Midi & Crop Tops

I'm really loving this midi skirt with cutouts from Eloquii.  I've worn it with a tank and jacket and a button down top for work, but my favorite way to wear it is with crop tops.

Today on the blog, I'm pairing it with two different crop tops - a fun gondola print top from Forever 21 and a simpler black crop from Eloquii.

Top:  Forever 21+ (Available here)

Top:  Eloquii (Available here)

With both looks, I added pops of color to the black and beige color palette.

Skirt:  Eloquii (Available here)

Earrings:  The Limited
Glasses:  Valentino

Shoes:  Anne Michelle (purchased from eBay)

I love the print mixing in the first look and how the orange shoes bring out the color of the sunset on the top.

Clutch:  New York & Company

For the second look, I went a slightly edgier direction, pairing the skirt with booties and a mostly all-black palette.

Jacket:  Torrid (Available here)

A green fringe clutch and gem earrings add a pop of color.

Bracelet:  Torrid
Cuff:  New York & Company

Clutch:  The Limited (Available here)

Earrings:  The Limited

Boots:  Target

Do you like the look of fuller midi skirts and crop tops?
Which look is your favorite?

For the "lace" skirt in other looks, see here and here.
For the moto jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Stripes Week: Print-tastic!

Today's striped look is a recent work outfit. 

Dress:  LOFT (Sold out on-line; May be available in stores)

It's bold in its mix of prints and graphic black and white combo, but the shapes are classic and demure.  

Blazer:  Torrid (Available here)

I thought this outfit was a little too loud for a normal work day (at my job), but I wore it for a casual Friday, so I felt like I could get away with the mixed patterns.

Clutch:  Target (old)
Flower cuff:  Claire's (old)

It's a fun and whimsical look that makes working during the summertime a little less of a bummer.  You know what they say about all work and no play?  Well, this summer has involved lots of work and not enough play, so I am compensating with some fashion play!  Gotta keep summertime from getting too dull!  :-)

Sandals: Payless

Would you wear florals and stripes?

For this blazer in another look, see here.
For more on the black and white trend, see here.

Fun with Geometrics

Hope you all had a great day!

Today, I'm pairing a fun geometric print top with neutral work pieces.  The navy and ivory color palette is a softer take on the classic black and white, but provides the same graphic contrast. 

Blouse:  The Limited (Currently sold out on-line; Available in stores)
Pants:  The Limited (Available here)

Blazer:  The Limited
Heels:  Target (Available here)

I paired the look with gold jewelry and a red clutch for a pop of color.

Clutch: Vintage
Bracelets:  World Market, The Limited

Lately, I've been really into the idea of mixing patterns and textures.  The mix on this look is subtle (herringbone blazer with the printed top), but I'm planning on mixing prints in the same color palette often this spring.  It's a fun way to add visual interest to a look.

Necklace:  The Limited
Earrings:  The Limited

Do you like wearing geometric prints?

Circles and Lines

Happy Thursday, everyone!

Today, I chose my favorite monochromatic color palette and mixed textures and prints to keep the look interesting.

Coated denim jeans:  Target (Available here)
Blazer:  The Limited (Similar here)

Tank:  The Limited
Satchel:  The Limited (Available here)

Scarf:  The Limited
Earrings:  Express

The herringbone blazer and stripes in the scarf play off of the circles on the scarf and polkadots on the blouse.

The quilted satchel and striped bangle adds more texture and subtle print to the look.

Bangles:  Target
Shoes:  Target

Do you like mixing textures and patterns?

Anchors Away

Hope you all had a great day!  Unfortunately, I'm feeling under the weather today, so my pics are a bit limited.
I paired my burgundy velvet pants with a striped tank and anchor cardigan for a fun nautical theme look.

I usually reserve nautical prints and themes for spring and summer, but I loved the mix of colors of this outfit.  The layers and fabrics were enough to keep me warm this chilly day. 

Cardigan:  Torrid (Similar here)
Tank:  Old Navy Petites
Pants:  The Limited (Available here)

Purse:  The Limited (Available here)
Boots:  Payless (old)
Anchor earrings:  Gift (Similar here)

Would you wear an anchor print?  How would you style this cardigan?