Foot Notes

Monday, March 30, 2015

burgundy jacket, chambray shirt, gray wool skirt
burgundy jacket, chambray shirt, gray wool skirt, red loafers
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
necklace: Forever 21 (similar)
jacket: Burberry lightweight belted parka (this season's sold here; similar - on sale)
skirt: J.Crew wool bell (this season's sold here, here - both on sale)
bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Bloomingdale's / Nordstrom / NM)
tights: Forever 21 plain knit (similar)
shoes: Gap driving moccasins (great dupe; similar - $16.21 w/code HOP)

Sepia

Sunday, March 29, 2015

pink trench cape, gray sweater, white jeans, leopard print flats
pink trench cape, gray sweater, colorblocked peplum top, white jeans, leopard print flats
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
sweater: theory Ashtry F open cardigan (similar; similar - on sale)
top: LOFT colorblock modern peplum tee (similar - on sale; similar - $13.50 w/code FLASH)
ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (similar - $2.59; similar - extra 40% off)
jeans: Blank NYC spray-on (sold at Shopbop / 6pm - on sale)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (sold here - 25% off w/code HAPPYSPRING; similar)
shoes: Nine West Shindig (similar - on sale; similar)

A Little Leather & Leopard (+ up to 55% off at LOFT)

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Sale alert: Take 40% off (almost everything) at LOFT (no code needed) + extra 25% off $100+ with code INSIDER357. Total savings would be for either 40% off or 55% off.

Picks (55% off listed first, 40% off listed second in parenthesis):
- Poplin Crop Illusion Dress - $40.28 (or $53.70) - Love the yellow color. Wanted to compare against the AT printed tie-front dress that I'm also eyeing ($89 w/code DRESSFORIT).
- Floral Lace Dress - $53.10 (or $70.80) - I own the version from a few years ago, so am happy to see an old favorite brought back for the second (I think?) year in a row.
- Floral Lace Pencil Skirt - $35.78 (or $47.70) - The skirt version of the dress above. I'm intrigued and wondering if the length is longer on the skirt (fingers crossed).
- Relaxed Skinny Jeans in White - $31.28 (or $41.70) - Would love for this to work out when I need a break from my skintight pair.

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Towards the end of my trip abroad, I started to tire of wearing the same ol' outfits day after day. Once I came home, I couldn't wait to wear everything else in my closet, albeit still casually. It took me two weeks, but I finally felt the itch to wear "work" clothes again. Today's outfit isn't new and exciting (muted color palette, favorite trousers), but it felt new to me.
trench coat, black vest + top, leopard belt, gray pants
trench coat, black vest + top, leopard belt, gray pants
black vest + top, leopard belt, gray pants
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
necklace: Julie Vos coin pendant (sold here; similar)
vest: Express sleeveless one-button jacket (this season's sold here; similar)
belt: Banana Republic animal print haircalf (similar - on sale; similar - extra 25% off w/code FRIENDS)
ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (similar - $2.59; similar - extra 40% off)
bag: Chanel reissue in 226 (buy pre-owned; similar)

Borrowed From the Boys

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Well, technically just one boy -- my husband. I raided his closet for a jacket that would fit over my bulky fur vest (all the coats I own are all too form-fitting in the torso.) I can't recall the last time he wore this jacket... perhaps more than a year ago? It used to be his go-to until another favorite came along, so it's been hidden in the back of his closet ever since. He didn't even notice I had borrowed it for the day. Win-win all around, I'd say.

khaki jacket, fur vest, buffalo checked top, brown suede ankle boots
fur vest, buffalo checked top, brown suede ankle boots
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: NYX round case lipstick in NYX (sold here)
jacket: Old Navy - borrowed from DH (similar; similar)
vest: Zara Girl fur waistcoat (similar)
shirt: Zara checked shirt with pocket (sold here; similar; similar - 25% off w/code FRIENDS)

Red, Plaid, & Blue

Sunday, March 22, 2015

gray toggled coat, navy tee, plaid shirt, cognac brown tote
gray toggled coat, navy tee, plaid shirt, cognac brown tote, red loafers
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
coat: J.Crew classic duffle (similar - on sale; similar - on sale)
tee: Everlane the women's V (sold here)
shirt (tied around waist): J.Crew perfect shirt in ivory tartan (similar - 40% off; similar - on sale)
jeans: LOFT super skinny jeans in deconstructed garden blue (this season's sold here)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (sold here - 25% off w/code SPRINGSALE; similar)
shoes: Gap driving moccasins (great dupe; similar)

Blue Denim / Black Denim

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

denim jacket, plaid oversized scarf, black riding boots
denim jacket, plaid oversized scarf, black riding boots
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: NYX round case lipstick in NYX (sold here)
scarf: Zara two-tone checked (similar; similar)
jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch (similar - on sale; similar - 30% off w/code SAVE)
top: Vince jersey slub tee (similar - on sale; similar)
jeans: LOFT knit denim leggings (this season's sold here - $17.93)
bag: Chanel reissue in 226 (buy pre-owned; similar; similar)

Weekend Rain

Sunday, March 15, 2015

I wasn't kidding when I mentioned living in sweats until life felt normal again. The next step in this transition process is naturally t-shirts and jeans, which ended up being my uniform this rainy weekend. At the rate I'm going, I'll be back to my normal self by next week -- part-time heels included!

pink cap, navy tee, striped sweater, red rain boots
pink cap, navy tee, striped sweater, red rain boots
hat: Gap Outlet (similar - 40% off w/code SAVE)
lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)
tee (top layer): Everlane the women's V (sold here)
tee (bottom layer): Gap (similar; similar)
sweater: Ann Taylor striped mock neck (similar - 40% of w/code FRIENDS40)
jeans: LOFT modern slim leg (this season's sold here - 40% off)
bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Bloomingdale's / Nordstrom / NM)
socks: Forever 21 (similar; similar)
boots: Hunter original Tour packable rain boots (sold at Bloomingdale's / Victoria's Secret / Zappos)

Grays

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

I'm back! Fortunately not jet-lagged, but unfortunately very travel-weary (spent too much time at airports the past week). Apparently we missed out on heavy snowfalls while away and came back home to early signs of spring -- temps in the 50-60s?! Hmm... an annual Feb. vacation may not be a bad idea.

Today's outfit photos were taken prior to my trip. They're also the last in my queue, so bear with me as I get settled into normal life routine again -- wearing anything other than sweats is currently not high on my priority list ;)

black parka, gray scarf, gray tee, black faux leather pants
black parka, gray scarf, gray tee, black faux leather pants, black sneakers
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: NYX round case lipstick in NYX (sold here)
scarf: H&M woven (sold here - on sale; similar)
coat: Canada Goose Victoria parka (sold at Bloomingdale's / backcountry / Shopbop / BG / Moosejaw)
top: Vince jersey slub tee (similar - on sale; similar)
gloves: Everlane the classic glove (sold here)
pants: Blank NYC faux leather skinny (sold here)
bag: Balenciaga city (this season's sold at NM / Barneys)
shoes: Nike Musique IV (similar)

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