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Okay. Playing catch-up with just about everything in life right now so brief and to the point it will be. Here's a work outfit I wore and some cupcake goodness I made from the other day. Enjoy! Have a happy weekend all! :)

Button up Top, Lace Top, Pants: F21
Cardigan: H & M
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
Necklace: Anthropologie
Bracelet: Lucky Brand
Rings: Mom's Shop

Overtime Casual Dress

Simple simple simple. That was the key word for last week's outfit. I knew I wanted to wear a very busy, large necklace so I knew the rest of the outfit had to be toned down. I also chose to play with proportions since I usually stick to either a loose top and fitted bottom or vice versa. The blues in the top bring out the blues in the necklace which is a nice touch. Do you guys have any rules you go by for playing with proportions or trying to keep the outfit simple yet put-together?

 Not sure the billowy sleeves do anything to help my figure but they are SO comfortable!

 Such a pretty statement necklace. It reminds me of a dream catcher and I have a hard time saying no to all things dream catcher- like.

Random cute shot I got of my precious maltipoo. I melt when I see that face... :)

Top: F21
Tank: F21
Pants: H & M
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
Necklace: F21

Hodge-Podge and Fashion Guidelines

     Hodge-podge. Say that TEN TIMES FAST! It's tough but funny. The first word that came to my mind when I look at this set of outfit photos is hodge-podge. It's all over the place but I think it works. Maybe it's a sign that I was scatter brained at 5:30 in the morning but who isn't? Oh... not you? Well then you must be wonderwoman... or a morning person.

     I have a flowy top, geometric necklace, brown leather sandals and my black leather jacket on ALL at the same time. Then I decided it wasn't enough. So I reached for my "gumby" legs ring, piled on the bracelets and topped it with TWO green scarves. Don't worry, only one scarf went around my neck. Looking back at the pictures though makes me want to go back to my closet and put together more over-accessorized outfits.

     Now... back to the nitty gritty reasons why this outfit works requires an explanation of a few fashion guidelines I keep in mind when putting outfits together. I am sharing these with you whether you want to read them or not. I'm pushy like that.

Here are a few of the reasons why I think this outfit works:
1. color "themes" : mossy green scarf with brown shoes both of which are earth tones.
2. the pops of color are toned down when paired with neutrals. (Blue top with beige shoes & black jacket)
3. Balance: Structured geometric necklace with a flowy top or the black & blue of the necklace repeated in the blue top & black jacket.

"Gumby" legs ring.. do you see it?

Jacket: H & M
Top: F21
Jeans: Nordstrom's Rack
Earrings: shop in Chinatown (Los Angeles)
Scarf: Souvenir from Hong Kong
Necklaces: F21(Metal), Francesca's (Blue, black, clear glass)
Bracelets: F21 (bangle), Anthropologie (wrap leather bracelet)
Rings: Mom's shop (leaves), Hubba Hubba in Burbank (Gumby ring)
Purse: Kate Spade
Shoes: Banana Republic
Nails: Essie's Lapiz of Luxury (fingers), Essie's Mint Candy Apple (toes)