Cobalt Flare

Seeing these pictures from when school was still in session made me think just where is this dress now? I haven't seen it in awhile which lead me to realizing it, and I'm guessing many other items, are still at the dry cleaner. My summer wardrobe requires pretty much zero dry cleaning. And since I don't really drive during the summer I guess I won't be seeing this dress for some time. Too bad, I think it would be great for the upcoming wedding we are attending this weekend. 

These flats I saw on a shop girl at Anthropologie and had to know where they were from. Surprisingly enough they were from Amazon for around $20. Naturally, flats are the easiest option when running around my classroom so these were a great buy that will get a lot of wear when school is back in session.

You've also seen this necklace this week on this post, but did you know it's less than ten bucks? That's right! Click here to get your own.

Have a lovely weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Dress: Gap (sold out but similar style here love this one too) // Shoes: Amazon // Nails: Bikini So Teeny and Truth or Flare // Necklace: eBay

Hot Pink Valentine

It's not hard for me to put together an Valentine's Day outfit. I own enough pink clothing to clothe a sorority house!

I grabbed all my favorite pink and red items and threw them all together. Turns out this isn't far from something I would wear on any other day! In fact, my husband didn't even realize it was my Valentine outfit for this post till I told him. Clearly not one to shy away from color.

Have a day filled with love and lots of hot pink!

Coat: J. Crew

Pants: Forever 21

Boots: Hunter Boots (love these super-light, packable, roll-up-and-go Hunters I got for Christmas!)
Tee: Gap (sold out online but found for $7 in the clearance section Tuesday night!)
Necklace: eBay
Lips: Nars "Yu"
Purse: Kate Spade "Gold Coast Ginnie"

Lots o' Leather

I tried to balance out this very rebellious-looking outfit with a roomy cable knit sweater and chambray top for work, but after work the leather-sleeved coat came out to complement the leather in the pants.

Pants: Kirna Zabete for Target

Chambray: Forever 21

Sweater: H&M

Spike Necklace: Gifted from Amy

Coat: Ebay (buy here for $40!)

Booties: Old Navy

The Windy City

I am channeling Jenna Lyons of J Crew from her recent piece in Glamour Magazine. 

I knew I already had all the pieces to recreate her look (ironically none from J Crew) but never thought to put them all together. See the pic of Jenna that inspired this outfit below!

It was so windy out that it was really hard to keep the layers down long enough to photograph them. Take a look at the last picture to see just what kind of wind I was dealing with. Probably should have just put my hair in a ponytail!

I saw this in Glamour and instantly loved it! 

THIS is how windy it was and what 95% of the pictures looked like!

Shoes: UO Suede Pumps on sale now for $19.99

Jeans: Gap slouchy skinnys (old)

Peplum Coat: H&M

Bird Print Top: Ebay (many more available)

Oatmeal Infinity Scarf: Etsy

Cobalt Pleats and Plaid

This is the third of this crepe pleated skirt that I own. I couldn't help but buy it because it's such a great color with a flattering fit. It gets tons of compliments with every wear, and it will work in every season. Many people at work stopped to tell me how cheerful my blue outfit was, even though "cheerful" is usually associated with yellow!

I hope this brings cheer, and not "blues" into your day!

And if you are interested, see how I wore the pink here and the cabernet here.

Skirt: Pleated Crepe Skirt in deep violet form J Crew (buy here on sale now for $50)

Plaid button down: J Crew Factory (old)

Belt: J Crew (same style here)

Necklace: Ebay (almost idential here for $16)

Tights: DKNY (No waist band on these guys! Buy em here, They are the best!)

Jacket: Ebay (Total Zara knock off, buy here for $37!)

Boots: Old Navy (buy here)

Sunglasses: Target cateye sunglasses (yes, there was SUN! in Chicago)

More Birds

This dress is about as old as time but has stood the test of time as well. It works in the summer as a sleeveless option and in the winter, as you see here, with tights and a top layered underneath.

I got this bird print top with a rhinestone collar on Ebay for $12 from China. It arrived with legit Zara tags and a $50 price tag! I'm almost afraid to link this for fear of some kind of illegal activity but whatever, not my problem!

I have also realized that this is my second bird print top. Really? Does one person really need two bird print tops? See the other one here.

These are my new Holly boots from ShoeMint which sold out by the time they got to me! Good thing I bought them on my phone during my lunch break the day they came out! The only problem I have with them is that the zipper pulls somehow manage to jump into the boot as I walk which is really quite weird and mildly annoying.

The challenge continues for good outdoor pictures. My blogger friend Amy an I are getting progressively weaker when it comes to bearing the cold sans jacket and not to mention we were booted from our favorite secret location! Where are 2 Chicago girls supposed to park to take ridiculous pictures of ourselves prancing about in frigid temps with no coats on?!? Silliness!

Dress: Ancient Charlotte Russe

ShoeMint Holly

Rivet Parrot top

Forever 21 necklace and Bracelet

Watch: La Mer

Lady Camo

As you may recall from yesterday's post, I recently went bananas at H&M. I mentioned this floral blouse in my massive list of finds. It drew me in because it kind of reminded me of all this galaxy print stuff that's been going on in the fashion world lately. I find it a bit too trendy for me to have a constellation on my shirt, but an abstract floral print that is reminiscent of one (and will stand the test of time) is just fine by me. And also as I mentioned before every thing was crazy cheap so this was just $15!

Those were my thoughts on the print, but now, here's what one of my ten-year-old students told me; "Teacher, you look like a lady soldier. Like what they wear in the army!" I don't recall velour skinny pants and floral being part of that uniform but what do I know...

Forever 21 Velour Skinny pants

J Crew Studded belt

H&M Floral Blouse

Ebay Elephant Bracelet

Ivanka Trump boots (purchased last October) 

Lacy Day

Kinda felt like Paddington bear in this outfit with the hat and the trench coat, but it has been so yucky and rainy in the last week that I needed it to save my curly hair (yes, it's naturally curly) from a disastrous day of frizz. 

The only new things I have on are these jeans which I am pretty much in love with from Zara. Since I only get to wear jeans once every 2 weeks, I really want to enjoy the days I get to wear them. I got these on a recent much-needed shopping trip, because for the first time in a long time, all my jeans were too big on me! (Thanks 17 Day Diet!!) I really am enjoying the super stretchy denim and overall they're a great look and fit. 

Zara, your clothes my run small but when they fit well, who cares what size they are! Am I right ladies?

Lace pullover: Anthropologie via Ebay(a bunch available here on Ebay), Necklace: Forever 21, Trench coat: Target (old), Hat: Ebay(super old), Me Too Patty bow flat: Nordstrom, Jeans: Zara

Roman Date

Ok, so its not faux leather this time, but somehow all my Friday posts involve me wearing an all-black ensemble. It just happens, without fail, at least once a week. I guess it's my dark side that needs to get out.

This was what I wore out to dinner one night. Then after dinner we went back to the hotel where I promptly changed shoes and put on some comfy flats. I know I'm a city girl who pretty much walks all over downtown Chicago at home, but man there is a whole lot of walking in Vegas! Thank goodness I brought a bunch of flats!

Have a happy weekend all!

Asymmetrical cut out dress: Heels: Nine West, Bag: H&M $13 bought here in Vegas, Necklace: Vintage, Bracelets: (from left to right) first 2: Forever 21, Arrow: eBay, Watch: Michael Kors, last bangle: Natasha Couture via Nordstrom

New clutch bought here in Vegas at H&M

Fun Louis Vuitton store windows