Casual Black and White (And My 200th Post!)

Hello to the weekend!!!

Jeans:  The Limited (Available here)
Blazer:  New York & Company

I wore my new white jeans for casual Friday at work, pairing them with a black and white graphic top and black blazer.

Blouse:  Forenza by The Limited
Flats:  Target (Available here)

My poor feet needed a rest, so I wore the studded flats to work; however, I wanted to show the look with heels too.

Ring:  The Limited
Heels:  Target (Available here)

I still need to get the jeans hemmed, so I cuffed them.  I also plan on trying to shrink them a little as they're a bit baggy, but I'm excited to find some white jeans again.  I've been looking for white jeans for the last couple of years, but most of them were too sheer for my liking.  This pair was perfect.

Earrings:  Prabal Gurung for Target (No longer available; see here)
Purse:  New York & Company

This is my 200th post!  I just want to thank everyone for your viewership and support.  It has been quite humbling and gratifying to receive such positive feedback.  

I have loved fashion my entire life and have always dreamed of entertaining this passion in a bigger way than just my closet.  This blog has allowed me to discuss my love of fashion with like-minded people, but it has also provided me an incredible platform to begin pursuing another dream - to promote body confidence and to expand the notion of beauty.  I thank you all for joining me on this journey as I continue to pursue my goals and to develop my burgeoning blog!

Do you like white jeans?
For this blouse other looks, see here and here.
To see this blazer styled differently, see here, here, here, and here.

Where's Spring?

Ugggghhhhhhh!  I am sooo tired of the cold weather we keep having!  It's the first day of spring, but the temperature is anything but spring-like.  

The sun was shining, but I was freezing while taking these pics!!!

Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)
Top:  Forenza by The Limited (No longer available on-line; see here)

Blazer:  The Limited (Available here)
Shoes:  Target (Available here)

This cold weather is leaving me in a little bit of a fashion rut.  I have bare legs, bright colors, and sandals on the brain, but the weather isn't cooperating.  

In a fashion rut, I always seem to stick to my comfort zone - neutral (okay, black) pieces in comfy shapes.

I wore the black heels (first pic) for work to help polish up this somewhat more casual look.  I would grab the studded flats to run errands or go shopping after work.

Necklace:  Target (Sold out on-line; may be available in stores)

Purse:  The Limited (old)

The white tote gave a touch of spring to the outfit.

How's the weather in your area?  

For this blouse in a different look, see here.
For this jacket styled differently, see here, here, and here. 

Spring Fever!

Today's pics are of an outfit I wore earlier this week. I wore this digital lace print tee I recently nabbed at an amazing clearance sale at The Limited and my bright pink blazer from last spring.

Blazer:  The Limited (old)
Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)

 The back of the top has a hot pink stripe down the back which gives it an unexpected surprise.

Blouse:  The Limited (Available here)

Purse:  The Limited
Shoes:  Target (old)

I love how this look is warm but still has a spring feel.  I have spring on the brain in a major way, so this week, I am very influenced by the bright, cheerful colors symbolizing the re-birth that comes with spring.

The black pants, shoes, and accessories ground the look and keeps the look from feeling too springy.  I couldn't help but add my new crystal earrings from the Prabal Gurung collection for Target.  I am in love with these!!!

Prabal Gurung for Target earrings (Sold out on-line; Available in select stores; see here)

Cuff:  New York & Company (old)

The pink color near one's face helps brighten the face and for me, faked a healthy glow as I was sick with yet ANOTHER virus as I was taking these pics.

I'm still sick, so no Valentine's Day plans or fashion for me today. :-(

Hope you all have a wonderful and HEALTHY Valentine's Day!!!!