Casual Black and White (And My 200th Post!)

Hello to the weekend!!!

Jeans:  The Limited (Available here)
Blazer:  New York & Company

I wore my new white jeans for casual Friday at work, pairing them with a black and white graphic top and black blazer.

Blouse:  Forenza by The Limited
Flats:  Target (Available here)

My poor feet needed a rest, so I wore the studded flats to work; however, I wanted to show the look with heels too.

Ring:  The Limited
Heels:  Target (Available here)

I still need to get the jeans hemmed, so I cuffed them.  I also plan on trying to shrink them a little as they're a bit baggy, but I'm excited to find some white jeans again.  I've been looking for white jeans for the last couple of years, but most of them were too sheer for my liking.  This pair was perfect.

Earrings:  Prabal Gurung for Target (No longer available; see here)
Purse:  New York & Company

This is my 200th post!  I just want to thank everyone for your viewership and support.  It has been quite humbling and gratifying to receive such positive feedback.  

I have loved fashion my entire life and have always dreamed of entertaining this passion in a bigger way than just my closet.  This blog has allowed me to discuss my love of fashion with like-minded people, but it has also provided me an incredible platform to begin pursuing another dream - to promote body confidence and to expand the notion of beauty.  I thank you all for joining me on this journey as I continue to pursue my goals and to develop my burgeoning blog!

Do you like white jeans?
For this blouse other looks, see here and here.
To see this blazer styled differently, see here, here, here, and here.

A is for A-line

Recently, I've been playing around with skirts in different shapes.  Today's look features an A-line skirt.

Skirt:  Target (Available here)
Blazer:  New York & Company

In my early 20s, I lived in mini skirts (the shorter the better).  About six years ago, it was all maxi skirts, all the time.  More recently, I seem to have stuck to pencil skirts. Now, I'm in the mood for more variety. 

Blouse:  Old Navy Petites (Similar here)
Boots:  Payless (old)

Necklace:  Express (old)

I recently found this skirt at Target.  It has a matching bralette top, which sealed the deal for me.  The top is on back-order, but I definitely plan to rock the bare midriff look soon!

Purse:  The Limited (Similar here)

Belt:  The Limited

Yesterday, I wore this look to work.  The simple top and blazer kept the look professional, but the faux leather sleeves on the blazer, ankle boots, print of the skirt, and necklace gave the look a cool edge.

Do you like A-line skirts?

To see this blazer styled differently, click here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Quick Picks

Do you all have favorites in your wardrobe you just keep grabbing over and over again?

I definitely do!  

Blazer:  New York & Company (Similar here)
Blouse:  Target (old)
Purse:  Express (Similar here)Ring:  Vintage (gift) (Similar here)

Lately for me, it has been skinny pants (especially black) and this blazer with faux leather sleeves and pocket detail.

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Heels: Target (old)
Necklace:  Target (old)

Today, I was in a rush to get ready.  When that happens, I am most likely to pick familiar favorites.

I paired the pants and blazer with a trapeze-style Peter Pan blouse for an easy and comfortable look that also made me feel chic.

Hope you all had a fabulous day!!

To see this top in another look, see here.
See the blazer styled differently here, here, here, and here.