From The Street To The Backyard

Happy Monday!

Top:  Forenza by The Limited (last year)

Shorts:  Torrid (Similar here)

The work week may be back for most of us, but my mind is still on the weekend.  Casual spring and summer weekends call for easy pieces that can transition easily from errands running to hammock lounging.

Necklace:  The Limited

This comfy look fits the bill.  

The denim Bermuda shorts and breezy top are perfect for weekends in the yard, but they also work well for running to the farmer's market or for a walk through the city.

I added a few masculine touches with beige brogues and a straw fedora.

Fedora:  Target (Similar here)

Shoes:  Target (Available here)

I'm trying to expand my shoe collection, especially my small selection of comfy shoes.  

I have liked the look of brogues on other women, but I wasn't sure they were for me.  This pair sold me.  The nude (for me) color doesn't cut off the line of my leg (important to me when wearing flats), and the perforated detail adds a unique (and airy) touch.  

The fact that I also found them on clearance sweetened the deal.  :-)

Necklaces worn as bracelet:  World Market (old)

Slightly bohemian jewelry adds a feminine touch that doesn't compete with the easy vibe of the outfit.

What do you like to wear for casual warm weather weekends??

For these shorts in other looks, see here, here, and here.
For this top in other looks, see here, here, and here.

Casual in White Jeans

Hope you're all enjoying your weekends!

It has been a very busy few weeks at work, and I still have a couple more weeks of crazy before things settle down a bit.  Thanks for bearing with me over the last month while my blog posts have been more sporadic than usual.  I should be back on track in a few more weeks with my regular daily/semi-daily posting.

Today I feature yesterday's casual Friday look.  

Please excuse the messy hair.  I took these pics after a long day!  I make no apologies for the make-up free face!  :-)

Top:  The Limited (Available here)
Jeans:  The Limited (Available here)

Cardigan:  LOFT Petites (old)
Bag:  The Limited

I wore the cardigan for work due to sometimes frigid office air conditioning.  I also actually wore flats to work since I was running around a lot, but I thought the heels gave the outfit a little more polish.

Necklace:  LOFT (Available here)
Shoes:  Target (Available here)

I love the floaty trapeze shape of this fun tangerine top.  It's so airy and lightweight.  Perfect for the 90+ degree temps we've been having!

The best part is definitely the back of this top, with the cute cutout and button details. 

I should note for those of you who aren't 4'9" like me, the bottom of the top is designed to reveal the small of your back.

For these white jeans in other looks, see here, here, and here.

Graphic Flow

Pants:  Target (old)

Today's black and white look pairs silky pajama style pants with an asymmetrical trapeze tank.

Tank:  Target (old)

Clutch:  The Limited (Available here)

Neon pink heels add a pop of color and the polka dot clutch adds another fun graphic print to the look.

Shoes:  Target (Available here)
Ring:  Purchased at local jewelry show

I love this look!!  It's super comfortable and is such a relaxed way to look chic while going out.

Cuff:  The Limited

Slouchy pants and a trapeze tank definitely break the fashion rules for short curvy girls, but who cares?  Rules are meant to be broken, right?! ;-D

Today's look also provides a segue into this week's feature - black and white!  All looks this week will feature this major spring trend!

Hope you enjoy!!

Quick Picks

Do you all have favorites in your wardrobe you just keep grabbing over and over again?

I definitely do!  

Blazer:  New York & Company (Similar here)
Blouse:  Target (old)
Purse:  Express (Similar here)Ring:  Vintage (gift) (Similar here)

Lately for me, it has been skinny pants (especially black) and this blazer with faux leather sleeves and pocket detail.

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Heels: Target (old)
Necklace:  Target (old)

Today, I was in a rush to get ready.  When that happens, I am most likely to pick familiar favorites.

I paired the pants and blazer with a trapeze-style Peter Pan blouse for an easy and comfortable look that also made me feel chic.

Hope you all had a fabulous day!!

To see this top in another look, see here.
See the blazer styled differently here, here, here, and here.