All-Target, All the Time

{cardigan: target | tee: target (similar) | skirt: target (similar) | boots: minnetonka | necklace: forever 21 (gift from chelsea) (similar) (similar)}

Remember last week when I bought that entire outfit at Target? Well, voila, this is said outfit! I'd seen this skirt and passed it up a couple times, but when I really needed something to change into, I finally went for it. Truthfully, the chambray + aztec print are both right up my alley; I don't know how I resisted for so long! You can never have too many classic v-neck tees, and I've been "needing" a white cardigan, so that's how I put this outfit together! Then, since I only wore it for an evening of babysitting, I wore it again a couple of days later, paired with a trusty pair of Minnetonka boots and my fave easy necklace! Ta-daaaa!

Camo, Stripes, & Turquoise.

{jacket: nordstrom | tshirt: j. crew | jeans: urban outfitters | boots: target | necklace: luna}

Ahhh, the trifecta of favorites! Camo, stripes, & turquoise... I love them all, and I love them together! Plus, throw in a well-worn (or made to look well-worn haha) pair of jeans and some sweet tapestry boots, and I'm a happy lady! Sometimes, some classic, well-fit pieces and a big ol' statement necklace are all you need!

T-shirts for Work!

Last week, I showed you guys how I dressed up a graphic tee for work, and I wanted to give you all some more ideas of how to do the same for your places of business, too!

{t-shirt / skirt / blazer / heels (similar) / purse / earrings / necklace / watch}

Take this cropped graphic tee and pair it with classic office staples - a blazer, a pencil skirt, and a structured bag - and you're ready for work! Picking up on the subdued nudes and dark greens in the floral print and adding accessories in a similar color palette keep this outfit class and sassy, but not too loud for the workplace!

{t-shirt / pants / blazer / flats / purse / earrings / necklace / bracelets / watch}

If you can get away with a business casual look at work, go for these beautiful pastel pants! Pairing a girly printed tee with a traditional trouser in a fun color really pumps up the volume! Adding a bright statement bag and some classic silver jewelry ties it all together!

{t-shirt / skirt / coat (similar) / heels / necklace / watch / bracelet / purse}

I love the combination of black and white with burgundy/oxblood! Traditional black and white paired with modern statement accessories pack the punch while still maintaining a feminine feel with this pleated flowy skirt and girly coat!

What do you think? Would you wear a dressed-up tee to work?

I've Gone Batty!

{blazer & jeans: forever 21 | t-shirt: asos | flats: tory burch | necklace: luna}

When I saw this tee online a few months ago, I fell in love! Yes, it was on sale. Yes, it was post-Halloween, yes I got a lot of flack at work for not owning it or wearing it on Halloween. But alas. I love the print and the cut. I think this outfit is a good example of how you can dress up a simple t-shirt! By adding a blazer, a sparkly necklace, and some classic flats, a t-shirt can go from blah to... batty!

Friday's Fancies: Hit the Slopes!

{sweater / tee / leggings / boots / mug / socks / studs / turban (similar) / scarf}

This week's Friday's Fancies theme threw me a bit. Let's be honest: you couldn't find a less qualified person to talk about cold weather attire. I mean, what's snow? We had highs of 55 here for about two weeks and I thought I was going to die. Welp, we're back to 80-degree weather here, in February, which is just kind of disgusting. My friends in the Upper Midwest make fun of me for not being familiar with freezing weather. I consider it an accomplishment. (And, FYI, I was in snow once. By accident. I was 11. It snowed in May at 5th grade science camp, and I had to go on a hike in the forest for 4 hours. Don't tell me I don't know cold weather! Hahaha.)

Anyway, I can pretend, right? If I were stuck in the snow, or on a lighter note, curled up fireside in a swanky mountain lodge, I'd want to be the 3 Cs: comfy, casual, and cozy! What's comfier, more casual, or cozier than relaxing in leggings, a light sweater, and Ugg boots with a cup of tea? Plus, you have to mix in a little glam - and that's where these fabulous diamond studs come in to play!

Teacher Attire

{cardigan: old navy | tee: everlane | skirt: j. crew | boots: steve madden | necklace: luna}

Yes, it was pitch black out because that's how early I woke up. If I haven't delved into it in depth, I'm in grad school right now getting my teaching credential. Aside from various state tests and certifications I have been working through, and class Tuesday nights till 10, and a whole lot of paper writing, observation hours are also required for most of my classes! So, last week, I took the day off work to go observe an awesome school in Los Angeles. I loved my time spent there, and it was totally worth the day off!

Anyway, I figured my usual laid-back, casual, "I sit on the carpet a lot" preschool attire, so I amped it up with this skirt (that I'm obsessed with). I'm pretty excited to get to dress up a bit more in the fall when I start student teaching!

Also, my boots have become two different heights? This is a problem?