plain to polished.

merona lace blouse   ·  old navy boyfriend khakis

fioni carissa flats   ·  simonson's jewelry necklace {local}

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sometimes i think outfits like this are just too plain to post.  i mean, it's a top and a pair of pants, did it really require any fashion thought or styling?  do outfits like this have a place in the blogosphere?  well, for me they do.  i try to make simpler outfits interesting by adding necklaces or fun pairs of shoes to complement a top and bottom and i think this is a good example of that.  my friend brynn has a plain to polished series on her blog and i think this would fit right in.  without the coordinating necklace and shoes it would feel pretty plain but with those accessories the outfit feels cohesive and complete (at least in my eyes)!

pantone fall link up: cypress

mossimo sweater   ·   old navy button-down

ann taylor pants   ·   restricted slice it wedges

simonson's jewelry necklace

today is day two of the pantone-inspired fall link-up marissa from the modern austen and i are co-hosting!  it was kind of last minute that i learned i would be attending another all-day long aging convention today with the potential of staying for a reception and dinner where one of the nurses at my nursing home was slated to be honored, so i tried to dress as i would for any other conference in my field with also the knowledge there would be another event at the end of the day and i wouldn't have the opportunity to go home and change into something nicer.  i played it more business-casual safe with these navy straight leg pants and this cypress sweater i've had for ages so i'd still feel confident surrounded by not only my social work peers, but other colleagues who work in the field of aging from maintenance to administration to activities to nurses.  i'll let ya know tomorrow if i made it through the 12 hour day in this ensemble and how many free pens i snagged from the vendors. :)

thanks for visiting and linking up with us this week!

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An InLinkz Link-up

chunky necklace.

 

loft scalloped ruffle sweater   ·   merona doubleweave skirt

fioni carissa flats   ·   simonson's jewelry necklace

i had a really fun time at the minnesota state fair monday and i have plans to go back again next weekend  before it wraps up. one dose of fried pickles just isn't enough for me!  i also may need to stop by my favorite jewelry vendor again and grab a other necklace or two. i bought the necklace i'm wearing today from them (i couldn't resist the colorful chunky beads that will be fun to build outfits around) but there were a couple others i had my eye on. last year i bought this necklace and this one. i always enjoy supporting local merchants and this jewelry vendor has become one of my favorite ones to check out at our state fair.  thanks for visiting!

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