Half A Sleeve

I absolutely love half-sleeve tops. This one is a recent purchase from Banana Republic and it's so easy to wear and is a great transition piece between our searing hot summers and our (less) searing hot falls.

A simple cream and black outfit is always classic and today I added a faux calf-hair leopard print heel for a little interest in an otherwise basic outfit.

 top- banana republic (nla but check out these similar options-I love them!  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6)  |  skirt- j.crew  |  heels- nordstrom  |  necklace- ? tiny tags  |  watch- michael kors

What are your favorite transition pieces if you live in a warmer climate?

Recent Purchases + Haul Video

After sharing my hair tutorial video recently on my YouTube channel, I got a lot of sweet notes and wonderful feedback about making more of an effort to keep my channel up. I promised to try and film one video per month so I shared some recent purchases today in a "haul video" (I still think that's a bit of a funny term, but it is what it is). You can watch the video, below, or simply check out the items in this post!

nordstrom  |  halogen calf hair leopard print heels

banana republic  |  adelia pumps |  burgundy/deep wine tee

bauble bar earrings |  turquoise tassel   |  baby pink tassel

kendra scott  |  rayne necklace |  morgan stud earrings

dolce ave  |  necklaces  |  keyring 

groopdealz bracelets + more daily deals

hair products  |  oscar blandi blow out creme |  living proof prime style extender   |  ojon damage reverse restorative smoothing glaze

Hope you had a great weekend!

A Jeweled Collar

Did y'all know that J.Crew changed the design of their No. 2 pencil skirt? What the heck! Aside from the fact that they wrinkle like crazy from sitting/general wear, they are nearly perfect in terms of fit. Now, to be fair, I haven't tried the new style on, so I could very well like them as much or more, but the feedback I've gotten so far has not been positive. It made me thankful to own the original version of this skirt in an embarrassing amount of colors.

Yesterday I paired it with a J.Crew factory jeweled-collar blouse. I love the feminine detail of the ruffled and embellished collar.

 top- j.crew factory (these these pretty alternatives- 1, 2, 3, 4)  |  skirt- j.crew  |  shoes- nine west 

Before I go, I wanted to share the one item I picked up from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale--and it's these gorgeous faux calf hair, leopard-print heels by Halogen. I love the lower heel and that the print is calf hair, I always think that looks more expensive when the shoe has an animal print. They fit great and are on sale right now for $59.90! You can buy them here.

A Floral Blouse

When this J.Crew blouse first appeared online and in stores, I loved it so much that I bought it even though I was about 8 months pregnant. I knew I would regret not buying it and I was right! I really love the unique print and fun, bright colors on this top. I gravitate a lot towards emerald/bright greens so I knew my closet had to have this.

Though J.Crew no longer carries it, J.Crew Factory introduced it this season (yay!) and it can be yours for just $37 (on sale!) I think this top pairs well with both prints and solids, so pretty versatile!

blouse- j.crew (factory version on sale for $37!!!)  |  pants- banana republic  |  heels- nordstrom  |  flats- j.crew factory (on sale!)  | necklace- stella&dot, ? (similar, similar)

The Sloan Fit Pants

I've been a fan of Banana Republic's Sloan fit pants for quite some time now. I have a black pair as well as a deep forest green. When I saw these rugy stripe Sloan fit slim ankle pants in a mailer BR sent out, I knew I had to have them.

The thick stripes are so fun and the fit is really flattering. You can't really tell in these photos because the lighting sucks, and even with a filter to lighten them up, it doesn't show the stripes well---so I added a photo from BR's website so you could really see the stripes. 

I paired the pants with a simple dress shirt and a beautiful sawrovski crystal necklace from Melissa at The Modern Siren.

Pants- Banana Republic | Shirt- Aritzia | Shoes- Nordstrom | Necklace- The Modern Siren (?) | Sweater- J.Crew

I really miss sharing outfit photos. Sometimes I'll wear a cute outfit and I'll wish I had taken photos. I think we finally figured out a way to snap a few photos outside like we used to as I left for work. I'll have to test it out someday this week and see if the lighting outside is decent enough at that time. 

I hope you have a great week!  

Bows

Today I wore my favorite skirt and a navy blue blouse with anchors that I scored at Marshalls while I was on maternity leave. The tights look light in the bottom right photo, but in person they are actually a nice deep navy with black polka dots and don't read as blue as they do in the photo. I got a lot of compliments on them today...note to self...more printed tights!  They just add an element of fun to a basic work outfit.

skirt- banana republic (on sale + 40% off using code BRSHOP) | shoes- nordstrom | top- marshalls (similar at BR) | tights- j.crew factory (in chalkboard + on sale) | "H" initial necklace- jane.com

chambray top (no longer online), hat (sold out online but LOVE this one) and leggings- baby gap

I have been slacking a lot on dressing up lately so it was refreshing to put on a skirt and some heels. I just have to be in the right mood for it these days!