What I'm Wearing: Picture (Im)perfect

Hello lovelies. I've started my new job (yay!) and I am loving it. It's a happy day when you are doing something you truly enjoy. Anyhow, despite all of my joy, I've been photographing terribly the last couple of days. I would have published my outfit from Tuesday had I liked one picture out of the bunch, but alas, I did not. It was windy and when I looked at the outfit it photographs, I was not all that impressed with myself. Same with this outfit, but I can't just keep going on and on without posting. The sun brightness caused the pattern of the top I am wearing to get lost in the mix and again it was super windy. Oh well. Life goes on.

This is what I wore to work yesterday. I love fun printed crop tops and this one despite it's cream color has a lot of colors in the pattern to work with. So naturally I chose to accessorize with two colors that were not in it at all via the green three-stone necklace and yellow cap-toe flats.  Fun fact: as long as it "goes" it doesn't necessarily have to match.

Raising the roof isn't just for 1998 anymore.

An attempt for you to see the pattern of the shirt.

 Top: Von Maur, Jeggings: Maurices, Shoes: Kohl's, Necklace: Arden B (gift) Bracelet: F21

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What I'm Wearing: Grocery Getter

Hello beautiful people! I literally had nothing important to do today. My one task I even had to get dressed for was getting groceries. Exciting, right? You know you are weeping with jealousy over my glamorous life. The weather has cooled off quite a bit, so I had to put my bare legs back away for now. Phooey. Oh well, the sun was still though and it made for a beautiful spring day.

On to what I wore. I wasn't feeling particularly inspired, but there was no way on earth I was going out in sweatpants! I am pretty sure jeggings are my favorite casual piece to wear, ever. They are stretchy, form fitting and flattering. I paired the jeggings with a lace top, leatherette vest, red shoes and bold accessories. Casual yet chic. Don't you think?

Vest: Kohl's, Jeggings and Lace Top: Maurices, Shoes: BCBG via Macy's 

Necklace and Clutch: Wild Iris, Bracelets: Kohl's and JC Penney

What do you wear on casual days?

What I'm Wearing: The Hunger Games

Ok, so who all has seen "The Hunger Games" movie? I just went this afternoon.. I've read (and re-read) all three books and was super pumped to see the first movie installment. I am extremely anal about book-to-movie interpretations and I tend to be nervous about what will be cut out or added. I liked this movie pretty well, but did not love it. I find myself nitpicking all of the details they left out, what parts they put in, and what they could have done better. Overall, I enjoyed it and thought it was cast very well though.

This is the outfit I wore on our afternoon date. I adore polka dots and really love the subtle black on black polka dot print this skirt provides. I paired it with a bronze sequin top, strappy metallic heels, and a fun statement necklace. Did I do Katniss proud?

Top: Forever 21, Skirt: Maurices via Second Chance Consignment,
 Shoes: Elder Beerman (gift), Necklace: Wild Iris

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What I'm Wearing: Happy Day

Hello lovelies! Today is glorious. Anytime you can put on a bikini and read on your deck in March, makes for a fantastic day. On top of the weather, I was offered an assistant manager position at Maurices today and I took it. I am so grateful and blessed to be moving into an industry I love! Hooray for helping people look fantastic as a job!

I had a phone interview this morning with a regional manager, but went into the store to sit with the store manager and have the phone interview there. This is what I wore. I am wearing flats! I figure I will be wearing more of them being on my feet all day anyway. Aren't they cute? I love this fun printed skirt and paired it with a simple yellow pocket tee and multi-strand necklace. Cute and comfortable is the way to go.

T-shirt: Wal-Mart, Skirt: Ann Taylor, Shoes: Kohl's, Necklace: Elder Beerman

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What I'm Wearing: Polka Dots and Pleats

I really didn't have anywhere important to go today. I just had to go to the Doctor and to the grocery store. That was it. Obviously that didn't stop me from getting all gussied up. Don't you love the phrase "gussied up"? I think it's fantastic. Anyway, it was near 80 degrees out so I have bare arms and legs! How exciting!

Few things make me happier than polka dots. They just always seem so cheerful to me! I paired the tie-neck top with a fun orange pleated skirt, vintage clip-on earrings, and tuxedo-inspired heels. I am in love with vintage jewelry and always bee-line for the jewelry counter at every antique store. You can often find amazing, unique pieces at reasonable at antique or vintage stores. I got these little babies for $3!

 

Top: Newport News, Skirt: H&M (gift), Belt: Off another skirt, Shoes: Cato, Earrings: Vintage

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What I'm Wearing: Spring in My Step

Okay. So apparently Mother Nature is confused and thinks it's summer right now. Completely fine by me. I was even a bit warm in this outfit, and I know I am too young to be having hot flashes, so I will blame it on the heat wave. I literally ran back in the house after taking these pictures and ripped the scarf off and proceeded to put shorts on. I always giggle a little when I think about how the southerners must think of us northerners wearing shorts at the first sign of 60 degree weather. You would have been hard pressed to find many people wearing long sleeves on a mid 70s day, like today.

 On to the outfit. I adore this maxi dress. I might even venture to say it's my favorite. All of the colors in it make me really happy and also make the accessorizing options for this dress almost endless. Today I decided to keep it simple and casual with a coral scarf, sandals and a statement bracelet. Maxi dresses are so carefree and easy to wear. If you don't already own one, I would highly recommend them.

 Maxi Dress: Charlotte Russe, Sandals: Aeropostale, Scarf: Dress Barn (gift), Bracelet: Wild Iris

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What I'm Wearing: Sophisticated Stripes

Miss me? I miss all of you! I sure feel like I've been very absent recently. I apologize. I have been on the hunt for a job and keeping myself busy with life's little things. I intend to be back in full force this week though. The weather in Michigan has been absolutely gorgeous. It's been in the 60s and 70s pretty much all week long. That is nearly unheard of in a Michigan March. Not that I am complaining!

Today I decided to break out a super cute skirt that I picked up on my birthday shopping excursion a few weeks ago. I love the neutral colored stripes and the fun front detail. I decided to keep it simple and pair it with a black top, wedges and a statement necklace. As much as I love my tights collection, my legs sure felt liberated.

Skirt and Necklace: JC Penney, Top: Maurices, Wedges: Kohl's

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