Different stripes (very different stripes)

Outfit Info

Tank - Target (kinda sorta similar here), Cardigan - Target, Skirt - Madewell

Belt - J Crew, Flip flops - Old Navy, Watch - Target 

Let's pretend that this outfit is wholly original and not at all similar to the one I posted yesterday.  We're all good with that, right?

I mean, really, they are different.  Yesterday's top was short sleeve, today's is a tank.  Yesterday's skirt was cotton, today's is chiffon.  Yesterday was all about the blue, today is all about the neutrals.  

See, HUGE differences. 

Simple kick

Outfit Info

Sweater - Gap, Skirt - Madewell, Shoes - Michael Kors, Necklace - Anthropologie

As the weather gets warmer here in Texas, I tend to gravitate toward simpler outfits.  While I was trying to figure out last night what on earth I was going to wear today, I went to Sydney of Basic Cravings for inspiration.  She excels at keeping things simple but always looking perfectly stylist and put together.  So that's what I went for today.

I couldn't resist putting on that huge Anthropologie necklace, though, because it doesn't make it out of my closet enough even though it goes with a ton of things.

The other thing I love about this outfit is that I used that Gap sweater.  That baby has been around for years.  (And it still fits - yay!)  It doesn't seem like something I would hold onto for so long but the color is fun and it's such a good weight that I've never purged it.  Which I'm very happy for today since it found a new friend in my Madewell skirt.  Bringing the old and the new together on a Monday morning.  So sweet.

Working without a net

Outfit Info

Skirt - Madewell, Shirt - H&M, Blazer - Banana Republic, Shoes - Stella Says Go

Or rather I'm working without a full-length mirror because it's one of the things still back at our old apartment that we need to bring over to the new house.  The new house whose front door I'm proudly standing in front of!  

Not quite ready to show you inside yet because I didn't get as much unpacking and beautifying done this weekend as I thought I would, so for now you get the front door.  And our adorable welcome mat from Target that coordinates nicely with the front door (total coincidence).

Back to the whole no mirror thing.  Until we get it over here, Christian's acting as my outfit cuteness test.  I think he did a pretty good job this morning, right?  I should give him some real challenges, though, like wearing two different shoes and see if he catches it and calls me out on it.  Let the games begin! 

Peepers

Outfit Info

Sweater - Madewell, Shirt - Old Navy, Skirt - Thrifted from hunt.gather.style

Watch - Target

While we were taking pictures today there were these adorable girls peeking at us from a nearby stairway.  Normally, we just get folks walking their dogs giving as weird looks as they go by so it was a nice change to have some friendly onlookers.

In other fun news, my favorite (and basically only) place to thrift - hunt.gather.style - is having another pop up shop at Etcetera (super cute store!) during Texas Style Council.  I was already excited about all the events during TxSC but now it's even better since I can't wait to get some more goodies like all the great skirts I picked up back in October at hunt.gather.style.  

Also, I think I forgot to mention that they did a sweet profile of me on their blog a few weeks back.  So cool!  Even though I wrote my interview a little too fast - whoops! 

Variation on a theme (polka dots)

Outfit Info

Skirt - Madewell, Blazer - Banana Republic (similar here on sale), Shirt - J Crew

Heels - Michael Kors, Necklace - J Crew Outlet, Bracelet - J Crew, Watch - Michael Kors

I saw this skirt when Christian and I were out doing last minute Christmas shopping.  Like the pain in the butt charming girl that I am, I instantly tweeted a picture of it saying I wanted it for Christmas.  Poor Christian ran right over to Madewell but he wasn't sure what size to get.  So it wasn't under the tree Christmas day.  But, we went the day after and it was still there so I snatched it up.  That story probably isn't too exciting to other people, right?  Oh well.

Given that it's been nowhere near winter temps here in Austin I busted it out today for the first time.  Wearing something new always gives me a little boost and that boost is even bigger than normal given how darn cute this skirt is.  The polka dots are just cheer inducing.  

In the car? Really?

Outfit Info
Cardigan - Madewell, Top - Gap, Jeans - Old Navy,
Shoes - Stella Says Go, Necklace - Urban Outfitters

I was driving to work today and stopped at a red light next to a woman brushing her teeth.  In her car.

Brushing.

Her.

Teeth.

Inhercar.

I was in this outfit, driving along.  And she was in her car brushing her teeth.

I realize I shouldn't be so shocked since I used to excel at doing my makeup on the subway in New York.  But all I kept thinking as I drove away was - where is she going to spit?

I'm in awe

I tried to get Magnum PI to join in the fun but she wasn't really interested.  Yes, her name is Magnum PI.  She has a mustache.  I swear. 

Outfit info

Sweater - Madewell, Jeans - Gap, Boots - Aldo, Watch - Michael Kors

Awesome Missoni blanket in the background - Target

I'm in total awe of people who work from home and get dressed in real clothes.  And do their hair and makeup.  And wear accessories.  Every day.  I stayed home to get some work done that required quiet concentration today and all I could manage was jeans, a sweater, boots and a watch.  And a watch doesn't even really count.  Plus, none of this even happened until the afternoon when I had somewhere I had to be.

So, work from homers who dress adorable, I applaud you.  

Oh, you know who else I applaud?  My friend over at Points of Interest who gave me that awesome nail polish for Christmas.  Those nails are the only thing really elevating this look.  My Jouer lip gloss from Birchbox helps too. 

Comin' at ya in my leather and stripes

Outfit Info

Cardigan - Madewell, Shirt - Gap, Skirt - Thrifted from hunt.gather.style, Boots - Aldo

Necklace - Strut, Watch - Michael Kors 

I absolutely adore this leather skirt that I got at a Hunt.Gather.Style event in October.  I was originally nervous to get it because it was going to be my first ever leather skirt and I wasn't sure how to wear it but the price was too good to pass up.  Thankfully, I've gotten past my initial trepidation and now I bust this baby out all the time. I love that it adds a little edge, has a fun shape, and looks good with stripes.  Plus, there are pockets.   

Also a huge fan of this cheery Madewell cardigan and am wondering if I need it in the other color combo as well.  You can never have too many cardigans, right?  

Deer!

Outfit info

Sweater - Old Navy, Button up - H&M, Jeans - Gap

Deer Scarf! - Madewell, iPhone case - J Crew, Watch - Michael Kors, Bracelet - J Crew

Much to the chagrin of many of our Texas friends and neighbors, Christian and I have a love for deer.  There's a herd (?) of them that live in a business complex right next to our apartment area.  And we love driving by, saying hello, exchanges stories about the weather, how the family's doing, etc.  Yes, that probably makes us weird, but we're OK with that.  Anyway, my love for our deer made me jump for joy (slight exaggeration) when I saw this scarf at Madewell the day after Christmas and doubly on sale.  So I bought it and wore it even though it really hasn't been cold enough during the day here for two layers and a scarf.  Whatever.  

I wonder if our deer will also enjoy my new sparkly iPhone case?