Casual Tie Top

Jeans // Top // Sneakers // Bag // Scarf // Sunglasses

My favorite kind of outfits involve color and a little unexpected twists. This was a mix of distressed and athletic and a pop of color in with this cute little yellow strip tie top. I also love a neck scarf to add a little feminine touch. Sometimes the outfits that consist of the unexpected make for the most interesting pairings. 

This was worn for a little girls day I spent with my friend Sandy and her daughter while mine napped. We went to Decades which is my favorite vintage store in Salt Lake, to look for vintage scarves, We tried out Pretty Bird's Fried chicken sandwiches that didn't disappoint. If you're downtown in Salt Lake, I'd recommend giving both spots a visit!

Hope your week is off to a great start. I am getting my hair done later this week and am so ready for more of a chop. I've really grown to love my short hair and come to terms with the fact that I just don't have the kind of hair needed for long locks. Work with what you've got, right?

I Hope You Get This

Top: Boohoo // Shorts: BlankNYC c/o Shopbop // Sandals: Target // Earrings: H&M // Bag: Coach Willis

I only have one thing to say about this outfit. The style name of these shorts is "Virgin who can't drive."

If you don't get the reference and don't think it's a damn fine reason to get these shorts, then I just don't think we can be friends.

That is all.

Cindy's Casual

Jeans: Blank NYC "Good Vibes" (recently restocked here in all sizes! And under $90) c/o Shopbop// Purse: Rebecca Minkoff "Jules" Satchel c/o Shopbop // Belt: LOFT (c/o) // Sweatshirt: Forever 21(loving this one) // Sandals: Old Navy // Sunglasses: eBay (only $2!) // Lips: MAC "Flat-Out Fabulous

As I mentioned last week in this post, when we stayed at the Chicago Athletic Association, I wasn't giving much warning, outside of the 30 minutes prior to us leaving for our dinner date. I quickly threw this sweat shirt and jeans into my husband's bag as my outfit to wear home the next day.

 I had yet to wear these super distressed Blank NYC jeans since I was still in school and they aren't what I would call professional. I was happy to break them out for the day and Cindy's, the rooftop restaurant with the amazing view and patio,  made the perfect backdrop early that morning before check out. No one was in the place so we had it all to ourselves.

We never got a Chance to eat at Cindy's but I have a much anticipated lady date for lunch there next week! Have you tried it? I can't wait! 

I See You

Jeans: Topshop // Jacket: H&M ( quite the excellent knock-off of this The Row one// Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Cross Body c/o Shopbop // Scarf: Club Monaco // Shoes: Target (on sale for under $20!) // Hat: J. Crew // Sunglasses: Prada (similar) // Lips: Flat Out Fabulous by MAC

Well, dang! I better get this outfit post up before Chicago actually decides to warm up! Unlikely, I know. These cooler temps didn't stop me from infusing some warm-weather favorites like these super-steal espadrilles from Target that are the spitting image of these Tory Burch ones (just minus  the 1 before the price, and then some!) into my wardrobe.

I'm also loving these ripped-knee skinnies. They have a high waist and feel super softy and stretchy. Topshop for the win on my long-time search for the perfect black jeans with holes in the knees!

You will all have to forgive me for the lack of posts lately. the end of the school year is coming and life is insane. I just have to make it till the end of June and then I'll be living the good life! 

Stormy Weather

This top (on sale now for just $15) is actually from the swim section of Old Navy, but I think it makes for a perfectly acceptable shirt. And if your as tall as me it is nothing else but a shirt. Because even if Old Navy wants to label it as a swim tunic, its no tunic on me.

The Joe's Jean shorts were a last day of school find from Nordstrom Rack. I was so excited for school to be over and freedom from my pencil skirts that i bought these destroyed jean shorts. Turns out they have been the best buy of the summer! They are comfy, easy, match with everything and most importantly, they represent summer in a nutshell for this teacher on break!

Tunic: Old Navy (on sale for $15 bucks right now) // Shorts: Joe's Jeans // Spike Necklace: Alimonada // Bar Necklace: Forever 21 (comes in a set of two for $7!) // Bag: Coach vintage Willis (buy a new one here) // Sandals: Dolce Vita (get them here on mega sale in 3 color options) // Lips: Burberry Lipstick and Gloss

Photo Cred: Peggy of HAMR

Weekend Casual

Casual is actually a really hard look for me. Since I'm always either dressed up for work or in workout clothes, the in-between always becomes a challenge.

This was one of the few times I was actually proud of my weekend ensemble. Mostly because on a recent trip to Forever 21 I walked out with three very unusual things for me: these causal jeans; a neutral gray sweater; and a black jacket that will appear later this week on the blog. Not a lick of bright color in the lot! 

I added the red lip to give the look a little pop, and off I went on a day of baby shopping (with my best friend, who is due to have her baby girl any day now!) Forgive me if there is an unannounced radio silence here on HPS because I will be helping welcome the little one into this world whenever she decides the time is right! So excited!!

Sweater: Forever 21 (cute option here) 

Jeans: Forever 21

Bag: H&M (old)

Jacket: Forever 21 (similar style and color)

Booties: Report "Marks" (similar)

Sunglasses: Zara

Necklace: Buffalo Exchange

DIY: Lightly Distressed Denim

Lately all I've wanted from the denim world was a good pair of slightly distressed jeans. Nothing too excessivly holey or boyfriendy: something I can still wear to work on Fridays.

Seeing Olivia Palermo look so gosh-darn put together in hers made me want a pair RIGHT NOW! But every store I went into told me they weren't out yet and that I'd have to wait till spring. Boo.

So what did I do? I asked Jillian from Bevello which tutorial she used to create the holes on her jeans and then tried it myself. Here's how it went.

Questions? Ask away in the comments. 

Not very crafty and want to buy some now? Lucky for you. spring options are finally coming out in stores and online! Shop some of my favorites here!