The Perfect Mix

J.Crew Shirt | Limited Skirt - similar here | Cosmopolitan Wedges - similar here | Necklace purchased here

I work in a casual office but still try to wear a skirt and heels during the week. I like this look because it combines the perfect mix of a couple different elements - my shirt is very casual but my shoes and skirt dress it up. I've been trying to come up with different ways to style my pencil skirts, and I definitely like the casual/dressy mix and unexpected color combination. I refuse to be a white shirt/black skirt, one-dimensional, creativity-lacking employee, so I might as well have fun with my clothes!

Weekend DIY

 

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When I decided to redo my bedroom, I turned to Pinterest for inspiration (follow me here!) I like the way small details around a room really bring everything together, so I decided to finally put some of my pins into action. (I'm sure I am not alone in saying that once something is pinned, I completely forget about it!) I bought the little animals at a dollar store for $2. As for paint, you can use whatever color you want, but my room is purple and grey, so I decided to go with chrome (I used Krylon). After my 40% off coupon at Michael's, the paint was around $4. The pears also came from Michael's, and I used a 15% off teacher's discount (thanks, Mom!) and they came to about $6. I'm pretty pleased with the outcome - it was fast, really easy, and only $12!

 

When I told my boyfriend that today's plans involved spray painting tiny animals and pears, he looked at me with the "I think you're crazy but I still love you" look. Thankfully he tolerates my spontaneous crafting and compliments me when I'm done!

Cold Weather Accessories

 

Limited Coat - similar here | H&M Scarf | Coach Gloves - similar here | Cosmopolitan Heels | H&M Blouse - similar here | Merona Skirt | Vogue Sunglasses | F21 Necklace - similar here | Bracelet - purchased here

 

 

 

Aside from an excuse to visit Starbucks on a daily basis, there are only a few things I like about winter. In addition to a daily latte, I like accessorizing for cold weather, and I always feel kind of chic when I wear my pink gloves. My sister Sarah (check out her blog here) made all the girls in our family cute knitted headbands for Christmas, and my pink headband goes perfectly with my coat and gloves! I really love it because I can wear it to and from work, on shopping trips, and out to lunch without messing up my hair. I always get tons of compliments on it too, so thanks Sarah! :)

 

Snow Day

Apt 9 Blazer | Bandolino Shirt | Kut Denim | Banana Republic Booties - similar here | Vogue Sunglasses | Coach Wallet - similar here

 

 

 

Today marks the first official first snowfall of the season! I had planned on wearing a skirt and heels to work today, but opted for something a bit warmer due to the sudden snowfall. I picked up these Banana Republic booties last weekend and couldn't be happier with them! They are easy to walk in, comfortable, and warm enough to wear on a snowy, cold day. I try not to repeat clothing or shoes during the week (yes, I'm that obsessive!) but couldn't resist wearing my boots twice in the same week!