i HAVE to have, but i'm definitely glad i stumbled upon this blouse on thredup!

get the look: similar blouse / similar cardigan / exact khakis / similar flats

*if you place an order at thredup via my referral link we both get $10!

let it be friday (the 20th)

if there were ever a day to wear that thrifted NWT ann taylor breezy dot skirt that i'm kind of indifferent about... i think it should be on a friday!  ann & i request your vote on its fate, please!  leave a comment below with your thoughts {i had to remove the poll because it messed up the formatting on my whole blog for some reason, but the overwhelming response was pretty much for me to keep it - i think i will!}

thursday (100%)

 

 

gap outlet button-down {thrifted}   merona artist cardigan {thrifted target stock}

banana republic skirt {thrifted}   mossimo varana shooties {thrifted target stock}\

i knew i wanted to finally wear these shooties {i think it is so silly that i just have to continue to call them by that name} today but i had a hard time figuring out what color tights to wear.  the shooties are tan, so first i put on brown tights but the two different shades of brown didn't look right together.  then i put on dark gray tights, which i pondered as i made my lunch and got my stuff together this morning.  but then i needed a belt, so i reached for this forever 21 braided belt that i've only worn once (that i realized was manufactured wrong, the buckle was put on the wrong side) and then changed into these maroon tights... third time's a charm!  oh, and that's a little insight into my thought process when i get dressed in the morning, kind of all over the place.  but i really like how it eventually turned out.  and hurrah for another 100% thrifted outfit {minus accessories}.  have a great rest of your week!

thursday (discomfort)

merona artist cardigan {thrifted target stock}   old navy ruffle blouse

mossimo slacks {thrifted}   target necklace   blowfish blyth booties

i've been sitting with a lot of discomfort all afternoon - so if i don't look super enthused, that's why.  i've been communicating with a caregiver about the program i work for and the care coordination we provide seniors in our area.  she is interested in this for her mother, who is currently in transition.  i've had several phone calls with the daughter and have started to create a rapport with her, and we agreed to wait until her mother transitioned home before my coming out and completing our assessment with her to further identify her strengths & needs.  unfortunately, i am going to be out of town next week when the family would likely wish this assessment to take place.  nonetheless, it seemed really out of the blue to me when my boss decided to transfer this case to my coworker, who has received the last five new intakes.  she is older and has more experience in our field, but i feel that i need to gain that experience just as much... and it's difficult when i am not given the opportunity to do so with our new clients.  

i'm the type of person who has to mull certain things over and collect my thoughts before i feel ready to express it verbally, but i think i need to talk to my boss about this tomorrow.  i've also been telling myself that maybe there's another reason why my coworker needs to move forward with this case instead of i.  as a new (and young looking) social worker, i am really cognizant about how i present myself with the hope that i come across professional and competent - through my dress, my words, and my actions, but i still experience feelings of inadequacy.  i hope this is a universal experience others can relate to!  i am just praying that everything works out for the best, and maybe the next inquiry to come to our organization will be a client better suited to work with me & i just need to wait for it.  well, i am going to leave with that hope.  have a good evening, and thanks to anyone who read this!

thursday (moving day!)

ann taylor loft blouse {thrifted}   merona artist cardigan {thrifted target stock}

old navy diva skinny jeans   american eagle myles riding boots

i did indeed wear this to work today in the middle of the week.  my office moved offices today, so we were allowed to wear jeans... i didn't think it would be that necessary, as a moving company picked up our plastic crates of belongings and brought them to our new office, which was literally to the building behind us... but it was fun to be a bit more casual today!  i'm glad i was wearing jeans as well when i found myself crawling underneath my new desk moving around cords to phones and computers.  i'm pretty blessed to have the career that i do and that it's continuing to grow and afford me new opportunities and experiences.  it's a wonderful feeling to love what you do so much.  have a wonderful evening!!

tuesday (coordinated)

merona cecila skirt    merona artist light cardigan {thrifted target stock}

loeffler randall for target flats    forever21 belt {thrifted target stock}

i found this gem of a skirt in the clearance racks at target yesterday and couldn't wait to wear it right away today. the colors are so appealing!  wearing it with this cardigan might have been a too obvious choice to make, but i do like to coordinate.

i love merona skirts form target. i really think they rival some of the more expensive stores out there.  the patterns are always fun but work appropriate, the cut is classic, and they're lined. i have a handful already and snatch ones up like this whenever the price is right (or i find them new at the goodwill!). this is another one that i'm keeping my eye on!

wednesday.

 

merona artist cardigan {thrifted target stock}   banana republic full skirt {thrifted}

merona belt   xhilaration rosette flats {thrifted target stock}

today was another hot one so i didn't even attempt to take a picture outside. instead you get a picture in front of my closet.  i didn't even notice until i added the picture to this post the creepy little man peeking out from inside my closet by my right foot... that's just my miniature boyfriend who i like to keep hidden in there, that's all!

back to the outfit!  this is one of the cardigans i picked up on sunday and i knew i was going to wear it with this skirt.  i love the color and the unique embellishment and everything about this outfit; it's so me.  hope everyone had a great wednesday!