denim vests at the office...not casual Friday

skirt: Target

button up: Old Navy

vest: Target

wedge heels: Old Navy

This outfit was the direct result of wanting to get more use out this vest. Denim vests were all over the place this spring and summer. Often worn with a maxi skirt or dress and definitely worn as part of a casual look, I want to try to wear mine with a work outfit. Granted not everyone will be able to get away with this kind of look at their place of work. That said, I thought it worked out well, giving a tweed skirt and button up a bit of an edge. By keeping the color palette in line with the shade of denim, it's not too much of a statement. Next time, I may try colors that the vest will stand out against.

not deterred

top: Nordstron Rack

skirt: Target (couple years back)

shoes: Seychelle's on Gilt

necklace: [un]possible cuts

As you can maybe tell it was super bright for me on the rooftop yesterday afternoon. Which is why my eyes are closed or squinted in every picture. The entire roof is painted white and it reflects light like crazy. I came (slyly crept) upstairs to take these and felt both guilty and dismayed to see an additional deterrent to getting on the rooftop. My landlords must really mean business about no one on the rooftop. Not that it stopped me but I did feel a twinge of guilt.

trends, nails, donuts

 cardigan: Sway

skirt: Target sale

Romance boots: Seychelle's

necklace: Unpossible Cuts

 gold nail polish: Sally Hansen, glitter: OPI for Sephora

 Dynamo Donuts

Backwards cardigans have been popping up all over Pinterest and blog-land. I gave it a go this weekend and am still intrigued. This cardigan was not the best, while I did like the detailing at the back. The day was cold and I wasn't able to lose my jacket. Really, I wasn't a huge fan of this outfit. Meh. It happens.
However, this San Francisco necklace from Unpossible Cuts is being worn almost every day. LOVE it!!! As with all my Unpossible Cuts necklaces, this one gets comments almost everywhere I go. These guys are going to be huge and I'll be able to say I knew them way back when. :)
My nails are a result of a super lazy Saturday but came out pretty cool. As you can see, I am not overly concerned with getting them perfect.
And finally, Dynamo Donuts. After all the hype, I am kind of embarrassed to say that they were just alright. Nothing to write home about. I have had better breakfast pastries. Glad I went but won't be going out of my way to go back.

change is gonna come

top: H&M resale
skirt: Target sale
shoes: Target
necklace: Sway
slip: vintage from New Bohemia

what a week! This week is by far the longest ever. I had the amazingly exciting news of finding a place in the city. Then I officially lost my job. I am still riding the high of moving while dealing with coming to terms with the reality that the job I have been placing all of my hope and energy into, isn't going to happen. I feel wiped out.

That being said, I am alright. I have jobs I am applying for and it is exhilarating to open myself up to change. Crazy to think that it was only one week ago today that I decided to finally go for it and started looking on craigslist for a place in the city. Just one short week and huge changes have taken place and a new course has been set in motion for me.

Spring has Sprung

top: Anthro clearance
cardigan, skirt, shoes: Target

Oh joy joy joy joy! The bleak and dreary weather has finally let up and the sun has come out! Last week brought nothing but gorgeous sunny perfection. My tights stayed tucked away in their drawer as I rocked bare albeit pale legs. It is amazing how the weather and mood are so closely linked. Nonstop rain and clouds...angry, dark place. Clear skies and rays of sunshine...happy skipping and flicking through life.

So, I find myself reevaluating my wardrobe. I have been eying my closet with layers and warmth in mind. Now I paw through my tiny closet in search of lightness both in fabric and color. Just this week I became obsessed with orange and green. It is my goal to acquire something mint green and floral, along with an orangey red something. Since my closet holds nothing to satisfy this exactly I have painted my nails orange-red and my toenails mint green. Hoping this will tide me over :)