Outfits Not Just Clothes

blazer-Gap(similar here ), blouse-Anthropologie(more options here ), trousers-J.Crew(similar here ), wedges-Endless Shoes(similar here ), necklace- Lucky Feather /Gifted  I thought I'd give this pastel blazer once last go around before settling fully into fall, same with these floral wedges.  You may recall I "opened" the warm weather season with these pants in this post here . Now that the Pirates are done playing and the days are getting chillier it's time for me to take begin my cold-weather wardrobe prep.  What does that all entail you may ask? Well  around this time of your I like to do a clothes purge and transfer my summer items to storage and bring winter appearal back in my closet. Also, it's a good time to take stock of garments that may need attention, dry-cleaning, repair, alteration, that sort of noise. AND I desperately need to take inventory of my tights. Tights are vital for fall and winter, am I right...

blouse-Madewell(more options here ), trousers- Gap , shoes-Endless(sort of similar here ) necklace-J.Crew Factory(similar here ), bag-Nine West(similar here ), bracelet/ring- Jewel Mint This outfit is very similar to yesterday's post , both feature a square blouse half-tucked into cropped trouser. And even though I'm posting these looks back-to-back I didn't wear them as such. I don't know if this outfit is really all that graphic or interesting, it's not pushing any envelopes, it's fairly simple and relies a lot on the accessories.  Am I getting lazy...? 

I can totally get up on the play equipment in these shoes, getting down was another story, see below: Yeah, this was a bad idea, heels and rubbery cement do not an elegant landing make. cardigan-Gap(similar here ), tshirt- Style Mint , skirt-Jcrew(similar here ), heels- Endless , necklace-Forever 21(similar here ), bracelets -Jewel Mint We are officially into spring and I am officially into bright colors. Like many offices Friday is casual day at mine and while most people usually wear jeans I like to mix in t-shirts with items that would be appropriate the rest of the week.  With a blouse and a blazer this skirt is totally professional, but here with a long cardie and striped tee it has a more laid back feel.  This also works on reverse, as in a blouse and blazer with a cropped cargos or a knit skirt. All this color called for a super fun shoe so the floral wedge heels make a second appearance and nicely echo back to the necklac...

How amazing are these shoes?! blazer-Banana Republic(kind of similar here ), tshirt- Style Mint , jeans-Asos(similar here ), necklace-Anthropologie(kind of similar here ), shoes- Endless This blazer can be worn 1) cinched and tied in front 2) ties hanging loose 3) tied in back and blazer open in front.  Any which way you go this blazer adds structure and chic-atude to a top and jeans.  These shoes don't hurt either, eh?  I was introduced to them from Blue Collar Catwalk and I also see myself wearing them as frequently as she has been, they are so comfortable. Happy Friday!