What I Wore Wednesday {Early March}

Hey y'all,

I love looking at outfit posts for inspiration, but I thought I would start taking a few pics everyday to show you my different outfits and the occasions. I don't have a true full length mirror so for now you are getting headless shots. Sorry! I will try to link similar items if I can't find my exact item but not everything has an equivalent, so I'm sorry ahead of time.

 Bridesmaid Brunch

Dress: Cynthia Rowley (from T.J.Maxx)

Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer Murfee

Bag: C. Wonder

Coat: Calvin Klein from Macys

 

Work

Necklace: Carrie Grace

Watch: Anne Klein (old, similar/similar)

Scarf: A.C. Moore Pashmina

Top: Old Navy (old, similar)

Pants: LOFT Zoe Fit

Shoes: LAUREN by Ralph Lauren

Saturday Errands

Top: Phantom of the Opera tour

Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer Murfee: Jellies be Jamin'

Jeans: Old Navy

Babysitting

Yoga Pants: Marika from Marshalls

Top: Carolina T-shirt

Jacket: Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T

Sneakers: Saucony(old, similar)

Work: Spring Break

Top: Target

Scarf: Gift

Jacket: J. Crew

Jeans: Target

Sandals: Nordstrom Rack (old, other colors)

Bag: C. Wonder

Young Professionals Meeting at Church

Top: LOFT Outlet (recent)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Jeans: Target

Flip Flops: Rainbows

Casual Friday/ACC Tournament

Top: Hanes Men's V-neck

Scarf: Peachroots

Jeans: Target

Flats: c/o Lillybee University (bow clips)

I hope this gives y'all a sense of my style and some inspiration.

What's your favorite item in your closet right now?

Sally Sells Sea Shells by the Sea Shore

 Hey y'all,

While the school year is quickly approaching and we all think back to the time that August meant back to school shopping for new school supplies and the perfect first day of school outfit I thought I would share some of the basics on building a work wardrobe. I know that it has taken me a few years since graduating college to build my wardrobe and I thought I would share some tips and tricks along with some of my favorite items for all of those college graduates transitioning to the work world or those of you who love looking at adding some basic essential pieces to mix-in.

Your basic shell. I think shells are an essential to any wardrobe and luckily you can find them in any price point for those just starting out on a tight budget or those that have a bit of wiggle room. They are great tucked into a pencil skirt or toss on a cardigan or blazer with a black pant and you are ready for the boardroom.

Shells by postgradprep featuring a pencil skirt

Also, to add some shells to your wardrobe without braking the bank, LOFT's Friends and Family sale started today with 40% off everything using code SHAREIT. If you are on the email list you even get an additional 20% off coupon for LOFT Outlet stores.

And, don't forget that the Kate Spade Surprise Sale ends tonight! Shop the sales and work on building that work wardrobe!

Where are your favorite places to find work clothes?

What I Wore Wednesday

Hey y'all,

One of the requests for blog posts y'all submitted from my 200 follower giveaway was to see more Outfit of the Day posts. I have yet to have time to go take nice pictures of various outfits but I have been making an effort over the past few weeks to snap a few pictures of my outfits. So here are 10 outfits from the past month. The jewelry is typically all the same since I always wear an Anne Klein bracelet watch of some kind (I have a two-tone one, a silver, and a gold watch), my pearl ring, my monogram square ring and pearls. Lately, I have also been wearing my monogram necklace from ElizaJay Charm. Also, most of these are work outfits, minus the last one is from this weekend for a college graduation. If you have any questions or suggestions for blog posts let me know!

Dress: Old Navy (similar) 

Cardigan: Loft (old, similar) 

Bag: Longchamp 

Necklace: Swell Caroline (similar) 

Shoes: Target (old, similar)

Top: Old Navy (similar)

Capris: Target

Shoes: Target (old, similar)

Top: Target

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Pants: Target

Shoes: Old Navy (similar)

Jeggings: Target

Top: Target (old, similar)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Top: Dillard's (on sale now)

Pants: LOFT

Cardigan: New York and Company (old, similar)

Shoes: Old Navy (similar)

Pants: LOFT

Top: Macy's (old)

Shoes: Ralph Lauren Gold Flats (similar)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Maxi Skirt: LOFT Outlet

Tank: Old Navy

Bag: Longchamp

 Shoes: Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals (save)

Dress: LOFT Outlet (recent)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

 Shoes: Target (old, similar)

Bag: Kate Spade

Skirt: Target (old, similar)

Tank: Aeropostale

Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer (similar)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Shoes: Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals (save)

Dress: J.Crew Factory 

Necklace: Groopdealz (similar)

Shoes: Target (old, similar)

What is on your summer fashion wishlist?

Some OOTDs

Hey y'all,

I was way to busy yesterday to post so I hope you understand! This past weekend I went home to visit my parents, got my hair cut (you can see the new 'do here), saw one of my best friends from high school, slept 10+ hours every night, cuddled with kittens. Then yesterday I left home to go to the dentist, drove back to Chapel Hill for a doctors appointment and then did the usual weekend things like clean my room, grocery shop all topped off with an amazing night of small group. So I hope you understand that blogging was kind of neglected but I will post my 30 days of thanks later for today and yesterday. Now onto what you really want, my daily life of outfits.

