It doesn’t get any easier than putting on a pair of shorts and a comfy tee. It’s even easier when you stick to the same colors! I’m continuing my neutrals obsession with simple black and white, and a pop of cobalt. It’s getting hotter outside so I’m trying to avoid jeans and anything that will make me sweat even more than I already do. I’ve gained a few pesky pounds these past few years during grad school with all of the driving and fast-food eating I did so I’m slightly limited on what bottoms I can wear. I haven’t gained a lot of weight, just enough to make my jeans and skirts feel uncomfortably snug. Anyway, these shorts feel great and I purchased a white and navy pair as well, so you’ll probably see them a lot more often.

I wore this outfit to officially meet the babies I’ll be babysitting for the next few weeks. They’re one-year-old twins and absolutely adorable. I worked with their mom for several years before quitting my job and going to grad school and I’m happy to be helping her out. Plus, I’m earning some extra cash until I can find a full-time gig.

Nick got me a Fitbit Charge HR as a graduation gift. I’ve been wearing it for about two full weeks now and I. AM. LOVING. IT. Seriously, I’ve never been more obsessed with meeting my steps goal, monitoring my heart rate, observing my sleep patterns, and tracking how many calories I’ve burned. It’s the best thing ever. I would totally recommend one.

Also, is it just me or does my hat look funny in these photos? A little misshapen perhaps? I can’t tell!

Tee: Banana Republic | Shorts: Gap | Shoes: X-Appeal | Hat: Banana Republic | Hat, Sunnies, & Necklace: Target

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This is no ordinary sweater. It’s an open-backed pullover (or something like that) which is new territory for me. I wore this outfit to lunch and then again to work, but the first time I wore it I kept trying to pull the back closed, as if I were in a hospital gown. Nick finally convinced me that it wasn’t open too wide and that it looked really nice, and now it is quickly becoming one of my favorite winter pieces!

I love how it sparkles and is cozy and warm, despite the open back. I also really like how it looks a little chunky without swallowing me up. And can you tell that these jeans are black (and supposed to be skinny)? I’ve noticed that I’ve been wearing a lot of black and white and gray lately, but neutrals are never a bad thing when they look this classy! 😉

Sweater: Banana Republic | Tank: C. Luce via Stitch Fix | Jeans: Banana Republic | Necklace: Wal-Mart | Clutch: Francesca’s | Shoes: dexflex by Dexter via Payless

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It seems that I’ve been gravitating toward this sweater a lot lately. I’ve been wearing it with dark pants (see here and here) but I switched it up a little  this time and paired it with my Fall-approved burgundy skirt. The inspiration for this outfit came from a mannequin that was styled similarly in the store – this same skirt was paired with a bulky sweater and a cute jacket. A few years ago, I probably never would have thought to wear a looser top with a flowy skirt, but I’m really loving the shape. I wore this outfit on a Starbucks and breakfast run over the weekend. I would say that it’s another one of those outfits that I really like because I took a lot of outfit photos of it AND I plan to wear it again this week (but probably with flats).

Also, I can’t get over how much I love this burgundy/wine color!

Here’s the fun one: Another blooper photo. I think I was telling Nick what angle to take the next photo!

Sweater & Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Target
Long pearl necklace: Kohl’s
Short pearl necklace: Francesca’s
Bracelets: Old Navy

Happy October, everyone! The mornings here are usually a little chilly so I feel comfortable saying that it’s finally sweater weather – even if you’re just wearing really light sweaters like this one. I’ve worn this sweater with black cropped slacks before (here) so this time I’ve pairing it with my coated denim and leopard flats, both of which feel incredibly appropriate for fall.

Side note, today is our 3rd wedding anniversary and I’m spending it at school, taking a field trip to a six-bed hospital in rural NC and working until Thursday. Not quite how I would like to be spending it but that’s okay. Nick and I are planning a nice dinner and a movie this weekend. Since we’re technically no longer newly weds, we’ll celebrate in our usual, boring way 🙂

Top & Jeans: Banana Republic
Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless
Necklace: Kohl’s

 I’ve already said you can’t go wrong with neutrals, so of course I did it again. But this time, I took it a step further and added a pop of color with this fabric flower clip/hair elastic and my yellow clutch. I bought the flower to wear in my hair for a wedding but it works with everything. I put it in my hair, pin it to my shirts and blazers, and I’ve even pinned it to my handbags.

The button-front top has gray stripes, to give it a little more interest.  I wore this outfit to class and was a total cutie the whole time.

And here’s the fun one:

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