TBMD

It recently occurred to me that in the six months that I've owned this dress shirt, I've yet to wear it as it's intended to be worn, all buttoned up for work. I've worn it casually, as a cardigan substitute, and for extra layering purposes. Well, no longer! For today's outfit, I added a black vest and blue suede pumps so it's not simply the typical dress shirt and pants combo.

PS - Can I gush over these Ann Taylor ponte skinny ankle pants real quick? I love LOFT jeans but never have quite the same luck with AT pants for some reason even though they're sister brands. The length is perfect and hits me right at the ankles. Yes, there is bunching around the knees, but no creasing anywhere else! With most pants, I usually look like a wrinkled mess around the thighs after a full day of sitting at work. Also, no butt sagging either. I'm loving the thick, stretchy knit material. There's a side zipper and the pants are dry clean only. For reference, I'm wearing size 00, my usual AT size.

Today's outfit is inspired by Massimo Dutti's model touting their denim effect blazer. I love the contrast of crisp white jeans with a dark gray blazer and bright shoes. I couldn't channel her effortless cool though -- think I should've worn looser jeans or a longer top instead.

Simple and extravagant outfits alike, I find inspiration from all over. Today's comes from Pinterest (yet again). The first outfit below is pretty much a dupe of the model's, while the second is a casual variation of the first. I'd say the second is more "me," but the first doesn't lag too far behind.

I don't say this often, but it's been a longgg week at work, and sadly, will be for the foreseeable future. I'm definitely looking forward to doing nothing all weekend... starting now. Hope you have a good one!

Once again I (subconsciously) turn to the navy blazer + white jeans combo when I want wear a colored top. Case in point: one, two. That's me, a creature of habit.

Just sharing a mixture of outfits that I thought were only meh (and didn't deserve its own post) or because the photos didn't turn out well.

Have a good weekend, everyone!

coat: J.Crew Majesty peacoat (sold here - 40% off w/code BIG40) / shirt: Banana Republic Factory (recent - tag info; similar) / tee: J.Crew Factory (short-sleeve version - $18.50) / belt: J.Crew (similar) / jeans: Hollister boot destroyed (sold here - $25) / bag: Balenciaga city (sold at NM / Barneys)

sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar) / coat: J.Crew Majesty peacoat (sold here - 40% off w/code BIG40) / shirts: Gap chambray tailored shirt (similar - 25% off w/code EARLY); Forever 21 (similar; similar) / turtleneck: J.Crew (sold here - 40% off w/code BIG40) / jeans: LOFT modern slim leg (this season's sold here - extra 40% off) / bag: Longchamp large Le Pliage (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingdale's / NM) / shoes: Tory Burch Ludlow driver (similar)

sunglasses: Walmart aviator (similar) / necklace: Heirloom Finds (sold here) / jacket: Burberry Marystow trench coat (sold at Nordstrom / Bloomingdale's) / top: LOFT (similar) / jeans: LOFT knit denim leggings (similar - 30% off w/code SPRING)

Sale alert: Fall/winter sale at Zara has begun! I'm not sure why they pushed it back by a few weeks this year, as in the past it's always occurred on Black Friday. Prices will be further discounted with time, but styles/sizes will be limited.

My purchases from the past few months + an old favorite:
- Straight combination dress - $39.99 (I'm wearing sz S with sides slimmed just a tad / outfits: here, here, here)
- Checked blazer with elbow patches - $59.99 - check for popbacks (went up a size for shoulders - I'm wearing sz S / outfits: here, here, here)
- Silk satin high heel court shoe - $69.99 - check for popbacks (went up half size - I'm wearing sz 6.5 / outfits: here, here, here)
- Girl fur vest with belt - $29.99 (I'm wearing sz L from ~2 years ago / outfits: here, here, here)

Other picks: high heel high-cut leather boot ($139.99 - purchased, hope it works out!); suede leather court shoe with mid heel ($59.99 - love the electric blue color - wear my Sole Society pumps often); moccasin with decorative band ($19.99 - love my Gap moccasins)

There's something about leather pants with a silky blouse that seems minimalist chic to me. I'll definitely be wearing this combination again over the weekend as the weather warms up even more. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Sale alert: Take 40% off everything at J.Crew Factory (prices as marked). Also, take an extra 10% off on 2+ items or extra 20% 3+ items with code EARLYBIRD through 11/24.

Current season buys include:
- Double serge mini - $44.50 (TTS - I'm wearing sz 00 / outfit: here)
- Stripe racerback cami - $32.50 (TTS - I'm wearing sz 00 / outfits: here, here, here)

Old favorites include:
- Tissue turtleneck tee - $17.50 (wearing XS in yellow, XXS in red - prefer XS / outfits: here, here, here)
- Skimmer pant in wool - $53.50 (TTS - I'm wearing sz 00 / outfits: here, here)

Items previously sold at the retail store but brought back to Factory include:
- Classic button-down shirt in suckered plaid - $38.50 (I'm wearing sz 0 / outfits: here, here, here)
- Pleated mini - $44.50 (I'm wearing sz 0 / outfits: here, here)

Happy shopping and have a great weekend!