Exploring Duke Gardens
Top: Old Navy
Jeggings: Target
Boots: Belk
Scarf: Gift

Top: LOFT Outlet
Cardigan: Work provided
Pants: Target
Flats: Ralph Lauren
Bag: Philip Lim for Target (actually my Christmas present but I found it and gave it to my Mom to wrap)

Cami: Aeropostale
Cardigan: New York and Company
Skirt: Target
Scarf: Target

Zero Dark Thursday
Dress: Target
Cardigan: New York and Company
Shoes: Target
Bag: Kate Spade
Scarf: Light Years

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer
Scarf: JCP
Boots: Belk

My evening wear
Sorority Long Sleeve, Norts, Minnetonka Slippers

And I only captured one outfit from last week with Halloween and Casual Friday going on I was slacking Monday-Wednesday.

Cami: Aeropostale

Cardian: Target

Scarf: Target

Skirt: Banana Republic

Shoes: Franco Sarto at Marshalls

I am trying to break the cardigan+scarf+pants outfit that I always create this time of year, so what is your go to fall outfit for work? Where do you find the best work clothes at an amazing price?

Recent OOTDs

Hey y'all,

It has been forever since I have posted a blog with some of my outfits so this is going to be kind of long since I have been collecting a few outfits every week to share! Most of the time though the past few weeks I have been running out the door so excuse me that these are not a regular occurrence. I hope that you are not bored with all my Target finds. From working there as a sales person to just loving to shop there I think the majority of my wardrobe is from Tar-jay.

For Work
Top: Target/Merona (Summer '12)
Skirt: Target/Mossimo (Summer '12)
Shoes: Target Black Sandals (old)

Work:
Bubble Necklace: Groopdealz
Top: Target/Merona (summer '12)
Pants: Old Navy (old)
Flats: Target 

Church Dinner & Square Dancing
Top: Hanes V-neck
Scarf: Lightyears
Jeggings: Target/Mossimo
Flats: Target

Casual Friday at the Office
Scarf: Gift
Top: Kohls
Cami: Aeropostale
Jeggings: Target
Trusty Target Black Sandals
Watch: Anne Klein Two-Tone Watch

Dinner with the Grand-little
Maxi Dress: Target/Mossimo (summer '12)
Necklace: VeryJane
Bag: Marley Lilly
Watch: Anne Klein
Bracelet: Target

Work:
T-shirt: American Eagle
Cami: Aeropostale
Skirt: J.Crew Factory
Shoes: Platinum Jack Rogers
Necklace: Gift

Work:
Capris: Target/Mossimo
Top: Target/Mossimo
Tank: Areopostale
Cardigan: New York and Company
Flats: Delias lace flats

Work
Top: Macys
Pants: Old Navy
Cami: Aeropostale
Flats: Silver Ralph Lauren flats
Bag: Kate Spade Flicker Sophie

Work
Cardigan: Target/Merona
Tank: Aeropostale
Skirt: LOFT
Monogram necklace: gift
Shoes: Platinum JR Navajo sandals
Watch: Anne Klein
Cable bracelet: Swell Caroline

Work
Dress: JC Penny's/Joe Fresh
Cardigan: New York and Company
Cami: Aeropostale
Watch: Anne Klein
Necklace: Gift
Shoes: Platinum Jack Rogers

Have you found any have to have wardrobe items lately?

OOTD & Dr.Suess

Hey y'all, 

Thanks to my giveaway I have been hearing your post suggestions and I am taking them to heart. I have really been trying to take more photos of my outfits so here are some of my recent wear-to-work looks.

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer
Scarf: J.C. Penny (old)
Shoes: Jack Rogers Platinum Navajo
Ring: Square Monogram (gift)

Lace Dress: Target Xhileration (Summer '12)
Cardigan: Target Merona (Fall '12)
Scarf: Lightyears
Shoes: Target Black Sandals (Summer'10)

Cardigan: LOFT Outlet (April '13)
TOP: LOFT Outlet (April '13)
Cami: Aeropostale Lace Cami (old)
Pants: Target Mossimo (Fall '12)
Flats: Brown Kenneth Cole Reaction Flower Flats (Marshalls)

Not WORK: Fro-yo date with my sorority Fam
Yoga Pants: Marika Balence Collection (Marshalls)
Top: Sorority Bid Day Spring '12 American Apparel V-neck
Fleece: Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T Pullover
Shoes: Rainbow black Flipflops

Skirt: J. Crew Factory (current)
Top: Forever 21 V-neck
Monogram Infinity Scarf: Boutique in my hometown
Shoes: Platinum Jack Rogers

Pants: Old Navy (old)
Top: Banana Republic outlet (current)
Cardigan: Target Merona (Fall '12)
Shoes: Delia's (old)

Cardigan: New York & Company (old)
Top: Banana Republic Outlet (current)
Pants: Old Navy (old)
Flats: Target Black Sandals (old)

Dress: LOFT outlet (current)
Cardigan: New York and Company (old)
Shoes: Platinum Jack Rogers

Detail of the dress

YESTERDAY's Casual Friday!
Jeggings: Mossimo/Target (summer '12)
Tank: Old Navy
Cardigan: Merona/Target (current)
Flats: LAUREN by Ralph Lauren (Marshalls)
Watch: AK Anne Klein
Bracelet: Groopdealz

Gold Details

And since I have been consistently blogging for three weeks now I thought it would be fun to jump on the bandwagon of the everyday in May posts. I think they might be double posts or at the end of posts like this one but we shall see. Today's top is your favorite quote and you all know me and that I love quotes so this is super hard. My "favorite quote" on my application to Carolina was the following:

via

As an English major (hopeful at the time) I really love the quote and I still do think Cicero was on the ball with the fact that I have books in almost every room of my apartment but this quote by Dr. Seuss is currently one I think of often.

Are you participating in the blog challenge?