Tuesday, January 4, 2011

A Break from Casual Wear

No Repeats, Day 20
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Sunday marked the end of my 10 day vacation from work, which also means the end of back-to-back casual days.  I'm not thrilled to be back at work (it takes a few days to ease into it), but it was getting difficult to come up with different casual outfits day after day.

I picked up this sweater while out shopping with my cousin over the weekend.  She desperately needed clothes after being abroad for about a year and a half, so we went all over Lincoln Park on Friday.  I wasn't looking for anything for me since I have more than enough clothes, but this sweater was hard to pass up.  It was only $15 (originally $65) and I love the color.  It'll work with jeans or dressier work pants, so I think it was a decent deal.

Sweater: Banana Republic
Cami & Pants: New York & Company
Shoes: Converse
Necklace: Lois Hill (gift from Fella's parents)

No Repeats, Day 21
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And back to work.  I think the black, blue and gray coloring reflects my feelings toward getting back to work, and winter in general.  I spiced up my usual pants + cardigan combo by adding in a print underneath, but still, I wonder how I can make these types of looks a little more interesting.  More accessories perhaps?  More daring color mixing?

Sweater: The Limited
Tank, Pants and Necklace: New York & Company
Shoes: Tsubo

Day 22 is going to have to wait until tomorrow.  All of our weird weather happenings over the weekend (going from 30 to 60 and back to 20 over the course of 2 days) have left me feeling like crap today, so I doubt I'll be getting out of my pajamas.  Instead, I'll share some of the spring clothes I'm lusting after.  I know it's only January, but who else is ready for spring already?  These are from Target's new Retro Resort Collection, and I could definitely picture myself going sightseeing or sipping tropical cocktails in either of these outfits.