Blue Jean Tuesday.

{shirt: thrifted (similar) | jeans: AG | belt: banana | bag: target (similar) | scarf: urban | shoes: target}

Yikes. I'm a day late. Normally I like to show you what I wore over the weekend on Monday, but sometimes the time just gets away from me and all of a sudden it's Tuesday. Don't you just hate it when Monday's fly by? No, you don't? hmmm. Well I think we can at least all agree that blue is a great color, isn't it? 

I must admit that I was very skeptical of the denim on denim trend. I can remember being a teenager and telling me mom she absolutely could NOT wear her denim shirt with her denim jeans. And look at me now. Chambray and skinny jeans all the way. Sorry mom, I guess you were ahead of the game.

Sunglasses

{shirt: jcrew | jeans: AG (similar) | scarf: banana (similar) | shoes: shoe mint | clutch: target | sun glasses: F21}

Sunglasses are a weak point for me. I pick them out, I think I love them, I wear them once, and decide that I don’t even like them. It happens every year. Which is why I hesitate to invest more than $15 for a pair. So every season I pick up a pair or two at TJ Maxx, F21, or anywhere else on the cheap. (gas station anyone?) And then I don’t feel quite as bad when my relationship with the sunglasses goes awry.

Except there was that one year (also known as 2010) when I decided to invest a bit more in a classic pair of ray bans. And I still love them. But did I learn my lesson? Of course not. The cheap sunglasses keep drawing me back in. Like these bad boys from F21. There is just so much to love (for now).

sweater hearts

{sweater: Madewell | jeans: 7 for all mankind (similar) | scarf: h&m | hat: target | belt: banana}

It's a good thing I like this sweater. Let me tell you why, ok? 

Instagram and facebook are telling me about the warm weather, short shorts, whimsical dresses, and strappy sandals that are making their debut in other parts of the country. But here in Portland, it's still sweater weather. Which is why it's a good thing that I really like this sweater. Because I look at all my pretty summer dresses in the closet, and I want to wear them. And I could wear them, but I don't like to be cold. So instead, I opt for my favorite sweaters (bonus points when there are hearts on it!).  

And for a touch of summer, I've added a few pops of yellow. Maybe that will help lure the sunshine and warmth my way. 

Golden Hour

{blazer: zara | shirt: nordstrom rack (similar) | jeans: AG | bag: F21 (similar) | shoes: banana}

What happens when you take outfit photos with an outfit you love, but lighting that you don't love?
Many photos without faces. That's what happens.

I was trying to catch that "golden hour" when the lighting is just perfect for photos, but I think I jumped the gun. Instead of that evening glow, I got a serious sun glow right on my face, resulting in a washed out skin tone. Solution? Crop of my face in a few photos and thrown the rest in the recycle bin. These are the woes of being your own photographer.

But regardless, I really like this shirt. and these jeans. oh, and this blazer. and you already know I love these shoes. So this outfit post IS happening. And don't worry, you can see more of my face on Monday! 

Yellow Cheer

{cardigan: old navy (similar) | tee: loft | jeans: madewell | bag: foley and corinna | necklace: eastern market DC | shoes: target}

This season, I can’t get enough of yellow. Maybe it’s the yellow flowers that are STILL blooming on this tree. Or maybe it’s the bright and cheery feeling that yellow reminds me of. Or maybe I just really like the color. Yes, that’s probably it. I just really like yellow.  

Oh, and happy Friday everyone! I'm feeling extra thankful for the weekend today. Anyone have any stellar plans? 

casual polka dots

{shirt: zara | jeans: 7 for all mankind | hat: urban (similar) | bag: target | belt: banana}

It’s only 9am but I’m already thinking about lunch. Working in downtown Portland provides me with access to some amazing food carts. And I’ve got a serious crush on my favorite place. So serious, that I’ve been eating the same lunch almost every day for months. It’s called the Whole Bowl and it’s a delicious mix of rice, beans, sauce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. If you live nearby, go here right away. If you don’t, Google ways to make your own. It’s simple, delicious, and healthy. Consider this my public service announcement of the day.

Now, onto my outfit. I call this look casual polka dots. It's prefect to wear to lunch! Need I say more? 

high collars

{blazer: antrho | shirt: anthro | jeans: AG (thrifted) (similar) | bag: dooney and bourke | shoes: target}

Even as I'm wearing this high collar, I'm not sure how I feel about them. They are just so...high. It feels strange to button something up so close to my neck, I can't even imagine what wearing a tie would feel like! But regardless of my inhibitions, I think it this collar works? Either that, or I'm just blinded by my love of all the pink. 

In other news, I just thrifted the MOST comfortable jeans (see above- that's the look of comfort!) It's amazing how one persons throw-aways can be someone else's treasure! I'm slowly discovering some new thrift store gems in Portland (these jeans are from Sequel Apparel). Any Portland readers have any favorites to share? 

dress code

{shirt: piperlime (similar) | jeans: seven (similar)| shoes: target}

There is no doubt about it- Friday is a fantastic day. There is an unspoken casual Friday dress code at my office and it seems so much easier to get dressed in the morning when I can put jeans on. This alone makes Friday feel like a good day right from the start. That, and the sunshine outside. Oh, and that little thing called the weekend that's just around the corner!

What's your office dress code like? Do you get to wear jeans always, or never (gasp!)?

Monday.

{blazer: zara (similar) | sweater: gap (similar) | jeans: Jbrand | bag: F21 | shoes: target}

Happy Monday everyone. When I woke up in the dark this morning, it quickly became apparent that I am still mourning the loss of an hour. Add that to the fact that I haven't had my coffee yet and I'm amazed that I'm even writing this post right now. 

I think it is this cobalt bag that's keeping me going. Nothing says keep on blogging quite like catching sight of a bright blue ball of pleather out of the corner of my eye. In fact, I'm going to take this bag to the coffee shop immediately and then I'll pretty much be unstoppable. Bring it on, Monday.  

Stripes, Coral, Spring.

{blazer: loft | shirt: loft | jeans: Jbrand | necklace: bauble bar | bag: target (similar) | shoes: banana (similar)}

I really thought it was starting to feel like spring. So much, that I even took my blazer off for some of these outfit photos. If that doesn't say spring, I don't know what does. 

Then I got on a plane for a work trip to DC. It was 50 degrees and sunny when I arrived. The spring buzz was still going strong. Today it's snowing with an expected 4-13 inches!?!?!?! And get this, tomorrow it will be 50 and sunny again. How's a girl supposed to pack for a trip like this? (that's a rhetorical questions, but you can be sure that I did not pack accordingly for any inches- let alone 13- of snow!)