Orange-ish

 

It's tough to see in these pictures, but the shirt is a nice coral-ey orange. Trust me!

And, ya know, just getting my pose on with my cute pup-ska-roos. A pretty casual outfit, but sometimes casual is the way to go. Can we all agree on that?

Hope your week is off to a great start!

shirt: Kohl's

jeans: Trends

sandals: Trends

Spring Stripes

No matter how cliche it sounds, or how many times you hear it, it IS tough to dress for this time of year! It's freezing in the morning, but today it hit 72 degrees this afternoon. It's warm outside, but my office is FREEZING! What's a girl to do?! Wear long sleeves, a long light skirt, all with sandals. I know, juxtaposing seasons together, but it worked! For today, anyway :)

I did get asked why I was so dressed up today...my response: a shrug and "Just wanted to look nice for spring!" My office is pretty casual, so anything beyond jeans and a blouse/nice top is "dressed up," which I know is absurd to some. My parents both can't believe that I'll wear jeans, and *GASP* the occasional t-shirt to work. I work in higher ed, and across campus the dress code is pretty casual. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it - I love being able to wear jeans, or tennis shoes (tenniepumps, as my sis-in-law says), but I do wish the that occasional skirt or slacks wouldn't get questioned so much.

 

What's the dress code where you work or go to school?

Top: Old Navy

Skirt: thrifted from my favorite thrift store that has since closed its doors. Boo.

Sandals: Maurice's

Earrings: gift from my mom

Mr. Picks Mondays: Lumberjack Chic

My sweet Mr. picked out my outfit today. I asked him if he would help me take pictures for my little blog, and he said he would. I asked if he would serve as my occasional "wardrobe consultant" - he said he would. When I asked if he would help me pick out my outfits sometimes, he said he would - he even came up with "Mr. Picks Mondays."

So, here you have it. The first one. 

His favorite color is orange, so he went straight for my long sleeved flannel with bits of orange.

He also doesn't like skinnies, so a flare leg jean it was. And will be on Mondays when he picks out jeans. However, he does like how my behind looks in these..even though they're about 6 inches too long for my short (short) legs. 

My office at work is always FREEZING, so layers (and a space heater) are a must. 

Please excuse my hair. And lack of makeup. And jewelry. And accessories...it's Monday

I realize this shirt makes me look wider than I am - maybe lumberjack chic?

But, I think he did a pretty good job for his first time, don't you?

I've had these loafer-y shoes since my sophomore year of high school...but my feet haven't grown since the 7th grade, so, there's that. I also haven't grown vertically since those days, either. 

These 2 (Cali on the left, Turbo on the right) don't want anything to do with me until I need a minute for a picture, then they're all over me for love and attention - you would think they're neglected (they're not - swear). I don't hate it. 

Shirt: American Rag CIA via the men's section at ARC

Sweater: Sonoma via ARC

Jeans: YMI Premium from Maurice's

Shoes: MIA