Category Archives: daily look

hot and cold

It is so hot outside I don’t want to be outside for more than two seconds at a time. Waiting for trains is highly unpleasant. What do you when you need to be presentable at work on days like this? For me, I throw on my lightest weight dress and some sandals. It can be strapless or halter–I’m going to cover it up. Then, when I get to work, I throw on a blazer. It sounds easy because it is easy. Don’t forget your office heels.

Dress from Marshalls; shoes, blazer, and watch from Target. Purse from a little leather shop in Portugal (that sounds awesome, doesn’t it?).

patriotism

I hope you had a great Fourth of July! I’m not that into obvious theme dressing–I like to be a little subtle–but I accidentally got decked out in American blue and I wasn’t sad about it.

My shoes even got into the spirit of things. Sandals from Target, fantastic gray T-shirt with blue and yellow flecks from Uniqlo, shorts from Topshop. Bag I made myself! I’m pretty excited about it. I love the fabric. Not only is it super cute, but it’s oilcloth, which makes it easier to clean. Perfect for a clutch, no?

My favorite part is the yellow tassel. I like to test things out before I post them, and it held up perfectly today. I can’t wait to get it up on the Rae’s Days store. I’ll let you know when I do!

This outfit was great for a relaxed Fourth with a few friends. We grabbed a drink in Brooklyn, and when it got too hot I just tied my shirt around my waist to make a midriff. Sometimes I just feel the best in a T-shirt and flats, you know what I mean?

Hope you had a great holiday with friends and family. Bummer to go back to work after such a fun day, isn’t it?

In a little less than a week, I’ll be headed south for family vacation in Florida. I’m super excited. I love family vacation, especially when it’s on the beach. Here’s a look I was thinking about for vacation, maybe for a time we go out to eat or go shopping. Dress is T by Alexander Wang, shirt is from Land’s End, shoes from Loft, clutch from Rae’s Days on Etsy.

play

I’ve been interested in the idea of midriffs but not really confident enough to completely pull them off (blame @oscarprgirl, she kills it in a midriff). This was my experiment with the idea. I’ve worn this shirt many many times before for work and for play, but I’ve never worn it quite like this. I just tied a knot in the front, and then threw on a high-waisted skirt so I wouldn’t actually be bare. Shirt is DKNYC, skirt is American Apparel, shoes are Loft, clutch I made myself.

The look from my last day at work before the much needed three day weekend. Skirt from express, button up from Uniqlo, top from Topshop, watch from the men’s section at Target, Shoes from JC Penny’s. Do you have plans for the weekend? My dad is coming! I’m super stoked.

simple

A simple outfit for a tricky day. Black DKNY dress, belt from old navy, shoes from JC Penny. Bag from H&M, scarf from Macys. And yeah, I did tie my scarf on my bag to go with my belt. 

I’m trying to take pictures outside now that it’s not winter anymore but with my limited equipment in my shoebox size apartment there’s only so much I can do. Luckily, I should get some things to help soon, so hopefully better pictures will come. In the meantime, this is what it looks like outside my apartment.

back to work

The past weekend was really fun, but work has definitely kicked up a notch this week. To keep my spirits up, I threw a few of my favorite things into one outfit. 

Chambray! Again. From Lands End. Skirt from Zara, sweater from Uniqlo (50% off heyyy), necklace from Dannijo, shoes from JC Penny. Belt from Old Navy. I think I’d like to add some jingly bracelets to this look, but I can’t wear too many at work or they jingle too much when I type. Also, you can’t really see them, but my nails are orange. Which I liked.