Bring on Summer

 

Top- Forever 21 (thrifted)  option  option

shorts- Old Navy   

shoes- Payless   option   option

ring- Maurices

purse- Target  option   option

necklace- gift   option   option  option

worn May 22, 2015

The hubby and I took a weekend getaway trip over Memorial Day weekend and this is what I wore for the first day of travel and sightseeing. I picked up this top at one of our local thrift stores and couldn't be happier with it. I love the pattern of colors and it's cool and comfortable.

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The sleeveless trench

 

Trench- Tommy Hilfiger via Poshmark  option  option  option

blouse- Loft  option

skirt- Target  option

shoes- Payless  option  option

worn May 20, 2015

 

The trench that I included in my capsule is finally making an appearance. When I decided that I had to have this piece, I went on an all out search and caved in and spent more than I would like to on one piece, even buying second hand on poshmark. I convinced myself it would be very versatile for work and lighter than a blazer when it got warmer, but then I didn't have the courage to wear it because it's so different for me. I'm sure it will gradually see more wear. I had fun wearing it.

 

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Mint, black, white and some stripes

 

Blazer- JCrew factory option  option

blouse- JCPenney  option  option  option

pants- Loft  option  option

shoes- Payless   option

necklace- Forever 21  option  option

Worn May 18, 2015
 

I've gotten a lot of wear out of these white pants during this capsule. And I'm not going to stop wearing them when it's over. Speaking of ending, I'm going to stop this capsule at the end of this month. I know  I could make another three weeks worth of outfits, but I am so bored with this. I feel like they are just becoming a switch of a bottom or a switch of a top and not really a different outfit. Sometimes a simple switch of a piece is all it takes, but sometimes it's really boring. But there's always striped shoes to combat boredom!

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More pattern mixing

 

Blouse- JCrew Factory  option    option

skirt- (old) Old Navy       option  option

shoes- TJMaxx or Ross?  option

necklace- Forever21  option  option

bracelet-gift

Worn May 17, 2015

 

I was rather into pattern mixing last week. I don't know what brought that about, but it is interesting how outfit ideas come to me. Sometimes I will flat out copy someone else, sometimes I take an inspiration and make it mine. Other times, like with this, it comes to me totally on my own accord. I was actually thinking about a prompt from another blog to wear a chambray shirt with a floral skirt and it got me to thinking about my floral skirts. Being that this one has black, the idea popped into my head to wear my black polka dot popover with it. And so another Sunday church outfit was created.

 

When I put it on, something was missing. Ah, necklace. I was running a bit behind so this was the best I could do. I'd like to have a statement necklace with  a bit more color to go with this, but mint worked.

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Blue and white

 

Blazer- Lord and Taylor  option

blouse- Target  option

pants- Loft  option

shoes- JCPenney option  option

necklace- JCrew Factory  option  option

worn May 15, 2015

 

Happy Memorial Day! Sorry I didn't bring you a red, white and blue bar-b-que outfit. I did bring a little white and blue to the blog. I was inspired the this lady to put these pieces together.

 

Hope you are having a fun relaxing day!

 

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Again

 

 

Blazer- Banana Republic via Thred Up option option

blouse- Target

skirt- Limited  option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option

worn May 13, 2015

I promise I don't wear this blazer more than once a week. You are seeing it and some other pieces on repeat this week because I got out of order with my posting.

But if I did wear it more than once a week, who cares? I love it. And I loved it paired with this equally bright green skirt. The Target top was the perfect piece to bring the two together.

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Pattern Mixing

 

Top- JCPenney

skirt- JCPenney  option  option

shoes- gifted option  option

worn May 12, 2015

 

I got a little bolder with pattern mixing. I think it works when you stay in the same color family. I realize this isn't for everyone, and I wouldn't do this every day, but I liked how this turn out. I was actually inspired by the online JCP catalog showing this top with a patterned skirt.

 

By the way, I allowed myself one substitution after thirty days in my capsule and this is it. I replaced the patterned pencil skirt with this one. That other skirt just doesn't fit well and isn't comfortable. Even if it fit well, it's too high waisted for my short torso. So be looking for the other skirt on Poshmark soon if you are interested.

 

 

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Silver shoes

 

Blazer- Ross  option

blouse- JCPenney  option  option  option

skirt- JCPenney

necklace- thrifted  option

shoes- Banana Republic  option  option

worn May 11, 2015

 

The silver shoes were a last minute decision. I had originally planned to wear black pumps but then I thought about the silver shoes and decided they would go nicely with the grey blazer. I'm glad I decided on them, even though I got a strange look from security at my office building. Then again the same guy was looking at my "field" footwear the next day, so maybe he has a shoe or foot fetish.

 

I know I'm always vague about work but it's a policy to not discuss or list our place of work on social media, so I keep the details off the blog. I know that I've referred to field attire before, and while I can't explain it's purpose, let's just say it's functional but not fashionable so you will never see it here.  Curiosity is killing you , isn't it?

 

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Old rules

 

Blazer- Banana Republic via Thred Up  option option

shirt- JCrew Factory  option

pants- Loft similar

shoes- Life Stride gifted    option  option

worn May 11, 2015

 

Do you still follow that old rule "no white before Memorial Day"? Not me. I've been wearing these white pants since spring rolled in.  They create quite a contrast with this blazer and blouse which I previously wore together with navy pants. Just a few changes can make a totally new outfit. Here I changed the pants, shoes and accessories.

 

Here's side by side comparison of the two outfits:

 

 

Which is your favorite version?

 

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