mirror, mirror.

{sweater vest: urban (thrifted) | turtle neck: h&m | pants you can't see: banana | iphone case: society 6}

It's been a rainy week here in PDX. (that's airport lingo for Portland). So rainy, that I haven't been able to take any outside photos. And if it's not rainy, it's either dark out or I am at work. The woes of a fashion blogger in January... 

Luckily, I snapped this photo in the bathroom mirror at work (my coworkers think I'm nuts) so that I could still show you my favorite thrifted sweater vest! If this weather keeps up, you might be seeing many more of these photos. Unless any bloggers out there have any tips for rainy day [month] outfit photos? 

Minty

{blazer: Express (similar) | tee: Jcrew | skirt: Jcrew | scarf: F21 | boots: Steven via DSW}

I'm thankful for Friday and four day work weeks. After taking a few weeks off to be with family, it's been an adjustment to join the working world again. But finding things to be thankful for always helps pull me through.  

 Oh, and I'm thankful for scarves. brrrr. We've been on a cold streak here in the NW. The kind of cold streak where I wear my down coat like a sweatshirt and only take it off for outfit photos. 

Sequins

{blazer: Loft (similar) | tank: Jcrew | jeans: 7 for all mankind (similar) | shoes: Payless | clutch: F21}

I bought my first full sequined shirt in college. It was bring pink and for some reason, I felt (and looked) like an awkward mermaid while wearing it. But that didn't stop me, of course. When I look back at pictures and see that shirt, I cringe.

I finally got the courage up to try a shirt full of sequins again and fortunately, these sequins are far from mermaid-ish. And I don't think they will make me cringe in 8 years. But you know what I always say- "never say never". Or was that Bieber? Either way, I believe it.

Practical Dressing

{cardigan: Old Navy | tee: Urban | skirt: h&m | bag: foley and corinna | scarf: Jcrew}

Ok, you caught me. This isn't a skirt after all. It's a summer sun dress! Since it's WAY to cold to be wearing my summer dresses, I decided to layer this one up and turn it into a skirt. I used to box up my summer clothes for the winter, but not any more- my summer dresses are back in my closet. It's like two pieces for the price of one. Don't call me cheap, just call me practical. 

Lace and Leather

{jacket: Zara (similar) | shirt: F21(similar) | jeans: Citizens | booties: Sole Society (similar) | necklace: Target | beanie: F21}

Thank you for your kind words about my dad. I'm trying to remember that everyday is a new day. 

And today was a day for lace! This is my first lace shirt so I guess I'm a little late to the trend. But better late than never, right? I figured I might as well add in some leather too. Because one trend is rarely enough. In fact, I'll also add in these short boots. Look out trendsetters, I'm on a roll. 

Get Dressed.

{sweater: h&m | shirt: f21 | skirt: jcrew | shoes: payless}

Sometimes when there are no words to say, you can only get up, and get dressed. So that's what I've done. I lost my dad this past week to pancreatic cancer, so my daily routine has slipped from the priority list. But I'm still getting dressed, and when I feel up to it, I still want to share that with you. So as always, thank you for stopping by.  

sweater collection

{cardigan: old navy (similar) | skirt: jcrew factory | snood: h&m | shoes: payless} 

I was feeling a little down when I could't find a purple sweater in my sweater collection. I thought, "what good is a blue skirt without a purple sweater?" That's when this cardigan stepped in to save the day. Buttoned up with a snood scarf on top, it might as well be a plain old sweater (with buttons). Look out sweaters, there's a new kid in town. 

Snow Day

{coat: anthropologie | sweater: h&m | hat: life is good | jeans: Jbrand (thrifted) (similar) | boots: Hunter}

I often say I don't like surprises and I mean it. I'm a planner, and you can't plan your own surprise. Believe me, I've tried. However, I make an exception for surprise snow storms- especially when they happen on new years! 

I remember snow storms as a kid when I couldn't wait to bundle up and go play (ok, that was last year...). This year, I couldn't wait to bundle up and take outfit photos... I guess that's what blogging does to the brain.   Regardless, the snow was absolutely delightful.