the blouse that goes with everything

Alternative title: all of my favorite things in one outfit

That blouse from Loft that I reviewed last week finally came in in the size medium and it's perfect! I'm so glad I got the exchange because it is such a beautiful shirt (and so comfortable!). I highly recommend it if you are looking for a versatile top for the spring - you can wear it with a blazer like I did here (which, btw, is currently on major sale! see my review here for sizing), alone with jeans, tucked into a skirt - basically, it'll be the most versatile item in your closet. You really can't go wrong with a white lace top!

I wore this out to dinner with CR and our favorite couple last weekend. It's crazy knowing that in three months, the little life we have built up here will be gone again. I think that's the thing they don't tell you about medical school - you may have to rebuild your life every few years. I'm so excited for my friends as they move close to Philadelphia, but I'm so sad I won't get to see them every week. Luckily they'll live in such a great city, so we see lots of trips in our future!

Blouse: Loft [exact on sale]

Blazer: J.Crew [exact on sale]

Pants: 7 For All Mankind [exact]

Shoes: Tory Burch c/o Shopbop [save | similar | exact]

Clutch: Clare V [save | exact]

Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington [exact - use code FRANZISKA to save 15%]

And of course, Loft is having another sale (...because when are they not?) that includes 30% off tops, pants, and skirts. Here are a few of my favorites - that ruffled blouse though, right?! I love!

one | two | three

four | five | six

all i want for christmas is you...free booze...and sales

I am in shock how quickly this year has gone by! I feel like it's still July (even though the weather is most definitely not as nice). Tomorrow is our Christmas party, and this is what I'm going to wear! My hospital has a family medicine residency program that has adopted all of its students, so we get to go to their holiday party - last year's was a ton of fun, so I'm excited to hang out with my friends, eat amazing homemade food, and drink free booze. 

Yay, holidays!

Also, besides the free food and booze, the holiday's come with lots of good sales. J.Crew is still having some great ones, with a current 30% off your entire purchase (40% if you spend more than $200!), which is pretty major if you still have a few people to shop for (or if you just really need a plaid blazer for your own holiday party!). Both my blazer and my peplum blouse are from there, if you are interested! If you need a gift, personalized pajamas are my personal pick. 

Blazer: J.Crew [exact]

Blouse: J.Crew [save | exact]

Pants: The Limited 

Necklace: J.Crew Factory [exact]

Shoes: Ann Taylor [exact, now 40% off]

Clutch: Clare V c/o Shopbop [save | exact]

two truths and a lie

one: Growing up, I thought I was going to be a science teacher. I even applied to be in the School of Education in college. 

two: My family order is girl (me), girl, boy, girl. CR's family order is boy (him), boy, girl, boy. Oh, and we're all about the same ages too.

three: I moved to the US when I was five, but spent all of 8th grade in Germany because my parents wanted me to have that German experience too. 

so which two are true and which is a lie? let me know your guesses! and then go check out my recent interview with Flock & Gabble for another round of two truths and a lie, plus a lot of thoughts on blogging!

Blazer: Loft [similar]

Blouse: Anthropologie [similar]

Pants: Paige [exact]

Clutch: Clare V. c/o Shopbop [exact]

Shoes: Tory Burch [save | exact]

Watch: c/o Larsson & Jenngings [exact]

Bracelet: gift from my friend Lizzi [similar for under $10]

As you may know, Shopbop's annual spring sale started yesterday. If you've had your eye on some more pricey items, ones that rarely go on sale, now is a wonderful time to snatch them up for less. Some of my favorite items in my closet can be found on Shopbop, from my Ferragamo flats, to the clutch I am holding above, to my Paige denim that beat any other jeans I've ever worn. Personally, I have my eye on a few of their sweaters that are marked down - may as well get a sale on sale! ...or a few things for the house ;) You can find all the details (plus exclusions) here!

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