Preppy Seahorses

Isn't the print of this shirt awesome?!  Nautical is big right now, and I think the seahorses are so fun!

Seahorse Print Button-Down | Target (recent, but sold out online -- check your local store; similar)

Cardigan | J. Crew (Factory version $29.50 + additional 30% off; adorable option)

Trouser Jeans | LOFT

Necklace | J. Crew Factory (similar; similar)

Bracelet | H&M (pyramid bracelets available at BaubleBar -- sign up here)

Pumps | Style & Co. via Macy's (similar)

Brights and Stripes

I just bought these shorts and love them. I don't have the most...um... delicate of thighs or legs (yay for sports growing up), so I have a hard time with shorts. These, I love. They're short enough not to make me look stunted, but long enough to not ride up as I walk. The material is nice and thick, so it doesn't wrinkle. I love them so much, I bought them in orange and navy.

Shirt | LOFT (similar; similar)

Shorts | Ann Taylor (same)

Shoes | GAP (similar; similar)

Birds and the Bees

I must confess, I really didn't have a wardrobe need for this shirt.  I already have a yellow shirt with a print (white bunnies -- adorable) that I normally wear with this favorite J. Crew cardigan from ages ago.  I just really loved it.  I'm a sucker for any type of bird print, and I love the yellow.

Bird Print Button Down | Target (same)

Dot Print Cardigan | J. Crew (similar in pullover)

Trouser Jeans | LOFT

T-Strap Peep Toe Heels | LOFT (similar)

Maxis for Mini

I own exactly one maxi dress (before this one).  Mostly because I'm not tall, nor am I slender.  Maxis tend to make me look pregnant.  I love the material in this (not cotton, so doesn't wrinkle), the slit in the side to help me walk, and that it cinches at the waste, minimizing the preggers potential.

I don't think I'll be buying many more maxi dresses, but I'm sold on this one. I can totally see the "ease" potential of wearing these.

Maxi Dress | LOFT (same)

Necklace | Bubble Necklace via eBay (lots of inexpensive ones available here)

Bracelets | Kate Spade via T.J. Maxx (same)

Flip Flops | Banana Republic Factory 

Sunglasses | Kate Spade via Nordstrom Rack

Stripes and Florals (Take 2)

After my stripes and floral success on Tuesday, I did another version on Wednesday. This one was a complete copycat of a picture I found on Pinterest (same skirt and I'm pretty sure same shirt).  Surprisingly, I see a lot of young women in DC with this skirt... either that or it's the same 2-3 women and I just see them a lot.

 

Shirt | J. Crew (similar; similar)

Skirt | J. Crew Factory (similar; similar; similar) 

Belt | LOFT

High Heeled Sandals | Ivanka Trump (same)

Paisley, and polka dots, and monochrome, oh my!

Bit cray-cray today!  I knew I wanted to wear this skirt today, but didn't know what I wanted to wear it with.  The paisley shirt caught my eye.  I hesitated a bit, but decided to go for it!  Part of me felt a little bit Emma Pillsbury with the whole monochromatic look.

Paisley Shirt | J. Crew Factory (similar)

Dot Pencil Skirt | Ann Taylor (same)

Belt | Old Navy (similar)

Pumps | Stuart Weitzman (same)

I actually got the idea for this outfit on one of those in-flight magazines. I think the advertisement was for some type of dating service?  Anyway, the woman in the picture wore lavender and red-coral shoes.  I added the seersucker blazer to make it appropriate for work. I got many compliments on my blazer, so I consider this a success!

Seersucker Blazer | Tahari by ASL via Nordstrom on major sale (similar for $35!; similar; similar )

Silk Tank | J. Crew (similar)

Denim | Levi's (same)

Pumps | Dolve Vita (similar; similar)

Purse | Kate Spade Outlet (similar; splurge)