Showing posts with label express. Show all posts
Showing posts with label express. Show all posts

Saturday, June 20, 2015

7 Days of Outfits!

At last, my outfit round-up for the week! 7 days of work and casual attire. A lot of these outfits are older and from last season, so I will try to my best to post similar styles.

My first outfit is from one my favorite spring/summer designer; Yumi Kim. You can buy some her items in department stores and local boutiques. This dress is from last season, but I love florals and tan mixed together. It looks very country/western and matches so well. The sandals were the biggest steal ever! $25 Kate Spade Saturday cognac heels. Got them from TJ Maxx.. I assume they were liquidation leftovers. 

Dress Yumi Kim: Floral Dress (similar)
Belt  H&M: Tan Belt (similar)

I mix coral and navy on the reg. These pants are super old and show up during the fall and winter months on J Crew Factory. I would keep searching to see when they pop up. Meanwhile, I linked a similar pair (more orange) but would look equally as nice! 


More drapey pants appearances! These olive ones look awesome with leopard and black sandals. It's dramatic with the pattern, but a great outfit to wear to work or to convert it into a night time outfit.


I really wish I could find this long cardigan again. I bought it 4 years ago from Ann Taylor in about three different colors. They are so soft and comfortable. I linked a similar long cardigan, but the color is a tad darker. Most of the rest of the pieces are sold out, but this outfit can be recreated to be pretty similar!

Cardigan  Ann Taylor: Blue Cardigan (similar)

I bought these shorts yesterday for Ivy & Leo at downtown (uptown) Charlotte. I can't really link it, but I recommend calling the Ivy & Leo's around you or the one in Charlotte to see if they have these shorts available. It's a pull on and incredibly comfortable! I love pattern mixing, so this is another example on where you don't have to thoroughly think it through. Just mix the colors and the patterns will follow.

Shirt  LOFT: Striped Blouse (similar)
Necklace  LOFT: Necklace (similar)
Shorts  Ivy & Leo: Navy Shorts (call in store)

Love black and pink! This top came in the mail earlier this week and has already been sold out. So strange! (UPDATE: FOUND IT!) The pink skirt is also from last season, but Zara always has similar items. I think I bought this one on sale for about $20. 

Skirt  ZARA: Pink Mini Skirt (similar)
Necklace  J Crew: Statement Necklace (similar)
Pumps  LK Bennett: Shilo Pumps (similar)

More pattern mixing! Stripes and Floral! J Crew Factory has great floral shorts. These are from a year ago, but similar floral prints are available everywhere. If you are new to mixing patterns, I recommend mix patterns with stripes. Great combination and looks amazing all the time.

Shorts  J Crew Factory: Floral Shorts (similar)
Tank  J Crew: Navy Drapey Tank (similar)
Sandals  Tory Burch: Effie Sandal (similar)




Friday, May 15, 2015

A Dash of Cobalt

Cobalt blue is just a pretty color for the spring and summer! Since the color is so bright, my preference is usually to wear them with an all white or all black palette. If I am not going to work, and want to try something trendy, i'll pair it with florals, hot pink, and/or neon yellow.

I love the sleekness of this outfit. It's so classy yet colorful and fun at the same time. 

Shoes  Ralph Lauren: Pumps (same color - diff style)

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Floral Power!

Is anyone else as ready for the weekend as I am? One more day!!

Today's look highlights how floral print can be work appropriate! It's my favorite to wear during the spring and summer months (gingham is a close second!) A great trend is mixing floral prints together. However, since I work in the world of conservative accounting, I pair my floral with a neutral color.

This skirt is actually from LOFT and quickly getting purchased with all their recent sales. I wore my outfit with a blazer, but you can pair it with a cardigan or nothing at all! It's about 80 degrees in Charlotte, and I will tell you one thing.... that blazer gets super hot! For a "going out" look, pair this outfit with a leather jacket, ankle strap sandals and/or caged booties.

Skirt LOFT: Petite Paradise Skirt (40% off!)
Shoes  LK Bennett: Shilo Pumps (similar)


I ended up wearing a boyfriend fitted blazer (much more looser) than the Express one. Felt a little lazy and paired it with my Sally Wedges from Tory Burch. Gives it a relaxed look, but still work appropriate. The heel height on the Sally's are perfect! I own them in tan too.

Also decided to wear my Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace. I have it white and pink now, and it is so versatile. If you have been reading trends, the delicate necklaces and statement pendants are making a comeback!