Loop Looks

Blazer – H & M (similar under $35) | Blouse – The Limited via Poshmark (similar) | Skirt – Banana Republic Outlet (similar) | Shoes – Eric Michael (similar)

Full disclosure: this photo of me in a bright pink blazer on a sunny day was taken on Sunday. Because today? It’s raining. Again. Also, it is almost May and I’m still wearing hosiery. There is something really wrong with this.

Actually, you can be honest, there might be more wrong with this outfit than the fact that I still have to wear hose. For some reason (I think it’s because I’m currently “enjoying’” being a woman if you catch my drift) none of my clothes feel right this week. Probably a mistake to wear pencil skirts right now, huh? Ladies, can you commiserate?

And now that you’ve gotten way more information about me than you wanted you can go back to your regularly scheduled Tuesday. I’ll be over here tugging down my skirt and trying to figure out if I should unbutton my blazer or not. Thoughts?

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Blazer – H&M (similar) | Top – THML via Stitch Fix (similar) | Jeans – The Limited (similar) | Necklace – The Limited (similar) | Earrings – Stella & Dot via Poshmark (use code HBAMM for $5 credit) | Shoes – Mia (similar)

Yes, yes, I know Valentine’s Day was yesterday but tonight is when my husband and I are actually going out on the town so I wanted to keep the vibe going.  Plus, pink and red is the theme of this week’s Friday’s Fancies with Long Distance Loving.  Who am I to argue?

But just in case pink and red together isn’t your thing, I also paired this outfit with a neutral shoe.

Black shoes would also work.  As would heels in black, red or nude if that’s your preference. Or riding boots. Don’t want to wear skinny jeans?  Boyfriend or straight leg jeans would work just as well. Remember, the idea here is to inspire you not tell you that this is the only look that works!  It’s just another monochromatic top paired with a dark bottom.

But, tell me. Red shoes?  Nude shoes?  Should I have gone with black?  Did you do anything for Valentine’s Day?

P.S.  I’ve gotten some requests via my reader survey (which is still open for another few days!) to post more casual outfits.  Does this count?

Also linking up with Two Thirty Five Designs Casual Friday

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Pink Blazer – H&M (similar)(similar)| Gingham Blouse – H&M (similar)| Necklace – J.Crew via Poshmark (similar) | Jeans – The Limited | Shoes – Bandolino

More bright pink in November!  I just can’t let it languish in my closet.  At least I didn’t wear it with my bright pink skirt, too, right?

Regardless, this idea I got off Pinterest but instead of a pink blazer and pink gingham the woman was wearing  a navy blazer with navy gingham.  And, serendipitously enough, the person I repinned it from (Whitney) had already written “with my pink gingham/blazer?”  Or, perhaps the person she pinned it from had written that.   Either way, it sparked this idea in my head and I knew I wanted to wear it ASAP.

Seriously, Pinterest is amazing.  There may be nothing new under the sun but sometimes that’s a good thing.

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Blazer – H&M | Top – Old Navy | Jeans – Old Navy | Shoes – Karen Scott via Macy’s | Necklace – J. Crew via Poshmark

It’s CopyCat Friday from Frills for Thrills!

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Blazer – Dots | Top – Banana Republic Outlet | Necklace – Macy’s (Gift) | Jeans – Adriano Goldschmied via Bloomingdale’s | Shoes – Bandolino via Bergner’s

I FINALLY found white jeans and even thought it was a Monday I decided to sneak them into my work outfit anyway.  Hey, my boss was out and I didn’t have any meetings so why not?

This outfit was inspired by Jessica at Bows and Sequins although I don’t have much in the way of bright, funky jewelry.  Most of my jewelry is pretty “traditional” I guess you could say.

Do you prefer big, bold, colorful jewelry or simpler baubles?

The other reason I wanted to wear this outfit was so I could participate in Simply Sarah’s Pink Link Up!  Lots of fun pink ideas there, so check it out.

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Blazer – Dots

Top – The Limited

Skirt – Nordstrom Rack

Shoes – Tahari via TJ Maxx

Necklace – NY & Co

Earrings – ??

As I was sitting in a meeting this morning I looked around and realized everyone in the room was wearing black, brown, or some other neutral color.  The most exciting it got was the green sweater one of the people leading the meeting had on.

Color can be so fun and it doesn’t have to be over the top.  Take this look, for example.  Black and white paired with a pop of pink.  Isn’t that more fun than just another plain black and white outfit?

Of course, neutrals have their place, too. Neutrals can look very sophisticated.  But for those days when you can have a little fun?  Why not punch it up a notch?

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Blazer – Dots

Top – Forever 21

Jeans – Old Navy

Shoes – Mia via Bergner’s

I fully admit that MANY of my outfits are inspired (or completely copied) from outfits I see online and then “pin” to my Outfit Inspirations Pinterest board.  Which is why Simply Sarah’s current challenge was perfect for me.

Here’s today’s inspiration pin:

I don’t own a red belt, though, so I added my touch of red with my shoes.

Using Pinterest as a way to save outfit ideas is amazing.  I just pull up my board on my phone when I can’t figure out what to wear and put together an outfit.  I highly recommend it!

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Jacket & Top – Dots

Skirt – The Limited

Shoes – Bandolino via DSW

I picked up this jacket and the tank underneath it last week at the Dots Spring & Summer Style Party I attended.  Did you know everything at Dots is under $40?  I’ve been wanting a bright pink blazer for awhile and the price of this one made it too good to pass up.  The tank is a bit big so I layered another black tank top from The Limited underneath it to make it a little less low-cut.

I actually had one of those mornings where I tried on several things before deciding on this.  I had a different outfit in mind but it just wasn’t working.  And of course since I had to leave my house earlier than usual today I was in a bit of a panic.  Still, I think for a last minute change-up it didn’t turn out too badly.

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