The Day I Wore Shorts to Work

 

{shirt: old navy (this year's version) | shorts: j. crew factory (similar, similar) | flats: justfab (sold out - similar, similar)}

1. I have been looking for the perfect pair of brown shorts of an appropriate length for a year now.

2. Remember this outfit from last summer? It was envisioned as shorts… it took me a year to bring this outfit dream to fruition!

3. Apparently I am someone who wears shorts to work. (Trust me, I work in a very casual environment and even in shorts, I tend to be the most dressed-up person there…)

4. Apparently I also couldn't open up my eyes this morning… I'm not a morning person… You know that saying "But first, coffee?" Well, for me, it's more like, "But first, noon."

5. These are my favorite shoes as of late, but they've basically become unwearable… just like another pair of d'orsay flats I have, they are so stretched out they won't even stay on my feet! I have put 2 heel backs inside, but I'm not sure if that made it better or worse! Does anyone else have this problem with d'orsay flats?! HELP!

Polka Dots & Denim

{blouse: express | skirt: target (old - similar, similar) | booties: sam edelman | necklace: caroline g (similar)}

On a recent trip to the mall (I kind of feel like an 11-year-old and/or a Canadian pop star saying I went on a trip to the mall), I kind of fell in love with the Portofino blouses at Express. They were on sale, so it's a wonder I didn't walk off with the entire collection of prints… I settled for a couple (and then a couple more online…), one being this perfect polka dot print! Then I found this denim pencil skirt in my mom's closet (everything old is new again!) and I had the perfect, teacher-y outfit to wear to work!

Sure, this outfit may have looked a little more done-up and body-elongating with a pair of pointy-toed pumps, but you try wearing heels for 7+ hours while trying to corral 32 third graders…

Delightful Denim

{shirt: j. crew factory (similar, similar) | skirt: loft (similar, similar, similar) | flats: brooks brothers | watch: marc by marc jacobs}

I'm kiiiind of obsessed with this shirt. The harder, more masculine edge of a short-sleeved chambray button down combined with the feminine touch of a Peter Pan collar? Perfection! I found that it was perfectly complimented by the most adorable bow flats, and also by my raging knee sunburn.

Pretty Preppy

{top: j. crew factory | skirt: target (similar) | flats: sam & libby for target | belt: i can't remember (similar)}

Remember when I said I can't let go of that eclectic edge when I try on preppy style? Well, I guess I figured out exactly how to let it go! I went full-on prep, from the Peter Pan collar to the bow flats, right up to my side part. (Truth be told, the side part was accidental. I just woke up that way and was too tired to change it.) I am so loving this preppy vibe!

Prep with a Punch

{dress: target | jacket: j. crew (similar - on sale!) | boots: sam edelman via zappos | necklace: bauble bar (similar)}

I've been really into preppy style lately. (Peter Pan collars, anyone?) Still, I can't quite bear to abandon the eclectic boho/rocker edge that always creeps its way into my wardrobe! That's why, when I found this perfect striped t-shirt dress, I couldn't resist pairing it with my versatile Petty booties and a rock-inspired statement necklace!

If you're looking for ways to combine a preppy meets feminine style with your already rock and bohemian-inspired pieces, here is some outfit inspiration for you!

{earrings / bracelet / shorts / tank / jacket / sandals}

 Classic, relaxed seersucker, an airy white tank, and simple sandals combined with a printed bow cuff scream preppy, but add in a cool leather jacket & gold stud earrings, and you take that look up a notch!

{dress / studded bracelet / rope bracelet / boots}

 Pink gingham, you say? A white rope bracelet with an anchor clasp? Prep city! Why not anchor it down with some tough black leather boots and add some rockstar studs to your arm stack?

{cardigan / heels / blouse / necklace / skirt}

A peach tweed skirt + a minty cardigan + beautiful polka-dotted bow pumps are all preppy favorites, but add in a spiked statement necklace, and you have definitely upped the funk factor in your ensemble!

Are you loving preppy style right now like I am?

Ode on a Grecian Print

{top: old navy | jeans: gap | flats: justfab (similar, similar)  | necklace: nordstrom (similar)}

When I saw this blouse, I fell instantly in love with it! The print reminds me of some beautiful vintage china, a Grecian urn, and the sky blue/white color palette makes me long for a vacation on Capri or Santorini. A girl can dream, right?

P.S. Did you all read my big announcement Friday? I'm starting my own Styling Business! Spread the word!