Charming Charlie top, Seven jeans, Zara shoes, Jewelmint necklace, 3.1 Phillip Lim bag, House of Harlow sunglasses, JTV rings, Urban Outfitters knuckle ring

There’s something about all black in the spring or summer that is so chic. I just added a few fun pops of color in my necklace and bag and was out the door.  All black always looks better when you have a tan so I think this outfit coordinated perfectly with my current (faux) skin tone!

{Sun Tan City’s VersaSpa is my go-to for a quick and easy faux tan for any occasion.  I was graciously gifted a few spray tans but I was already a member of Sun Tan City and will continue to spray tan at Sun Tan City.}

Victoria’s Secret PINK tee, Forever 21 jacket and pants, Aldo shoes, Jewelmint and J.Crew Factory necklaces, ASOS, Max and Chloe and J.Crew bracelets, JTV rings, Marc Jacobs x Target clutch, Marc by Marc Jacobs phone case

I’ve been lusting after these pajama-like pants after seeing them first on Alicia from Cheetah is the New Black and then on Jessica from Bows and Sequins and was so sad I missed my chance to get them at Zara.  Then when I found them at Forever 21 for 22 bucks I knew I just had to get them! These pants and this jacket were my two final purchases before Ash Wednesday and I know I’ll be wearing the heck out of both of them!

On another note I kind of forgot how to non fashion-obsessed people that these pants in fact do really look like pajama pants.  I wore them Saturday and had a few people over to my place before going out and literally heard a guy in the other room say, “no, she’s not going out she’s got her pajamas on!” Ha! I guess these are the risks we take when trying to stay on trend in a not so trendy town.

Old Navy shirt (very similar), J.Crew dress, Target booties, vintage bag, Michael Kors watch, J.Crew and Baublebar bracelets, gifted All Tied Up hair tie, Jewelmint and Etsy rings, House of Harlow sunglasses, J.Crew factory phone case

This J.Crew dress is a serious closet staple of mine.  From wearing it dressed up a little during the week to just thrown on, on the weekends I seriously wear it all the time.  Since I purchased it in late spring (wore it here) I never really did much layering other than throwing on my trusty olive green utility jacket.  After adding a few layers underneath with a button down and a pair of tights I love how it completely feels like a new dress!

I just found that J.Crew has an updated version of this dress in black and grey.  As much as I wear this one I may have to add that on to my closet too!

Outfit 1: J.Crew top, Anthropologie jacket (similar), Seven jeans (similar), Gap hat, Joan and David booties via TJ Maxx, J.Crew and BaubleBar bracelets, Michael Kors watch, Jewelmint and Premier rings

Outfit 2: J.Crew top and sweater, ASOS jacket, Old Navy jeans, Aldo booties, Rebecca Minkoff tote (similar and on sale!), J.Crew bracelets and gifted All Tied Up hair ties, Jewelmint rings

Flares, button downs and jackets are in heavy rotation this fall.  Happy Monday!

J.Crew sweater (similar), skirt (on sale!) and clutch, Target loafers (found these in stores but found some similar styles for you below), Elizabeth and James sunglasses (on sale!), Michael Kors watch, gifted All Tied Up hair ties, Jewelmint rings

After a not so stellar Wednesday I was determined to make Thursday a great day.  I got plenty of sleep, put on bright cheery colors and lots of sparkle and my mood was instantly turned around! Sometimes you just have to remember what makes you happy and in this case, pink, polka dots and sparkle did the trick. Happy Friday friends!