OOTD- The New School Work Suit

I've been slacking on the wardrobe front for a bit and so with the start of a new week, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to pump up the volume. I really think my new magenta pants fit the bill quite nicely. I have such a serious love for clothing and accessories that are pink, so even though I already have a pink skirt and some pink cotton capris, these just wanted to be purchased in time for fall. It is such an exciting season for colors, the perfect element to make an outfit attention-getting and festive. Even if the weather isn't!

How do you keep your outfits "fresh" and fun?

Outfit Details

Gray tweed blazer- Forever 21 (available here)

Pink button down, chain link necklace and belt- J. Crew (similar necklace here, same belt in different color here)

Magenta trousers- ASOS (available here in petites, similar here in wool)

Burgundy handbag- Marc by Marc Jacobs Nylon "Natasha" (available here)

Gray bow heels- Yesstyle.com (similar style here)

OOTD- Soft and Neutral Don't Equal Boring

 Meet my neighbor, y'all!!!

With the temperatures dipping into a "cool" 80 degree range, I thought it would be safe to wear a blazer. This tan blazer, with one of my absolute favorite linings, was the perfect color to create an outfit of soft tones. You all know how much I love myself some color, so this was a new experiment for me and I have to say I love it. Now I'll be on the lookout for tans, taupes and bone colored items to add a new element to my wardrobe. But that definitely doesn't mean I'll stop loving my hot pink shoes or my red bag.

Is there a color that you usually avoid, but want to try?

Outfit Details:

Tan blazer and sheer snake-print tank- Forever 21 (similar blazer here, similar tank here)

Pink capri pants and belt- J. Crew (pants in other colors available here on sale) (similar belt here)

Tan platform heels- Miu Miu

Tan handbag- Rebecca Minkoff MAM (similar here)

OOTD- Striped Again

Apparently, my hand does not work as a fan very well!

This is the Victoria Beckham standard picture pose (minus the face, although she does do that pursed lip thing).

After wearing my green and blue striped tee recently, I felt compelled to let my other striped tee out for some fun outfit time. This probably wasn't the best day to wear anything long-sleeved, but the drastic difference between the outside and the freezer that is my office makes the sweaty commute in a weather incompatible top very necessary.

Is everyone else out there loving the summer or are you eagerly anticipating fall? I have one other striped sweater that I can't wait to put on again and why do I want to wear boots and J. Crew seriously teased me with the arrivals of such colorful, wool fabrics. I'm sure you can tell what side I'm on. In the meantime I'll keep my eye on the bright side: long days, ice cream for dessert, and yummy in season fruit. That might get me through the next month and a half. Now, I think it's time for an afternoon Frappaccino!

 

Outfit Details:

Striped top- J. Crew (almost the same available here)

Pink capri pants- J. Crew (same style in other colors on sale here)

Yellow wedges- Target

White watch- Aldo (old)

Gray handbag- Botkier

Sunglasses- Ray-Ban

OOTD- The Pink Pantser

I'm not afraid of a little color, but colored pants have remained scarce in my closet. However, my adventures in loving a pair of red denim jeans have had me reconsidering. With racks in the stores resembling a bag of Skittles, I can't help but think of trying something new. And so that lead me to these pink capris.  Although I am more of a hot pink lover rather than baby pink, this soft color seemed perfect for mixing and matching in my wardrobe. I envision it with blues, grays, a little leopard; it definitely makes me think I need some cobalt blue pants for fall. Dare I think of printed pants next or am I getting ahead of myself?

Outfit Details:

Black top- Alice Temperly for Target

Pink "dried rose" capri pants- J. Crew (available here)

Juliet Serengeti pumps- J. Crew via Ebay

Black handbag- Foley + Corinna (similar here)