5D5W: Tops

Today is the first day of 5 Days, 5 Ways (#5D5W) and I'm so excited to see all the different ways you have worn tops in your closet. I initially wanted to have my item be my J.Crew leopard button up. I don't wear it a lot because I think it's kind of loud, and I wasn't sure really how to not look like Peg Bundy wearing it. I think by also adding interest to the bottom half of this outfit with these green pants that it somewhat balances out the loudness of the shirt. But because I haven't worn the leopard shirt a lot, I figured my black cardigan was a great 5 Days, 5 Ways item to showcase instead. 

Blouse: J.Crew  [save | extreme splurge]

Cardigan: Old Navy  [similar]

Pants: The Limited  [exact]

Shoes: Tory Burch  [exact]

Belt: J.Crew  [similar]

Watch: Target

Bracelet: Forever 21

Nails: Essie Fifth Avenue

After these pictures were taken, I re-tied the belt so it didn't look so...phallic. 

And for the 5 ways I've worn this black cardigan:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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double the layers, half the frump

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was having a problem with getting my life figured out layering shirts. I couldn't get the button down/sweater look  to work without my entire torso turning into one big blob. Bri suggested I try layering a tank top in between the two layers to help smooth out the button up. Duh. This is why I blog - so I can complain and you guys can teach me how to dress myself. I wear these tanks exclusively, and they do just the trick for this little trick ;) I've also heard great things about these, so it may be worth checking out!

Sweater: J. Crew Factory  {exact}

Button-up: J. Crew  {similar}

Jeans: American Eagle  {exact}

Watch: Fossil  {similar}

Shoes: Tory Burch  {exact}

Nails: seen here

Maroon + Leopard

Happy Friday! The pups and I are off to visit my parents for the weekend - I anticipate lots of rolling around in mud and cow chasing ;)

1 day left to enter the bracelet giveaway!

Sweater: Forever 21
Blouse: J. Crew  {similar}
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Tory Burch  {exact}
Watch: Kate Spade  {exact}
Bracelet: DIY







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