Pre Sleep-In Attire ;)

Cheers to the weekend! Its always a long time coming, yet so welcome when it arrives. Whether it includes a a night out, a day at the beach, home projects accomplished, some much needed relaxation, or just the simple joy of not having to think about work for a couple of days, I always get a little burst of joy when I feel Friday approaching. 

For today's post, I decided to choose a "night out" outfit. These photos are actually from a night when I took my sister out for her birthday. We went out to the city to see the Broadway performance of Les Miserable. She had never seen it before, and absolutely loved the production. I know that's besides the point, but we definitely had a great time getting dressed up for the theater and having a fun sister night together. 

The Look: I choose a pretty simple shift style dress for this evening. Shift dresses tend to not have much waist definition, but can look very classy. However, the "shift" doesn't usually fit my body type well, only because I tend like my clothes a bit more fitted and tailored. However, because of the slight stretch in this dress's material, it totally worked for me. Loved the slight shimmer in the grey and felt that I didn't need a lot of jewelry to dress up my outfit. Chose a couple simple long strands for my necklace, my favorite gold watch, and my nude high heels... always makes the legs look longer ;)








As the night went on, it turned a little chilly, and I was happy to pair my dress with an tangerine colored cover-up. I felt the light and sleek jacket, was still classy, but liked that it added a bit of color to my outfit. Made a last minute decision to put up my hair before my sister and I left and definitely felt very satisfied to how the look came together. 

Outfit Breakdown

Dress: Marshall's $20

Jacket: Ross Edge $16

Shoes: Marshall's Franco Sarto $32

Jewelry: Banana Republic $8.50 & $10

Watch: Michael Kors Gift

Bag: Buffalo Exchange Dooney & Burke $30

That's all I have for my night out. Just wanted to add a little refelction: Hope each one of you reading this is thoroughly enjoying your weekend. If you have a special night/day out coming up, love every minute. If you have no plans at all, soak up that quiet alone time. If you are working, be thankful for work and enjoy your time off when you have it later :) There is so much to be appreciated and thankful for in this life. No matter where you are... think about a few of the things, people, qualities about yourself that you truly are grateful for... I know that reflecting on a  "few" always leads me to remember all the millions of other blessings I have in my life as well. That's never a bad thing. Cheers :)

"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens."

-Khalil Gibran

A little fun never hurt anyone.

"Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one."  

                                                                -Dr. Seuss

That's pretty much what I was thinking yesterday... so I'm hoping for some good & fun today as well. Since I am feeling in such a cheery mood, I decided to pick up my favorite shoes (Tom's. Wedges!) and plan my outfit around them. 

Today's look is fairly casual for work, but I like how it all came together. Fun pleated skirt. Simple ivory colored top with a fun lace like neckline. My mustard sweater (love mustard!). Black tights (yay fall!). And last but not least... my lace up Tom's with wedges. So comfortable. I could literally wear them all day. (And I probably will!) I'm bummed that this photo didn't show a clear shot of the shoes, considering that is what my outfit was planned around, but I'll just have to come up with a new ensemble inspired by Tom's at a later date ;)

After taking this photo, and reassessing my dress, I added on a congac colored skinny belt and around my waist, and a gold Michael Kors watch to bring everything together. 

So this is my fun outfit for the day! What do you put together when you're feeling in an especially agreeable mood? Or does your wardrobe choice change at all depending on your daily disposition? Feel free to share your thoughts :) And please... enjoy your day!

"Don't ever become a pessimist... a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events."

-Robert A. Heinlein

Outfit Breakdown

Sweater: Banana Republic $20

Top: Gap $7

Skirt: Loft $20

Tights: Gap $6

Shoes: Tom's - Gift 

Purse: Steve Madden- Marshall's $35

All in a days work...

Just a short little post today. 

I just recently started a new job, and with that, I am trying to stay creative in my outfit choices while trying to achieve a look more on the professional side. I always enjoy figuring out what I'm to wear for the day... more so, what is going to represent me for the day. Today's look was simple, and well... comfortable. If that isn't telling, I don't know what is.

 Here is the look...

Was really excited to wear this top. Its is a thick pliable material that feels amazing and comfy but still has shape and looks professional.

Love the pattern of this top. I am always a little shy when it comes to prints but this black and cream print is clean and classy. Loved it paired with a pair of simple slim cropped black slacks and a pair of fun nude heels ( I always wear heels with cropped pants! Makes the legs look longer). Wore my fossil watch to keep the warm tones in my look to soften the black and white outfit.

And just below is everything put together...

Alright... yes, I'm in the bathroom. Its okay, get your laugh in and then feel sorry for me right after. I'm very sad to have to live so far away from my little sister, aka my expert and oh-so-patient photographer. Its just not the same having to take selfies. Kinda takes the class out of the whole look I was going for, but oh well, its what I had to work with, so here ya go! 

Hair up. Glasses on. Black and White. Strutting heels. 

Basically as classy as a bathroom photo can get ;)

Outfit Breakdown

Top: Verve- Marshall's $15

Pants: Gap Slim Crop- Gap $25

Watch: Fossil- Fossil Outlet $30

Shoes: Maripe- Famous Footwear $25

New Faces.

Well, more like one new face... 

                      

                       ...Meet Ryann.

Born and raised in Southern California, Ryann is your laid back, beach living, California boy. His style definitely reflects his easygoing personality and  relaxed lifestyle.   When Ryann offered to let me go through his closet and do my thing (aka purge and put together clothes), I was pretty excited to switch up my practice and try my hand at outfitting a man's wardrobe. In all honesty, Ryann didn't have much to purge or a mountain of clothes compared to many of the wardrobes I've seen. However, we definitely had a fun working with what was in front of us. Ryann was a total doll to work with. He was willing to try pieces he had never worn or combinations he was not completely sold on. 

Here are some of the looks I ended up putting together from Ryann's closet...

My claim to this ensemble... I DID actually vote for this old school
Brooklyn Dodgers baseball hat when shopping with Ryann one afternoon.

Favorite watch is always a must.

Grey button down with dark denim. Always a great choice. Very casual, but put together. With a cap you're ready for a night at the ballpark. Go without, and you're ready for any kind of night. Just no black-tie events, or weddings, or anything of that
caliber ... that's just a whole different story all together.

Love these colors together! Ryann was not a fan of either of the tee shirts, but like I said, he was fantastic and wore them like a champ! Even let me take these photos ;)

Upping the spiffy just a tad ;)

The watch!

Nice grey denim & lavender button down.
Awesome.

Great look for this guy.

Best look... being yourself and enjoying life.

Like I said, I had a great time working with Ryann. Came up with some fun ensembles from his closet that I feel totally fit with his lifestyle and personality. Hoping that I can do a follow up with him in the future and try my hand at a professional look which still totally encompasses who he is at heart. Would be fun challenge to take the beach boy to an interview ready or CEO status look... just for fun ;)