Le Funk...

Hey!

I hope you all are doing well this Monday morning.  Admittedly, I'm in a little bit of a funk for a multitude of reasons.  Whenever I feel funky, all I can think of wearing is sweats.  I have these super comfy maternity sweatpants that I've had since '06 and they are my go-to "I'm-in-a-funk-and-don't-feel-like-dressing-up" pants.  I am trying to alter my mood by harnessing positivity around me.  I am a firm believer that you get back what you put out energy wise.  So today, despite my funk, I will be all smiles today.

I can't really say what inspired today's outfit.  I knew I wanted to wear black but I also wanted to make my outfit fun.  Since I work in a government office, it's kind of hard to wear what I want to wear (like neon and florals and stripes!) without getting the side eye from just about everyone.  I initially started taking pics in the house but decided to take one outside for variety--I know you all are tired of seeing that one corner of my dining room!

I suffer from pancake feet :sigh:

Cardigan: F21

Cami: Old Navy

Pants: Torrid

Clutch: Zara

Shoes: Tarjay

Belt: Tarjay

Earrings: Pieces via ASOS

Bracelet: Chain to a clutch

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Be sure to visit tomorrow for a giveaway! Hint: It involves NEON!\

Oneka...

Hi!

So today's post is not about me.  Today I would like to introduce you to my colleague Oneka.  Oneka has a very spunky personality and keeps me laughing most days.  I think she is very stylish (although she would probably disagree with me).   I love how she punched up her outfit with a splash of yellow.  The addition of the blazer is a very simple one but it is very effective in adding some "pop" to the outfit. Well done Oneka!

Werk it!

Blazer: Dots

Pants: Marshall's

Shoes: Madden Girl via Marshall's

Earrings: Handmade

Necklace: Handmade

Who/what influences your style choices?:  "I tend to look at what other people and try to figure out how I can make whatever their wearing work for me"

Feelin' neon-y...

Hi!

I've been playing around with the neon trend as of late (look out for future outfit posts featuring some really bright colors!) and I think I'm liking it.  I've been trying to include it in ways that I wouldn't normally (see below).  I think bright colors do an amazing job in breaking up a neutral or monochromatic color palette.  I was at H&M yesterday and literally went into the store on 3 separate occasions to scope out the little clutch you see below.  Normally, I wouldn't have opted for this particular color but I literally dared myself to buy it and make it work.  They had black (which I might buy as well) and a coral color.  The tulip dress I am wearing was purchased ages ago and is from ASOS' main range.  It is a size 14 and has a smocked waist.  I absolutely love the pattern and the subtle puff shoulder detail. The original plan for this outfit was to forgo tights but there was a slight chill to the air and I had not yet shaved my legs. The latter reality essentially shut down any possibility for a bare-legged pic.  I'm not really a fan of these tights (or tights in general) but it is what it is.  These particular tights do this crazy bunchy thing at the ankle which I hate.  I guess alot of "tight pulling" is in the cards for me today.

Have you been experimenting with the neon trend?  What are your thoughts on it?

Dress: ASOS main range

Tights: Torrid

Shoes: Dolce Vita "Hayword" (purchased via Amazon Warehouse)

Mini clutch: H&M

Bracelets: Horn cuff bracelet, ASOS | Bangles, Ashley Stewart

Earrings: Pieces via ASOS

Necklace: chain to an old clutch

Shoe close-up

The one with the animal print...

Hi!

I wasn't planning on doing an outfit post today since I wasn't completely satisfied with my outfit but then I was like, "what the heck!"  I also wanted  you all to see the animal print batwing top I bought from Marshall's a couple days ago.  If you told me a year ago that I would be loving animal prints I would have laughed in your face.  I have changed my tune since then because I've seen how it can turn a "blah" outfit into a "shazam" outfit! This particular top is very lightweight and sheer--perfect for summer! I'm going to try to take more pics outdoors so you all can look at something other than the corner of my living room.  These pics were a bit impromptu and I apologize for the less than stellar background scenery.  If I had a do-over I probably would've added some bangles, a clutch and worn a skinny leg pant. Alas, we can't win 'em all!

Top: Ultra Pink via Marshall's

Cami: H&M

Pant: Elementz via Macy's

Belt: GAP

Shoes: Avenue

Necklace: F21

Earrings ASOS

Pics of the earrings I'm wearing.  They're kinda major.