Geek Chic

It was cold this morning. Like under 30 degrees cold. I am a California girl. Who lived in the south. I don't do this weather. However, I have these wool pants for Black Fleece (a Brooks Brothers like) that seemed perfect for a day like today. 

Sweater: JCrew; Shirt: Madewell; Pants: Brooks Brothers' Black Fleece; Shoes: Tory Burch; Watch: Michael Kors

They are silk lined wool and a pretty charcoal, burgundy and tan plaid. I wore my tan on tan Tory flats, as well as a tan cable knit crew neck with a white silk button up underneath. 

Glasses: Chanel; Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner; Shirt: Madewell: Sweater: JCrew

My monogram necklace, a side braid and my glasses completed the look: I spent too much time not wanting to get out of my warm bed this morning to have time to do my hair or put in contacts. But by the time I was done getting ready I realized that I looked kind of like a big old nerd. But I was ok with that :) 

Until next time,

Xo

T 

PS: I wasn't kidding about the weather...

Unexpected Combinations

Sweater: JCrew Factory; Shirt: JCrew Factory; Necklace: Chanel; Pants: JBrand; Shoes: Chanel; Watch: Michael Kors; Bag: Kate Spade

Pearls and bows and ballet flats... and plaid? This outfit could have been completely girly, but to add an appropriate level of quirk and to balance out the felinity I added this plaid button up from the JCrew Factory. My oversized Michael Kors watch furthered the balance. 

This sweater is also from the Factory... That place is amazing! So many cute things for such good prices. I had originally discovered it while in Pennsylvania for a friend's wedding, and kind of forgot about it for a while until I recently rediscovered it while searching for this sweater. It is definitely my new go-to.

I bought this Chanel pearl necklace after saving up my paychecks from one of my first part time jobs. I worked at this amazing boutique in college that sold Marc Jacobs and Dolce and Gabbana, so saving my paychecks was always pretty hard! One of my college friends and I were going to New York for Spring Break, and so I saved for MONTHS. This was such a splurge, but I wear it all the time, and can completely see myself passing it down to my future daughter or granddaughter someday.  

Last but not least, my classic Chanel flats grounded the outfit... There was a lot going on on top so I kept the bottom of my outfit simple with my favorite JBrand skinnies and these flats. I might have a slight Chanel obsession... Matt always asks why I couldn't find a less expensive brand to love.  But that's kind of like asking why fire is hot, isn't it? 

Until next time,

xo

T

Pearls & Plaid

Boots: Tory Burch; Pants: J Brand; Shirt: JCrew; Vest: JCrew; Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Happy Veteran's Day! Matt and I had some friends over today to celebrate this important day, which is even more important to us given that he's a veteran as well as almost even male in our families! But before the festivities could begin, I got productive and ran about town taking care of errands. 

Necklace: JCrew

My glammed up everyday/company ready outfit is pretty basic: JCrew vest with a JCrew plaid, but with a big tangle of pearls thrown on top. 

This Rebecca Minkoff bag is honestly the best bag ever for running around town. It's cross body, so it stays out of my way, and it has several pockets for organizing my life, including one for iPads and tablets. I literally don't take it off some weekends! 

My birthday present Tory boots came out to play again. I paired them with some khaki skinnies that I've had for years... They're JBrand and AMAZING. Perfectly stretchy and perfectly comfy. Aka perfect for the weekend! 

Until next time,

xo

T

Weekend Warrior

Boots: Tory Burch; Pants: JBrand; Shirt: JCrew; Sweater: JCrew; Vest: The North Face; Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

It's cold here in Seattle! It drizzled all day today, which is the most annoying weather! You feel like a dork wearing a rain coat, and you don't need an umbrella, so you kind of just have to wing it. I layered a buffalo plaid JCrew button up under a simple grey crew neck, under my North Face vest. It was still chilly! 

Necklace: Kate Spade

My favorite Kate Spade necklace added some much needed bling to the outfit...

I also wore these Tory Burch boots that, to be honest, I never know how to wear. I wanted them SO badly a few years ago, but I always feel a little too rocker chick I them. But I thought this was a good balance. 

 I don't know about you, but I ends to have a tinier bag when I'm out running errands: just enough to hold my wallet, phone, to do list and Chapstick.

Hope your Saturday was as productive and fun as mine! 

Until next time,

xo

T