More Black & White

What's that, you say? I'm wearing the same thing as yesterday? Well not exactly but almost. I told you I've been wearing pretty much nothing but black and white lately. Technically this is black and gray. Don't worry, I promise to throw in some color tomorrow!

As I mentioned last Thursday, all these layers have been needed for basic warmth at work. What you're seeing here is three layers on top! That's right, there is a long-sleeve charcoal tee under that sweater, then a faux shearling and leather vest on top that you may remember from a recent layered outfit post.

Sweater: Stylemint Feemont 

Vest and necklace: Forever 21 (old)

Pants: Express "magic pants"

Booties: Old Navy

Nails: OPI in Cajun Shrimp

Peplum and Stripes/Exciting New Collaboration

I had pretty much been dying to wear this outfit for a few weeks now. I got the idea from seeing a picture of a pink peplum skirt with a pink and orange striped top (on Sole Society), but since I didn't have either of those I recreated it in blue and green tones.

On that note let me take a minute to talk about some exciting news from SoleSociety.com. Their site is probably one of my favorite and most frequently visited sources for outfit inspiration. I know they are are a shoe company, but I really like how they show you two models head-to-toe in two very different but highly recreateable stylish outfits. A lot of times I even notice they are wearing pieces I already own from J Crew, StyleMint or Nordstrom. I find myself frequently taking screen shots to remember the looks I want to try. 

And to my surprise, I received an email last week telling me that Sole Society shoes will now be available at Nordstrom! That's just about as exciting as a Target/designer collaboration. All shoes are under 100 bucks a pop, very well made and on trend! With Nordstrom's customer service and free shipping and Sole Society's trendy and affordable shoes, you just can't beat that!

This is night two in a row of the hair coming out! I know I shouldn't keep talking about it but I'm just so amazed at how easy it is and how perfectly it matches!

 I found these clip-on earrings in the clearance section for $3 at Forever, now they look like Carrie's wedding Manolos!

Striped top: StyleMint (old)

Skirt: H&M circa 2009!

Necklace: Forever 21 (buy here!)

Shoes: Forever 21(similar here on Sole Society)

Clip on Earrings (worn on shoes): Forever 21 clearance

Anniversary Weekend Getaway: Part 1

These pics are the beginning of our anniversary trip to Milwaukee. We couldn't get away for long, but the hour-and-a-half drive still required some comfy clothes. I changed into my new StyleMint Freemont sweatshirt, some stretchy black skinnies and we hit the road. Along the way we had to make a stop at Kopps for some frozen custard (first stop of two on the trip in a matter of only 24 hours) and then made our way to the fabulous Iron Horse Hotel!

 

Black Skinnies: Old Forever 21, Boots: Etienne Aigner Celtic via DSW, Sweatshirt: Stylemint, Necklace: Forever 21, Purse Aldo Outlet, Sunglasses: Target

 I think it's pretty clear by now how much I love these boots!

Kopps Flavor of the day-Drumstick! Yum!

An interesting backdrop we saw on the way to the hotel.

Bold Stripes

I must confess, I'm a terrible nighttime dresser. I consider myself much better at putting together work outfits than going-out outfits. 

Whenever my husband and I go out for a date, I always go straight for the maxi skirt. It's a comfy classic that works for pretty much any occasion. It can be dressed up or down or somewhere in between, which is were I landed with this ensemble.

 This time I paired my black Express maxi skirt with my first ever StyleMint purchase, this bold stripy top. I gotta say, it think I liked this top better before I saw the pictures of it. Maybe it was just really windy, maybe because it's so bright against the night setting, but man did this shirt not seem to photograph well! 

What do you guys think? Is it a winner or does it look a little crazy? 

Also My husband thinks I look like a DJ in this first photo. I'm sure he would appreciate some support in the comments below! 

Skirt: Express, Top: StyleMint, Necklace: Charming Charlies, Fringed boots: Forever 21, Purse, Aldo Outlet, Earrings: Francesca's,  Lips Sephora Rouge shine #46 SoulMate (on the blog here)