Uni Style

[Booties, Tights, Shorts - Target; Top - Banana Republic; Blazer & Black Enamel Bracelet - Kohl's; Pashmina - Gift; Pave Chain Link Bracelet - J.Crew Factory; Elephant Bracelet - Forever 21; Ring - 3 10 Rosemont]

When I lived in England, so many girls wore tights with shorts there.  Some wore Keds/Conversey, some wore flats, some wore booties.  I quickly adopted the look since I had to live out of 2 suitcases for 5 months and loved having multiple options.  I also started my blazer obsession over there, and scarves were a must.  What do you think about the "uni" look?

    

[Photos c/o Ca Plane pour Moi, Lulu's, & Stylelist]

The Changing of the Guard

One of my coworkers asked me how to update her wardrobe and move on from her daily uniform - black blazer, black pants, black or nude heels/wedges, and a bright colored shirt with a fun necklace.  While I started going on a rampant monologue of blazers and dresses and colors and mixing and matching and... she was overwhelmed.  Even though I have hopes & dreams for her wardrobe, while staying true to herself, we started with the first element - the blazer.  Adding colorful and fun blazers to a wardrobe puts a twist on the every day business look.

[Top Row: Paisley Blazer, Fuchsia Blazer, Tan Blazer, White Blazer. Bottom Row: Plaid Blazer, Cheetah Blazer, Tweed Blazer, Turquoise Jacquard Jacket]  

Labor Day Deals

I may or may not have gone wild over Labor Day weekend...

[Aztec Skirt - Express; Blue Issa Dress & Orange Polka Dot Scarf - Banana Republic, Necklace - J.Crew Factory; Bow Pearl Earrings - Target; Blush Top & Leopard Print Skirt - Loft; Red Printed Scarf & Purple Gold Toed Flats - Old Navy; Black Leather Jacket - The Limited]

Even better yet, I save $200 with all of these purchases!  I'm a fan of deals but I tend to forget to take advantage of holiday deals on the internet.  And the best thing - I got the blue Issa dress, the aztec skirt, and the leather jacket I've had on my list for months.  I can't tell what's my favorite... so I think I should wear it all at once.  I won't look silly at all ;)