per(faux)rated

{skirt: Free People; sweater: Nasty Gal; booties: MICHAEL Michael Kors;

fedora: Urban Outfitters; sunglasses: Prada}

I bought this white skirt from Club Monaco a little while ago, which I loved, but it's wool and I was worried about the maintenance, so I sadly returned it.  So the search continued for a winter white skirt.  (I buy one every few years and the one I had desperately needed to be replaced.)  I was so happy I came across this one on the Free People site because it's faux leather and low maintenance.  It's perforated, which adds a cool texture.  It sits a bit high (on me) so either I have to tuck a top in, or pair it with something cropped.  My first thought was to tuck in a black sweater, but I was not feeling the tucked-in look (maybe it has something to do with the fact that I've been sick all week) so I went with this cozy Nasty Gal cropped turtleneck.  I was wishing I had a black cropped sweater, but I like how the grey softens up the look.  (However, I will be picking up this MINKPINK sweater for next time, just in case it doesn't feel like a tuck-in kind-of-day again.)

easy breezy

 

{GAP Stripe Roll-Sleeve Shirt (in-store, white version here); skirt: ASOS; shoes: GUESS;

bracelet: BCBGeneration (similar); sunglasses: Prada}

Yesterday was another scorching hot day, but I was prepared.  This GAP shirt is super comfortable - you can almost sleep in it - and perfect for a hot day because of its loose fit.  I actually bought this ASOS skater skirt in the winter but never got around to wearing it, but thought it was the perfect match for this blouse.  Yes, normally you're supposed to pair something more fitted at the bottom if your top is on the voluminous side, but because I knew what the weather was going to be like, I wanted both pieces to be loose-fitting, but balanced the look out with these GUESS pumps.

new

{Clipped Dot Blouse: Anthropologie; skort: Zara; shoes: Guess; sunglasses: Prada; 

bracelets: J.Crew (similar), H&M; lips: Smashbox 'Fuchsia Flash'; nails: CoverGirl 'Lav-endure'}

Ahhh, I love the feeling of new clothes.  I went on a shopping spree last Saturday all by myself.  No kids.  It was glorious.  I was able to shop for 4 hours, trying on everything and anything I wanted.  My goal was to shop for work clothes only, since I'm returning in two weeks after 17 months of maternity leave.  I decided on a budget (which I went over, of course) and took my time to decide what pieces would enhance my wardrobe, rather than buying anything that I liked.  I have a problem of liking so many styles that I tend to buy pieces that I don't end up wearing a lot because they don't suit other pieces in my closet.  My mistake, though, was going into Anthropologie first since I practically blew my budget in that store alone.  This blouse is so beautiful.  The lace details make it special and it's definitely a piece that will be a staple in my closet.