Casual Sparkle

Wearing // 

Zara skirt (old) but pretty options here and here

Express sleeveless portofino

J.Crew Factory sandals

Kate Spade bag, in red for Fall!

Anthropologie necklace (obsessed)

Stella & Dot engraveables necklace

Forever 21 pearl stud earrings

Beauty //

YSL "Le Orange" lipstick

Chanel "Graphite" nails

Urban Decay Naked Palette

When I think about sequins, sparkle, and gold, I tend like many of you to associate them with getting all dolled up. But why can't a gold sequined skirt just be worn casually? Like to run to the grocery store or pump gas or visit the doctor? Okay, I'm totally kidding. I would never wear this outfit to the doctor's office. A grocery run or a gas station...maybe. I guess what I'm trying to get at is that I think we should break "the rules" sometimes and just wear whatever the hell we wanna wear, wherever we want to wear it. Me, well I wore this out to dinner. Hubby and I even took a walk on the wild side and ventured into the mall, despite protests that there would be too many high school kids roaming about on a Friday night. We walked anyways, and although I probably resembled a disco ball to some, I felt just as comfortable in this casual-ish outfit than I would have felt in jeans and flip-flops. I just felt a bit more glamorous.

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Out on a School Night

Wearing //

Old Navy skirt

Express barcelona cami

Ivanka Trump flats, similar here and here

Kate Spade bag, loving this for Fall!

Target necklace, similar

Benevolent Jewels monogram necklace

Beauty //

Essie mint candy apple nail polish

YSL "Le Orange"

This mini photo session was completely impromptu. Hubby and I went out on a school night, and by that I mean we went out last week after work knowing full well we had to get up early the next day to go back to work. Well, he did anyway. I was lucky enough to have Friday off so I got to sleep in a little bit. We went to dinner and then saw Zach Braff's movie "Wish I was here". Go see it if it's playing near you! It was a beautifully written, thoughtful film that had me bawling like a baby by the ending. I needed a good tear-jerker though, and I definitely needed to get out of my usual after-work routine of making dinner, going to the gym (or not going), and watching re-runs of The Real Housewives of Orange County (don't judge me). It's nice to feel like a part of the world on a weeknight. So this is what I look like on a Thursday. Dirty hair and only a couple accessories, because I just can't be bothered. Now you guys know ;)

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Rainy Day Details

Wearing //

H&M blazer (old), similar, LOVE this one!

Zara tee

Old Navy denim shorts

Zara pumps (old) but similar by Sole Society

BCBG bag (old) but similar here

Express chevron bracelet

Stella&Dot rebel pendant

Beauty //

Essie Mint Candy Apple

It rained all of last weekend, and it was the hot tropical kind. I for one love this gift from Mother Nature, but I know many do not. I often like to plan out my outfits for the weekend, but I had to change them because Mother Nature is a serious force to be reckoned with and my sequined gold skirt and nude suede sandals were no match for her (hopefully I can wear those this weekend). Like the saying goes, we make plans and God laughs. Although it was wet and gloomy, the humidity and heat were out of control so I went for covered on top, less on the bottom. I also sprayed my hair with anti-frizz serum but that didn't work out since my third day hair was a total mess (hence, no face shots today kids). But let's look on the bright side. Although it wasn't a good hair day, it was good for my existing wardrobe. I've had all of these pieces for quite some time now, so it was nice to be able to "shop my closet" for a day of laziness and homegoods shopping. I must say, this weather is getting me slightly excited for Fall! I have a wishlist post coming up soon so stay tuned for that! So far, the only Fall-like purchase I've made is this :

Caslon cardigan (Nordstrom Sale)

Surprisingly, it was my only buy from the anniversary sale this year. I usually get a few key pieces, but money has been tight these past two months since buying our condo. I'm excited about this little jacket though, I know I'll wear it a ton with denim.

Happy Wednesday Friends!

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