Shades of Blue

blouse (J.Crew on SALE), skirt (J.Crew on SALE), heels (Kate Spade), bag (Galian c/o), necklace (Pink Pineapple c/o), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), watch (Cartier)

So I've always been a fan of  tone on tone dressing and this navy & baby blue ensemble is no exception.  For my 9 to 5 day gig, I'm always looking for rigs that have a bit of personality and don't bore both myself and my clients to tears.  This Blouse definitely serves up a bit of quirk and the Chunky Pearls and emerald green bag add just the right amount of accessorized details.  Even though there's some personality tossed in there, I think we've managed to maintain some ladylike professionalism, right?  All about balance in my book! 
 Ok gang, if you're following along Instagram, you know my little ladies and I are on a little Floridian rendezvous and loving every minute of it.  Y'all make it a great one--taking the babes with me to "work" tomorrow on a blog shoot with my fave Floridian photog, Lindsey Potter, so stay tuned for some fun beachy looks!  

photos courtesy of Tiffany Mitchell

Navy & White, Navy & White

blouse (Aunt's vintage blouse from 70's), blazer (aqua, Bloomingdales sold out, see similar HERE and under $100 option HERE), pants (GAP sold out, love THESE and obsessed with THESE), necklace (Sole Society c/o dig THIS BIB), heels (Kate Spade on SALE), bracelets (Sylvia Benson c/o), bag (Michael Kors), watch (Cartier), rings (David Yurman, Anna Beck), shades (Gucci)

Morning, Gang!  Last night started out as your typical school night with two tykes---homework, dinner, bathtime, mini dance party, the usual routine--but then, you get that call from your best gal, Ashley, who offers to pay you a visit with cocktails in tow (because no Southern gal shows up empty handed).  Then Ashley multiplies into one of my other faves, McKayla, and well--let's just say, this post could have been much more interesting had I chosen to configure it at 1 am when I finally called it a night.  Total gab sesh, listening to jams, "admiring" the fact that my Xmas tree is still up (gasp!  yepper--you know my dirty little secret--cut me some slack would ya, I've been traveling out the wazoo--but honestly, my girlfriends intervened last Jan 31 and took it down for me because quite frankly, a Valentine's tree just isn't cool).  It is hands down, aside from laundry, my most hated thing to do--who's with me?  

Enough of that nonsense--happy to be bringing you a fun little work look showcasing yet another one of my "Aunt Me Downs".  This blouse is Morey's from back in the day and I thought the delicacy of it would be a perfect counterpart to these graphic Gap Pants (love THESE TOO).  You truly, truly cannot go wrong with navy--I swear it complements any and everyone and also pairs so beautifully with so many colors--a fave hue indeed!  Alright gang--gotta get my workday in full swing---y'all make it a great weekend and stay warm--5 degrees in the Bluegrass (shoot me)!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Citron & Chambray

skirt (J.Crew on SALE), chambray (J.Crew NEED THIS stat), heels (Sam Edelman on SALE), belt (Gap see Alternative), bracelets (J.Crew, Stella & Dot on SALE), rings (Lagos, David Yurman, Anna Beck), shades (Ray Ban), bag (Michael Kors), necklace (Maya Brenner)

A sleek Pencil Skirt, chambray, & detailed Heels infuse a little personality into my day gig and, along with This Style Look, is one of my fave ways to dress for work.  This Pencil Skirt is actually much more vibrant in person which is why I chose to tone her down with a chambray (Diggin this Lovely).  Classics need not be boring--amp them up with color, prints, textures, & accessories and no doubt you've elevated your look!  

Alright gang, cheers to a great week & to the winner of the Marc Allison Jeans Giveaway!  Big congrats goes to Miss Wesleigh Gary--no doubt you'll do the bells justice my dear!  Thank you to all who participated--much appreciated!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Stripes & Pleats

  

 

skirt (Style Etoile c/o love these Vibrant Colors), blazer & tee (J.Crew SALE OPTION), heels (Rebecca Minkoff), bag (Michael Kors), bracelet & necklace (J.Crew), ring (Lagos, Anna Beck), shades (Gucci)

Well look at what little skirt number is an easy fall transition piece?  Sucker screamed spring/summer with this Post, and I think she's doing a pretty decent job heading into the cooler months.  While the fabric is light and airy, the navy blazer & Leopard Heels help dial down the summer feel of the skirt.  I've mentioned before I'm a big fan of infusing a little personality into my work wardrobe and I think this rig does just the trick.  Speaking of work, I've gotta scoot so I can knock off a couple of my day gig to do's---y'all make it a good one! 

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Work Mixup

blazer (J.Crew ON SALE), blouse (J.Crew ON SALE), skirt (J.Crew old, SIMILAR), shoes (J.Crew oldies), bag (Michael Kors), watch (Michael Kors), ring (Anna Beck), bracelets (J.Crew ), shades (Ray Ban )

Totally unintentional to be head to toe J.Crew, but truth be told, it does occupy a good bit of real estate in my closet. This outfit (coupled with a geek out evening of watching Suze Orman--I know but she sucks you in) got me inspired to try a little something that many of us have tried (myself excluded).  With the exception of this Blazer, which I got on major sale, the majority of this look came from things already existing in my closet.  Ole' Suze said it takes 21 days to break a habit and well, I've had a pretty naughty habit here lately of shopping entirely too much!  Sooo, I'm saying it here so I have some element of accountability, I am going to give it a go and not buy one unnecessary thing for myself for the next 21 days (I think I just teared up a bit).  And by unnecessary I mean the bathing suit I've been clocking for a few days (this one too, damnit), or the heavy shopping cart on J.Crew I've had sitting there for a day (including THESE & THIS), these SANDALS, or THESE FANTASTIC RED SHADES!?!?!   I feel a smidge better having said it out loud, but still--this is going to be a major challenge for moi (it'sridiculous, I know---but clothes have always been my vice--obviously, I have a fashion blog for pete's sake).  So I am already 4 days in (started on the 1st)--fingers crossed and wish me luck!  You can shop the look above down yonder (someone outta have some fun, right)--Make it a good one, gang!  PS:  I think the no shopping admission in this post has me breaking out into hives!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem