Lessons

Day 23, Thursday: Things you've learned that school won't teach you

1) Politicking at work. Sadly, work performance isn't the end-all, be-all. Soft skills matter. A lot.

2) Filing taxes. I was ecstatic when my brother decided to major in finance. Coming from a technical background, I figured he can now do my taxes because finance = business = taxes. WRONG. He said something about taking classes that only dealt with taxes at the corporate level. To this day, I still dread preparing my own taxes.

Apparently school taught me everything else in life because nothing else comes to mind. Just kidding. I'm still slowly waking up with coffee.

scarf as headband: Anthropologie (similar)
sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
dress: Forever 21 tie waist shirtdress (similar)
belt: Forever 21 skinny braided (similar)
ring: Forever 21 (similar)
bag: H&M (similar)
shoes: LOFT Vaughn t-strap sandals (sold here)

Twofer

Both outfits today feature the navy circle skirt that has been in constant rotation as of late. After wearing the skirt with fitted tops early on, I've been experimenting more with looser blouses in fun prints. I'm loving all these various combinations.

Have a good Wednesday, everyone!

sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)

lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in wink for pink (sold here)

necklace: gift from aunt (similar)

top: Modcloth Brandi's Something in the Era (sold here)

skirt: J.Crew Collection circle skirt (this season's sold here)

bracelets: Forever 21 (the real deal)

bag: Chanel camellia WOC (buy pre-owned)

shoes: J.Crew Viv stripe flats (similar)

sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in wink for pink (sold here)
necklace: Merona (the real deal)
dress as top: J.Crew Jules dress in stripe silk twill (similar)
ring: Forever 21 (similar)
skirt: J.Crew Collection circle skirt (this season's sold here)
bag: Marc Jacobs large Single - gift from aunt (sold here)
shoes: LOFT Pamela scalloped Mary Jane pumps (sold here)

Linen & Leather

Day 21, Tuesday: A list of links to your favorite posts in your archives

This was hard to narrow down, but I'd have to say:

- Monochromatic in gray is my favorite outfit post. It's the most aesthetically pleasing outfit but also the most high maintenance with the conversion of a lace dress into a top.

- PFC #11: Vacation Vogue is my favorite outfit challenge post. Now if only I take my own advice when packing for vacations.

- Speaking of vacations, my time spent in SF/Napa is my favorite travel post. Sometimes I'd re-read to drool over the amazing cuisine... but only when I'm not hungry. I hope to visit again one day!

- Shopping & Finances is my favorite serious post. The title says it all.

- My favorite photography post consists of candid outtakes. There hasn't been any more goof reels since because the self-timer on my current camera is much quicker in-between shots. That might be the only feature I miss about using a point-and-shoot.

sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)

lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in peach fuzz 417 (sold here)

jacket: Zara jacket with zips (similar)

top: Gap (similar)

belt: Forever 21 skinny braided (similar)

pants: LOFT Julie linen trousers (this season's sold here)

bag: H&M (similar)

shoes: LOFT Vaughn t-strap sandals (sold here)

Spring Fling

(Updated) Sale alert at Ann Taylor: Take an extra 50% off all sale styles until Mon. night (5/20). No code needed.

- Juliet strapless silk gown - $59.64 (I'm wearing size 00 - outfit here)
- Cotton wrap cardigan is $30.00 (I'm wearing sz XXS / outfits: here, here, here)

Also, at LOFT, take 30% off everything with code GOTTASHOP.

From this season:
- Flounce hem lace dress - $66.42 with code (I'm wearing size 0 - sized up for hips / outfit below, also here)
- Vaughn t-strap sandals - $20.65 with code (I'm wearing size 6 - TTS / outfit below)
- Pamela scalloped Mary Jane pumps - $62.65 with code (I'm wearing size 6 - review here / outfits here, here)

From previous seasons:
- Julie linen trousers - $48.65 with code (I'm wearing size 00P - shorter length to wear with flats / outfits: here, here, here)
- Modern skinny jeans in black - $27.92 with code (I'm wearing size 24R - TTS / outfits: here, here, here)

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A quick post on this last spring weekend. I for one, don't mind the upcoming summer temperatures. If only my frizzy hair would cooperate with the humidity. Hope you have a good one!

hat: Biltmore for Madewell baseball hat in sungarden (may still be in stores)

sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar)

lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in wink for pink (sold here)

jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch (similar)

dress: LOFT flounce hem lace (sold here)

bracelet: Madewell tree-twig cuff (similar)

rings: Spotted Moth (similar); Forever 21 braid & chain stack ring set (similar)

bag: agnes b - gift from cousin (similar)

shoes: LOFT Vaughn t-strap sandals (sold here)

Hearts & Studs

Today's outfit may look girly at first glance with the big bow and all, but I finished it with studded shoes for a little bit of edginess.

Have a good weekend, everyone!

sunglasses: Xhilaration (sold in stores)
lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in wink for pink (sold here)
necklace: gift from aunt (similar)

top: Forever 21 Essential georgette heart shirt (similar)
bracelet: Madewell knot cuff (similar)

rings: Forever 21 braid & chain stack ring set (similar)
sash: J.Crew via old dress (similar)
skirt: J.Crew Collection circle skirt (this season's sold here)
clutch: Jenny Yuen Cleo (similar)
shoes: Valentino Rockstud (sold here)