Spooky Girl is Spooky

Theory tweed blazer, t-shirt from Target, oxblood knit pants from Ann Taylor, Enzo Angiolini riding boots

My definition of business casual is something like this outfit, which has formal elements like a blazer but casual parts like the t-shirt and riding boots. 

Why are blazers so expensive? I have been building up my wardrobe by purchasing great-quality blazers on eBay. This tweed jacket was in pristine condition, and only cost me $40 with shipping. (A new Theory blazer is close to $400.) 

I am so excited for Halloween! Bring on the spooky.

A Tale of Two Textures Leopard and Houndstooth

grey leopard scarf from The Limited, blazer by Sandra Angelozzi, skirt from LOFT, white shirt by Splendid, Calvin Klein suede booties, OPI You Don't Know Jacques! polish

Here's a classic black and white ensemble that is office chic. No new purchases, I've had all these pieces for a while. Just looking for new ways to wear them! Have a great weekend, my friends.

Autumn Mustard Blouse

mustard blouse from Banana Republic, skirt from Ann Taylor, thrifted necklace, V Italia boots, Nixon watch

Just a simple autumn outfit. I love warm gold tones, even if they are difficult to photograph in bright morning sunshine!

New Burberry Brit Jacket

Burberry Brit Copford Jacket in deep claret 

I love Burberry! So when I had saved enough, and waited for Bloomingdale's Family and Friends event, I splurged on this gorgeous fall jacket. It's size medium so I can wear sweaters and layers underneath. 

The Burberry brand is so cool. I remember moving to Chicago, and every workday I would look out the bus window at the Mag Mile store as we passed by. British preppy luxe at its warm and quilted best!

My 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target Scarf

3.1 Phillip Lim scarf from Target, sweater by August Silk, J. Crew corduroy pants,

 Donald J. Pilner booties, Nixon watch

Submitted to Cute & Little's Color Brigade!

What I really wanted from the Lim x Target collaboration was a new dress. I tried on two: the turquoise shift dress with half-jeweled collar, and the black and white drop-waisted dress. I liked both, but didn't love them, they looked very boxy on me. Overall I loved the collection, and I don't have a mustard scarf, so I chose this piece to take home. I'm still experimenting on how to wear such a large square scarf in a casual manner, so excuse the safety pin!

Chambray and Corduroy

shirt from Banana Republic, pants by J. Crew Factory, Via Spiga giraffe calf hair pumps, OPI You Don't Know Jacques nail polish

Here is a light ensemble with lots of texture! The shirt is chambray, the pants are a thin corduroy, the pumps are calf hair. To dress up the chambray for work, I added pearl necklaces (one worn outside the collar, one inside) and pearl earrings. I am also wearing a bright lipstick on my thin lips, it looks too bright in person but is just right in photographs: Chanel Rouge Coco in Cambon.

Fall First

blouse from Ann Taylor, oxblood knit pants from Ann Taylor, sling backs from Ann Taylor

It's the first outfit post of Fall, and I was so excited to wear this blouse that I didn't even iron it! It's supposed to be big and blousy, which is why I can wear an Xtra Small.