My Not So Secret Addiction

I didn't even realize I was wearing pretty much head to toe J. Crew until I started doing this post. I noticed I had been buying a lot more in the last few years, but didn't realize how much of a collection I had amassed. Those constant 40% sales just KILL me {in a good way.}

So yeah. I have been a bad blogger. Very very very bad. If you follow me on Instagram {hint hint} you'd see my shameless selfies in front of the fake wood are still abundant. I'm moving on to a bigger position in my company and just haven't had much time any more-- but its a great change! I'm trying to get back on blogging bandwagon, so hopefully you'll forgive me.

Blazer: J. Crew {try this or this} // Dress: J. Crew 

// Earrings and Bracelet: J. Crew // Rings: H&M and Nasty Gal 

// Nail Polish: Essie 'Midnight Cami'

Bag: Um yeah... J. Crew // Shoes: Steve Madden 

Neon Party

Dress: J. Crew

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Nail Polish: Essie 'Bikini so Teeny' // Ring: H&M {which ripped the dress right after the photo...} 

// Bracelet: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Asos // Sandals: J. Crew {on sale!} // Toenail Polish: Essie 'She's Pampered'

Anchors Away

Like tutus, gold chains and cutoff shorts, striped tops are one of those things I constantly accumulate whether I need them or not {though in my head, I ALWAYS do.} I like that this one is just cropped enough so it works with a high waisted skirt, but not so much that I'll be at risk of creating a scandal at work.

Top: Forever 21 {similar here and here, love this one too} // Skirt: H&M 

Necklace: J. Crew {similar at Baublebar} // Bracelet: J. Crew // Nail Polish: Essie 'Pearly White'

Sandals: Pour La Victoire // Toenail Polish: Essie 'Watermelon'

Color Crush

I got this dress years back at one of my favorite stores in San Francisco, Ambiance. It was blocks from where my parents used to live and always had a great selection of unique but affordable pieces. Have yet to find somewhere quite the same here...

Most importantly though, I FINALLY got a new couch. Aside from being way more grown-up, its also much better for the outfit shots. Not as good as ACTUAL photos outside {or at least minus the fake walls} but its a start.

Jacket: Kulson // Dress: BB Dakota {try this or this}

Necklace: Anthropologie {almost identical here} // Bracelet: J. Crew

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Shoes: Pour La Victoire {almost identical here...and on sale!} // Bag: Zara {similar here, fancy version here}

Match Point

Its not just tennis style sweaters {hello Rag & Bone Talia sweater....} that I'm obessed with-- aparently its all tennis inspired apparel, from head to toe! I'd even been looking for a white drop-waist pleated dress {yes, I really do get that specific} so I was pleasantly surprised to see this ON SALE at J. Crew for under $100. The pleats don't hold as perfectly as I'd like, but still well worth it. Now just to get over my fear of wearing white and spilling on myself...

Dress: J. Crew {on sale now!!} // Necklace: Amrita Singh

Bracelet: Vintage // Nail Polish: Essie 'Bikini so Teeny'

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Blazer: Kulson // Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Chanel {old but similar here}

Superwoman

This may just be the most magical piece of clothing I own. Its a jacket, a dress, a vest, and even though its not my style, the removable top part can be worn as a bolero. I started the day with sleeves and removed them as it went on. The closest I'll get to a quick change superhero! Seriously, why aren't more clothes like this? Practical yes, but so fun too! Its sold out, but check it out in all its glory over on The Outnet.

Convertible Trench: Elizabeth & James {sadly can't find another convertible one, but for a dress, try this or this. For the jacket, I love my J. Crew 'Icon' trench.}

Watch: Michael Kors // Rings: Vintage, Ambiance in San Francisco
Nail Polish: Essie 'Find Me an Oasis'

Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Seychelles // Toenail Polish: Essie 'She's Pampered'

Carnival Colors

I can't even remember the last time I was at a carnival or circus, but for some reason this skirt makes me think of a circus tent...but in a good way of course! As far as my tulle skirts go, this is one of the more subtle ones {well, in terms of poufiness and tulle, not the colors obviously!} Really, Asos can do no wrong...

Top: J. Crew // Skirt: Asos {old, but try this or this}

Necklace: Gift {some store in San Fran...}

Nail Polish: Essie 'Lollipop //  Bracelets: Vintage

Jacket: Theory // Bag: J. Crew // Ballet Flats: FS/NY

Drop it Like its Hot

I was going to title this 'Desk to Drinks' but where is the fun in that? Yes, I am going from work straight to an industry cocktail event, but why pass up an homage to Snoop Dogg? Exactly. I go through phases where I ether love or hate drop waist dresses, and lately I'm all about them. Especially with the warmer temperatures I'm loving the way they still have a little shape, but don't restrict. Plus, I can kind of do a shimmy since there are pleats {obviously not at work!}

Dress: Asos {try this or this} // Jacket: French Connection {similar here and here}

Nail Polish: Essie 'Lollipop' {my go to red} // Necklace: J. Crew {try this or this}
// Bracelets: J. Crew, vintage // Rings: Vintage, no label

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Petal Party

Dress: Trina Turk {try this or this} // Jacket: J. Crew

Necklace: Forever21 // Bracelet: Banana Republic // Ring: Vintage {from my Grandmother}

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Nail Polish: Essie 'Baby's Breath'

Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Manolo Blahnik {almost identical here and here}

Snake Charmer

Saying I love Equipment blouses {and tops, and sweaters...and oh yeah dresses} is as obvious as saying I like chocolate. I literally want everything they make {and any chocolate made too...but that's a different story} and this blouse was no exception. I'd been eyeing it, but had yet to pull the trigger. As always, my ever so styling Mom surprised me for Christmas with it--without even knowing I'd fallen in love!

Top: Equipment // Skirt: H&M {try this or this}

Necklace: Baublebar

Bag: J. Crew // Jean Jacket: J. Crew // Shoes: Sam Edelman {try these or these}

Retro in Red

I've always been a sucker for anything legit vintage, or just vintage looking/inspired. I stumbled upon this dress at Anthropolgie on crazy sale and couldn't resist. Plus, the buttons means that I can wear it to work...or strategically unbutton a few and wear it out, making it semi-convertible clothing {which I also love.}

Dress: Anthropologie {similar} // Blazer: Kulson {try this or this}

Earrings: Gemma Redux {love these Baublebar ones} // Cuff: J. Crew {try this or this}

Nail Polish: Butter London 'Fiver'

Bag: J. Crew // Heels: Chanel

Paint Party

As I may have mentioned, oh maybe a thousand times, I've been obsessed with the Tibi splatter skirt  for ages {ok since last year.} Of course, I figured I shouldn't spend the money blah blah blah and figured I could find on ebay, but no. It is gone. Forever? Hopefully not, but it feels like that. I've been suffering from a severe case of non-buyers remorse, if you will.

 All hope is not lost though-- I snagged this version when Tibi had a sample sale going on and do adore it. I will still climb mountains {or at least sale racks} to find the original, but this version still makes me very happy.

Sweater: Rag & Bone {almost identical here}

// Skirt: Tibi {This dress is a little similar if you want to mix it up}

Necklace: Anthropologie

Nail Polish: Essie 'Blanc' // Ring: H&M // Bracelets: Vintage, J. Crew

Leather Jacket: Guess // Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Zara {I will literally SOB the day these fall apart}