'85 Bears: Orange & Blue

When I need some color inspiration, I think of complimentary colors. Take for instance, your favorite sports team - you can visualize how colors look together when you are planning your color combinations. One of my favorite teams is the Chicago Bears. Orange & blue is a winning combination (well, just the '85 Bears). 

Other Orange & Blue looks:  Blue Poppy/Orange Cardi, Orange Loft/Blue Necklace, & Old Navy Blue Rockstars/Orange Sweater.

Also check out our amiga at the Economy of Style in her own version of orange & blue.

What are some of your go-to, never-fail, color combos?

Cardigan: Jackie Cardigan, JCrew | shop

Top:  silk, JCrew | similar

Earrings: Forever Audrey, Jewelmint ($30 $12) | similar

Skirt:  Thrifted | similar

Shoes: Versie Pump, Target | shop

Linked up at Watch out for the Woestmans

Best Vest

I really do love vests; I think I always have.  Vests can add a preppy vibe to any look and sometimes your outfit can look incomplete without a third piece. To finish off a look, I usually default to a cardigan or blazer, but I think a vest is a nice warm weather alternative.  This is my summer sweater vest.  :)

What do you think?  Are vests too cool for school or too reminiscent of Urkel? Let us know your thoughts!

Vest: Banana Republic | similar

Shirt: JCrew | shop

Skirt: Gap | similar

Shoes: Versie Pump, Target | shop

Earrings: Target | similar

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Coffee Break & Two Shades of Orange

I've been in the working world for a few years now and have fallen into the classic routine of starting my day with a cup of coffee. Today is no different as I will be picking up a morning cup of Joe at my local joint in this orange on orange combo.  Like any good coffee shop, there is always chatter about good books -- and of course Fifty Shades of Grey is all the rage.


I'll stick with my two shades of orange as today is feeling a bit rough. So rough, that I may have to grab cup no. 2 since coffee breaks are essential to any work day. Whenever I feel the caffeine monster, I start to sing the Broadway tune "Coffee Break" from the musical my sister and I recently saw in NYC. This pretty much sums up how I feel during coffee break. I mean, who doesn't break out into a choreographed dance routine en route to their coffee break?


If that didn't tickle you fancy -- you may enjoy the tale of the Temp & the Reception in the "cubicle of love."


What happens on your coffee breaks?

Bracelet: Vintage | similar
Cardigan:  Jackie Cardigan, JCrew | shop
Shirt:  JCrew Factory | similar
Skirt:  Pencil Skirt, Limited | shop
Shoes:  Target versie pump | shop





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Polka Polka Friday

Polka dots are one of the true classics! It's a great go-to, timeless pattern. I built this outfit around the skirt and loved the idea of simple accents.

And in other news... I recently learned to polka. For real. Here's a great polka ditty you may enjoy.


Top:  Gap (old)
Skirt: F21 (old)
Belt:  Thrifted
Headband:  Gift from LC, Target
Earrings:  Hello Kitty, Claire's (I love these!)
Shoes: Versie Pump, Mossimo | shop

Halogen Seamed Pencil Skirt

I'm feeling inspired by color this Friday and color blocking is so "hot right now." This pink and green combo is unexpectedly chic. Pretty sure this will make my Friday go a little faster...

Happy First Day of Fall!


Top: H&M (old)
Neckalce: F21 (old)
Skirt: Seamed Pencil Skirt, Halogen ($68 $44.90) | shop
Shoes: Versie Pump, Mossimo | shop