Keeping it Simple

Wearing //

Loft top

Loft jeans

MK bag

J.Crew pumps

Olive & Piper necklace

Beauty//

YSL lipstick "Le Orange"

Chanel "Black Pearl" nails

For me, it doesn't get any easier than throwing on a fitted top, tailored jeans, a pair of my favorite pumps, and a structured bag. It's honestly pretty mindless, but that's just what I like on days when I don't have the time (or energy) to really think through an outfit. This uniform works in practically any setting or situation, whether it's out with my husband, meeting a friend, or running around town. As long as the pumps are fairly low, I can manage. I'm starting to reach for basic pieces more often lately, and that extends to jewelry too. I like to wear a watch and just one other jewel to look put-together but not overdone. In fact, I just ordered this little gem from the Shopbop Friends & Family Sale:

Gorjana necklace

Take 25% off with code "Family25"

How cute is the sunburst/chevron design!? What is your current uniform?

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Denim on Denim

Wearing //

Loft softened chambray shirt, love this wash too

Loft moto jeans

Zara pumps (old) but super similar

Michael Kors bag

Fossil gold watch, similar

J.Crew pave bracelet, exact look for less

Gorjana gold cuff

The whole denim on denim trend has always intimidated me. It has reminded me of my high school years, where it just wasn't "cool" to wear mixed denim. Not that I really cared about being cool since I was quite the expert at owning my wallflower identity. However, a lot has changed since those days and I am now convinced that a simple chambray shirt can look crisp and clean over a pair of dark jeans. Pinterest showed me the way. My one caveat is that although I adore my softened chambray shirt from Loft, it is 100 percent cotton. Good for keeping me nice and cool, but what a serious wrinkled mess it turns into after just a few minutes of wear. I promise you guys that I did iron this shirt before I wore it, and yet a five minute car ride was just enough time to create creases and lines. Oh well, what can you do? Go with it I say.

 Oh, and look who came out of hiding? I decided to give my blue Kate Spade bag a rest and bring out my selma satchel for Fall. 

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October State of Mind

Wearing//

Nordstrom blouse (old) but similar here

Loft moto jeans

Steve Madden flats

Kate Spade bag

Baublebar earrings, similar

I thought once October hit, life around here would slow down. Not so! I'm still finding time slipping away, with no shortage of parties, birthdays, work, and appointments. But one thing that is slowing down is the heat, and I couldn't be happier to slip on a pair of jeans rather than the old skirt and top combo you guys are so used to seeing. Finally, some pants! This is absolutely my "Fall" uniform. A pair of flats, a long loose blouse, and crisp new denim to kick-start the season. Now, I just need to catch up on your blogs because Nettie is taking up what little time I have before and after work. I plan on doing some heavy reading this weekend.

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