TBMD

Long time no post! Life has been hectic the last few weeks due to unexpected home repairs. Unfortunately the issues have not all been resolved yet, so blogging will continue to be sporadic for awhile. Then there is also all the rain we've been getting lately. We're finally getting better weather now, so hopefully that'll mean I start taking outfit photos again. In the meantime, here is a neutral work outfit from today as we transition from summer to fall.

When I first put this outfit on, I was thinking the peplum top looked long in proportion to the pencil skirt. Enough so that I was wondering if I should buy another top in petite sizing and save the current one to be worn with pants. Is that crazy talk?! But now that I'm looking at these photos, the proportion doesn't look off like it did earlier in the day... probably due to the lowered position of the camera vs. at eye level. So basically, this outfit looks best to kids.

I call this my grown-up prep outfit. Note all the details: the polo shirt with a crest emblem, the cardigan with varsity stripes, the color navy, the low (and comfortable) block heels, and just a little bit of British plaid. I'm really not sure I can look any preppier.

Today's navy printed blouse + green jacket + gold jewelry combo is inspired by a recent Madewell ad. I won't lie, if I could pull off beanies, I wouldn't have hesitated in copying that from the model's outfit as well. Alas, my weird head shape meant I took the boring route and chose black jeans and heels for a slightly more office-appropriate look instead.

I've been wanting this plaid/herringbone scarf since last year -- thank you, Jean, for always enabling ;) Of course, I couldn't find it anywhere. When I was making inquiries at the store, I actually saw a sales associate wearing the scarf from across the room. It was hard forcing myself to stand in place because I wanted to walk up to her and see if she would sell me the one around her neck. A year later and what do I see? LOFT bringing back items that must've sold like hotcakes from previous seasons. *happy dance*