Embracing the Fedora

Skirt: Banana Republic, $12, Shirt: Anthropologie, $30, Shoes: Target, $13, Fedora: Mall Store, $10

Stormy Seas DIY Necklace Debut

Skirt: BR Outlet, $20, Shirt: BR Outlet, $12, Necklace: Made by Me!  $15, Sandals: Target, $13ish

I know I'm not the only one that fell in love with Anthro's "Stormy Seas" necklace.  I've been searching Ebay and looking for knock offs for almost a year now.  When I found a tutorial on Pinterest I almost fell out of my chair!  I hopped on making one the next day.  It did take a little longer than I thought, but I think the results were well worth it!  Even when I wore this ensemble to the fashion mecca of Scottsdale, AZ I was complimented multiple times, asked where I got it, and told I was luck I got one of the Anthro necklaces.  I let that last compliment know I'd made it- thank you so much for THIS awesome tutorial!

Some Retro Dress Love

Dress: Anthro, $20, Shoes: Anthro via Downeast Outfitters, $40, Necklace: Black Market Minerals, $3.50, Tank: Shade, $10

Orange Groves

I have been very lucky to live in orange groves the past 2.5 years. Our trees produce so much citrus you could feed a homeless shelter (most our neighbors do just that)! I love that I wake up and pick an orange or grapefruit for breakfast all winter long- it's really a cool thing. I'm going to ignore the fact that scorpians burrow in orange trees and just celebrate my last 2 weeks of living here before I get hitched and move in with the fiance. I have been feeling the color orange lately- probably the lamenting of missing my beloved trees.
Scarf: Shade, $10, Shirt: Downeast outfitters, $10, Skinnies: LEI, $7, Shoes: Payless, $20, Earrings: NY&CO, $5

Dolled Up

I seriously felt like a doll with all the details on these basic items. Sometimes you just wanna feel girly- even in black and denim!

Skirt: Ann Taylor, $32, Tights: Target, $2, Shoes: Famous Footwear, $20, Shirt: Anthropologie, $20, Headband: Custom made

Accessories

Nothing keeps basics current like some accessories, it took me long enough to figure that one out!

Shirt: Kohls, $12, Necklace and Hairclip: F21 $12ish, Earrings: NY&Co, $5ish, Jeans: Aeropostale, $20, Heels: Nine West, $20

Newsies

I love this vest, it makes me feel like I belong on Newsies.

Vest: Gap, $15, Shirt: AE, $20, Pants: Gap, $20, Shoes: Target, $6.23, Earrings: Self made, Bracelet: NY&Co, $5

One of the Boys

I spend my nights at a school in a program where women are very much the minority. I fear I may be adapting to the styles I see so often during those late night finance reviews....

Boyfriend Khakis: Aeropostale, $12, Heels: JC Penny Outlet, $6 sale, Polo: Tommy, $20, Jacket: Aeropostale, $20, Earrings: NY&Co

Dress Your Age

With all my attempts to be taken seriously in the business world and attempt to not get asked for my hall pass in the teaching world- I think sometimes I'm missing out on the fact that I'm still pretty young and rarely dress like a 20 something. Some Friday nights I go on dates and think, ya, so dressing my age! I enjoy these rare moments

Jeans: Gap, $20, Shirt: H&M, $12, Necklace: Charlotte Ruse, Shoes: Last Chance, Flower in Hair: Stolen from a cardigan

Shades of Gray

Pants: Gap, $20, Shoes: Loft, gifted, Shirt: Loft, $12, Sweater: AE, $20, Belt: Target, $3 clearance

Studying Nautical Style

I spent all day on campus studying. Yep, that's what cool people do when they have spring break from work off....right? On finance, you are killing me, so I had to try to at least feel put together in a simplified manner in at least the fashion aspect of my life!

Top: H&M, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: Last Chance

That Euro Sweater

Sweater: Anthropologie, $20, Shirt: H&M, $12, Skirt: Old Navy, gifted, Shoes: Last Chance, $20

Go-to Menswear

There is something about menswear isn't there? I can throw on these two pieces anytime and feel great! I love my standby go-to outfit!
Pants: Abercrombie, $40, Shirt: NY &Co, $8, Sandals: Teva, $20, Tank: Downeastbasics, $10

Prolonging Layers

I am enjoying my last thick sweater wears before it's crazy hot in AZ

Sweater: Anthropologie: $30, Shirt: H&M, $12, Pants: Loft, $8, Shoes: Last Chance, $20