OOTD- The Staples

I have heard countless declarations that the chambray top is a must have in any lady's wardrobe and I completely concur. I've never encountered any item that could go from work to play so seamlessly. Now, I can't necessarily say the same thing about a pair of polka dot pants, but for my closet they are a close second to this top. This little ensemble was perfectly ready to handle a day at the movies and if I was still a young whipper snapper and headed out for a night of mayhem and debauchery, a few simple changes in accessories (and a few buttons undone) could have made it work just as easily for a night out. If I could only figure out how to make my pink velvet shoes work with any and every outfit, then my closet would be closer to perfection, but something tells me that one item will be a bit tougher to figure out.

What is one item that you are constantly reaching for out of your closet?

Outfit Details:

Chambray top and pink belt- J. Crew outlet (similar here, similar here in a sleeveless version

Polka dot pants- Madewell (similar here, similar here with white background,

Black sandals- old Zara

Pink Chanel- old consignment find (similar here, alternative here in darker pink

Pink link bracelet- BaubleBar (similar here, similar here in red)

Striped hat- old Target

OOTD-Peel Back the Layers

Layers, upon layers, upon layers. That's how I was forced to dress this weekend when the weather took a nose-dive right into downright freezing cold temps. Fall has been wished for by many, including moi, so I'm not going to complain...too much. That story will surely change when my outfits have to center around a coat.

Part of my weekend featured some kid time at a local festival. Although the super cold chill in the air and rain tried to put a damper on the day's festivities, a good time was had by all. How could I not have a good day when funnel cake is involved?

Outfit Details:

White tee- Target

Chambray top- J. Crew outlet (similar here and here)

Gray blazer and necklace- Forever 21 (blazer available here)

Jeggings- Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (similar here)

Socks- Missoni for Target

Black boots- Loeffler Randall

Striped tote- Rebecca Minkoff Mini Cherish (similar here)

OOTD-Reds

Got some skeeball action going!!

Did you all have a lovely weekend or extra long weekend, if you were so lucky? A portion of my Saturday included some time at Chuck E. Cheese. It was crazy loud and I felt germy afterwards, but it was so cute to see kids being kids. I was especially amused by the little boy who was crying on the extremely slow moving merry-go-round. Maybe the horses were scary to him and he just wasn't having it.

I've been on the hunt for a pair of skinny red pants for quite some time now thanks to Isabel Marant and a few bloggers.

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I searched high and low for a budget-friendly pair, missed out on one from Forever 21 due to a slow buy it now trigger finger, but lo and behold I spotted some high on the rack during a recent Saturday morning shopping trip. This outfit was born from a recent Instyle magazine article about wearing a certain outfit element for the rest of winter and for spring. Lucky me, the first outfit had a pair of red pants. You can be sure I'll be stealing the spring outfit idea too. I'm pretty certain they won't mind.

Outfit Details:

Chambray button-down- J Crew outlet

Red cropped jeans- Forever 21 (available here)

Blue blazer- Priorities

Red knit hat- Anthropologie (old)

Leopard scarf- ASOS

Brown suede platforms- Charlotte Ronson

Blue/brown handbag- Rebecca Minkoff MAC