head to toe.

{sweater: old navy | skirt: old navy (similar) | purse: target (similar) | watch: michael kors}

One of the fun things about fashion blogging is that you start to think about what you wear in blogging terms. Since I don't blog everyday, on a day when I know I'll take outfit photos, I think about what I want to show my readers. Meaning I probably won't wear the same outfit three days in a row if, and only if, I am going to take blog photos. 

When I put on this little number above, I thought, hmm... you are wearing head to toe Old Navy today. How will that look on the blog? And then I stopped myself. Because it doesn't matter where the outfit is from, as long as you feel fabulous wearing it. 

stripes and chambray

{shirt: thrifted (similar) | skirt: old navy | purse: target | shoes: banana | sunnies: tory burch} 

I had big plans to tell you about memorial day weekend bbqs, road trips, and spontaneous adventures. But as it turns out, I didn't have any memorial day bbqs or road trips this weekend. Because you know what, sometimes things don't always go quite as you had planned. Sometimes you've got to learn to roll with the punches and make the most of every situation you find yourself in. Because after all, attitude is (almost) everything. My attitude might not always be the best (sigh) but I know it's something I can always improve on.

It might be a few days late (how can it be wednesday already!) but I still want to tell you about memorial day weekend. Because it was filled with the things that really matter- family, time spent talking to loved ones, the great outdoors, and most of all, love. And those are the kind of things we can all be proud of and thankful for.

Pleats and Stripes

{shirt: loft | skirt: loft (similar) | necklace: target | purse: target | shoes: payless | watch: michael kors} 

There is something about stripes that just make any outfit and easy outfit. Sometimes I think, "what should I pair with this?" and then I remember that it doesn't matter, because I am wearing stripes. With stripes, everything else just falls into place. 

Except today these stripes made me think everything was easy, and I forgot about the weather, and now my legs are cold. Go figure. Fortunately, I keep a Snuggie at my desk (no joke). It's blue and it matches my skirt. So maybe my stripe theory is back on!

Bree-Mix: Army Jacket

{jacket: h&m (similar) | dress: thrifted (similar) | booties: shoe mint | clutch: target | scarf: nordstrom | hat: urban (similar)}

So it turns out that when you photograph a thin striped dress, the stripes look rather dizzying in the photos. Is anyone else noticing that? I look much less blurry in real life, I think? And despite the psychedelic feeling, I still love these stripes. 

I also love this army jacket. It is hands down my favorite purchase of the season. It's the perfect lightweight option and even though it's technically a jacket, I find myself wearing it more like a shirt.  Which means that when I am somewhere I'd normally take my jacket off, I leave this green wonder on because it just makes me feel so good! And that brings me to the Bree-mix portion of the post! Check out three different ways I've worn this jacket below. And if you're really into it, check out the fourth way too. 

Previous outfit details can be found here and here. 

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? 

lounge skirt

{jacket: h&m (similar) | shirt: thrifted (similar) | skirt: loft | bag: foley and corinna | shoes: target | scarf: h&m}

I picked up this skirt on sale (and 40% off) in the "lounge" section at the Loft. There is something great about wearing clothes from the lounge section. I think just by name alone they become more comfortable. This skirt is as soft as can be and the textured gray color couldn't be more versatile. 

If you need me, I'll be busy lounging.**


** April fools. I'll actually be at work....whomp. whomp. 

Floral. Stripes. Spring.

{shirt: nordstrom rack (similar) | skirt: old navy | bag: target (similar)}

When two of my favorite items meet, I know it's going to be good. Striped pencil skirt? Yes, please. Add in some floral and I'd say this outfit marks the first day of spring! (although you couldn't tell that by looking outside right now...it's pouring buckets in my town!).

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!)

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. 

Black and Blue.

{Shirt: Loft (similar) | Jacket: Calvin Klein (thrifted) | Pants: Banana | Bracelet: Loft | Shoes: Payless}

I barely snuck in these photos before the light got away from me. With the days starting to get darker earlier, I'm feeling a bit rushed to take my photos in the evening after work. And it's just going to get darker, and darker. Any bloggers out there have tips on winter photo shoots?  

Also, this is my last week in DC. I'm moving on Saturday. The time is quickly sneaking away from me. I'll do my best to squeeze in some outfit photos and blog time over the next weeks, but realistically  things might get a bit sporadic around here for a hot minute. I've got clothes and shoes in boxes somewhere between here and Portland, and clothes thrown all over my room, waiting to be sorted and packed. And I don't know what is where. So my outfit creativity might be a bit stifled and I might start wearing sweats 24/7. I probably won't document that, but you never know, so stay tuned.