I loved this blazer the second I saw it in the store. Then I brought it home and saw other bloggers wearing it and so I loved it even more. Not that I needed them to, but it was as if the other bloggers validated my good taste in blazers 🙂 I can’t wait to wear it all the time.

It rained all day on the day I wore this outfit so instead of pumps, I wore my rain boots. I would have worn the heels if the weather had cooperated.

Here’s the fun one: Another blooper from the photo shoot.

Blazer: Banana Republic
Blouse: Target
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Anne Klein via DSW

I do not consider myself a trendy person, and sometimes too much trend at once will overwhelm and scare me. These pants are coated so they look shiny even though they’re denim. They’re gaining popularity these days and I like that they provide a nice alternative to leather pants/leggings because I’m just not there yet. That said, I wanted to keep it toned down a bit so I went for a simple monochrome look with the striped top and dark gray vest. Oh, and I added the hat because it just felt right.

I haven’t actually worn this outfit out yet but, just like yesterday’s outfit, it’s in the lineup. I’ll probably wear it to work and class one day this week since the weather is cooling off a bit.

Here you can see the shiny coated denim better.

I wanted to get more pictures in the sun because you can really see the shine of the coated denim but then this happens (which you’ll probably recognize from my Bloopers post):

Top & Pants: Banana Republic
Vest: Ross
Shoes: Anne Klein via DSW
Hat: Banana Republic

I think this outfit is full of fall trends: stripes, burgundy, and leopard. The weather is still warm so we don’t have to put away the short sleeves and bare legs just yet. In full disclosure, I haven’t worn this outfit yet but it’s on the lineup for this next week. I purchased the top and skirt on my mini shopping spree earlier this month and this is one of the outfits I put together in the dressing room. I think I’ll add a scarf when I wear it for real this week, since it’s technically fall now and scarves are another awesome fall trend.

Top & Skirt: Banana Republic
Belt: Target
Shoes: Christian Siriano via Payless
Necklace: Target
Bracelets: Old Navy
Earrings: Wal-Mart

And it looks pretty good! I was eyeing this skirt on ModCloth for several weeks because I really wanted it but I wasn’t sure how it would look on me. I figured it would be really long and make me look even shorter than I already am, so I scoured the comments for every post by a person that was remotely close to my size (and bonus if she included a picture) so I could get an idea of what it would look like, but I still wasn’t sure. After receiving an email that they were almost sold out, I took the plunge and ordered it. When I finally got it and tried it on, I was surprised to find that it fit so much better than I had expected. Score! And it has pockets! Double Score! And the skirt came with the belt. Triple Score!

 This is a new top that Nick picked out and it’s already gotten a lot of wear. He has great taste, doesn’t he? I wore this outfit to one of my last clinic days where a 14-year-oldish patient came up to me to tell me how much she loved my shoes. I could tell that she was a budding fasionista herself because she was wearing a cute little top half-tucked into skinny jeans, and lace oxfords. When I told her that I found these shoes on sale for $13 at Old Navy, her eyes lit up. I’m pretty sure I know where she went right after her appointment! I wish I could have taken a photo with her, but that probably wasn’t allowed. She definitely made my day, and I hope she found a pair of green heeled sandals of her own.

I wore this outfit again last week for my internship final evaluation presentation, where I was complimented again by the field placement director on being well-dressed and appropriate for the work place. So, I would definitely say this outfit is a win; it makes me feel great each time I wear it.

I was afraid that the statement necklace wouldn’t make much of a statement, and I can tell from these photos that I was right. It did get lost in the chevron pattern but I tried several different necklaces with the same effect. Next time I might go with a simple pearl necklace or a solid scarf instead.

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Top: Francesca’s
Crop Pants: Banana Republic
Shoes: Old Navy
Necklace: Francesca’s
Earrings & Bracelet: Old Navy