outfit: flowers and bows

The weather in Boston has been a little crazy lately - 65 degrees one day and 90 degrees the next. I love sleeveless shirts because I can easily layer a blazer or jacket in the office and not swelter walking to my car.

bow bracelet (old, similar) // Banana Republic black pants // floral top from Marshall's (similar here)

outfit: mint, pink, black and white stripes

One closet staple that every girl should have is a good blazer, especially to balance a skinnier pant for the office. Even though my office is pretty casual when it comes to dress, I don't want to be anywhere near "that girl" - you know, the one who wears leggings with a shirt that barely covers her butt.

This mint green blazer has a bit of stretch to it and a fun striped cuff, so it isn't anywhere near part of a skirt suit (which I promise I never wear).

I'm not normally one to look for a shorter heel, but these Sam Edelman striped slingbacks caught my eye a few months ago. 

Cynthia Rowley top (found at Marshall's- similar here and here) // Vince Camuto blazer // Banana Republic black skinnies // Sam Edelman "Orly" slingbacks (unavailable - similar here and these are fun too!) // Loft necklace (similar)

outfit: casual scallops

Remember when I told you I got a new DSLR? I've been playing with my camera lately, and I've decided to share some outfit posts with you. This blog has turned into much more "life" than it has "style" (get it... lifestyle...), and I'm going to fix that, starting now.

If I'm making a stupid face, please tell me and I will try not to do it again. I'm not a model by any stretch of the imagination. Consider that your warning.

I work in a pretty casual office, so this is a typical workday outfit for me. I'm normally wearing heels, but on a day when I'm running from meeting to meeting, I pull out a comfy pair of flats. These basic black ballet flats feel like slippers - seriously!

navy tank via Marshall's (similar here and here) // pants (similar) // gold belt (similar - I also love this one) // Franco Sarto ballet flats // Michael Kors watch // J.Crew giraffe necklace