A Very J.Crew Day

I went to Dallas to visit the boyfriend this weekend. I spent way way way too much money at J.Crew when I was there. Oh well. Everything was on sale. 30% off of sale items at J.Crew, and 30% off of almost everything at J.Crew Factory. J.Crew Factory has really stepped it up recently. A lot of their clothes are just as good as the ones you'd find in the normal stores. I can barely tell the difference between the Jackie cardigans at the two stores. Also, how fun are these pants? I've made it a goal this year to add more "statement" pieces to my wardrobe. I've been building up my basics for a long time, so now I can branch out and get things that are more interesting. 

Shirt: J.Crew

Cardigan: J.Crew Jackie in Navy

Pants: J.Crew Cafe Capri

Shoes: Nine West

Watch: Target

Bracelet: J.Crew Factory

I booked my hotel for Miami today. We were able to find a cute little art-deco boutique hotel in Miami Beach for only $86 a night with the AAA discount. If you don't have a AAA membership, I highly recommend one. It definitely comes in handy when you travel. I also qualify for government rates at hotels since I'm a state employee. Usually that's cheaper than the AAA rate, but not all hotels offer government rates. Our hotel is about 2 miles from South Beach, but that's fine because my mom and I didn't want to be close to the party scene anyway. We just wanted to be able to walk to the beach. Hopefully the good reviews online were telling the truth! Now I just need to book a hotel for Key West, and all the major stuff for my trip will be planned! Gahhh I can't wait!

OOTD: Double Trouble

My boyfriend left for Dallas yesterday, so I've been in a bit of a funk. I miss him so much! I'm so bad at taking care of myself when he's gone. I did manage to make myself dinner tonight though, so I consider that an accomplishment. 

Monday's outfit: 

I think this outfit could probably work for any time of the year. It's pretty simple and low maintenance.

This picture doesn't do this scarf justice. I love the yellow rope detail. It gives a nice pop of color against the black and grey. 

And of course no outfit is complete without a bracelet "stack."

Shirt: J.Crew

Chinos: J.Crew Bennett Chino

Cardigan: Target

Scarf: Target (similar)

Shoes: Eddie Bauer Annie Moc

Today's outfit: 

 I just love the Lilly Pulitzer Jia dress! It's one of the few that are work appropriate on me. 

I seriously wore this dress all day before realizing there were seahorses in the print...

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer Jia in Bright Navy Coral Siesta

Cardigan: J.Crew Jackie Cardigan

What's your favorite work outfit? 

Seersucker Weekend

This is a double OOTD post because I was so lax on posting this weekend! AKS is leaving Lubbock tomorrow to go back to Dallas to work for the summer, so I spent all weekend spending some quality time with my boyfriend. On Sunday we went to a rooftop bar near our apartment to watch the solar eclipse. Unfortunately, the sun went behind a cloud right before the full eclipse happened, but we were able to see most of it so it wasn't a total loss.

Saturday's outfit:

Shirt: Kohl's

Shorts: J.Crew Factory Seersucker Critter Shorts

Belt: J.Crew Factory

Shoes: Kohl's (old)

Monday's work outfit: (excuse the messy hair)

Shirt: New York & Company (from T.J. Maxx)

Seersucker blazer: Banana Republic

Navy pants: Calvin Klein (from Ross)

Shoes: Nine West

Belt: J.Crew

...and pearls (of course)!

I can't believe my boyfriend is leaving tomorrow! I don't know what I'm going to do for 3 months without him here. I'm thinking about volunteering at the museum across the street from my apartment. Even though it's small, I've been missing the museum scene and I think volunteering could help with that. 

How was your weekend? 

OOTD: Work Anniversary

AKS and I went to the grocery store after I came home from work today. I was wearing this outfit and he was wearing a maroon Brooks Brothers bow tie with gold polka dots and a blue and white university stripe OCBD. At the store, a woman stopped me and AKS in the dairy aisle and said that she had been following us around the store. She told us that we "looked like a model couple" and she half expected us to break out into a song and dance. She then went on to say that we looked so good and that her and everyone else in the store looked like they were tired from working all day. (This wasn't true at all- she was adorable, and wearing a very fabulous orange and navy striped dress.) Then, the checkout girl asked us if we were on our way to a date because of the way we were dressed. We explained to her that, no, that's just how we always dress. I think most people are just surprised to see 20-somethings in Lubbock wearing clothes that aren't oversized t-shirts and flip flops.

The sun finally came out today after raining for a week- sandal time!

I love the cute coral tassels! I think preppy details like this really help pull an outfit together. 

Dress: J.Crew

Cardigan: Target

Belt: J.Crew Factory

Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger (found at T.J. Maxx)

In other news- today was my 1 year work anniversary! I can't believe I've been there for a whole year. It seems like I just started yesterday. I really love my job, and it's been made all the better because of my amazing co-workers. 

OOTD: Sweater Weather

Another cold and rainy day...

Sweater: J.Crew Factory Striped Fisherman's Sweater

Chinos: Gap Broken-In Stright Khakis in Bright Coral

Loafers: Eddie Bauer

Necklace: Target (old)

OOTD: Rainy Thursday

Today it was rainy and miserable outside. I hate cold weather, and it was about 57 degrees in Lubbock today. 57 degrees! It's the middle of May in Texas- it's supposed to be sunny and hot by now! So of course I wore a Lilly skirt to cheer me up. Seeing this picture reminds me that I need to make my bed before taking pictures...

Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer Roslyn Skirt in Open Call

Navy Shirt: J.Crew (old)

Navy Cardigan: J.Crew Jackie 

OOTD: Date Night Lilly

I'll write a real blog post soon, but I just have time for a quick OOTD right now. After work, AKS told me that he was tired of studying for his law school finals and wanted to go out and do something fun. So we went out for dinner and then went to see the Avengers. I'm not a huge fan of 3D movies, but I'll make an exception for Chris Hemsworth. ;)

These pants are Cafe Capris from J.Crew. I think the sizing is a little off though. I'm usually a 2 in J.Crew bottoms, but these feel quite loose on me. If they weren't final sale when I ordered them, I probably would have returned them for a 0. I wish J.Crew allowed for reviews on their site, or I might have figured out the correct size to get sooner.

Shirt: Lilly Pulitzer Cassie Top in Standing Ovation

Pants: J.Crew Cafe Capris in Natural

Shoes: Kohl's (old)

OOTD: Friday Wedges

I usually wear jeans to work on Fridays. I wanted to spice them up a bit, so I wore a pair of red wedges I found at T.J. Maxx. I'm already tall, and when I wear these I stand over 6 feet. I was definitely taller than all the women, and even a lot of the men at work. It's ok though- I try to embrace my height!

My nail polish is Essie Peach Daiquiri. I thought it was appropriate since Cinco de Mayo was this weekend. 

Detail from the heel of the wedges. I love the pattern! 

Shirt: Kohl's 

Pants: American Eagle

Belt: J.Crew Factory

Shoes: Aerosoles (from T.J. Maxx) 

OOTD: Springtime Sparkles

Shirt, skirt, and belt: J.Crew

Shoes: Nine West

Ring and bracelets: LC Lauren Conrad

OOTD: Seersucker Blazer

Seersucker Blazer: Banana Republic

Blouse: Target

Jeans: American Eagle

Shoes: Nine West (old)