AgSwag

This outfit was part of my expedition to Loft that I blogged about a few days back.  You guys loved the jade striped sweater, so here is another one.  How adorable is this maroon peplum sweater?  Gah!  I wore this on Monday as part of my "AgSwag".  I am a very, very, very proud Fightin' Texas Aggie and as a show of support after our win against top ranked Alabama last Saturday, we all wore maroon to the workplace.  This has been an epic year of college football so far and it ain't over yet!  WHOOP!

Sweater: Loft Peplum Hem 3/4 Sleeve Sweater

Denim Shirt: H&M, similar

Pants: Loft Marisa Straight Leg Pants in Optic Dot

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Necklace: J.Crew Factory Brass-Plated Crystal Necklace

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, vintage Hermes, Kate Spade, Banana Republic

Alleyway

When my mom moved out of state, our agreement was that we wouldn't go more than 6 weeks without seeing one another, so she is back here visiting me for the week.  I've been wanting to take pics in my alleyway (glamourous, I know) but I was afraid one of the neighbors would run over me and crush my tripod in a rush to get to work.  For old times sake, Mom was sweet enough to take my photos today and I loved the way they turned out.  She makes a great photographer!

Blouse: love Fire via Nordstrom Rack

Leggings: Romeo and Juliet Couture Matte Liquid Leggings via Last Call, very similar

Scarf: picked up from a consignment store in Powell, OH, similar

Boots: Vince Camuto Baileys Boots

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Necklace: J.Crew Factory Brass-Plated Crystal Necklace

Bracelets: J.Crew, vintage Hermes, Banana Republic, Kate Spade, F21

Rings: YSL Arty, F21

Glasses: Prada Baroque Round in Tonal Taupe

Headed North

My best friend and I hopped on a plane today and headed to Columbus, Ohio to visit my mother.  We left ninety degree record temperatures in Dallas.  So crazy for the first day of November!  We got off the plane and it was forty here, so I'm glad that I packed nothing but sweaters and boots.  The leaves here have already turned and the Buckeyes are loud and proud.  We have planned a quick weekend of outlet shopping and thrifting/consignment shopping, along with a visit to the Annie Leibovitz exhibit at Ohio State.  Looking forward to sharing our adventures with you guys before we head back on Sunday.

Blouse: J.Crew Peyton Popover in Stripe Crepe de Chine (last seen here and here)

Sweater: J.Crew Linen Tippi Sweater (cashmere option)

Denim: Vince

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Necklaces: J.Crew, West Avenue

Ring: YSL Arty

Lots of Layers

We came back from Louisiana to find some chilly weather here in Dallas, so you can imagine my excitement of opening up my coat closet for the first time this year.  It's been getting rather cold here overnight, but still in the low eighties during the day, so layers are a must.  I wore this to work yesterday and let's just say that I got my fair share of strange looks for my new Zara Leopard High-Heel Sandals.  Aren't they the bomb.com?  Good Lord, I almost passed out when I saw them last week.  They almost had an angelic glow around them, beckoning me to try them on and of course they fit like a glove.

I wanted to thank you guys for the feedback on what you would like to see on the blog.  I don't want y'all to get bored and definitely want to give you improved content, so it was very helpful to hear your suggestions.  

Coat: H&M $39!

Blazer: The Limited, similar less expensive option

Sweatshirt: F21, old but similar

Denim: Ann Taylor on sale for $19!!

Heels: Zara High-Heel Sandals with Studded Heel

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Glasses: Rayban Classic Aviator

Necklaces: J.Crew, West Avenue Monogram Necklace via Max and Chloe

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave Link, vintage Hermes, F21

Ring: YSL Arty

Shirtdress Style

Since I've been talking about staple wardrobe items a bit this week, I thought I would mention another one of my favorites: the shirt dress.  You've seen my navy one that I just absolutely adore here (one of my younger followers told me that I had a "sick amount of notes on tumblr"... sounds cool, but I don't even know what that means!  ahhh!), and I've got a couple more from Banana and Calvin Klein that I have had for many years that still live in my closet. I find it hard to toss my shirt dresses in the donation pile because I feel like I can always reinvent them in some way.  Although they are great alone, I love to layer shirt dresses with jackets, cardigans, other shirts, contrasting belts and fun shoes.  They can be worn on workdays or weekends (you see how I did that? I'm so clever... psssshhh!) and will weather all seasons.

It actually got below 100 degrees here last week and I took a temperature risk with a light layer.  I love love love the color of this dress that I picked up at J.Crew a few weeks back and I think the stripes give it a fun punch.  My inspiration came from this pin via WhoWhatWear.

Speaking of Pinterest, I'm a total psycho about  it and am on the brink of needing medication, but that's another post all on its own...

Dress: J.Crew and love this one because denim is so versatile!

Tee: H&M the girl's hair on this link freaks me out!

Heels: Steve Madden

Bag: Alexander Wang

iPhone Case: Kate Spade

Necklace: J.Crew, West Avenue via Max and Chloe

Bracelets: J.Crew, vintage Hermes

Staple

My number one go-to staple for just about every wardrobe situation is an off-white silk blouse.  It makes any outfit look effortless and chic, and since I prefer mine to be a size too big, it's always comfortable for days when I don't feel like being buttoned up all day.  I have a couple that I rotate between, which you've seen here on the blog several times.  One is a button down with pockets and no collar from NY&Co. and the other is a very lightweight cotton button down with a collar from Old Navy.  Bottom line, they were both less than $10 and through wear and tear are completely shot to shit.  

Although I couldn't justify spending $200+ on a great silk shirt by Equipment or Joie, I did find this gorgeous option at Zara for $59.99.  It has a lightweight fabric that you can't see through and the stud detail gives it a little shine.  I am completely in love with it and am glad to have a replacement for the other two.  I'll move them into my layering rotation and probably wear them until they turn into threads.

What is your go-to wardrobe item?

Blouse: Zara in black but white avail. in stores

Denim: J Brand

Bag: Alexander Wang

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Earrings: F21

Ring: H&M (old)

Bracelets: J.Crew, vintage Hermes, Kate Spade, F21

Necklace: West Avenue via Max and Chloe

Have a lovely Friday!

xoxo,

sarah