Loop Looks

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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Blouse – J. Crew Outlet (similar)| Necklace – JF&A Trade Show (similar) | Belt – Target | Jeans – The Limited (similar)| Shoes – Anne Klein

Ever notice how guys have it so easy on casual Friday at the office?  Jeans and a nice button up shirt and they’re good to go!  I decided to borrow from the boys and do the same.  Jeans and a button up shirt.  Add some fun accessories to glam it up a bit and I’m ready to take on my casual Friday nemesis in style.

This top has been in my closet for years and years.  Every now and then I think about getting rid of it but then I decide not to.  Wearing it tucked into jeans is new for me but I think I like it!

Thanks again to Molly for playing photographer for me this week!  Not only did I get to hang out with her but she also showed me a new part of Chicago that I’d never been to.  If you live in Chicago and haven’t wandered down Prairie Avenue or visited the oldest house in Chicago I suggest you do.

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Top – Old Navy | Belt – The Limited | Skirt – Nordstrom Rack | Shoes – Nine West | Cardigan – Nordstrom Rack | Necklace – NY & Co

Thursday my schedule was a little crazy and I ended up going to meetings and running errands in this outfit.  I think I probably looked a bit out of place in REI in a blouse and pencil skirt!

On the plus side, it allowed me to get these photos!   Taken with my iPhone,  no less.

Of course, it’s pretty difficult to get a bad photo when you have such a gorgeous day.

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Jacket & Pants – Gap

Blouse & Shoes – Old Navy

Belt – Target

Earrings & Necklace – ???

I have an unusual work week this week.  Some days I can be pretty casual (today) and others I have to be pretty dressed up.  I took advantage of my ability to be more casual today and tried out a combo I’ve been wanting to wear for awhile:  red and pink.

My husband told me this morning that I was very “bright”.  Perfect for a sunny, warm day don’t you think?

Red and pink together.  Yay or nay?

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Suit & Top – The Limited

This is what I wore on Valentine’s Day.  I had a meeting of my professional organization and, since I’m the president, I like to look professional.  Hence the suit.  With pink. 

After work Jason and I had a “date” to upgrade our iPhones and then have dinner at La Madia.  I brought jeans to work so I could change into something a bit more casual.

Same suit jacket & top

Jeans – Gap Outlet

Shoes – Bandolino/DSW

Amazing how much a blazer really amps up a pair of jeans, right?  To be honest, though, this top has never fit quite right (it’s definitely made for someone with a tiny waist and big boobs) and I keep thinking about trying to get it altered. Until then I just wear it under this jacket with kind of hides the weird fit.   

Oh, and since these pictures don’t really show the pinstriping on the suit, here’s a close-up:

See?   It’s pink!  Hence the pink top. 

Finally, how about some flowers for V-Day?

Actually, these flowers came on February 7th.  That’s Jason’s birthday.  Why was I getting flowers on his birthday?  Well, he sent them to me with a card that said, “Forgot to send you flowers on your birthday so here are some on mine.”

Yeah, he’s a keeper. 

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