go with your gut

So I started my GI rotation this week and I am loving it. The doctor I'm with is amazing - she's so sweet and kind, and she just shows so much compassion for her patients - it's truly inspiring. I know I'm going to learn a lot from her, and I'm just excited to see the real life side of GI versus the book.

On a personal level, it also gives me a bit more of a flexible schedule. Some days I don't have to be at the hospital or clinic until later in the morning, which means I have more time in the morning for reading...and taking pictures once in a while. I repeated an outfit I wore a few weeks ago just because I liked it so much the first time. It's nothing too fancy, but it was comfortable and warm, which is great because it started snowing about five seconds after I finished pictures.

Sweater: Everlane [exact]

Blouse: Loft [similar]

Pants: The Limited [exact]

Shoes: Target [save | splurge]

Bag: J.Crew [similar below]

via instagram

My red tote was my Christmas present from my parents and I'm obsessed  with it - it's the perfect work size, plus it has my monogram :) The red version is sold out now, but the blue version is still available and on super sale if you are interested. If you'd rather have a red tote, below are a few options at different price points. Plus Madewell just came out with a red version of the transport tote if you want to spend a little more (it's seriously gorgeous)

under $50: one | two

under $100: three | four

under $200: five | six 

shopping, party of one

I've always heard that the day after Christmas is the best day of the year to go shopping, and so today I'm braving the crowds and going to the mall. I haven't been in a mall by myself in over a year, so I'm excited to just go! I really enjoy shopping by myself, but since we live further away from a bigger mall, I'm always either with my boyfriend or my girlfriends, and I hate making people wait around for me to try anything on so I end up never really getting anything. 

Since we're at my boyfriend's parents house for the week and they live in a bigger city, I have the opportunity to go out by myself! Here are some of the current deals out there, and just a few of the things I'd love to try on. Are you going out today, and are you still recovering from all the Christmas goodies?

• Banana Republic: up to 50% off 
• The side-zip sweater I tried on a few weeks ago is now on sale
• I'd love to try on this slight peplum top (perfect for our NYE plans!)
• Gap: 35% off online (code: GIFT4ME)
• I recently got this wireless bra for sleeping (you know, for when you aren't in your own home haha) and it's super cute and soft. I barely even notice it. There are also matching bottoms ;)
• I've heard that the Eversoft sweaters have a cult-like following - this v-neck sweater comes in several great colors (that red is so pretty!)
• J.Crew: 30% off full price + 40% off sale items (code: HOLIDAYTIME)
• Full price: you'll wear this plaid boyfriend shirt for Christmases to come
• On sale: these pencil skirts are amazing and now on super sale (I love that green color!) 
• Loft: 50% off everything (including some Lou & Grey)
• This sweater is the perfect mix of comfort and style - wouldn't it look great with leggings and boots?
• The pattern on this dress isn't actually polka dots. I think it would make a great dress for all seasons, just depends on the accessories! 
• I highly recommend this blouse that I got last month. I did end up having my tailor take it in on the sides slightly, but now it's one of my favorite blouses. I wore it to CR's grandmothers for Christmas and received several compliments :)
• Madewell: 30% off sale items + free shipping on all orders (code: FORYOU)
• This quilted transport tote is now just slightly over $100
• I don't love the styling of this skirt online, but think it would be super cute in real life

Sweater: Everlane [exact]

Tee: Boden

Pants: c/o Zappos [exact]

Scarf: Banana Republic 

Purse: c/o Shopbop [exact]

Watch: Michael Kors [save | exact]

Bracelet: gift from Lizzi [exact]