Wardrobe Staples

Exclusively wearing my wardrobe staples today--chambray shirt, statement necklace, skinny belt, riding boots, and a trench.

What are some of your favorite pieces that are on repeat in your wardrobe?

Fashion Fundamentals: Statement Necklace, Skinny, Belt, Chambray Shirt

Necklace: So Good | similar
Shirt: JCrew | shop
Coat: Banana Republic | shop
Belt: JCrew | similar
Jeans: Gap | shop
Boots: Frye | shop

Monday Blues

The cooler spring-weather version of a summer look.  Happy Monday!

Coat: Classic Trench, Banana Republic | shop
Cardigan: V-Neck Cardigan, Lands End | shop
Shirt: Ruffle Cami, JCPenney (S/S '11)
Shoes: Cece Suede Flats, JCrew | shop
Bag: Mini Mac, Rebecca Minkoff | shop

Mustard & Celadon

It's back.  Yes.  This dress is remixed again!  Check out the other ways I've styled this bad boy:
{1, 2, 3, 4}

Linked up at the Monday Mingle.

Earrings: Thailand

Pin: Taiwan

Top: PacSun
Belt: JCrew

Dress worn as a Skirt: F21 | similar in green

Coat: Classic Trench, Banana Republic ($199 $169.50) | shop

Bag: Jane on a Leash, Marc by Marc Jacobs | shop

Tights: Hue | shop

Shoes: Perfect Pump, Ann Taylor | shop

Banana Republic Classic Trench

The weather's getting a little chilly here in the Midwest, so I took advantage of the opportunity to bust out my Banana Republic trench.  I'm a fan of this trench; when I purchased it, I couldn't decide if I needed petite sizing or not... the sleeves are a touch long for me, but otherwise I think it's okay.  It fits in the shoulders, and the length works on my frame.  Overall, it's well-made, decently priced (especially with BR's occasional 40% off sales), and classic.  It's no Warhead, but it definitely does the job. :)

The silver hook bracelet was a gift from my ultra-stylish and generous friend, Carly. She purchased it in St. Croix, and it has its own Cruzan folklore: it's supposed to bring the wearer luck in love, and depending on how it's worn, indicates one's romantic status--much like the claddagh ring.


Earrings: Loft - Winter 2010

Shoes: Charcoal Chuck Taylors, Converse | shop
Bottoms: Bullhead Super Skinny Jeans ($39.50 2 for $47) | shop
Cardigan: Jackie Cardigan in Sweet Hyacinth, J.Crew | shop
Top: Cotton On - Spring 2010 ($3)
Outerwear: Classic Trench in Khaki, Banana Republic | shop

Bracelets: Silver cuff, Tonghua Yeshi in Taipei (NT$70 = just under $2.50 USD); Cruzan Hook Bracelet, Gift from Carly; Heart-links Bracelet, Gift from mi madre 

Farm Girl

I put my Midwestern roots to good use when I visited Carly's farmhouse; Carly's one of my best friends and old college roomie, and today was my first time out at her farmhouse. :)

Her family has a ton of animals: this baby duck was one of my favorites.

Meet Stormy & Chocolate, two of Carly's prize-winning cows. Fun fact that's worthy of appearing under your Snapple cap: cows don't have upper front teeth. Apparently, the lack of front teeth create a gap in a cow's mouth that helps her eat more easily.

She also took me to one of the only covered bridges near my college town, and it is extremely cool looking. This particular covered bridge is also home to some silly stenciled graffiti.

Big ups (& thanks) to my always stylish photographer, Carly! :D

Dress: Oyster Bay dress in white by Gilly Hicks (originally $39.50, sale price $29.90)
Top: Jackie cardigan by J.Crew
Shoes: Chocolate peep toe flats by Old Navy (Fall 2010, $15)
Coat: Classic trench in khaki by Banana Republic (originally $198, purchased with 40% promotion)
Earrings: Night market in Bangkok