Dots and Stripes

While I was trolling through Banana Republic's website a while back, I came across an outfit that I absolutely loved which had a cross hatched white and black blouse, a cream and black striped skirt, an orange cardigan and a khaki trench coat.  I loved the look, but since I've banned unnecessary internet shopping for awhile, I wasn't going to easily be able to purchase the outfit.  So into my closet I went.  I pieced this outfit together using stuff I already owned.  I went with polka dots because I didn't have anything cross hatched. Honestly, I was quite pleased with the results.  I almost gave away this blazer over the summer because khaki washes me out, but I'm really glad I didn't.

For full disclosure, I went to Banana Republic on Saturday and I now own the cross hatched blouse and the cream and black striped skirt they had online.  In my defense, I  didn't exactly ban overall shopping and I didn't buy it on the internet.   Stripes are my downfall.

Smiles!
Lori

Striped!

 I'm planning the outfits Kira and I are going to wear on vacation and I noticed I own an overwhelming amount of striped stuff.   I just can't help myself, I love stripes.  Especially navy blue ones!  I even ironed a striped dress to wear later this week, but I may save it until next week.

I received numerous compliments on this outfit today, so I think I'll have to bust it out again at some point!

Paisley Park

I love this sweater from Lands End.  It matches quite a bit in my closet.  I never thought it would match my new J Crew Paisley blouse, but there's mint green in the blouse too!  I also love the look of my pumps, but oh my, do they hurt!!!!!

The bracelet was a gift from Christina M. Boutique, Etsy.  It came as a surprise with the necklace I ordered from her shop.

Happy Monday everyone!