White and Bright!

blouse from T.A.G. (St. Louis), Joe's Jeans Muse cut, sandals from The Walking Company

I love bright colors. I keep wanting to buy many bright-colored button-down blouses, even multiples in the same color. Watch out for the collar on this 70s shirt, it's pretty wide!

Grey and Bright

button-up shirt from Banana Republic, grey pants from New York & Co., white belt by Lauren Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade crossbody handbag, orange Delman flats

This has to be one of my favorite outfits so far this summer! It was totally unexpected for me to pair this shirt with these pants, which my friend recently gave me, because it is low-contrast. I punched it up with orange and tomato red, and I am off to work for a great day!

Sweater Tucked In

yellow sweater by Calvin Klein, skirt by BCBGMaxAzra, Preston & York belt, Stuart Weitzman heels, Deathstar Debris necklace by Deka Ray

It was hard to tuck this sweater in. I am a tucker, but usually not sweaters. In the end it prevented me from having a lumpy waist since the sweater is a little long. I like the touches of patent on my shoes and belt!

Daytime Dressing

dress by BCBGMaxAzria, shoes from The Walking Company, necklace from Etsy, Lia Sophia earrings

The most comfortable clothing for a sweltering hot (96 degree) day is a swingy dress. I wore it with a white cardigan in our air-conditioned office. I think it needs a belt.

eBay Guilt Followup

Joe's Jeans The Pant, t-shirt from Banana Republic, blazer from New York & Co., Eric Michael espadrilles, necklace from Tahiti

A couple of weeks ago I posted about these Joe’s Jeans cargo pants I bought, new with tags, on eBay for $12.99. I was feeling guilty because they seemed to have a out-of-style relaxed cut, seemed to be out-of-season because they are a knit pant, and seemed to be too casual to wear to work. This is all before they arrived in the mail.

Well I am happy to report that they are in fact a skinny cargo. Also, I have been wearing them to work even though the fabric dictates them to be an early Spring or Fall pant. When I wear them with a heel and a jacket or button-up shirt, they seem office appropriate. So, in general I am pretty happy with them, I had been looking for a grey pant for the summer. Of course, then my friend gave me a pair of lighter-grey summer pants, but that’s a topic for another outfit post!

Current/Elliott Steal!

Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans in New Worn Wash, navy t-shirt by Vince, Tory Burch sneakers, Nixon watch, OPI On Collins Ave. nail polish

Our camera is fixed and outfit posts are BACK! Thanks for your patience. Here's a cat photo.

I have wanted a pair of Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans since they came out a while ago, maybe two years? But they are waaaay out of my denim budget. However I went to TJ Maxx last weekend, and I've decided I love TJ Maxx. There was a pair of Current/Elliotts for $29. In my size. In addition, I found this super-soft and flattering Vince tee for $25, usually it costs $60. But don't bring that up to my husband. And I got a new haircut and I really don't want to talk about it.

This is Oliver the cat, who we are still trying to find a home for. If you live in St. Louis and would love a laid-back, low-maintence, friendly cat, let me know.

Birthday Wishes

My birthday is tomorrow! These are a few of the pretty things I go visit once in a while, and in my dreams they would be in my closet. I love neutrals, classics, and also bright colors! The shirt is from Calvin Klein, the pants are Current/Elliott, the tote is Halogen.