Deer Plaid...

     I'll admit that this outfit was a bit much for me in the end but I think it was just because the quirky-level was a bit high. I was staring at my closet thinking about pattern mixing when I thought of this outfit. I definitely needed a neutral jacket. In the future, I'm going to go for a neutral cardigan instead. The outfit was all about greens, browns, and neutral tones. I also liked that the metal studs on the shoes are complemented in the studs on the belt. Who doesn't like happy coincidences? :)

 I love pockets in a skirt! Awesome hiding spots for your phone, loose change or some candy :)

 hmm... my legs might need a bit more time in the sun...

I love the details in things. The "eyelet" cut of the shoes and the metal studding along the sides. Awesome.

Jacket: H & M
Top: Ross Stores
Skirt: Boutique in Toronto
Belt: Thrifted
Shoes: F21



Basically Basics

      Have you ever woken up startled and immediately sensed in your bones that you were impossibly late? Today was that day for me. My fault for sure. I did press the snooze button twice and actually turned off my alarm while telling myself just... two... more... minutes...zzzzz. Yup. After remembering that it was Thursday (a.k.a. the only day I can wear jeans to work) I shimmied into my skinnies and grabbed this striped tube top before remembering I was going to work and made a quick grab for my black blazer. I knew in my head that all these basics HAD to go together. Hopefully...
     My purse was a whole other story so it's just not going to show up in pictures. Let's just say that my purse with a vintage map pattern is totally me and totally NOT this outfit's complement. Eh. You win some you lose some right?
     A pair of navy suede heels and some trusty necklaces completed my outfit. I should probably note that I didn't even have time to put on my jewelry until AFTER I arrived at work. I just grabbed it off my jewelry stands and shoved it into my purse. As I was putting on my necklaces in the bathroom at work, I reached in my purse for chapstick to find... black feather earrings! I forgot I had these in this purse from the weekend of going out. Jackpot. Here is my "OH CRAP I AM SO LATE" outfit.

Blazer: Ross
Tube Top: H & M
Jeans: BDG
Shoes: Payless
Earrings: Charlotte Russe
Necklaces: RoseBowl Flea Market, F21
Ring: Mom's shop :)