L.A. (part two)

For the rest of our time in L.A., we had lunch at Lucques, which was amazing.  It was one of the highlights of our trip.

Olives & Almonds:


Menu:

Gray & Pink

{Sweatshirt: Target (old, similar here), T-shirt: Nike, Skirt: J. Crew, Tights, Socks, & Boots: Target (old, similar here), Earrings: Harlow, Watch: Anne Klein}

Another all gray outfit, but with the benefit of a bright, Pepto-Bismol, pink skirt (and a messy room).

Dots on Dots

{Dress: J. Crew (old, similar here), Coat: Marc New York (from Nordstrom Rack, similar here), Tights: Target, Booties: Sam Edelman, Purse: J. Crew (old, similar here), Gloves: Target, Watch: Anne Klein, Necklace: old}

A warm outfit for a cold winter day, with the added interest of a red coat, red lips, and leopard print shift.

Photos by Megan Nugent.

Gray & Blue

{Jacket: J. Crew (currently on sale), Dress: J. Crew (old, similar here), Tights: Target, Boots: Fergie (old, similar here), Necklace: Harlow, Watch: Anne Klein}

Some poor lighting, but I wanted to share an outfit entirely inspired by pieces I've seen Steph wear and then went out and bought.  Thanks Steph!  Also, a good chance to wear my new jacket, that's currently on sale - hurry, before they run out of your size!

Photos by Megan Nugent.

Brown & Blue

{Jacket: Michael Kors (old from Nordstrom Rack, similar here), Sweater: H&M (similar here and here and here), Tee: Gap, Scarf: scarf shop, Jeans: Joe's (old from Nordstrom Rack, similar here), Boots: J. Crew (old, similar here), Purse: J. Crew (old, similar here), Gloves: Target, Sunglasses: Michael Kors}

A warm outfit to walk to a weekend brunch with Steph and Chad a couple of weeks ago, with some silly posing.

Photos by Megan Nugent.

Winter brights

{Sweatshirt: Target (old, similar here), T-shirt: J. Crew, Jeans: Target (old, similar here), Boots: Target (old, similar here), Scarf: Fuchsia (old, similar here), Purse: J. Crew (or available on eBay), Sunglasses: Michael Kors}

Often in the winter I find myself wearing all black, or all gray (as above), so sometimes it's nice to throw in a brightly colored accessory or piece, to keep it all from getting too boring.  I was also excited to model some of my Christmas presents, this amazing purse from Stephanie and the killer sunglasses from Megan (even indoors).

Photos by Megan Nugent.

Clothing Swap Black & Gray

{Shirt: Nicolette, via Aggie at a clothing swap, Jeans: J. Crew; Flats: Target (old, similar here), Jewelry: Anne Klein, Fuchsia, BaubleBar}

In the move I went from a double closet down to a single closet, and so knew I was going to have to downsize.  It all took longer than expected, and so after purging and getting rid of half of my closet, I loaded up my car but didn't have time to make a Goodwill/Buffalo Exchange run before I was meant to meet some lady friends.  When they heard I had a car full of clothes I was trying to sell/donate, we decided it only made sense for them to shop through my closet and drink fancy champagne while I got to hold the baby.  It was so much fun, and I ended up with a shirt too!

Scarf Shop

{Sweater: J.Crew, Shirt: J. Crew, Belt: Gap, Jeans: Mavi, Boots: Target, Scarf: Scarf Shop, Sunglasses: Kate Spade (old, similar to these), Jewelry: J. Crew, Michael Kors, Fuchsia (Viki)}

More colored jeans, with a sweater and scarf for cool spring days.

Green Jeans

Gray Day

{Sweater: Target; Dress: Jason Wu for Target; Belt: J. Crew (old, similar to this); Tights: Target; Boots: Fergie; Jewelry: Lauren by Ralph Lauren (old, similar to these), J. Crew, Michael Kors}

It was raining like crazy, so I opted for indoor pictures near my CDR Umbrella print, with (oops) my slip showing. Stay classy San Diego.

Subtle sequins

{Jacket: Target; Cardigan: Halogen; Shirt: Calvin Klein Jeans; Pants: Banana Republic (old, similar to these); Boots: J. Crew; Sunglasses: Kate Spade (old, similar to these); Jewelry: Michael Kors, J. Crew, Viki; Nailpolish: Essie Lady Godiva + Motives Glam Girl}

So, some of the pictures are not so much in focus, but I thought it helped the sequin sparkle show up better.

Put a bird on it

{Jacket: Target; Sweater: J. Crew (old, similar to this); Scarf: Scarf Shop; Skirt: Industry; Tights, Socks, Boots: Target; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors, J. Crew, Seaworthy}

The lap top is back up and running and better than ever! Wahoo Apple Genius Bar.

I also couldn't help but reference Portlandia in the post title, especially because I bought this skirt at a cute little Portland boutique up on N. Mississippi called Pin Me Apparel.

Winter Wrap Dress

{Dress: Zara; Jacket: Banana Republic (old, similar to this); Tank: J. Crew; Scarf: Target; Tights: Target; Boots: Arturo Chiang (old, similar to these); Sunglasses: Smith; Jewelry: Bauble Bar, Viki (from here), Kenneth Cole, J. Crew}

Finally wore my new Zara dress (now on sale!) to work the other day. It was so cold out that the scarf and jacket were necessary.

Short boots with tights

I got a new pair of short brown boots during J. Crew's before-Christmas sale (hello extra 30% off) and am wearing them today with tights and a short skirt. I've previously worn both tall boots and booties with tights and skirts, but I'm not sure if I think I can pull off the short boots with tights.

What do you think, does it work, or does it make my calves look huge? Can I only pull it off with a pair of boots with a heel? There are some other examples of it on various blogs, like here, here, here, and here.

{Boots: J. Crew, Tights: Target, Skirt: J. Crew (old, but similar to this)}